Vampire Diaries Recap: 'Mommy's Friend' 

, which gets my vote for the best episode of the season (so far), felt like a true return to form for the seven-year-old series: It was funny, heartbreaking, exciting… and, uh, can we talk about those last seven words?

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“Where are we going?” one of Alaric’s daughters — who were totally born this week, but we’ll discuss that later — asked in the episode’s flash-forward. “To New Orleans,” Caroline replied from the front seat, “to visit Mommy’s friend.”

 There’s only one person that can be, right? Like, say, someone charming and vaguely British who paints using other people’s blood?

‘s been crushing these flash-forwards all season, but this one blew my mind like no other.

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I know this is might seem off-brand for me to say, as I’m so often reminded on Twitter, but I really do hope “mommy’s friend” turns out to be Klaus. As this show heads into its golden years, I’m finding myself more appreciative of the complicated history everybody shares, and I’m down to see any of it revisited. Don’t get me wrong, I’m still pulling for Stefan and Caroline to get it together, but I’m also curious to see where this leads.

STATUS UPGRADE | Let’s start with the good news: Elena is alive! Somewhere in Enzo’s busy schedule of being captured by Rayna and letting her steal the Phoenix Sword, he found time to tell Damon that the casket he

burned was — wait for it — an empty decoy. Elena, as it turns out, is staying with “mutual friends” of Enzo’s and Tyler’s. (Man, this episode is 

LABOR PAINS | Caroline’s pregnancy might be the most ridiculous storyline in

history, but you can bet your buns that I cried like a baby when Alaric re-introduced his surrogate to his newborn twins: Josie, in honor of Jo, and Elizabeth, in honor of Sheriff Forbes! Oh, who am I kidding, the whole birthing process was an emotional rollercoaster for me — and don’t even get me

on that romantic scene Stefan planted in Caroline’s head. (Like, stab 

in the heart with the Phoenix Sword, why don’t you?)

‘X’ MARKS THE SPOT | I’m glad we finally got some answers about the freaky little “x” scars we’ve been seeing all season, but I really wish we didn’t have to learn them at Stefan’s expense — not to mention at the expense of his relationship with Caroline. She took the words right out of my mouth: “I just wish it didn’t always have to be you.” (And of

he got Rayna’s mark while saving Damon, because that relationship needs more baggage.) As much as it pains me to say it, I think Stefan leaving Caroline to keep her safe officially marked the beginning of their end.

BEAU NO! | More unfortunate news: Stefan was only able to receive Rayna’s mark after her previous target — Beau, who apparently had a golden singing voice before the Huntress took away his ability to speak altogether — met his own untimely end.

* Did I imagine the crazy chemistry between Bonnie and Damon this week, or did other people also see it? She may end up with Enzo in three years, but a lot can between now and then…

* I really appreciated how pieces of Rayna’s backstory, particularly her father being one of “the Five,” tied in with previous storylines on the show.

* Speaking of previous storylines, Damon’s scene with Krystal (with a K!) filled me with fond memories of Season 1 Damon — even if there was an underlying “I’m getting too old for this s–t” vibe.

? Any idea who “mommy’s friend” might be? Whatever’s on your mind, drop it in a comment below.

Stefan and Caroline were beautiful this episode *cue haters saying they’re boring, chemistry-free, sibling-esque blah blah*.. but they were.. the “date” in her head, his freakout and how he got flashes of their relation? Beautiful.

Im verrry interested in the FF and Caroline’s visit to NOLA as well as Stefan’s next week.. Bring it.

WE GOT STELENA LAST WEEK AND THIS WEEK WE GOT BAMON AND KLAROLINE!!!! YASSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

OMG. It finally happened after TWO years!!! He wanted to show her NO and now she’s going!! Now remember he’s not there but there’s a phone call between them!!! KLAOLINE!

Klaus is her last! ahhhh She trust him with her and the kids safety! KLAROLINE is rising!

Between Stefan’s breakdown over Elena last week, his relief that she’s alive this week. Enzo’s “Your precious Bonnie” to Damon and Bamon bloodsharing and top that off with Caroline going to see “her friend” Thanks to tvd I’m ecstatic!!!

OMG they’re creepy to watch. It’s like watching a brother and sister make out. Totally uncomfortable and makes us want to vomit and take a showerThey are CREEPY. They are a joke

*cue haters saying they’re boring, chemistry-free, sibling-esque blah blah*

I HAVE WAITED SO LONG FOR KLAROLINE TO BE REVISITED AND NOTHING CAN BRING ME DOWN!! NOT EVEN THE FACT THAT HES PROBS NOT THERE

Bamon was amazing in this weeks episode can’t wait to see more of them next week, hopefully they repair denzo’s friendship. I felt so bad for Caroline at the end of the episode. Care is on her way to see Klaus, everyone is saying he’s not in NO in the timejump but idek. Enzo’s new friends are vampire hunters the people Matt sold him out to a few episodes ago.

Klaroline phone call is coming up and Bamon was lit!!!

We love Steroline more than anything. Nothing will ever compare to their beautiful and amazing development over the course of 7 years. Nothing. That’s what a real couple looks like, and not a man stabbing you or killing the mother of your ex boyfriend 😊

I think I agree with everything you said in this recap. I loved this episode, it was season 1 or 2 level good. It had everything that used to make the show great. I am also pretty anti-Karoline but I too am looking forward to their interaction next week. I think both characters have changed so much that it would kind of be nice to see a mini-reunion. Plus, I am curious if Klaus will even be alive three years from now, with the way The Originals is going. And how will a 5 (6?) year old Hope interact with Jo and Liz? And I am also pretty anti-Steroline but they got me this week. I was actually, dare I say, enjoying Stefan’s devotion to her. It finally really felt like he loved her. And I agree about Bamon…the writers seem pretty set against a Bamon pairing but with Damon sleeping with Krystal, and the chemistry he had with Bonnie tonight, and how scared he was of losing her… it just seems like they might finally be opening the door for Bonnie and Damon to happen. But not going to get my hopes up too much about that. Enzo was even 2 percent less annoying than usual on this episode. So a win all around.

Why not give the Elena character to someone else and stop all this flip flopping. I hate it!! I have been a loyal fan from the beginning and buying the series.

Yay! I cannot wait for next week!!!!! Okay I admit I am not a steroline fan. But those scenes were so beautiful. And damons look of relief was so well done. And that last scene. I haven’t thought about what the future scenes will look like but I cannot wait to see Caroline as a mommy. And I cannot wait for my next Bonnie and ENzo fix.

i got so excited for #tvd after that last scene..klaroline is here and im so excited

In the end Stefan and Caroline will be together. Until then though, lovers of Steroline will have to endure a tumultuous ride of heartbreak. It is Vampire Diaries after all. No joy achieved without a gallon of blood and tears shed.

Ugh! No way Steroline is dull and boring, Calaric have way more chemistry and would rather them end up together than S/C. Stefan and Caroline would wind up boring each other to death. PLEASE!

Finally!!! Can’t believe it’s taken so long for Caroline to finally head to NO. I know the spoilers say Klaus isn’t there, but it’s nice that their history is at least being acknowledged. It would be nice to see CA and JM interact at least one more time in the same scene before both shows end- not just with a phone call, but an actual face to face encounter. I don’t even need the 2 characters to necessarily end up together. I just want to see if the 2 actors still have that amazing chemistry and if they can bring some of that magic back to the shows. Their old scenes together were just incredible.

No, I want to see them together and why is she going to NO. Well it’s probably going to see Stefan, but that makes no since I don’t get any of it, please explain.

Bonnie and Damon have always had chemistry Andy that isn’t just a this episode thing. They are what made this episode enjoyable. All those heavy stuff aside they managed to soften some of the unnecessary blow ups.

You are absolutely correct Austen, in the early seasons when the show was setting up the triangle, the Bamon chemistry was getting in the way of that, so much so they limited their scenes to balance things out. And this was a great episode because of the amount of Bamon scenes. Bamon sadly lacking in the last two episodes, but their chemistry cannot be denied.

But, in three years time Caroline and Alaric are going to be together and I’m already prepared for her and Stefano to break up. The writers have no business getting them together in the first place. Besides it was suppose to Elena, but she chose Damon which I still believe was wrong. But now Damon knows the truth about Elena it would be interesting to see how that goes.

Bamon scenes were the best !!! Bamon needs to happen right now. Their sexual tension and chemistry are off the charts. Get on there writers please !

Everything you said in the Labor Pains section…. you just get me. I’m so glad Alaric named one of her daughter Elizabeth. Killed me. So emotional in that scene. And I’m glad Caroline has the mom role in the future.

Calaric scenes with Alaric introducing the babies to Caroline was beautiful! I also loved ALL Bamon scenes….and Andy, Bamon have always had chemistry where have you been?

Last but not least Klaroline: “Mommy’s friend” How long have we waited for these two to even mention each other? It was perfect!

I AM VERY ANTI-KLAROLINE BUT, I’m interested in what the interaction will be. But, dear god make it so that it fits the PLOT AND NOT TO GIVE IN TO THE SHIPPER FANS PLEASE!!! I loved Caroline’s birth scene but, THE INTENSE CRAZY CHEMISTRY BAMON AND BONENZO😍❤😌💙 HAVE OMGG!! Has BEEN ON MY MIND I HOPE THEY GET TO COME TO NEW ORLEANS AS WELL!!!! But, dear god all this flip-flopping KILL ELENA OFF ALREADY SHE’S NOT COMING BACK MAYBE IN THE SEASON FINALE BUT, please!! The episode was awesome!! I give it a 9.4 rating, it was as good as it can get!! Keep it up!

I’m just hapoy that the heretics were becoming less annoying, the Calaric and birth scene killed me, I hate Stale steroline but, today I loved them!! I don’t want Klaroline to get together but, it would be interesting to see them together once more! And yeah Dovelina I think it would be pretty awesome for Damon, Bonnie, and Enzo to come to New Orleans I would love to see The ORIGINALS’s interactions with them! And Jesus I get it klaroline and caroline blah blah blah BUT DID YOU SEE THE BAMON CHEMISTRY SO UNDERRATED BUT SEXY NONETHELESS AND DON’T GET ME STARTED on BONNIE AND ENZO, and how Enzo referred to Bonnie as Damon’s “precious little bonnie and her bestfriend”. Dear lord!!!

“I hate Stale steroline but today I loved them” that’s because if you noticed Stefan was acting alone while Caroline was under. So most of their scenes weren’t together. All during the birth and the phone call they weren’t together and the times they were if you will notice was Stefan comforting his best friend…such as the beginning scene and the ‘dream’ scene. They are best friends and should go back to being just best friends because that’s what I believe in, not this forced, stale, chemistry free, siblingesque romance.

Because he wasn’t completely stabbed by it, he was just marked. I think had Rayna pushed the sword all the way in, he might have landed right back into his personal hell

I don’t really care either way but the scenes with Stefan and Caroline on their ‘date’ and all of the Bonnie and Damon scenes were really well done and enjoyable to watch. I usually just watch TVD as the opening act for The Originals but this was a very good episode. I enjoyed it a lot.

It was so lovely to see Bamon back in this episode, and as usual, their banter and chemistry made this episode for me. They are the two things that has remained unchanged and have even grown over the seven seasons the show has been on the air. Looking forward to even more Bamon scenes, they are so enjoyable to watch.

I think stefan is going to new orleans so caroline is going to meet him in the flash forward

As much as I would ABSOLUTELY LOVE for Caroline’s friend in NO to be Klaus, I am afraid it is going to be Stefan. We know he is on the run and on his way there.

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