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Ever since Dan and Blair fell asleep on his couch, Gossip Girl has toyed with Dair 'shipper emotions, taking us to the brink of love without actually consummating the show's most promising relationship.

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And while GG EP Josh Safran described their chemistry as "not necessarily romantic" back in September, this year has continued to give us electric moments between Dan and Blair.

Now, I know what you're thinking: wasn't Blair just in a car accident? How is she already exchanging glances with Dan that I project too much meaning onto? Turns out the mid-season premiere jumps ahead two months, to New Years Eve, with the M.I.A. time explained in flashbacks.

This has also given Dan enough time to get his hair situation sorted as you can tell from this just released clip that features Dan listing all of Blair's most wondrous qualities. Seriously guys, am I crazy to keep holding out hope?