Jeremy was DEAD-dead until Bonnie brought him back to life. But then SHE was dead and he was the only one who could see her and then there were THREE Elena's and Bonnie became the anchor. All so she could have sex with Jeremy apparently. Hey, we can't say we wouldn't do the same.
Oooh, you know I don't know. Every time we try and go on a date you get kidnapped, I get sent to a prison world, or your feelings get compelled away...