There’s a new interview with Julie Plec, she spoke recently with TV Guide. (click on the more button to read the rest)

When The Vampire Diaries returns for Season 4, the friendship between Stefan (Paul Wesley) and Caroline (Candice Accola) that fans have been clamoring for will finally be further explored.

“I always look at Caroline as Stefan’s future [best friend] Lexi [Arielle Kebbel],” executive producer Julie Plec said during this weekend’s ATX Television Festival panel, moderated by this reporter. “You’ve seen little pockets of a friendship spark between them, and I see Caroline in the long run of the series becoming that important in Stefan’s life.”

Keep reading for more seven other teases from Plec, including another important relationship that’s going to be introduced, why she broke the rules with Alaric’s goodbye and more! Read more… »

There won’t be any TVD next week, but it will be back the February 2nd. But here are some promos. (: