It felt very much that it was earned for Damon to finally get some kind of acceptance and compassion and reciprocation to the feelings he’s made very clear. He needed it, and Elena (Nina Dobrev) needed to give it to him.
As Stefan sinks deeper into the dark side, Damon and Elena struggle with the guilt of their growing bond even as they work together to bring Stefan back from the edge.
where Elena, for the first time, gets to say a proper goodbye to someone she loves who is dying. Everyone else she’s 迷失 has gone quickly and suddenly, giving her no opportunity for real closure. . . .