Daniel Baldock

With the holidays in full swing, Caroline does her best to navigate her new life as a pregnant vampire. After finding himself at odds with Damon, Stefan is forced to take matters into his own hands, setting off a tragic chain of events that change their lives forever.

Hope's commitment to the future is put to the test, jeopardising a potential reunion. Iris and Felix meet a new group. Startling revelations are made.

A member of the group becomes the target of an investigation. While some grow further apart, others begin to grow closer.