The Vampire Diaries: 8 Exciting Things We Know About Season 7

Not only is everyone dealing with Elena's absence (which the cast talked about on the panel), but don't forget that Jo and her babies with Alaric are murdered. "When we meet Bonnie and Damon, they're with Alaric in Europe on a binge-drinking tour," said creator Julie Plec. They're "basically two buddies and their sidekick, trying to drown their sorrows." Basically, this is the saddest vacation of all time.