Chris Brochu

While Jane and the team examine the crime scene where a baseball scout is found murdered, Jane is clocked in the head by a ball and flashes back to his childhood with his overbearing father.

Officer Nolan finds out his identity has been stolen, potentially threatening his position as an officer. Sergeant Grey must testify at the parole hearing of the man who shot him and murdered his partner.

Miley has a throat problem which might jeopardise her career as Hannah unless she has an operation. Her mother, played by Brooke Shields, appears in a dream to assure her everything will be alright.

More powerful than ever, Kai holds Elena captive while he learns to control his newly acquired magic. Liv and Alaric try to prepare Jo for the impending merge ceremony with Kai. Caroline travels with Stefan to North Carolina in search of a cure for Sheriff Forbes.

After Caroline's plan to cure her mother takes an unexpected turn, Elena, Stefan and Damon gather at the hospital, while Jo attempts to save Sheriff Forbes' life. With the merge set to take place, Damon's risky plan quickly sends things spiralling out of control.

Elena returns to college for the start of her sophomore year. Caroline is desperate to undo the spell the Travelers have put over Mystic Falls. While everyone thinks Stefan is off tracking a lead to get Damon and Bonnie back, Elena is shocked when she learns the truth.