Question:
Why do you think a Nat and LaCroix
relationship would or wouldn't work?

Trey Stone

Wouldn't work unless he brought her across. He has too much disdain for humans. And it would only work if he respected her as an individual. She is too headstrong and independent for that sort of prima dona attitude.

Reva

A relationship between Natalie and Lacroix would NEVER work because they have vastly different ideas of what is best for Nick. For example, in Games Vampires Play he encourages Nick to play the game whereas Natalie discourages the idea. They are like an angel and devil on his shoulder. Also, I believe Natalie is terrified of Lacroix although she hides it. I don't think Nick would encourage such a relationship.

Katherine

Well, I believe a relationship between LaCroix and Natalie is MUCH more realistic than a relationship between Nick and Natalie due to one detail, the vampire-human age equation. 50 vampire years is equal to 1 human year. So... using approximate ages, Nick would be 16 and LaCroix would be 40 in human standards. Nat and LaCroix make a much more compatible couple age-wise.

Starr

I think that Nat is too head strong, unlike Nick, she seems to know what she wants. Even if that something turns out bad or wrong, she can re-evaluate and start over. She is not one to take kindly to orders or to being "bossed" by anyone. Basically, she thinks for herself and makes up her own mind.

Aileen

Would NEVER work. Although at times LaCroix can exhibit somewhat endearing qualities, he's basically evil. Besides, I think though LaCroix might be attracted to the notion of a relationship with Nat, even he would feel guilty knowing how Nick feels. As for Nat, unless she was under LaCroix's power (and even then I think she would resist), she has too much sense seeing all the pain and anguish LaCroix has caused for Nick. Not to mention the fact that Nat is head over heels in love with LaCroix's "son."

Nicole Nelson-Hicks

I think a woman of substance with a strong will would be an excellent companion for dear old Lacroix. But not Natalie. She has no respect for anything vampiric........

Julia Kocich

I don't think a relationship would work between Nat and LC (though it would be fun to watch them try!) Nat has shown that she helps vamps, even to the extent of helping save the race of vampires, while Uncle isn't about to admit he needs any help. Yes, if they were to be thrown into situations where they had to work together, there would be very interesting snap, crackle, and pop between them, but that would be the extent of it: LC would get away from her as soon as he could, or get so annoyed that she'd quickly get the bite.

Beverly Turner

I don't think that a relationship between Nat and LC would work out. They are both too strong willed to give in to each other. Nick is weak, Natalie is strong and opposites attract. I think Lacroix would just suck Nat dry and leave her. (That sounded familiar somehow...)

Ken Kapoor

YES, but... the only way a LaCroix-Natalie marriage would last is if she becomes BLIND and he becomes DEAF. Kinda like regular marriages. ;)

Regina Coffey

I never really saw a relationship between Nat and LaCroix as a option. The only thing they had in common was Nick, and each had such contempt for the other that no relationship was possible. LaCroix was afraid of Nat's influence on Nick and vice versa.

Melinda Nelson

I don't think a relationship between Natalie and Lacroix would work because Lacroix has his own mind and he wouldn't put up with none of Natalie whining shit. He likes being a vampire and if she don't like it she can go on with her big bad self.

Sara Orel

I think a Nat and Lacroix relationship might work because they are both very intelligent (I honestly think Lacroix is both more intelligent and more adaptable than Nick; sorry Knighties) and organized and compartmentalizing. One of the fan fic stories I read many years ago (okay just a year or two, but it seemed like a long time) did them very well together. In some ways they may be too much alike. But Lacroix has many things about him that don't fit with Nat. He is not the romantic that she is (in spite of BMV) and could not hold up the fantasy that she wants for very long. In addition, he is an obsessive manipulative bastard at times, with a deep sadistic streak. He does have a code of honour, but it is very much his own, and I don't think Natalie would agree with much of what he holds dear. But on the other hand Natalie is a bit of a masochist and so therefore the two of them would work. Oh, I don't know; they are the two who are intellectual equals in the show (I would put Janette up with them as well), and everyone else is a couple of klews short of a full deck (to mix metaphors for entertainment purposes). I would like to see them together, and I think Natalie would be very drawn to him, but I don't think she is Lacroix's type. That leaves us with the question of who is Lacroix's "type" and why, and that, my dear Mr. Happy, might make an interesting question of the week (or have you asked that already?).

Jody Lister

Depends what kind of relationship... If you mean romantic, yes, probably. They'd have a kinda love hate thing going on. Nick would probably try to break them up, but if Nat really wanted to be with LaCroix she would poison his cow blood or something to get him out the way (LaCroix would tell her to do it!) They worked well in Night in Question (so I've heard) so a working relationship would be okay.

Marie

NO!!! They would never work. He hates humans and doesn't approve of her helping Nick. She isn't (or so it seems) very fond of LaCroix. In my thoughts, she belongs with Nick because they have had so much between them happen. They couldn't be separated. But who knows what will happen. For all we know, everyone, but LaCroix are 'suppossed' to be dead. When we hopefully get the fourth season, there will be a lot to be undone, explained, and fixed. Like bringing Vachon and Tracy back and getting Janette back into the picture as maybe a rival for Nat, now THAT would be interesting to watch. But who knows, I guess we'll just have to wait and see what happens.....

Lisa Younger-Robinson

Definitely would not work. While they both care deeply for Nick, they have two very different ideas about how he would best be off. They might grudgingly respect each other, but for the most part the relationship ends there.

Jenny

I'm not sure. I have 2 trains of thought on it. (*PLEASE* don't pelt me N&N's, but.....) I never *really* liked Nick and Nat together. Don't know why for sure. I like both characters alot, got used to it, and accepted it, but felt they weren't really meant for each other. Now Nick and *Janette*..... they're a different story altogether! Thought they were right on in their relationship. Now on to Nat and LaCroix...... I think that would've been an incredibly interesting story-line! They're both very strong characters. Think of the battles of wills there'd be. The mind boggles at the thought of the stories there could've been.... interest, incredulity, denial, curiosity, wondering, irritation, fantasizing, actual experimentation, jealousies between Nick and LaCroix, etc., etc. The list could go on and on! They even *look* right together moreso than N&N. Too bad there'll not be a chance to see it come to fruitition.

Melissa Puzio

Well, as founder of the Valentines, I'm going to have to say YES!! Let me give you some of the reasons why: 1. Chemistry. Sure, its not an end all, be all thing, but anyone that watched BMV, should have been able to feel the intense sexual tension between Nat and Uncle. Maybe I'm just weird, but I thought her barbs with LC were hotter than anything she and Nick were doing (well, except maybe the kiss!) LaCroix is greatly intrigued by Nat, and Vice Versa. He admires her ability to want to study than runaway, and she admires his power and strengh. If Nat would end her interest in curing Nick, then it is very possible for them to be together. 2. Nat is on more even terms with LC. No, I am not saying she is an equal, because, most are not an equal to LC! What I mean, is that LaCroix does not do the flip flopping that Nick does. If Nat wants to be brought across, he won't change his mind and will do it for her. If he wants to kill her, he will. If he wants her to live, he will. She will know what more to expect with him, rather than Nick. 3. And the all important thing, Nat won't automatically become Lunch, in the heat of passion!

K-A

I dont think a relationship would work because Natalie conciders Lacroix evil, and she would never take his crap.

Carolyn Alutius

While I don't think a romantic relationship would happen, I would love to see them forced to work together for some reason. It's been established that they work well together, and I think they both have a grudging respect for each other. I also think that Natalie is more intrigued about vamprism then she lets on, (she's asked to be brought across on more than one occasion) and I think LaCroix finds her interesting. It would be fun to see them sparring with each other, not getting too nasty for Nick's sake, but having a real battle of wills.

Sandra Gray

I don't think a relationship between Nat and LaCroix would work for one simple reason--they're both too much alike. Natalie, for all her "helping" of Nick, shows almost as much desire to "control" Nick as LC does. So I think that if Nat and LC became involved with each other, it would turn into a power struggle, each one wanting to control the other, which would soon kill any good feelings between them. FWIW, I've never particularly been for Nick and Nat as a couple either, for other reasons I won't go into here (has the Nick&Nat questions been done yet?)

Kristin Weddum

A romantic relationship between Nat & LaCroix would be interesting in that they are both very strong-willed, intelligent individuals with set opinions and world-views. (While Nick spends most of his time flip-flopping in emotional angst) LaCroix wouldn't be afraid to express himself nor would he be afraid to act upon his feelings (and he wouldn't drain Nat dry in the process either ... unless he wanted to!) Nat, if paired with a strong "man", wouldn't have to repress her feelings and she would be free to act upon them too. I think the reason why she came across as "bitchy" in a few of the episodes was because of Nick's inability to fully commit to which life-style he wanted. Let's face it, she's been waiting, aka, alone, a long time ... who wouldn't be a little "cranky" if left alone in a big ol' bed for that long? However, the relationship wouldn't get far. LaCroix embraces his vampire state and sneers at the hypocritical mortal ideas of "evil." Natalie is the moral center of the show. She would not accept LaCroix's "evil" actions and thoughts ... he would not change ... she would not change. Therefore, the relationship could not last. And of course, there is the teeny stumbling block of ... Nick and Nat love each other.

Jayma K. Riley

I don't think that Nat and Lacroix could ever get along together, because they are both such control freaks. And also because they are just so fundamentally different characters. She would be telling him he had to give up vampirism, and he would be telling her to enjoy the darker side of life. And we all know he enjoys his lifestyle too much to even consider giving it up, while she is incapable of enjoying anything.

Cousin Sarah

Uncle would eat little Natalie for breakfast! The only reason Lacroix would be interested in her would be so he could dangle her in front of poor Nicky like a worm on a hook! As for Natalie, she wouldn't be able to play him like she does the "Brick", so she would be a very unhappy camper!

Sharon Bauman

I don't think a Nat & LaCroix relationship would work because Nat believes in the redemption of Nick, and could not find it in LaCroix -- it's too deeply hidden. LaCroix needs someone either so innocent that she sees only his "good" side, or someone so much like him that she can appreciate his vampiric qualities, his ruthlessness. Nat wants to save the world - or at least Nick. LaCroix would not be appealing to her.

Shelley Alters

I think that Nat and LaCroix would make an extremely delicious couple. The dynamics are great. It would be the cliche love/hate relationship at first, but on a very basic level they are so much the same. They both want desperately to be loved and not to be alone and forgotten. They would be the quintessential ETERNAL lovers!

Lou Downey

Interesting. There would be fireworks because they are both so strong willed.

Lisa Burstiner

I don't think it would work, nor would I want it to. Nat is too emotional, yet also grounded in her faith and belief in humanity. Also, I think she truly hates Lacroix for bringing Nick across and having created the situation that forces Nick and Nat to be unable to be together.

Chris F.

No way in Hell (well, maybe THERE).

Kristin Weddum

A romantic relation between Nat & LaCroix would be interesting, in that, they are both strong willed, intelligent people with set opinions and worldviews. (Whereas Nick can't seem to do much except flip-flop in emotional angst.) If she were paired with LaCroix, at last, she'd be with someone who wouldn't be afraid to express his 'affection' verbally or physically ... and he wouldn't drain her (unlike Nick) unless he wanted to. In some of the episodes Nat did come across as "bitchy" or "distant" ... but if you'd waited years for the man you were interested in to ... get with the program ... you'd be prone to crankiness too! (Let's face it, Nick can't seem to commit to persuing his mortality 100% ... yet he always reassures Nat that he doesn't want to be a vampire anymore. What is a girl to think?) However, a romantic relationship between Nat & LaCroix would be doomed to failure. LaCroix embraces his vampire state and it's inherent "evilness" while Natalie is the moral center for this show. Neither one would be able to change the other ... neither one would be able to accept the other as is. There is also the fact that Natalie is in love with Nick.

Izabela

I believe a LaCroix and Natalie relationship would only work if she was brought across. I don't think it's so much whether the relationship would be good or bad as it would be intense. They are both very strong-willed and intelligent, as others before me have stated, and this would make for a very exciting, equal and tension-filled (sexual or otherwise) relationship. Each one would be the other's fire. They would challenge, defy, provoke and accept each other all at the same time. With Natalie around LaCroix would never be bored and vice versa. A relationship such as this one could provide many humorous and/or emotionally powerful moments that at the very least would be thrilling to watch.

Sheila A. Coneybeer

I don't think it would work, all though there is a gruding respect for each other. They are too adversarial (sp) with Nick as the prize in their unequal contest. If there had never been a Nick ... ? Nat would not have spent any time with LaCroix. It is only because of Nick that she does not think that vampires are inherently evil, because he doesn't want to be a vampire. I mean, look at Tracy's confusion over Vachon. He *likes* being a vampire, she's drawn to him, but thinks he's evil, so shouldn't be drawn to him, etc. I think that Nat would have the same confusion over LaCroix. 'If he is a vampire he must be evil, but if I care about him how can he be evil, so he can't be evil because I care for him but he's a vampire ....' Viscious circle, don't you think? Just the kind of circle you would expect to find LaCroix in but not Nat.