Jackson made his return on The Originals Season 3 Episode 2, which highlighted how dangerous the sire war can be to the Mikaelson clan.
It also showed us how Davina, Hayley, Klaus, and Lucien are all making moves that could seal their fates in what looks like an epic season.
The episode, titled “You Hung the Moon,” began with Davina explaining more about the plan she has for Hayley in order to break the curse.
Because she wasn’t present during the full moon, Elijah and Jackson realize that Hayley, who is being held by Davina, may be in danger.
Hayley is upset with Davina keeping her from Hope on the one night of the month she can hold her in her arms, but Davina won’t relent.
Jackson won’t stay in the woods as Elijah tries to find Hayley, while they discuss with Klaus the poachers they encountered in the bayou.
Klaus speaks of Lucien and his prophecy, after which Elijah and Jackson leave to go see Lucien, with potentially disastrous consequences.
Thinking he’s safe thanks to the boundary spell keeping vampires of any different sire line (other than Klaus’) out of his penthouse … he isn’t.
Elijah throws a stake through his throat from outside the boundary, while Jackson attacks him, leaving Lucien in need of Klaus’ blood to live.
Davina begs for aid from the spirits when, midway through trying to free the Crescent wolves from the curse, begins bleeding out the eyes.
Immediately, both Jackson and Hayley stop transitioning … but as she completes her task, a host of witches flood the scene, setting her off.
In a blinding rage, she goes OFF on Klaus, describing how she just wants a better life for Hope than either of their parents provided for them.
Sensing an impasse, Elijah suggests that Hayley and Jackson move into the apartments across the street so that both can remain with Hope.
We’re just getting started. Follow the link to watch The Originals online and see where things go from here (spoilers: It’s a crazy episode) …