He later develops a relationship with Rebekah Mikaelson and leaves Mystic Falls after graduation to travel with her.
Valerie is subdued by Damon before she can transfer the scar onto Damon, which buys Rayna enough time to stab Stefan with her sword and trap him in the Phoenix Stone.
In season eight, Matt is reunited with his long-lost father, Peter Maxwell, who had abandoned him and Vicki when they were children.