Will Serena and Nate rekindle the magic in Gossip Girl Season 6?

There will no doubt be factions of the show's fan base clamoring for that romantic pairing - seen only sporadically through the years - as the CW show prepares to bow out for good this fall.

Wishful thinking? Perhaps, considering that there's still the Dan factor, and especially with a new love interest already cast for her ... interestingly, one Nate is connected to somehow. How?

According to TV Line's Michael Ausiello, the newest love interest for S, (played by Barry Watson) reportedly shares a surprising connection with Nate, one that could "land the cougar magnet in [jail]."

Put your thinking caps on and share your theories on that below!

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