The
Vampire Diaries Season 4 Episode 18 “American
Gothic”: Elena (Nina Dobrev) and Rebekah (Claire Holt) take off
in search of Katherine (also played by Nina Dobrev) and find themselves
in a small town in Pennsylvania, where Elena has a surprising encounter
with another old acquaintance — Elijah (guest star Daniel Gillies).
Stefan (Paul Wesley) and Damon (Ian Somerhalder) are both concerned
about Elena’s state of mind and are determined to do what’s best for
her, but she makes it clear that helping her will be difficult. Damon is
not sure how to react when Stefan reveals his unexpected plan for the
future. Meanwhile, in Mystic Falls, Klaus (Joseph Morgan) receives
Caroline’s (Candice Accola) reluctant help and comes to a new
understanding of Silas’ powers. Kellie Cyrus directed the episode
written by Evan Bleiweiss & Jose Molina (#418).