Klaus feels Hope kick

Klaus and Hayley are just adorable, here. I’ve said it before, but I just love watching them bonding and getting ready to be coparents. And that look of pure joy on Klaus’s face when he feels the baby move is priceless. It is so obvious that he already adores that child. Klaus as a father is seriously the most adorable thing ever.

Davina collecting Klaus’s blood

I’m going to have to come back and add this after I play with my video editor. (I have plans to add all of the scenes I currently don’t have, now that I have a way to make them, myself). But, between Davina being a bit of a badass, Josh being unintentionally hilarious, and just… their friendship, I love this scene. I love these two together. And this scene shows the best of both of them, so well.

Elijah finds Klaus and Hayley

This scene makes me cry. The obvious grief of both men. How downright defeated Elijah is. There are genuine tears in Klaus’s eyes. And the look on Elijah’s face when Klaus holds his wrist out. Like he doesn’t even comprehend what his brother is trying to do. My heart just breaks for them.

“Don’t make me choose”

Another one I have to come back for. But, poor Davina. It’s easy to forget, sometimes, that beneath that power, she’s a sixteen year old girl. I mean, my first scene of her this episode is her being a total badass. But, here she is, in tears, begging the man who has become like a father to her not to make her choose between him and her best friend. And I am crying, too.

And then it’s Marcel’s turn to be a badass. Getting ready to face down Klaus again, while sporting a werewolf bite of his own. But, determined to save his guys. This is why I love Marcel so much when he’s not being horrifically antagonistic to the Mikaelsons. He doesn’t just demand loyalty from his guys – he gives as good as he gets.

Marcel saves Hope

Not the best quality. I’ll be redoing the video portion of this. But, I love this scene so much. Marcel being every bit the badass he is, and using the weapon meant for Klaus to kill Monique and protect Hope. Monique may have only been 16, and so a kid herself, but Hope is just a baby – and, no matter how things may be between him and Klaus at any given moment, his sister. Those witches fucked with all the wrong people when they went after Hope. And then we get to Klaus finally meeting his daughter. Klaus as a father is a sight to behold. That look of wonder on his face, the love shining in his eyes. Baby girl already has Daddy wrapped quite tightly around that little finger of hers.

To say nothing of the beauty of the scene between Klaus and Marcel. Watching them mend the rift between them is amazing. And, I can’t help but laugh at Klaus asking for permission to hold his own child.

(One question, though. Where the heck did the onesie come from? Ain’t nobody had time to dress this child, even if they HAD a shirt available for her.)

Davina and Mikael

While I hate that she actually brought him back, and wonder what her reaction would have been if Josh had been one of the vampires he killed, I do have to give Davina props for her little addition to the spell. This is Davina being a badass again. She has Mikael, the one person that even Klaus fears, completely at her mercy and under her power. And what does this little sixteen year old witch do? Makes him kneel. You go, girl.

Klaus gives Hope to Rebekah

I just love how Rebekah is the one person that Klaus trusts to protect Hope. I always love the relationships between the siblings. How, no matter how much they may fight, when the chips are down, they know they can count on each other. Always and forever. And that’s without even getting into his tenderness with Hope, or the fact that he’s crying while saying goodbye to his daughter. Just a beautiful scene.

Wow! Season 1 really went out with a bang. This episode was intense. Not much humor, except the one bit with Josh. But, I love me some angst, and family moments, and this episode was full of both of them. There were actually more scenes that I loved. This is another episode where a full list of my favorite scenes would pretty much be the entire episode. This may actually be my favorite episode of season 1, the episode with them all trapped in the cemetery being such a close second that I’m actually not sure which of them is my favorite.

Davina tries to send Josh away

Can’t find a clip of this (there’s always one). But I love how Davina is so concerned about Josh. Their friendship is one of my favorite things about this show. Seriously, the purest and least toxic relationship of ANY kind in the entire TVD universe, and I am always here for it. And this part, right here, where Davina is trying to put Josh first is not quite a perfect mirror for the “don’t hold back” scene earlier in the season, but it’s pretty close.

Klaus and Elijah find Jackson

Much as I would have loved for Jackson to die here and save us all the heartache that is season two, this scene was a lot of fun. Mainly for the brotherly banter between the Mikaelsons. Because I DO love their banter and snark to snark combat. And Klaus suggesting they LET Jackson die to get him out of the way for Haylijah is kind of hilarious. Don’t anyone try to tell me he didn’t ship them. And then there’s Elijah getting slightly snarky with HAYLEY, and showing off that dry wit of his.

“You will always have a choice”

Here we go! This scene combines two of my favorite things: Haylijah, and a good “just shut up, already” kiss. This is my favorite Haylijah kiss for that reason. And you know that that kiss was Elijah’s way of saying everything Hayley wanted him to say, even before that beautiful line. Pardon me while I swoon.

Elijah takes on Marcel’s army

Oh my Gods! Elijah is just so damn HOT in this scene! I think it can be easy to forget just how much of a badass he is, because Klaus is usually the one doing the fighting. But, Elijah is seriously the living embodiment of the saying “beware the quiet ones”. Because when HE gets pissed and goes all out… look out! And he does it all in a freaking suit, and doesn’t get so much as a hair out of place. And you KNOW that every drop of blood on him at the end of that was someone else’s. Those little baby vamps didn’t stand a CHANCE. Elijah may be quiet and noble, but… you don’t fuck with his family.

I’m kind of on the fence about this episode. A lot of plot-relevant stuff happens in it, which is good. And of course any episode that includes a Haylijah kiss is a good episode. But, for some reason, other than the scenes I’ve included here, not much of it really GRIPPED me. But, I got some Davina and Josh being cute, some WONDERFUL snarkiness from Klaus and Elijah, my absolute favorite Haylijah kiss, and Elijah being a badass. So, not a BAD episode, just… not one of my FAVORITES, either.

Keiran’s funeral

Can’t find a clip of this. But, everything about it. From the way all of the factions came together to pay their respects to the man who probably did more to hold that city together than anyone else, to Leah Pipes’s beautiful acting and how we could just FEEL Cami’s pain. Add in some snarky brotherly banter between the Mikaelson men, because these two can’t go five minutes without snarking at each other, and it was a really nice scene.

“I was going to say you look lovely”

Both Elijah’s and Klaus’s concern for Hayley. Her snarky answer when Elijah asks if she’s okay. His comment. The “suuurrreee that’s what you were going to say” look she gives him, and his self-satisfied smirk like he actually thinks she bought that. More banter between all three of them (I tell you, I live for the snarky banter on this show, it’s seriously a toss-up between that and squee-worthy Haylijah moments). GENEVIEVE, of all people, being the first to notice that there’s something wrong with Hayley, and then actually HELPING them with her. Elijah’s panic. I would imagine that it would take a lot to scare Elijah Mikaelson, and this is TERRIFYING him.

Hayley’s near death experience

Picks up right where the last clip leaves off. I love pretty much everything about this scene. Genevieve still helping to save Hayley, Klaus being willing to do ANYTHING to save his child. Yes, that included letting Hayley die, but baby steps. He’s trying to at least be a father, here. Give the man some credit. Hayley’s confrontation with Mikael. The way, when she thought she was dead, she didn’t even care for herself – it was the idea that the baby had joined her that had her a wreck. (Which also brings it back to the fact that if Genevieve hadn’t been able to save her, she would have WANTED Klaus to rip the baby out of her, so he may have been a bit premature, but he really was doing the right thing.) And then there’s Elijah. Calm, stoic Elijah THROWING THINGS when he thought they had lost her. Does anybody really have any doubts anymore that this is more than just an attraction? Can you really doubt that this man is completely in love with her? “I won’t lose either of them.” *Swoons*

Klaus shows Hayley the baby’s room

While I am 100% team Haylijah and always have been, and have never shipped Klayley, as I’ve said before, they ARE having a child together. Watching them bonding over that, and preparing to be co-parents is always sweet and fun. It is obvious that they do love each other, in a way. It just never quite compares to Hayley and Elijah’s feelings for each other, and definitely evolves into a more brother-sister relationship. But, this scene is adorable.

Hayley and Elijah kiss

It’s about damn fucking time! We’d been waiting for this moment for fourteen bloody episodes! But, it was worth the wait. I could watch these two kiss all day. Not sure what that says about me.

There you go. The factions all coming together to honor a great man. Snarky brotherly banter between Elijah and Klaus. Hayley being a badass. Klaus being sweet. Elijah showing a side of himself that we’ve never seen before. And Haylijah being adorable and swoon-worthy.

Next episode has my FAVORITE Haylijah kiss, though. *Squeals* I can’t wait.

Let me start by saying that it looks like having actual clips for most of these scenes is going to be impossible. There seem to be very few clips from this episode on Youtube, at all. A fact that I discovered while looking for my first favorite scene. Which… I can’t find.

Klaus and Elijah talking about Esther’s grimoire

Brotherly banter. Elijah being the king of snark. Next to Haylijah yumminess, my two favorite things on this show. And, not only is Elijah being the king of snark, he’s doing it by scolding his “naughty” little brother for being foolish. I just love it to pieces, and really wish I could find a clip of it.

Elijah talks to Hayley, Jackson, and Oliver about their deal with Klaus.

Starting with Eve’s comment about how she somehow doesn’t think that Hayley is really going to have to do the whole parenting thing alone – as Elijah walks in. Because she knows, no matter where Klaus might stand on things, Elijah will be there for Hayley. Will help her raise her baby. I hate the whole Hayley conspiring with Jackson and Oliver against everyone else plotline. But, the way Elijah looks at Hayley in this scene. The way he reminds her that she not only signed that treaty, but she looked him in the eye while doing it… That tone of voice… He’s not angry with her. He’s HURT. He trusted her, was proud of her, and he feels like she betrayed him. And there is just something so bittersweet and almost beautiful in that. I’m probably not making much sense, but that’s how I feel about it.

After the explosion

First, there’s Elijah’s concern. Mostly for Hayley, but for the other wolves, too. He cares about these people almost as much as Hayley does. Whether that’s because they’re HER people, him just being a good person, some combination, or what. Yes, he would have dropped everything, possibly even let them die, if she had been hurt and needed him. But, he helped them, all of them. And, then there is Hayley taking charge. Eve was right, she is a natural born leader. An Alpha to her core. And is a total badass in this scene.

Hayly confronts Marcel

I can’t find a clip of this one. But, it’s an interesting scene. Actually, an interesting pair of scenes. Because it really starts with her confronting Diego to find out where Marcel is. She is just such a badass in that scene. And I love how none of the vampires lift a finger against her. Question is, is that because she’s pregnant, or because of what she learns during her confrontation with Marcel, himself? Namely, that she was one of the kids Marcel has saved. But, it kills me how it doesn’t click with her that Marcel would never just send a bomb like that. Marcel doesn’t hurt kids. Period. Marcel doesn’t even stand for kids being hurt by someone else on his watch. I love Hayley, but she can be so STUPID sometimes.

There were other scenes I liked. But, most of them were too short to really count as scenes. Overall, though, I really liked this episode. I mean, there are times I want to smack certain characters. But, that doesn’t detract from my enjoyment of the episode. Just, little (and not so little) things that I wish had been done differently. Like… Elijah should have ignored Oliver and given Eve his blood. Eve liked Elijah. She knew that he was one of the good guys. Even seemed to approve of the attraction between him and Hayley. I don’t think she would have “rather died” than have him save her. But, that’s Elijah, being too damned noble for anybody’s good. And it was perfectly in character. So, nothing to really complain about. All in all, a solid episode.

But! Next episode… I am looking forward to next episode.

Hayley examining Elijah

First, we get Marcel and Elijah as men on a mission to try to find Klaus and Rebekah. Including Marcel’s slip “I want her back just as much as you do. Both of them.” Yes. Both of them – but especially Rebekah, right, Marcel?

And then… there is no good reason why Elijah called Hayley in to make that list. Marcel could have done it just as easily. Nope. Elijah wanted Hayley to do it. Hmm… was there a part of him imagining her hands on him, maybe? And Hayley’s reaction when she walked in the room… That stutter. That stare. She was very definitely liking what she saw. And who can blame her? Also, can we discuss the fact that Elijah was barking orders at Marcel, but Hayley got a “please”?

This is the scene that inspired my very first fanfiction. Because HOW they didn’t kiss here is beyond me. And, it remains one of my favorite scenes of the entire series.

Elijah and Marcel getting the death records from the mayor

This scene and the next one, I couldn’t find clips of. But, I just love how neither Marcel or Elijah are taking any shit. Watching them be their badass selves is always fun. That is all

Elijah and Marcel discussing the werewolves

Elijah’s usual snark is great, here. Then we get even MARCEL seeing that Elijah has feelings for Hayley. And Elijah threatening him. Because he’ll be damned if he’ll let ANYONE hurt Hayley. Though, can we talk about Marcel wondering how Klaus would react to finding out that Elijah left him to suffer while he went and saved Hayley? Why does everyone seem to forget the not-so-little detail of HAYLEY IS PREGNANT WITH KLAUS’S CHILD? If Elijah had rescued Klaus, and left Hayley – and the BABY – to die, Klaus would have killed him. Do they all really think that he cares so little for his own baby?

And then they “solve” the riddle. I love Elijah’s line, there: “I suppose we have our answer. Only I have no idea what it means.” His tone of voice there really sells it, too. (Though, MARCEL knows what it means…)

Marcel tells Elijah what he and Rebekah did

I can’t quite figure out why Elijah seems to not want Marcel to know what he and Hayley are talking about. But, I find it weirdly amusing. But, mostly, I just love Elijah’s attitude here. “How do you know?” His tone of voice, his expressions. The way he folds his arms, just waiting for Marcel to spill what he knows. It’s awesome.

Elijah strangling Marcel

Pissed off Elijah is always fun. And then we get Hayley’s “oh, here we go. This is not going to be good.” expression – and her resignation. And then Marcel goes and turns it around. Tells Elijah that he loves Rebekah, but as long as Klaus was around they couldn’t be together – and adds “but I guess you wouldn’t know anything about that, huh?” Everybody knows that he’s talking about Hayley. And Elijah lets him go, then. But not before lowering his eyes, like he’s thinking about something. Hmm… considering what lengths he’d be willing to go to be with Hayley, maybe? Maybe even admitting to himself that the baby was the least of the reasons why he saved Hayley instead of Klaus or Rebekah?

There we go. Some Haylijah yumminess, Elijah and Marcel being badasses, and Hayley just getting to the point where not much surprises her, anymore.

Klaus, Elijah, and Marcel examine Papa Tunde’s body

This scene is funny as hell. Elijah is examining the body, and Klaus is getting all snarky, basically comparing him to Sherlock Holmes, asking if he wants a pipe or a magnifying glass. Marcel comments on how witches used to just kill a chicken and leave it on your doorstep when they wanted to send a message. And Elijah, king of snark, comes back with “it’s a rather large and ominous chicken, wouldn’t you say?” And then I died of laughter.

And then it segues right into another great scene

Elijah asking Rebekah to take Hayley to the plantation house

Elijah being so concerned for Hayley’s safety. The way he tells Rebekah that it’s because he trusts her that he’s asking her to do this. Because, yes, he is trusting Rebekah with the most precious thing in the world to him. “You know why.” Just… that line. We’ve gone beyond “it’s complicated” to him basically admitting to Rebekah that he’s in love with Hayley – added to when he comments on how he can’t control his feelings. And Rebekah telling him that maybe he should take Hayley himself. Now that the heat of the moment is over, and she’s no longer angry with him, she’s back to shipping Haylijah. I love it!

Well, this was certainly a short post. One other thing I want to comment on with this episode. Celeste comments on Elijah choosing to save Hayley over his own blood, and how “always isn’t forever, after all.” Just two problems with that assessment. One, Hayley is pregnant with Klaus’s child. Which means that she IS his own blood. By saving Hayley, he also saved HOPE. And two, he made exactly the choice that Rebekah and Klaus would have wanted him to make. That baby is the one thing that every last one of them would die for. Would Klaus have thanked Elijah for saving him, and leaving his child to die? Would Rebekah, whose one real wish is that she could have children, want to be saved instead of Hayley and the baby? Not to mention that whatever is happening to them, they can’t die. There is still time to save them. Hayley was the most vulnerable.

This was a decent episode, but nothing really stood out to me as being a particularly great scene after that bit near the beginning.

Tomorrow, though…. Next episode has the scene that inspired my first ever attempt at writing fanfiction. I will be doing a lot of flailing while watching that scene.