The Vampire Diaries returns tonight with the season 4 premiere called “Growing Pains.” In the season 3 finale, Elena chose Stefan over Damon and sacrificed her life to save Matt. She died but awoke in transition to become a vampire. Did you see last week’s season finale? We did and you can read it here to catch up!

Now Elena’s defining characteristics – her compassion for other and her ability to divide the Salvatore brother – will be heightened. Executive producer Julie Plec said, “Stefan, rightfully, so thinks that if she hurts anyone, she won’t be able to handle it, “ and Damon believes, “That that’s inevitable, we’re vampires, so anything you try to do to prevent it is just deluding yourself.”

On tonight’s show Elena awakens on the morning after the accident to find the thing she dreaded most has come true – she died with vampire blood in her system and now must go through the terrible transition to become a vampire…or face certain death. Stefan promises Elena that he and Bonnie will exhaust every possible way out of the situation, but Damon ( is furious with his brother for letting Elena die in the first place.

Bonnie pays a terrible price for her attempt to change Elena’s fate, while Damon takes out his frustration and rage on Matt . In a rare moment of empathy, Rebekah (guest star Claire Holt) is deeply touched by Stefan and Elena’s devotion to one another. Finally, Pastor Young and the Town Council members begin rounding up the vampires and their supporters, leading to an unexpected tragedy.

The Vampire Diaries Season 4 premiere ‘Growing Pains’ airs at 8PM tonight on the CW and we will be live blogging it will all the up-to-the-minutes. So come back to this spot and spend the evening with us enjoying the show! Make sure to refresh often to get the most current update!

THE VAMPIRE DIARIES SEASON 4 PREMIERE LIVE RECAP HERE!