Episode Report Card Cindy McLennan: A | Grade It Now! YOU GRADE IT Moral Ambiguity For The Win!
By Cindy McLennan | Season 2 | Episode 2 | Aired on 09.16.2010
Gilbert Gables: Stefan sneaks in Elena's window and wakes her with a kiss. It's almost dawn, but asks her to come with him. He takes her to the carnival, where he has compelled the guards to go on break, so he can take her on the ferris wheel and kiss her when they get to the top, just like she wanted. He makes a touching speech about how he came back to Mystic Falls to start a life with her. "We can't forget to live it." Elena nods and is persuaded to enjoy the times they can, but wonders how they'll get atop the ride. Stefan tells her to hold on tight and Edward Cullens her to the top of the ferris wheel and they kiss. But when their lips part, Elena says, "It's not going to get any easier, is it?" Stefan looks away, shakes his head and then looks back in her eyes. "No. It's not."
Well, that's it for this week, folks. I have a family wedding and stuff with the kids' schools, soccer games and all manner of things crashing down on my head. I have so much more to say about this episode, which I liked even better than the season premiere, but I just don't have the time. If you have comments or questions, please feel free to email me at CynthiaMcLennan[at]gmail.com, or shout out to me on Twitter. I'll see you Friday morning with my recaplet of "Bad Moon Rising."
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