The Sacrifice

The Sacrifice is the tenth episode of the Second Season and the thirty-second episode in the series.

Summary
thumb|303px|right|The Sacrifice Promo JEREMY MAKES A DANGEROUS MISTAKE — Elena decides to take matters into her own hands and offers a tempting incentive to Rose for her help. When things take an unexpected turn, however, Rose calls on to deal with the plan Elena has set in motion, which involves her trying to get Klaus's attention. ’s reckless attempt to help retrieve the moonstone lands him in a life-threatening position and forces  to put himself in danger to protect him from Katherine. Bonnie and Luka form a closer connection. shows the Lockwood cellar, where she makes a discovery that leaves them both terrified.

Main Cast

 * Nina Dobrev as Elena Gilbert/Katherine Pierce
 * Paul Wesley as Stefan Salvatore
 * Ian Somerhalder as Damon Salvatore
 * Steven R. McQueen as Jeremy Gilbert
 * Katerina Graham as Bonnie Bennett
 * Candice Accola as Caroline Forbes
 * Zach Roerig as Matt Donovan
 * Michael Trevino as Tyler Lockwood
 * Sara Canning as Jenna Sommers
 * Matt Davis as Alaric Saltzman

Recurring Cast

 * Daniel Gillies as Elijah Mikaelson
 * Lauren Cohan as Rose

Guest Cast

 * Randy J. Goodwin as Jonas Martin
 * Bryton James as Luka
 * Taylor Kinney as Mason Lockwood

Co-Starring

 * Bree Condon as Alice
 * James Harvey Ward as Cody

Trivia

 * Antagonist: Elijah Mikaelson
 * This is the third episode to have all the main characters in it. The previous two episodes are Plan B and Masquerade.
 * This episode had 3.46 million viewers in USA.
 * Marcos Siega directed Mason's transformation video.
 * Jeremy going in for a kiss with Bonnie was not scripted.
 * According to Zap2It's Carina MacKenzie, it was Steven R. McQueen improvising.
 * Cody dies

Cultural References

 * Slater's password is " Kristen Stewart ", the name of the actress who plays Bella in the Twilight Saga.
 * Alice, Slater's girlfriend, looks and dresses like Chanterelle, the vampire wannabe in "Buffy, the Vampire Slayer" episode 2x07, "Lie to Me "

Quotes
Elena: "Sound like you guys already have it all planned out."

Damon: "Yup, we're awesome!"

Elena: "I don't question why everyone tries so hard to save me. You shouldn't question why I try so hard to save everyone else."

Damon: (To Elena) "Get your ass out the door before I throw you over my shoulder and carry you out myself."

Damon: "I'd rather poke my eyes out."

Katherine: "They're such pretty eyes."

Elena: "They`re willing to risk everyone that I love, and I`m not."

Damon: "I killed you. You were dead."

Elijah:"For centuries now."