Because

Because is the nineteenth episode of the sixth season of The Vampire Diaries and the one hundred and thirtieth episode of the series.

Main Cast

 * Nina Dobrev as Elena Gilbert
 * Paul Wesley as Stefan Salvatore
 * Ian Somerhalder as Damon Salvatore
 * Steven R. McQueen as Jeremy Gilbert  (credit only)
 * Kat Graham as Bonnie Bennett
 * Candice Accola as Caroline Forbes
 * Zach Roerig as Matt Donovan
 * Michael Trevino as Tyler Lockwood
 * Matt Davis as Alaric Saltzman
 * Michael Malarkey as Enzo

Recurring Cast

 * Annie Wersching as Lily Salvatore

Continuity

 * This episode might mark the 100th appearance of Bonnie Bennett on the show.
 * She joins Elena, Stefan, Damon and Caroline as the only five main characters to make it at least 100 episodes of the series.

Cultural References

 * "Because" is a song published in 1902 by Edward Teschemacher (lyrics) and Guy d'Hardelot (music). It became an extremely popular vocal to be sung at weddings.
 * "Because" is a different song published in 1898 by Charles Horwitz (lyrics) and Frederick V. Bowers (music).
 * "'''" is also a song by from their 1969 album '.