This Woman's Work

This Woman's Work is the thirteenth episode of the seventh season of and the one hundred and forty-sixth episode of the series overall.

Summary
VAMPIRE HUNTER RAYNA CRUZ ARRIVES TO MYSTIC FALLS -- When complications from her supernatural pregnancy leave Caroline’s life hanging in the balance, Stefan and Valerie take extreme measures to try and save her and the babies. Meanwhile, after uncovering a dark secret about Damon, Enzo uses the information to force Damon into helping him track down Rayna Cruz, a ruthless vampire hunter who is on the loose. However, when Damon’s actions inadvertently put everyone he loves in Rayna’s path, he is forced to make things right before it’s too late. Bonnie and Alaric also appear.

Main Cast

 * Paul Wesley as Stefan Salvatore
 * Ian Somerhalder as Damon Salvatore
 * Kat Graham as Bonnie Bennett
 * Candice King as Caroline Forbes
 * Zach Roerig as Matt Donovan (credit only)
 * Matt Davis as Alaric Saltzman
 * Michael Malarkey as Enzo

Recurring Cast

 * Elizabeth Blackmore as Valerie Tulle
 * Leslie-Anne Huff as Rayna Cruz
 * Teressa Liane as Mary Louise
 * Jaiden Kaine as Beau

Cultural References

 *  is a song by.
 * A cover version by Maxwell was released in 2000. It was featured in the movie Love & Basketball.
 * A cover version by was used in Season Three's Ghost World.
 * "" is the sixth episode of the eighth season of the American science fiction Syfy TV series .
 * The song was used at key moments in episodes from TV shows: Ghost Whisperer, Alias, Party of Five, Crossing Jordan, 7th Heaven, Without a Trace, and It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia.
 * Woman's work (or women's work) is a term used particularly in the West to indicate work that is believed to be exclusively the domain of women and associates particular tasks with the female gender.

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