What kind of friends would do that?

the fake ones

Ones that don't know how to freaking record shows.

The ones who are planning a surprise party for the day after the finale.

But still after the finale... Because the finale is the most important part.

It's 2015 dvr is a thing. Tell them for record it. But if they'll miss your party for a show as shitty as that they aren't your friends anyway

Woo! I'll bring the blood!

I'll get the wooden stakes!

We're holding on and letting go...!

don't forget the garlic bread!!

i bring the vervain!

I'll bring fake teeth

OP shouldn't have to rearrange her birthday plans just so her "friends" will be there.

well aren't you a treat! :)

I'll bring Nina Dobrev so we can beg her to come back

Exactly what I wanted to say! If they were looking for an excuse, the least they could do is come up with a good one! To OP; find better friends. And an early happy birthday!

Op should watch it Thursday and spoil it for them in a bunch of mass texts.

If she is in any other country other than America, than it would be Friday. As I am in Australia and had to wait until Friday because of the time difference and the wait on airing/downloading.

#88, true (I live in Belgium myself). But on the other hand; it doesn't take a whole day to watch an episode

Yup, and Michael Trevino is also leaving.