Farewell

 is the fourth episode in Season 4 and 70th overall.

Synopsis
Upon finding out Elena's whereabouts from Damon, Stefan goes to see Elena, but he is amazed by her strength. While having flashes to her childhood with Jeremy, Elena finds herself reliving a terrible event. Tyler (Klaus) realizes his stay in Mystic Falls might endanger everyone's and ultimately his own safety, and decides to leave town. Damon and Jeremy enlist Bonnie's help to find Elena again, and they enlist Caroline's help. Finally Elena is forced to accept her new identity, and Caroline delivers some disturbing news to Stefan and Damon.

Main Characters

 * as Elena Gilbert
 * as Stefan Salvatore
 * as Damon Salvatore
 * as Caroline Forbes
 * as Bonnie Bennett
 * as Matt Donovan
 * as Niklaus Mikaelson
 * as Meredith Fell

Recurring Characters

 * as Jeremy Gilbert
 * as Elizabeth Forbes

Guest Starring

 * as
 * as
 * as young Elena
 * as young Jeremy

Special Guest Starring

 * as