This just in: Elena has unresolved feelings for Damon.

Not exactly jaw-dropping news for loyal fans of The Vampire Diaries, but the character herself admits as much in the following look at "Heart of Darkness." The question, of course? What to do about them...

The answer? Fly to Denver to rescue Jeremy! First class!

That's the plan that will go down on this Thursday's return episode of TVD, the fourth-to-final installment of season three. Where does Alaric and Evil Alaric fit into everything? He's featured prominently in the following clip as well. Watch it now:

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