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The of The Vampire Diaries , titled " The Departed ," is one of the show's most iconic episodes, featuring Elena’s transition into a vampire and the emotional "choice" between the Salvatore brothers. 🎬 Key Plot Moments

: Fans often note that water represents both death and rebirth for Elena, as she dies where her parents did but is "reborn" as a vampire. The_vampire_diares_3x22

: While traveling with Matt, Elena calls Damon to tell him she has chosen to go back to Stefan. She famously tells Damon, "Maybe if I'd met you first...". The of The Vampire Diaries , titled "

: 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". She famously tells Damon, "Maybe if I'd met you first

: A flashback reveals that Damon actually met Elena first on the night of her parents' car crash but compelled her to forget.