Are you ready to return from New Orleans?

Following a special episode of The Vampire Diaries that served as a backdoor pilot for The Originals, the focus returns next week to Mystic Falls. Which really sucks for Elena.

Because Stefan and Damon are prepared to torture the humanity back into this blood sucker, as evidenced by the closing scene last night and by the following promo for "She's Come Undone." Watch it now:

Elsewhere, look for:

• Matt and Rebekah to grow closer.
• Caroline to have a dangerous encounter with Klaus.
• Bonnie to make an offer to... Katherine?!?

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