
Episode: “Before Sunset”
Story: Charlie Charbonneau & Daphne Miles
Teleplay: Caroline Dries
- “Well, since when did sire bond equal mover slave?” “Since he realized you’re not going to dump me for him.”
- “You’re supposed to be dead.” “I am.”
- “That’s what happens when you decide to paint your dead guardian’s room in the middle of the night.”
- “So are you two, like, back together or something?”
- “We’re fine. But if you are trying to be the good guy again, why don’t you do the right thing and give us one day. Just one day without any vampires in it?
- “Move it, sire boy.”
- “Don’t blame me. Blame Bonnie the blood bank. She fed him.”
- “What’s the witchy workaround?”
- “Hmm…poor lad. Loses one questionable father figure only to be replaced by the likes of the two of you.”
- “I heard all about my mother’s invulnerable little creation. That’s why I’m here. I’m leaving town, just need to pick up a few road trip necessities. Spare tire, flashlight, doppleganger.” “Can’t help you there.”
- “How many times do I have to tell you, Elena? STOP TRUSTING VAMPIRES!”
- “Unfortunately, if Alaric kills you, there’s a one in four chance that we die too.” “I’ll take those odds.” “And a hundred percent chance that Tyler dies.” “I’m good with that too.” “Why don’t we just figure out a way to put Alaric down?”

- “OK, how about Damon sneaks in and distracts Alaric while Stefan grabs Elena and carries her to safety.” “That’s a great idea. What’s to stop me from being killed instantly?” “Nothing.” “Caroline’s in there. Don’t you have a thing for her? Or did she reject you too many times?”
- “If and might. Your words inspire such confidence.” “I’ll get it. But even with the spell we’ll need a lot of vampire muscle to take him down…including yours.”
- “Well, this is promising.” “Relax. Abby will be here.” “I’m sorry. I forgot about her stellar track record in the dependability department.”
- “Don’t get your hopes up. Might be a Girl Scout.”
- “Abby just showed up.” “Good. Perhaps this plan won’t be an epic failure after all.”
- “You know if this does go off and we drop the History teacher into the Atlantic, I’m still leaving with Elena.” “I’ll go with you.” “Really? What’s the catch?” “There’s no catch. I’d turn my back on everything here to make sure Elena’s safe.” “And that is what makes you her better option. It’s a shame it’s not easier for Elena to see that. I mean, personally, I think she’s wasting her time with Damon.” “You know, all this time and energy you spend trying to get me and my brother to hate each other. It’s actually had the opposite effect.” “Has it? Has it really? Then perhaps I should let Elena decide which Salvatore joins us, being that you and Damon are so close.” “Ah, go for it. Damon and I have been through a hell of a lot worse than you.”
- “Blood?” “Oh, come on. Think of it as a peace offering. Fine. More for me.”
- “Bonnie, it’s too dangerous. Your magic comes from the earth. It’s pure. This spell asks you to tap into dark places. Places of temptation. Places you can’t handle.” “You turned your back on me for 16 years. You have no idea what I can handle.” “Gotta say I’m Team Bonnie on this one.”
- “What? What does that mean? Bonnie, I don’t speak witch.”

- “Before we all walk through these doors, let us get on the same page, shall we?” “I was the one who created your vampire bloodline, therefore I am responsible for your lives…and Tyler’s life, Caroline’s life, and of course, Abby’s life…should anything go wrong.” “Or you’re just lying to save your ass.” “I’m not lying.”
- “If you don’t side with the humans…you’re just as bad as them.”
- “Now I’m trapped here until the sun goes down so you two better get doing what you do best — saving Elena’s life.”
- “You know, Stefan blames me for trying to tear him from his brother. But I think we both know who really came between them. You. That’s why you won’t choose. You know once you pick a Salvatore you’ll destroy their bond. Consider this me doing you a favor. Once you’re dead, you won’t have to choose. No broken hearts. Their family stays intact. But just between us girls, who would you have picked?” “Rot in hell.” “Hmm…you’re welcome.”
- “So much for that sire bond.” “I’m not your little bitch anymore.”
- “Or maybe real love is stronger than fake loyalty. But what would you know about that?”
- “You didn’t give a crap about me. You just didn’t want to be alone.”
- “If I choose one of you, then I lose the other. And I’ve lost so many people, I just…I can’t bear the thought of losing one of you.”
- “Just be careful…both of you.”
- “Got to be honest. I’m a little pissed none of you let me help you take down Original brother number two.”
- “I’m more stealth than that. I’m like a ninja.”
- “And you know that sooner or later you’re going to have to choose, right?”
- “Do you guys hear that? (silence) That is the sound of a Klaus-free life.” “To a Klaus-free life and to all of you. My family.” “Cheers!”
- “How many dessicated hybrids does it take to screw in a light bulb?”
- “Yeah, I’m in a good mood. Klaus is dead. My brother is halfway sane…again. Give or take an immortal hunter that wants to kill us, we won, Stefan. Say it. Say it.” “We won.” “Once more with feeling.” “We won.” “Thank you.”
- “Turns out we make a pretty good team, huh?” “It only took a century-and-a-half.”
- “What happens when uh Elena makes a decision?” “You know how these things pan out, Stefan. She’ll probably make a list of pros and cons and at the end of the day dump both of our asses.” “What if she doesn’t?” “Then she’ll pick one of us.” “Well, if she chooses you, I’ll leave town and let you two be happy and not be bothered by me.” “And in 60 years we’ll go back to being brothers and none of this will have mattered, right? Fine. If she chooses you, I’ll leave town, too. All this over one girl.” “She’s a pretty special girl.” “Yes, she is.”
The Season 3 finale of The Vampire Diaries airs Thursday May 10 at 8/7c on the CW.
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