"the Vampire Diaries" As I Lay Dying(2011) -

: To save his brother, Stefan seeks out Klaus and discovers that the only cure for a werewolf bite is Klaus's hybrid blood . In exchange for the cure, Klaus demands Stefan leave Mystic Falls and rejoin him as a ruthless "Ripper".

: Proving she still has a shred of loyalty to the brothers, Katherine delivers the cure to Damon after being freed by Klaus. Episode Impact & Reception "The Vampire Diaries" As I Lay Dying(2011)

: His vulnerability and near-death confession deepened the "Delirium" (Damon/Elena) ship, which became a focal point for fan debate. : To save his brother, Stefan seeks out

The episode follows multiple intertwining storylines as characters reel from recent losses while facing new, immediate threats: : To save his brother