Josh Mikel

Caroline tries to support Elena and Stefan during a difficult time; Hayley and Tyler tackle a secret project; Jeremy is alarmed by vivid nightmares.

Will grows anxious over the whereabouts of his uncle, drawing emotional support from Angie; the murder of a famed conductor, found with cryptic musical clues, pulls Ormewood, Faith and Franklin into the world of the Atlanta Symphony.

Rayna joins Scarlett on the road for her first tour date with Luke Wheeler, and is blindsided when Deacon confronts her about putting too much pressure on Scarlett. Meanwhile, Gunnar struggles as he attempts to write a song for a major artist.