In the following clip from this week's new episode of The Vampire Diaries, Elena, Stefan and Rebekah are faced with a couple questions:

Where the heck is Damon? And how can Caroline help them beat Shane at his own devious game?

Fans, of course, already know the answer to the first inquiry. But what the sneak peek below to see what Elena asks of Caroline on "Down the Rabbit Hole" and to learn whether or not she's up for the challenge:

The CW has also released a Vampire Diaries clip in which Elena and Stefan bond over The Cure and the latter's desire to take it. Follow the preceding link to check it out now - and, as always, visit TV Fanatic soon after this installment concludes for my detailed recap and review!

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