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: To save Matt from drowning after Rebekah runs their truck off Wickery Bridge, Elena insists Stefan save Matt first, leading to her own death.

: Since Alaric's life was tied to Elena's by Esther, he dies in Damon's arms once Elena "dies" as a human. 💡 Fan Analysis & "Proper" Context The_vampire_diares_3x22

: The episode heavily parallels Elena's breakup with Matt (pre-pilot) to her current situation with the brothers, framing Stefan as her "now" and Damon as her "always". : To save Matt from drowning after Rebekah