Warning, Vampire Diaries fans: Watch the following sneak peek at this Thursday's "Stand By Me" with a box of Kleenex at the ready.

Following the startling events that concluded last week's "Down the Rabbit Hole," Stefan and Elena return home in the clip below, but they do not arrive alone. Much to the shock of Caroline - who is busy cleaning Kol's blood - Stefan's arms are full with the corpse of Jeremy.

What else even needs to be said? Nothing, really, as only silent looks are exchanged between Stefan and Caroline, while Elena races upstairs, desperate to believe her brother can be saved. Is she right?

Or have we seen the last of Jeremy Gilbert? Watch now. Tune in Thursday night for the next installment in The Vampire Diaries Season 4.

NOTE: Entertainment Weekly debuted this TVD clip.

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