The Vampire Diaries episode description for the season 3 finale “The Departed” has been revealed! Read about the heartbreaking, life-altering episode now.

The CW has released the following press statement:

THE SECRET HERO — Determined to protect his sister, Jeremy (Steven R. McQueen) makes a decision that will change everything. In the harsh reality of the present situation, Elena (Nina Dobrev) longs for simpler times when her parents, Grayson (guest star Jason MacDonald) and Miranda (guest star Erin Beute), and Aunt Jenna (guest star Sara Canning) were still alive and her biggest concern was her relationship with Matt (Zach Roerig). Stefan (Paul Wesley) and Damon (Ian Somerhalder) leave Mystic Falls together on a mission, but soon split up when Elena needs one of them. Caroline (Candice Accola) and Tyler (Michael Trevino) are forced to make a life-changing decision. Finally, Bonnie (Kat Graham) makes a secret deal that has heartbreaking consequences.

Some interesting clues in there – including that they’re focusing some of Elena’s flashbacks on her relationship with Matt. It looks like some big game changers, including the “life-changing” decision made by Tyler and Caroline, and Jeremy’s decision that will “change everything.” And what about Bonnie’s deal with “heartbreaking consequences”?! Someone’s dying, guys, there seems to be no denying it. And we’re scared.