[s5e12] The Devil - Inside

Elena briefly regains control and tries to flee, but the Travelers complete the spell just as she reaches Damon.

The episode ends with Damon brutally killing Aaron Whitmore , effectively burning his bridges with "Elena." 🥳 The Party & Personal Conflicts [S5E12] The Devil Inside

Matt throws a welcome-back party for , but the celebration is short-lived. Elena briefly regains control and tries to flee,

Believing he is speaking to Elena, tries to reconcile, admitting he needs her "goodness" to stay in the light. Katherine forces Matt Donovan to help her mimic

Katherine forces Matt Donovan to help her mimic Elena’s mannerisms and history so she can go undetected.

In a rare moment of softness, Stefan comforts Caroline, telling her that while she made a mistake, she is not a "horrible person."

Katherine, surviving inside Elena’s mind, works with her daughter and a Traveler witch named Mia to make the possession permanent.