Vampire Diaries spoiler alert: Damon and Stefan are not leaving the show!

While most fans never thought they actually would, last week's installment did conclude with the sexy siblings both claiming they were through with Mystic Falls.

Each plays a vital role on Thursday's new episode, however, intriguingly titled "The Turning Point." First, Damon gets a visit from Sheriff Forbes, as seen in the clip below:

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From there, Stefan tries to explain to Elena why he can't ever remain in one place for very long. But she doesn't wanna hear it.

Sadly, this is the final new episode until January 14. But fans can at least catch up with a marathon on The CW in December.

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