Mombie Dearest

Caroline Forbes calls and informs Alaric she cannot attend their daughters' 16th birthday party due to her "recruiting" mission. Alaric is confronted by his deceased ex-fiancée and the biological mother of his twins, Jo Laughlin. Alaric is skeptical, but their twins burst into his office and Josie instantly recognizes their mother. Hope apologizes to Rafael for sending Landon away and teaches Rafael to dance in preparation for his date with Lizzie. Penelope locks Hope and Rafael in the gym so MG can step in to be Lizzie's date. Hope and Rafael escape the gym. Rafael confesses to Lizzie sleeping together was a mistake. On their way to the party, Jo becomes a full-blown zombie and buries Josie alive. Hope, MG, and Penelope rescue Josie. Jo has the girls siphon the magic from her, thus removing her life force. Before she dies, Jo learns Alaric has not told their daughters about what happens when they turn 22 and Caroline is searching for a solution. Josie expresses her disdain for what Penelope did before they share a passionate kiss. Alaric confronts the one who raised Jo from the dead, the Necromancer.

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