Plot-wise, I feel that the scene as it exists in the text we have was no loss to the episode.
Thematically, well, you know FK. :-D We can spend months contesting the interpretation of a single scene, and then start over contesting again, for two decades and counting. :-D
This scene has elements of themes that belong to the eternal argument over whether FK vampires can have sex with humans without killing them, and the related argument over whether FK vampires can take blood from humans without either killing them, turning them, or rendering them "zombies" (a la 3 specific episodes). The scene also appeals to the Nick/Lacroix fans in various ways, which invites other fans to point out other interpretations. And there's a layer of interpretation in which we have to juxtapose Alyssa with Fleur -- or argue away the invitation to juxtaposition. And then there are revenge elements, which are big in the present-day plot of that episode, and a core theme for Janette.
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Thematically, well, you know FK. :-D We can spend months contesting the interpretation of a single scene, and then start over contesting again, for two decades and counting. :-D
This scene has elements of themes that belong to the eternal argument over whether FK vampires can have sex with humans without killing them, and the related argument over whether FK vampires can take blood from humans without either killing them, turning them, or rendering them "zombies" (a la 3 specific episodes). The scene also appeals to the Nick/Lacroix fans in various ways, which invites other fans to point out other interpretations. And there's a layer of interpretation in which we have to juxtapose Alyssa with Fleur -- or argue away the invitation to juxtaposition. And then there are revenge elements, which are big in the present-day plot of that episode, and a core theme for Janette.
:-D I do love FK.