Since one of them has to continue on to dispose of Klaus, only Stefan can return to Mystic Falls. Jeremy calls them and tells them about Elena's injury and her being in the hospital. In a conversation with Matt, Elena tells him that Stefan was there at a time in her life when she had nothing, but that when she is with Damon, she feels a passion for him that consumes her.Īs this is happening, Damon Salvatore ( Ian Somerhalder) and Stefan Salvatore ( Paul Wesley) transport a neutralized Klaus ( Joseph Morgan) away from Mystic Falls. In the harsh reality of the present situation, Elena longs for simpler times when her parents, Grayson (Jason MacDonald) and Miranda Gilbert (Erin Beute), and aunt Jenna Sommers ( Sara Canning) were still alive, and her biggest concern was her relationship with Matt. McQueen), Matt Donovan ( Zach Roerig) and Tyler Lockwood ( Michael Trevino) take care of her. Jeremy brings her back home, where Caroline Forbes ( Candice Accola), Bonnie Bennett ( Kat Graham), Jeremy Gilbert ( Steven R. In the third season finale, Elena Gilbert ( Nina Dobrev) recovers in the hospital from her fall in the previous episode. In the episode's initial airing, it garnered 2.53 million viewers.

During the episode, Elena remembers when life was simpler while the rest of her friends attempt to stay away from Alaric. ' The Departed' is the twenty-second and final episode of The Vampire Diaries's third season, premiering on The CW.

22nd episode of the third season of The Vampire Diaries ' The Departed'

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