Will the series kill off its main character? Will Damon compel away her memories and send her away to live a happy, full life as a human?
These questions will soon be answered. In the meantime, however, you can get an idea of what's on tap via this extensive rundown of pictures from "I'm Thinking of You All the While." Just be sure to bring a tissue (or a full box of tissues) for the finale...
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Is She?!? - The Vampire Diaries Season 6 Episode 22
Damon fears the worst in this Vampire Diaries scene. Could Elena really be dead?!?
2.
One Last Time - The Vampire Diaries Season 6 Episode 22
Damon holds Elena's face in his hands in this Vampire Diaries finale scene. It will never do so again.
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Too Late? - The Vampire Diaries Season 6 Episode 22
Is that worry and concern upon Kai's face? For his sister? Will he be able to do something to save the one he once tried so hard to end?
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A Moment - The Vampire Diaries Season 6 Episode 22
Elena has a moment with Tyler, featuring the same whimsical look upon her face. Will she be saying goodbye? Does she have time? Will this be a memory or a peek at the future?
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Rise Up! - The Vampire Diaries Season 6 Episode 22
Does Kai have the magic required to make the dead rise? Who died in the melee and who is he trying to lift up? Is it Thursday yet?
6.
Bye Bon Bon? - The Vampire Diaries Season 6 Episode 22
There is so much speculation about what's to come in the finale and these photos, mere glimpses at moments in Elena's life, aren't giving us many clues!
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TVD Season Finale Photo - The Vampire Diaries
The Vampire Diaries gang is all here, gathered in front of Damon on The Vampire Diaries Season 6 finale.
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Finding Elena - The Vampire Diaries Season 6 Episode 22
Caroline and Stefan look as if they're about to find Elena in the wreckage after the wedding. Can anybody truly be ready for this moment?
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Is This Goodbye? - The Vampire Diaries Season 6 Episode 22
Elena stares at Damon, for one of the final times ever, in this scene from The Vampire Diaries Season 6 finale.
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Bye, Bye Boys - The Vampire Diaries Season 6 Episode 22
Why all the long faces? Losing one of their own will be hard.
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Distressed - The Vampire Diaries Season 6 Episode 22
Damon is faced with one of the most difficult decisions of his life.
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They Have Each Other - The Vampire Diaries Season 6 Episode 22
Caroline and Bonnie have each other to lean upon now.
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Trouble - The Vampire Diaries Season 6 Episode 22
Lily is nothing but trouble, yet even so, there is something about this photo that a step beyond the norm, don't you think?
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The Look - The Vampire Diaries Season 6 Episode 22
This is the first of several photos that features Elena with a certain whimsical look on her face. Is she thinking back through her life?
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...