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Since Bill is Caroline’s dad, what does he do to his daughter now that he knows she is a vampire?? Does he protect her?? – Gia
Well, if you watched last night, you likely got your answer. But at a screening of last night’s episode earlier this week, creator Julie Plec told a room of reporters, including EW’s Shaunna Murphy, that Caroline’s dad will be back next week for another appearance. “He’s somebody who has kind of come in and stirred up the pot, and the fallout of his pot-stirring kind of carries us through the next episode,” she said. And considering what his appearance meant for poor Caroline this week, there’s no telling what next week’s will bring.

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Last night’s Vampire Diaries was insane! What’s the scoop on Rebekah/Stefan? Now that he sent Elena away, will this make room for Damon/Elena — Janelle
Plec assures that this storyline will be a “big deal” for the Stefan/Elena relationship, especially as Elena struggles “with her desire to help rescue this person that she loved very purely and very deeply, but also learning the lesson that you can’t necessarily let yourself be consumed in your life by saving someone else’s.” “That’s a big thing that takes us for a long journey that kind of [began in last night's] episode and takes us all the way through half the season.” So will this leave the door open for Elena and Damon? Not exactly. “As far as where that leaves her and Damon, there’s yet to be an admission of that chemistry from her part. In fact, next week’s episode kind of illuminates that a little bit,” Plec said. “A lot’s gone unsaid, there’s a big elephant in the room as far as all those fun little stolen moments and romantic banter and their dynamic with each other … So we’re going to have some fun with that too.”

Vampire Diaries!!! I’ll take anything. It’s my favorite show!! — Kym
Soon, we’ll be flashing back…waaayyyy back. (That’s all I can say for now.)

I’m obsessed with Suburgatory! It’s my favorite new show of the season so far! Any fun scoopage? — Alyson
Hangover actress Gillian Vigman has just been cast as Noah’s (Alan Tudyk) “beautiful but punishing” wife, Jill. She’s currently set to appear in one episode, but will possibly be recurring. I’ll be frank, she sounds like a real ball-buster. There’s no way this storyline will disappoint!

I would love any type of scoop you can offer about Nikita! — Shelley
Tonight’s episode contains a huge twist for Owen (returning guest star Devon Sawa). We chatted about it earlier this week. And I’ll be sharing that convo with you later today!

Hi Sandra. My question for you is whether or not there is any hope for Nick and Maureen on The Playboy Club this season?  I know he’s still holding a torch for Carol-Lynne but there’s no denying that spark that’s between them — and I think it’s more than just a murder drawing them to each other (That kiss! Yum!). Thank you for any information you can give! I love reading your columns every week! Sincerely — Abbey
Yum is right! Unfortunately, by episode 7, it seems another man (currently being cast) is catching Maureen’s eye — a big Hollywood producer-type, tentatively named Tom Laurents, who sees star potential in her. But it’s unclear as of yet if that spark is fleeting or something to watch.

Raising Hope is on fire this season! And I’m still rooting for Sabrina and Jimmy! Any great moments coming up? — Brianna
Oh, you’re going to love next week’s episode (Oct. 5 )! Aside from being a gut-buster of an episode (filled with botched fake tans and dreams of naked presidents), there’s an amazing Sabrina/Jimmy moment on a rooftop at the end of this episode that will leave ‘shippers swooning.

Last week’s Housewives premiere was bananas! How come I feel like Susan is going to be the first one to crack? — Mary
Because I think she will be, too… if Carlos doesn’t beat her to the punch. In fact, in next week’s episode, you’ll see these two majorly bonding over their respective guilt. (Um, people, wasn’t it self defense?) But during the hour, look for Susan to be the one that ends up in handcuffs… twice.

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On Dexter, what’s going on with Batista and LaGuerta? Who’s Dexter’s love interest? Will Quinn end up on Dexter’s table? Plz give me some news, I have a feeling that you can tell a little more. Thanks. — Lisa
You’ll find out very early on during the premiere where Batista and LaGuerta stand, and it’s in a seemingly positive place (the proof of this is in something LaGuerta does for Batista in the first episode). As far as love, Dexter has enough on his plate in the first few eps, but that’s not to say he doesn’t see some (highly unexpected) action. And Quinn has a big storyline that you’ll have to get your first taste of this Sunday because there’s no easy way t0 tease it. But after you watch, make sure you run back here and e-mail me your follow-up questions. Mmm-k?

My birthday is Oct. 1. Dexter comes back Oct. 2. That entitles me to some Dexter scoop, right? — @secretsvsrumors
Sure does! >> Someone is going to have a brush with Internet fame this year. Hint: It’s not Masuka. (But now that I think of it…I wish it was!)

Last night’s Parks & Rec was epic! But I really missed the Ben/Leslie interaction, and I thought there was supposed to be some crazy unexpected turn with them tonight? Please tell me that we’ll see more between them soon! Thanks! –Lydia
It appears I was getting ahead of myself, but rest assured their contact is far from done. (Forgive me? No? Fine, call me names in comments.) But perhaps this will earn me some penance: In episode 9, Ben will show in a big way how he feels about Leslie just as Leslie is amid one of the most difficult moments of her career. Better?

(Benjamin Wood, Lanford Beard, and Shaunna Murphy contributed to this column)

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