Woke Up With a Monster

what happens

More powerful than ever, Kai holds Elena captive while he learns to control his newly acquired magic. At the Salvatore mansion, Liv and Alaric try to prepare Jo for the impending merge ceremony with Kai, but they quickly realize Jo is weaker than they thought. After bringing Sheriff Forbes home from the hospital, Caroline travels with Stefan to North Carolina in search of a cure for her mother's cancer. Meanwhile, Stefan, who has his own intentions for traveling to North Carolina, is caught off guard when Enzo shows up demanding to know what Stefan is hiding. Lastly, when Damon discovers Elena has been kidnapped by Kai, he is forced to rethink his strategy after an unexpected visitor throws a wrench into his plan.

who made it

directed

Paul Wesley

written

Melinda Hsu Taylor

guest cast

Billed for this episode only — the turn people remember an episode for.

• Chris Wood as Kai Parker
• Jodi Lyn O'Keefe as Jo Laughlin
• Tristin Mays as Sarah Nelson
• Marguerite MacIntyre as Sheriff Liz Forbes
• Chris Brochu as Luke Parker
• Penelope Mitchell as Liv Parker
• Karen Abercrombie as Oncologist
• Yvonne Angulo as Gallery Owner