Get a clue as to whose memorial the Vampire Diaries characters are attending in the second episode of season 4 through these promotional stills released!

The CW has released these eight images from 4×02 “Memorial”:

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It looks like most of our characters are accounted for: Elena and Stefan (who are sitting together, by the way), Damon, Tyler, Jeremy, Matt and Caroline are all there, but the only other two humans we know – Bonnie and Meredith – are worryingly absent.

We would worry about Caroline and Tyler’s mothers, too, but the pair doesn’t look too upset. Elena does, however, though we are not sure if that is because of the memorial itself or because of whatever seems to have everyone in a panic.

Considering how many people are in attendance, the memorial service could be for a prominent figure in the town, so maybe Mrs. Lockwood isn’t as safe after all? Or is the memorial merely a setup for a larger storyline?

The episode will air on October 18 (the season doesn’t premiere until October 11, boo) at 8/7c on The CW. Caroline’s mother Liz Forbes (played by Maguerite MacIntyre) will appear in the episode, as will new characters Connor Owens (Todd Williams) and April Young (Grace Phipps). The latter two characters have been rumoured as playing new love interests for Bonnie and Jeremy respectively – although we still wonder if that relationship is completely over yet!

You can check out the official description of The Vampire Diaries season 4 premiere episode “Growing Pains” here on Hypable, as well as the promotional stills and a new sneak peek!