Executive producer Julie Plec answers some burning questions.
Will Esther really eradicate her family?
She's planning to, that's for certain, but Plec says, "The fact that this isn't a done deal by minute 42 of the episode leaves a lot of potential for how it could all go very right or very wrong in the next episode. " But one thing Plec can say for sure? "Everyone drank [the champagne with Elena's blood]. I can put that to bed now. "
What will be the fallout from Elena finding out about Damon and Rebekah?
Word travels fast in Mystic Falls and Damon and Rebekah's tryst is no exception. "Elena is going to be pissed on multiple levels," Plec says. "The thing with Damon we've seen is that when he's hurt, he lashes out. In a way, this is both the most cruel way he could've lashed out, but also shows a peculiar evolution in him as a character because rather than take it out on an innocent human in the middle of the road, he's striking where it hurts the most [and] very specifically at Elena."
How will Caroline cope with her new situation?
The Caroline of Season 1 was desperate for affection, but the current Caroline may be tempted, but not giving into Klaus' passes. "The king of all evil vampires has plucked her from obscurity and said, 'I bestow upon you my affection and my gifts and my flirtation,' and our girl who has come so far is like, 'Talk to the hand, buddy.' So to see her take that stance against him and in defense of Tyler is a really big deal for her," Plec says.