The Vampire Diaries is bringing back Daniel Gillies for a season 4 flashback, and the actor previews what we can expect.

Speaking to MTV, Gillies talks about the 11th century flashback, which will be heavily focused on Rebekah. He also talks about Elijah’s role on the show, saying, “I think Elijah brings order. Whenever he returns, s–t gets done. He’s sort of the stabilizer. There’s always a shift in the equilibrium.”

He also hints that his character will keep popping back on the show in the future, saying, “I’m sure, as often as they can use me, they will. As long as there’s Vampire Diaries, there has to be Elijah. He’s too woven into the fabric of it now. One cannot exist without the other.”

Do you agree that The Vampire Diaries won’t exist without Elijah? And what do you think will be revealed in the upcoming Rebekah flashback?

The Vampire Diaries returns on October 11 on The CW!