12-31-2017, 10:34 AM
(12-31-2017, 10:17 AM)Robyn Wrote: The length of their actual relationship restricts what they did in current time and past events available for recollection. The last half of S5 focused on Nick’s distrust of Adalind and his uncertainty of them ever being more than parenting partners. Adalind’s desperation for them to be in a committed relationship didn’t create an actual relationship, committed or casual. At best, they had an agreement to act in the best interest of their child. There’s really not much for them to share with one another as a couple if their not yet a couple.
Nick and Juliette were on favorable ground as of the first date, so they accumulated fond memories over the years. But once Nick became a Grimm, Nick/Juliette took a slow ride downhill and weren’t creating as many fond memories. Like Nick/Adalind in S5 - S6, Nick/Juliette in S1-S4 mostly centered around Grimm duties and interaction with other Team Grimm members. When joining Monroe & Rosalee for a birthday celebration in S6, Nick/Adalind more or less behaved the way Nick/Juliette would have in the same situation. Nick/Juliette may have experienced more intimate moments, but they were in an intimate relationship for a longer period of time.
The creative team got past the length of their relationship by doing two things. First they had Nick take Adalind and baby under his wing. Second, Adalind apologized for what she'd done. I liked the awkwardness of their relationship, but it never seemed to me that that awkwardness never completely dissolved. If it had, Nick wouldn't have waited until the final episodes to tell Adalind he loved her, then take it all away with a swish of reversed time.
It doesn't even have to be fun. They could have a few spats. Awkwardness would certainly lead to that. For instance, does Adalind straighten up the fome? Does she ever get tired up picking up Nick's tidy whiteys?
I've seen posters simply take these sex scenes and doting over the baby as proof positive of a strong and healthy relationship between Nick and Adalind. Whatever works, but to me, neither one ever really revealed their true selves.
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