We're just over a week away from the premiere of The Vampire Diaries Season 6.

But while fans are (understandably) excited for The Vampire Diaries Season 6 Episode 1 to kick things off on October 2, we're here with a long even farther ahead.

The CW has released a number of photos from The Vampire Diaries Season 6 Episode 2, an installment titled "Yellow Ledbetter" that will feature Enzo convincing Caroline to join him on a road trip.

The mission will be to track down a Damon and Bonnie-related lead. But the result will be a stumbling upon of Stefan that takes all by surprise.

What has he been up to? Who the heck is Ivy (pictured below)? Will Caroline and Enzo successfully talk Stefan into coming home?

All good questions. All will be answered on Thursday, October 9. For now, click around and get an idea of what's to come:

The Vampire Diaries Photos from "Yellow Ledbetter"

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The Vampire Diaries Season 6 premieres on Thursday, October 2 on The CW at 8/7c.

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