Ep 15. I Would For You

The Vampire Diaries Season 7 Episode 15 "I Would For You" opens with a series of flashbacks to Stefan's time in Europe in the 1800s. He is seen interacting with his closest friend, Alex, who he discovers is also a vampire. The two share a deep bond, but their friendship is cut short when Alex is forced to leave town abruptly.

In present day Mystic Falls, the Heretics are still causing trouble, and Bonnie is struggling to cope with the loss of her magic. Meanwhile, Damon is trying to make things right with his girlfriend, Valerie, after he had accidentally hurt her.

As the episode progresses, Stefan's past comes back to haunt him in the form of Alex. The two reconnect after all these years, but it soon becomes clear that Alex has an ulterior motive for visiting Stefan. He wants to turn him over to Rayna, the vampire hunter that has been after Stefan for centuries.

Stefan is hesitant to trust Alex, but he eventually reveals that he needs Stefan's help finding a cure for a deadly disease that is affecting vampires. He believes that Stefan's knowledge and experience with herbs and alternative medicine could be the key to finding a cure. Stefan ultimately agrees to help him, and the two set off on a dangerous mission to retrieve a rare herb that could hold the key to a cure.

While on their mission, Stefan and Alex begin to reminisce about their past and reflect on how much has changed since they last saw each other. Stefan is forced to confront his own mortality and the consequences of his actions throughout his long life.

Back in Mystic Falls, Damon and Valerie are still trying to make amends. Damon enlists the help of Alaric to plan a romantic and elaborate gesture to win Valerie back. The plan involves a scavenger hunt that leads Valerie to a romantic spot where Damon is waiting for her, ready to make things right.

Meanwhile, Bonnie is struggling to adjust to life without her magic. She seeks comfort in Enzo, who promises to help her find a way to regain her powers. The two share a moment of vulnerability, opening up to each other about their past traumas and how they've coped with them.

As the episode comes to a close, Stefan and Alex successfully retrieve the herb they needed to find a cure, but it comes at a cost. In a dramatic turn of events, Alex reveals his true colors and betrays Stefan, leading Rayna straight to him. Stefan is left to face the consequences of his actions, and it's unclear how he will survive this new threat.

The Vampire Diaries Season 7 Episode 15 "I Would For You" is a thrilling and emotionally charged episode that explores the complex relationships between the show's beloved characters. It's a reminder that even after all these years, the past has a way of catching up to you, and it's up to you to face it head-on.