‘The Vampire Diaries’ season 4 spoilers: Ian Somerhalder, Daniel Gillies, and more

We know that Elena is going to be re-joining the cheerleading squad when “The Vampire Diaries” returns to The CW on March 14; and then, we are also rather aware of the fact that this same character will be taking off with Damon to New York City in order to uncover some of his past in the Big Apple.

So what comes after this? Basically, it is a tale of the hunt for Katherine, Damon and Stefan trying to actually work together with the common goal of helping Elena, and seeing the return of someone that we have been waiting to see almost all season long in the present: Daniel Gillies’ character of Elijah. The upcoming March 28 episode is entitled “American Gothic,” and you can read the official synopsis via the network below:

“Elena (Nina Dobrev) and Rebekah (Claire Holt) take off in search of Katherine (also played by Nina Dobrev) and find themselves in a small town in Pennsylvania, where Elena has a surprising encounter with another old acquaintance — Elijah (guest star Daniel Gillies).  Stefan (Paul Wesley) and Damon (Ian Somerhalder) are both concerned about Elena’s state of mind and are determined to do what’s best for her, but she makes it clear that helping her will be difficult.  Damon is not sure how to react when Stefan reveals his unexpected plan for the future.  Meanwhile, in Mystic Falls, Klaus (Joseph Morgan) receives Caroline’s (Candice Accola) reluctant help and comes to a new understanding of Silas’ powers.”

Yes, we think that the latter statement will probably have a good many Klaus and Caroline fans excited … just as they have been time and time again. Will this be the time that something actually happens? Only time will tell.

What do you want to see unfold during this “Vampire Diaries” episode? If you want to see what the show’s boss has to say about the changes in store for Elena, be sure to check out the story over at the link here.

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