Dear Bonnie, I am a coward. I should be saying this to your face, not writing this letter, but I know if I do, you’ll talk me out of running away from all my problems. You’re gonna make me face a future without Elena. Then you’re gonna help make me the best man that I can possibly be. The same way she did. And I’m absolutely terrified of failing you both. So I’m leaving. Because I’d rather let you down once than let you down for the rest of your life. And I hope it’s the happiest life. Because you, Bonnie Bennett, are an amazing woman, a mediocre crossword puzzle player and my best friend. With great love and respect, Damon.
[ parallels of the characters Kai Parker on The Vampire Diaries and Tommy Moran on THE FLASH (the alternate reality version of Mon-El) flirting/kissing Bonnie Bennett and Millie Floss (the alternate reality version of Iris West). Both Damon Salvatore and Barry Allen react emotionally.]
Governor Damon Salvatore met Bonnie Bennett during his primary presidential campaign, shortly after the Iowa Caucus. His campaign manager, Klaus Mikaelson brought her in to help turn around the floundering campaign. He quickly became enamored with his young new sharp-tongued, no nonsense co-campaign manager and started a torrid affair.