Welcome to Julies Diary!
Every week during the season,Vampire Diariesshowrunner Julie Plec will add an entry to her diary.
Its Friday, and Im writing this after a lunchtime gathering at Vampire, HQ.

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Ive watched him grow from a writers assistant onKyle XYto staff writer to co-executive producer.
Director Michael Karasick makes his helming debut with this episode.
The gaffer is the chief lighting technician, a.k.a.
The One Who Helps Make It Look Pretty.
Working hand-in-hand with the director of photography, the gaffer designs and executes the lighting for the show.
Experts in equipment, color, shadow, and light, gaffers often become DPs.
Now in season 7 hes directing.
A fairly meteoric rise and well-earned.
Hes a true artist.
On our crew, you’re free to start as a seedling and leave as a tree.
A final note on the episode, which catches us up to our flash-forwards.
Youll find there are certain mysteries left unexplored: how did Stefan and Valerie get together?
When did Bonnie and Enzo fall in love?
Why is Matt Donovan so pissed?
Its been a fun conceit for the season, and we hope youve enjoyed it.
See you back here on April 1 to celebrate the Ian Somerhalder-directed episode 716.