Karlee Eldridge

As the years go by, Kate and Toby's relationship slowly begins to change and evolve.

Aided by Elena and Bonnie, Alaric tries to decipher the meaning of his recent discovery. Meanwhile, Elena engages in a power struggle with Rebekah until Rebekah reveals some of her family's ancient secrets and the violent past she shares with Klaus and Elijah. Elsewhere, Damon uses a reckless new approach as he attempts to make a breakthrough with Stefan, and they are both surprised by the arrival of an unlikely ally.

After Teddy has agreed to sign Maddie to Edgehill, Rayna will not stop trying to dissolve her contract. Meanwhile, Avery is busy producing Sadie's album, but she is having a hard time doing this, due to her ex-husband stalking her. Also, Deacon finds out that he will only have six months to live if he does not find an organ donor.