by Ryan Downey
It looks like Paul Wesley's wife won't be the only new love interest arriving in Mystic Falls.
E! Online reports that Bonnie will meet a handsome stranger when "The Vampire Diaries" returns from mid-season hiatus.
The newly single witch, whose former boyfriend Jeremy thanked her for bringing him back from the dead by hooking up with his ex's ghost, will reportedly encounter a guy named Jamie while on a road trip with Elena in episode 312. Jamie will be played by Robert Ri'chard, whom fans of the beloved but long-canceled show "Veronica Mars" will remember as Mason. He's described as "a little rough around the edges." It will be interesting to see what Jeremy makes of Jamie should the two run into each other during future episodes.
Episode 312 will also feature an appearance from Bonnie's estranged mother, Abby Bennett, who as Entertainment Weekly first reported will be played by Persia White from "Girlfriends." Here's hoping for some mythology-heavy episodes revealing more about the Bennetts.
It looks like Valentine's Day romance will hit Mystic Falls a month early when the show returns in January. As previously reported, Paul Wesley's wife, Torrey DeVitto, will appear as a potential love interest for Alaric in episodes 310 and 311.
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