They weren't seen at all on this week's episode, "In the Realm of the Basses," but you knew Nate Archibald and Vanessa Abrams would resurface before too long.

Here's a shot of the two lovebirds (we think), played by Chace Crawford and Jessica Szohr, filming a scene for a future episode of Gossip Girl in New York City...

Not sure about those pants, V ... or the sneaks. Love the jacket, though!

The subject of Nate Archibald's love life has been hotly debated over the past few months, and at least from what we've read, it looks like these two will be an item.

Click to enlarge more pics of Chace and Jessica on the set ...

[Photo Credits: Splash News Online]

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