‘The Vampire Diaries’ Episode 407: ‘My Brother’s Keeper’ Recap

It is the return of the “Miss Mystic Falls” Pageant in tonight’s episode of The Vampire Diaries, “My Brother’s Keeper.”

Last week, Elena admitted to Stefan that she has developed feelings for his brother, Damon. Her admittance caused Stefan to ask for a break, and he is still trying to recover.

This has created a bit of awkwardness between the brothers, but Stefan is still working with Klaus to try and find a cure for Vampirism.

Right now, their best chance is to develop the skills of a new Vampire Hunter. And so far their best prospect is Jeremy, whose powers were awakened after Elena killed Connor.

Damon would like to avoid having to turn Jeremy into a sadistic Vampire killer, so he tries to get Stefan to help him locate another hunter. But Stefan wants nothing to do with Damon right now. So Damon seeks out Professor Shane for more answers.

Caroline tries to convince Elena to stop having feelings for Damon and go back to Stefan. But as the reigning Miss Mystic Falls, she has a pageant to plan at the Lockwood Estate.

Can she get through to Elena that Damon is the wrong choice? Or does she need to accept that Elena is different now that she has been turned?

Shane continues to insert himself into their lives, this time as a judge at the pageant. Apparently one of the prizes is a scholarship, so Bonnie requested his presence to interview the contestants and weigh in on who is worthy.

As a pageant is being put together at his house, Tyler heads out to the farm to let Hayley know that his ruse of breaking up with Caroline is still intact. Caroline will be taking Klaus as her date to the pageant, and Hayley suggests that she and Tyler keep up appearances by going to the pageant together.

Is Hayley really just trying to break Klaus’ bond with his hybrids, or is she enjoying pretending to be “The Other Woman” a little too well? And just what is her connection to Shane?

The new Vampire Hunter powers that have been awakened in Jeremy have given him super strength. Matt worries his newfound energy will cause him to turn on Elena, since she is the closest Vampire around. Unfortunately, Matt’s fears may not be unfounded.

What did you think of tonight’s episode of The Vampire Diaries, “My Brother’s Keeper”? Can Jeremy ever learn to keep his Hunter tendencies in check? Are Elena and Damon really going to try and be a couple?

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