Beauty And The Beast - Season 2eps22 -

In the Season 2 finale of Beauty and the Beast , titled "," Catherine Chandler (Kristin Kreuk) and Vincent Keller (Jay Ryan) face a final, high-stakes confrontation with Gabe (Sendhil Ramamurthy) while uncovering family secrets that mirror their current struggle. Historical Parallels: The 1854 Flashbacks

: Gabe brutally attacks J.T. Forbes (Austin Basis), leaving him for dead in a "crucifix-like" pose as bait for Vincent. Beauty and the Beast - Season 2Eps22

: Rebecca originally thought she had to kill or imprison her beast to save him, but her actions ultimately led to the town mob burning Alistair at the stake. This epiphany leads Cat to realize that trust , rather than forced protection, is the only way to save Vincent. The Present-Day Conflict In the Season 2 finale of Beauty and

: After turning back into a "proto-beast," Gabe goes on a rampage, killing anyone close to Vincent, including Beth and Agent Knox. : Rebecca originally thought she had to kill

: The season ends with a rare moment of peace for the couple as they sit on a bench by the river, resolved to live in the moment and face the future together.

Watch the extended promo for the season finale to see the high-stakes decisions Catherine must face:

The episode heavily features 19th-century flashbacks triggered by Cat reading her ancestor journal.