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no but I read the book AND watched this, and I have thoughts about The Triplets' Final Regret's ending. spoiler-free setup first: Elisa is half-human, half-vampire, hopelessly devoted to the Lockhart triplets, willing to become human just to keep them. Amber, the maid's daughter, shows up and quietly takes her place β€” and the triplets let it happen, over and over.

so yeah. she leaves. day school out, night school in, vampire side accepted.

the ending everyone's asking about: why do they kneel? and why doesn't she take them back?

because kneeling isn't an apology β€” it's panic. They don't suddenly love her. They suddenly realize she isn't theirs anymore. And the show gets this exactly right: she never needed them to be sorry. She needed them to be there, and they weren't.

That's the part the book nails too. This was never a "will she forgive them" story. It's a "will she forgive herself for waiting" story.

✨ What actually worked for me:

Book readers: the night school arc is compressed, but the emotional beats survive. don't @ me.
Watch the kneeling scene with the audio low. The faces carry it.
The final line is the thesis. Don't miss it.
✨ Bottom line: if you love a protagonist who walks away instead of settling, this ending will absolutely gut you in the best way.

did the show stick the landing, or did the book do it better? genuinely asking πŸ‘‡

β€” DS, book nerd + drama addict πŸ“–πŸŽ¬

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Transcript
00:00Why him, Elisa? A vampire? I just don't get it. I've loved you since we were kids. I was too
00:06stupid to admit it, but it's always been you. It was supposed to be us. Don't be stubborn. Give me
00:11another chance.
00:17Jacob, it's too late.
00:35Um, that's my seat. Oh, I'm sorry. I wasn't feeling well the other day, so the boys let me sit
00:42here. You're not mad at me again, are you?
00:51From now on, Elisa gets the window seat. Always. We don't want her to get car sick again.
00:58I brought your favorite snacks. Here. Maybe they'll help. This seat is yours for life, okay?
01:08You guys know I always get sick in the car.
01:13Why would you give her my seat?
01:19Well, Amber feels sick right now, and that's all because of you. It's just a seat, Elisa.
01:24Why are you turning it into a whole thing?
01:28Not this again. Please stop acting so selfish, my God.
01:33Enough, Elisa.
01:35Just let Amber have it today. You've already put her through enough.
01:41You promised that seat would always be mine.
01:43Do your promises really mean that little to you?
01:46Here we go again. See? This is exactly what I was talking about.
01:49Enough guilt tripping.
01:50After what you pulled this morning, you're lucky you're even getting a ride.
01:54That seat is Amber's now.
02:06Fine.
02:08I give up.
02:09It's all hers.
02:11She can have it.
02:12She can have everything.
02:13What's that supposed to mean?
02:14You think this little tantrum is going to work?
02:16If you hate it here so much, get out!
02:22Don't worry.
02:23It won't be long now.
02:26What are you talking about, Elisa?
02:27You need to check yourself.
02:29That seat, your clothes, everything you own.
02:31The lockhouse has paid for it.
02:32We can do whatever we want.
02:33You don't get a say.
02:37Is that so?
02:39Fine.
02:40You can have it all back.
03:08You can have it all back.
03:11There.
03:12I don't know the lockhorns anything now.
03:20Oh, please.
03:21Who is this little show for?
03:23It's one seat.
03:24Stop acting like we destroyed your life.
03:26Enough with the victim complex.
03:28Since you've spent all morning bullying Amber,
03:30you can find your own way to school.
04:01Miss Elisa Carter, this is Joseph, the Vampire Lord's butler.
04:04I'm pleased to inform you that your transfer has officially been approved.
04:07A car will pick you up at sunset for the ceremony.
04:10Tonight will be your first night at the vampire school.
04:12Welcome home.
04:14At sunset.
04:16It's all over.
04:17And the Lockhart brothers,
04:19you won't ever get a say again.
04:21Three hours on that stupid bus,
04:23and I spent most of it throwing up.
04:25But somewhere between the nausea and the humiliation,
04:29I finally saw everything clearly.
04:31I became the team manager just to stay close to them.
04:34Three years of hauling gear,
04:36washing uniforms,
04:37taking care of everything.
04:38Today, I'm done.
04:47All right, team.
04:49Championship photo.
04:50Everybody say cheese.
04:52Everybody.
04:54Did they forget about me?
04:57Hey, where's Elisa?
04:59We can't have a team photo without the team manager.
05:01She's done so much for us.
05:06Sorry.
05:07We didn't mean to leave you out.
05:08Come on, we'll take another one.
05:19Wait, we haven't done the celebration pose yet.
05:22Jacob, will you guys lift me up?
05:23You guys always used to do it with Elisa.
05:25It looks so cool.
05:26Pretty please?
05:27But then again,
05:28I know Elisa has to be okay with it first.
05:30Of course.
05:31Why would she mind?
05:32Come over here.
05:35Come over here.
05:39We'll do this every year.
05:41We can even call it the Elisa celebration.
05:44Just us.
05:45The four of us.
05:46Forever.
05:55So much for us forever.
05:57It's like our memories never meant a thing to them.
06:05Elisa, look.
06:06Jacob and the boys lifted me up so high.
06:09Do you want a copy?
06:12No thanks.
06:13That's your memory.
06:15Not mine.
06:19Elisa, are you mad at me for being close to the triplets again?
06:22I'm sorry.
06:23Do you want me to stop?
06:24I just always wanted what you had.
06:27Seriously, Elisa?
06:28Elisa over a picture?
06:30She's our friend.
06:31We lifted her up.
06:32Get over it.
06:33Elisa, our patience has a limit.
06:35You think I'm just throwing a tantrum?
06:37Do you guys have any idea how much you've let me down?
06:40Come on.
06:41Again, it's a photo.
06:42Who even cares?
06:44You're right.
06:45I'm the only one who cares.
06:47So let's just tear it all down.
07:01You're right.
07:02You're right.
07:06There's a flower.
07:07Oh, Dios.
07:07Fuck.
07:27Nothing μ—†ens.
07:28Lord, I can't help you.
07:37Once, I considered this our most precious memory.
07:40One that the four of us would share forever.
07:42Now I know none of it was ever real.
07:46Did she seriously have to freak out like that?
07:49You two went way too far.
07:50Let me go check on her.
07:53I should go.
07:54This all started because of me.
07:56I'll explain that you were only trying to make me happy, not that you stopped caring about her.
08:00Thanks, Amber.
08:02If only Elisa was half as mature as you.
08:11You just trashed them now, don't you get it?
08:13They can barely stand to look at you.
08:14Let go, Amber!
08:16I said I'm done.
08:17I'm over caring about any of you.
08:18Just leave me alone.
08:19What's your problem?
08:20Because that's not to hate you.
08:22I need to know you'll never take my place again.
08:25Elisa, stop!
08:26I know you hate me, but this is just too far.
08:28You're going to kill me!
08:35Oh my God.
08:36Elisa just slammed her into the wall.
08:37Of course she did.
08:38She got adopted into the Lockharts as their princess.
08:41Now all she does is bully Amber.
08:43She hates that Amber's the maid's kid.
08:45It's just disgusting.
08:46Elisa Carter?
08:47What the hell?
08:48I didn't do anything.
08:49She threw herself...
08:57What the?
08:59Jacob, really?
09:01Just because it's her?
09:03I just...
09:06So what if he hit you?
09:08We've put up with your crap for years.
09:09Now you're bullying Amber in front of the whole school?
09:12You know we don't tolerate bullies.
09:14Oliver's right.
09:15If I keep letting Elisa get away with things, she'll only get worse.
09:18Apologize to Amber, now!
09:19I didn't push her!
09:20I've never bullied her, not even once!
09:22You're still denying it?
09:24Okay.
09:25Elisa, I lost my temper.
09:26I shouldn't have hit you, and I'm sorry.
09:28But Elisa, this is for your own good.
09:31Apologize and we can put this behind us.
09:32Then we can all go back to normal.
09:36No.
09:37I won't apologize for something I didn't do.
09:39Fine.
09:40Then don't come home tonight.
09:41Fine.
09:41I wasn't planning to anyway.
09:44What the fuck?
09:46Why is my heart pounding like this?
09:48If I really let her go, she'll disappear?
09:51The kid who's always followed me everywhere?
09:52The girl who put me at the center of her world?
09:55Believe me?
10:08Don't touch me.
10:11Let her go.
10:12She's doing this to get a reaction.
10:13Once it gets dark and she gets scared, she'll come crawling home to apologize.
10:26Elisa, what happened to you?
10:29I'm fine.
10:30It was an accident.
10:32It's my son's, isn't it?
10:34Tell me the truth.
10:35There's no way you'd leave the triplets without them doing something first.
10:40Oh dear.
10:42This is all my fault.
10:44I promised your mother I'd take care of you like my own.
10:47But I never even realized something was going wrong between you.
10:52Listen.
10:53You don't have to leave.
10:55I will handle them.
10:56Okay?
10:57No.
10:58You've been the best mother I could have asked for.
11:00From the day you brought me home, you treated me like family.
11:03I'll never forget that.
11:05But I've made my choice.
11:07You know me.
11:08Once I decide, I don't go back.
11:17This is the Lockhart family heirloom.
11:20The Midnight Star.
11:22I want you to have it.
11:25As a gift for your new life.
11:28The Vampire Lord's family was thrilled when they heard your decision.
11:32They'll protect you.
11:33They'll always step up and take your side.
11:37You know, the old lord still remembers the marriage pact he made with your father.
11:41Who knows?
11:42Maybe you might even end up marrying his heir.
11:48Either way, knowing the Vampire Lord will be the one taking care of you puts my heart at ease.
11:56Thank you for letting me go, human or vampire.
12:02You'll always be my daughter.
12:04I'm just going to miss you, my dear.
12:09She's leaving?
12:11Elisa?
12:12Where are you going?
12:15Isn't that the Midnight Star?
12:17That's been in our family for generations!
12:20Don't you get any ideas?
12:22So much for that big show of pride earlier.
12:25You came straight to mom, played the victim, and talked her into giving you our family heirloom.
12:29You are such a horrible, materialistic brat.
12:33She gave it to me!
12:34I never asked her!
12:35Enough with the lies.
12:37Elisa, we gave you a home.
12:38We've paid for everything your whole life.
12:40And somehow, it's still not enough for you.
12:44That's enough!
12:46You're all acting like fools.
12:48I gave Elisa the necklace.
12:50Mrs. Lockard, please don't be mad at them.
12:52They were only worried Elisa might be taking me-
12:54I wasn't talking to you.
12:55Mind your own business.
12:57If I'd known all along how vicious you were, I'd never have let you into my home.
13:02Mom, don't talk to Amber like that.
13:04She was just looking out for us.
13:05At least she isn't using our family for money.
13:08I said enough, you idiots.
13:10Take that scheming girl with you and get out of my office.
13:13Now!
13:14Watch yourself, Elisa.
13:15We will never let an ungrateful little thief like you off the hook.
13:21Unbelievable.
13:22I raised three idiots.
13:24It's alright.
13:27It doesn't matter anymore.
13:29This is my last day at the day school.
13:31My last day as part of their world.
13:34Once I'm gone, they'll probably be relieved.
13:40Elisa!
13:41So this is how it is.
13:42You run crying to mom, feed her a bunch of lies about Amber, and get us in trouble?
13:48If you're mad at me, just say it to my face.
13:51You didn't have to go running to Mrs. Lockard like a snitch.
13:55I didn't tell her anything.
13:57This is just absurd.
13:59How are you still lying?
14:14That's enough, Oliver.
14:17Right.
14:18That was not very nice, Oliver.
14:21Here.
14:22Elisa, take my hand.
14:31What the hell?
14:33Elisa, why are you pulling me in?
14:39Amber!
14:40Hold on!
14:49I feel...
14:50I feel sick.
14:51It's so cold.
14:53It's okay.
14:54We've got you.
14:56Wait.
14:56Elisa's still in the water.
14:57Who cares?
14:58Amber tried to help, and Elisa attacked her.
15:03She can stay there and cool off.
15:05Bullies don't deserve our help.
15:12They didn't just shove me in.
15:14They even saved someone else first.
15:16They've somehow forgotten I can't swim, too.
15:41You're safe now, Elisa.
15:43We know you're terrified of water.
15:44I swear, we'll never let this happen again.
15:51I swear, we'll never let this happen again.
15:51Of course, the people who promise to protect you are the ones who know exactly where to
15:55hurt you.
15:56I'm done.
15:57This time, I'm really done with all three of you.
16:02I'm done.
16:04Wait.
16:05Jacob?
16:06Where is Elisa?
16:07And is that is that blood?
16:09Shit.
16:10How did we forget?
16:11Elisa can't swim.
16:12She was drowning.
16:13Elisa!
16:30Aliza, we cleaned and bandaged everything.
16:33Nothing's broken, thank God.
16:35And you're free to go.
16:41Also, someone dropped off your new uniform.
16:44Your transfer is complete, so once the sun sets, you can go straight over to the night school for your
16:49first day.
17:02Aliza, this is Cain Trueblood.
17:04Trueblood?
17:05You're the Vampire Lord's son?
17:07I know this is unexpected.
17:09I've been waiting a long time to meet you.
17:11I'm glad you chose our side.
17:13By the way, what's your favorite color?
17:15I'm picking out a welcome gift for you.
17:20That's sweet, but you really don't have to.
17:22Hold on.
17:23Your voice is wrecked.
17:25Were you crying?
17:26Did someone upset you?
17:27Um, no, I'm...
17:28My father told me to give you some space first.
17:31But I can't pretend I'm not concerned right now.
17:34Listen.
17:36I'm picking you up myself tonight.
17:39I need to make sure you'll be okay.
17:44The Vampires seem very welcoming.
17:47Maybe leaving was the right choice after all.
17:58Damn it!
17:59How could we forget?
18:00She almost died because of us.
18:02How is it our fault?
18:04She didn't even call for help.
18:07And if she'd apologized to Amber in the first place, none of this would have happened.
18:12Enough!
18:13Quit trying to blame her.
18:15We crossed the line.
18:17Own up like a man.
18:19Let's go check on her.
18:27That's...
18:28That's the night school uniform.
18:31Elisa?
18:32What does this mean?
18:33Where did you get that?
18:34No, no, no.
18:35Don't tell me.
18:37You're actually transferring to the night school?
18:40I don't need to explain myself.
18:43I get it.
18:44And it's not going to work, Elisa.
18:46You think this little transfer stunt is going to scare us into apologizing?
18:50I don't care anymore.
18:51Just stop.
18:52What are you hiding from us?
18:55Hey!
18:56She needs rest.
18:57She's covered in cuts and bruises.
18:59And you're standing here yelling at her?
19:00Out!
19:01All of you!
19:06Did you see the way she looked at us, Jacob?
19:08I've never seen that from her before.
19:10I don't know.
19:11Something just feels off.
19:12Oh, come on.
19:13She's trying to scare us, that's all.
19:15Yeah.
19:16It's just another stunt for attention.
19:17She even found a night school uniform to sell it.
19:19Insane!
19:20Right.
19:21I guess she'll just cool off first.
19:23And come home at some point.
19:34Elisa, the uniform's perfect for you.
19:36White's totally your color.
19:38Yeah!
19:39You look like a princess!
19:41The most beautiful princess!
19:42Maybe one day, you'll wear a white wedding dress.
19:45For one of us.
19:47Jacob.
19:48Oliver.
19:49Nash.
19:50Today, I'm taking off the white uniform for good.
19:54And I'll never wear a white wedding dress for anything.
19:59When night falls, I'll be reborn.
20:10Is that Elisa?
20:11Fuck.
20:12She's actually got the night school uniform on.
20:16She's actually lost her mind.
20:21Elisa, please just stop.
20:23Let me take you home.
20:25Let's go back and rest first, okay?
20:26I already told you.
20:28I'm not going home.
20:32Damn it.
20:33They still care about that bitch so much.
20:36One sad look and they've forgotten everything.
20:41This is my fault.
20:42So go wait in the car and let me talk to her.
20:44I'll apologize a million times if that's what it takes.
20:48Amber, you're too kind.
20:50Elisa really could learn a thing or two from you.
20:56Elisa, stop right there.
20:59You think putting on that uniform and limping around is going to make them like you again?
21:03Guess what?
21:04That's not happening because I'm ending this tonight.
21:06Because that's not enough, I need them to hate you.
21:09I need to know you'll never take my place again.
21:12Let go, Amber.
21:13You're insane.
21:14Oh my God, I was just paying for you to go home.
21:18Why'd you push me?
21:22Amber!
21:31Please don't blame Elisa.
21:33I was just trying to talk with her, but she...
21:35It's all my fault.
21:37She was angry because of me.
21:39I deserve to be pushed.
21:40What the hell is wrong with you, Elisa?
21:42Have you not done enough already?
21:44You really had to throw her down a flight of stairs?
21:46If I told you she grabbed me and pulled us both down,
21:49would any of you believe me anyway?
21:53Why would we?
21:54Every word out of your mouth is a lie.
21:56You make me sick.
21:57Just once.
21:59Can you believe me just once?
22:01That's it.
22:02You keep hurting people and acting like you're the victim.
22:05Clearly, nothing we've said means anything to you.
22:08So now we're going to make it stick.
22:09I can't defend you anymore.
22:11You need to learn what consequences look like.
22:23Elisa, I'll always keep you warm, okay?
22:26Forever.
22:26Whenever.
22:35See, Elisa?
22:36Elisa, our hands fit perfectly,
22:38and I'm never letting you go.
22:40Even if you get sick of me.
22:56Don't cry.
22:57A split-knuckle means nothing.
23:00Protecting you is my duty.
23:02I won't ever let you cry.
23:05The hands that warmed mine.
23:07The hands that taught me piano.
23:08The hands that wiped my tears.
23:10Tonight, those same hands struck me.
23:13It hurts so much,
23:14but it's nothing compared to the pain I feel inside.
23:17Elisa, we're doing this for your own good.
23:19We can't just sit back and watch you go down a dark path.
23:21When you're ready to admit what you did,
23:22call me.
23:23I'll come get you.
23:27My love, my care for you three was my only weakness.
23:30Tonight, every bit of that love bled out on the steps.
23:34Goodbye, Jacob, Oliver, Nash.
23:37Whatever we have is over.
23:41Oh my God!
23:43That's the True Blood motor, Kane!
23:45Have you heard?
23:45Kane True Blood, who practically runs school.
23:47Yeah!
23:48We'll be here soon!
23:50I'm so excited!
24:16I'm sorry.
24:18I should have gotten here sooner.
24:21Take me.
24:42Something's wrong.
24:43I can't shake the feeling.
24:44It's like I'm about to lose something for good.
24:46No.
24:47Hold on.
24:48I think we really did cross a line there.
24:50I don't care what Elisa did.
24:51She was already hurt.
24:52We never should have laid a hand on her.
24:55Ow!
24:56My ankle!
24:57Can we please go home?
24:58I can't take this anymore.
25:00But what about Elisa?
25:01Where else is she going to go?
25:04She's our sister.
25:05Adopted or not, she's a Lockhart.
25:07She'll come home, cool off, and apologize like she always does.
25:14Amber, wait here.
25:15I'll be right back.
25:17Fuck!
25:18Relax, Jacob.
25:20She's fine.
25:20You're acting like this has never happened before.
25:22She's probably still sitting exactly where we left her, waiting for us to come get her.
25:26Look.
25:28Wait.
25:29Where the hell is she?
25:30Why is she?
25:35That...
25:36That's Elisa?
25:37Okay.
25:41That...

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