In a few weeks, the budding sparks between Elena and Damon will heat up. See what we mean right now.

First, however, the tension between these two characters will escalate, as Damon poses a hilarious question to Elena in the following clip: How long are you gonna blame me for turning your birth mother into a vampire?

Seriously, Elena. Get over it already!

Below, watch a scene unfold from this week's episode, "Let the Right One In," as the show's main trio strategizes on how to combat the new, unwelcome vampires in town:

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Matt and Caroline also continue to bond throughout Thursday's new hour, as evidenced below. Is this pairing starting to grow on you?

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