As Stefan and Damon try to figure out the identity of the new vampire in town, Stefan gives Elena jewelry filled with vervain to protect her family and friends. The vampire that has been stalking Elena knew Katherine; before he is killed by the Salvatore brothers, he reveals that the way to get into the tomb lies in Gilbert's journal. Hurting for money, Matt takes a job at the Mystic Grill, where former high school football-star Ben works as a bartender. Ben comes to Bonnie’s aid when he notices Damon is bothering her. Damon and Stefan accompany Elena to a school dance with a 1950's theme, where Alaric introduces himself to Damon. While Jenna and Alaric are walking home from the party, Alaric tells Jenna that his wife was named Isabel, the same name as Elena's mother. Anna keeps on trying to get close to Jeremy; later in the episode it is revealed that both Anna and Ben are vampires.