[s3e1] The | Birthday by Ron Pope (the emotional closing scene where Stefan calls Elena but stays silent). : Damon returns the necklace Stefan gave her, which she had lost, as a symbol of hope—only for her to later discover he has been secretly tracking Stefan's trail of bodies all summer. [S3E1] The Birthday Stefan is fully under Klaus's influence, acting as his "Ripper" enforcer as they hunt for werewolves across Tennessee to build a hybrid army. by Ron Pope (the emotional closing scene where : Fans have often noted a bizarre moment where Klaus adopts a faux "Southern" accent to manipulate two women in Tennessee, a choice that remains a frequent topic of humor in the Vampire Diaries community . : Fans have often noted a bizarre moment : Jeremy begins seeing the ghosts of Vicki and Anna, a haunting complication to his attempt at a normal life. VAMPIRE DIARIES SEASON 3 EPISODE 1 “THE BIRTHDAY” The episode is known for its iconic musical selection, featuring tracks like: : The episode ends with the chilling visual of "The Ripper" piecing back together the bodies of his victims, showing just how far he has fallen. The Soundtrack of Season 3