Damon's attempt to make things right with his brother may come with some unexpected consequences. With time running out and Rayna closing in on Stefan, Valerie attempts to reason with Damon. Framed for breaking Rayna out of the Armory, Enzo attempts to clear his name.
Complications from her supernatural pregnancy leave Caroline's life hanging in the balance. Vampire hunter Rayna Cruz is on the loose and Damon has to make things right when his actions inadvertently put his loved ones in her path.
Stefan heads to New Orleans to lure Rayna away from his friends and comes face to face with Klaus Mikaelson, who's suspicious of his old friend's arrival. Enzo, now working on behalf of a mysterious organisation called The Armory, has a plan that could protect Stefan.
After a twisted plan left Elena in a supernatural coma, her life linked to that of Bonnie, Damon is forced to navigate his new reality without the love of his life. Meanwhile, Stefan takes an active role in protecting the town from Lily and her family of Heretics.
An impulsive decision by Damon threatens to unravel a carefully negotiated deal between Stefan and Lily. Elsewhere, after returning to Whitmore College, Alaric turns to Bonnie for help with a mysterious and potentially dangerous artefact he has obtained.
