Meanwhile, Silas uses mind control to turn the town against human Katherine. He compels Elena to kill Damon, a spell she only breaks by focusing on her deep concern for Stefan’s well-being. The episode ends with the discovery of the empty safe—Stefan has escaped, but the presence of a drained corpse suggests his "Ripper" side has resurfaced. The Vampire Diaries 5x2 ~ ''True Lies'' ~ Reaction

Damon works with Sheriff Forbes to locate the real Stefan, who is trapped in a safe at the bottom of a quarry, while keeping the truth from Elena. Elena and Caroline attempt to investigate the suspicious death of their roommate, Megan, whose death certificate was falsified by Professor Wes Maxfield.

" True Lies " is the second episode of the fifth season of The Vampire Diaries , originally airing on October 10, 2013. The episode follows the fallout of Silas posing as Stefan and the beginning of Elena and Caroline's mysterious college experience at Whitmore.