Synopsis

Kai’s power has grown, binding Elena in his control as he struggles to master his newfound magic. At the Salvatore mansion, Liv and Alaric attempt to prepare Jo for the merging ceremony with Kai, only to discover her resolve is less formidable than they’d hoped. Following Sheriff Forbes's return from the hospital, Caroline accompanies Stefan to North Carolina, seeking a cure for her mother’s illness. Stefan, however, has his own reasons for traveling south and is taken aback when Enzo appears, d