Elena returns to college after months of coping with loss in a potentially dangerous way; Caroline searches for a way to reverse the anti-magic spell; Alaric tries to adjust to life as a vampire.
While Stefan attempts to explain recent events to a very ill Elena, Damon tries to figure out how to make a disturbing confession; Caroline uncovers a frightening secret.
Damon focuses on holding himself together after an unexpected tragedy; Markos leaves Sheriff Forbes horrified; Bonnie seizes an opportunity to settle a score.
Elena invites Liam to a party at the corn maze; Stefan shows up asking Caroline for help with a mess created by Enzo; Tyler winds up in a dangerous position.
Damon is in hot water after going forward with a plan that involves Alaric's unwilling participation; Elena is surprised by Jeremy's reaction to hopeful news about Bonnie; Liv is faced with a difficult choice.