We're holding on and letting go

#12 “I Can See Our Future Again”: Nikita apologized for the horrible things she said to Michael while they were being held captive. Michael understood that Nikita only said those things because she did not love herself and he promised to help her learn how to do just that. Nikita relaxed into Michael’s embrace, finally able to see things clearly again. At the end of an emotionally devastating episode, this moment felt like a release. Michael and Nikita went through hell and came out on the other side stronger and more in love than ever. 

#15 “You Focus All Your Energy on One Point”: After seeing Michael with his son, Nikita knew he had a choice to make and that it would be easier for him to make said choice if she was not around. Nikita left Michael in London so he could choose between raising his son and continuing the fight against Division. It was a huge sacrifice on Nikita’s part, but she did it because she wanted Michael to be happy, even if it meant they could not be together. This was not a joyful Michael/Nikita scene, but it was important because of what Nikita was willing to give up so Michael could have a family again. 

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#14 “It Has Been a Long Time Since Anything as Good as You Has Happened in My Life”: In his role as Percy’s right-hand man, Michael had to spend so much time thinking about worst-case scenarios that he almost stopped believing happy endings were possible. But Nikita changed that when she showed Michael the truth about Division and gave him a way to make things better. Michael’s sincerity as he explained his reasons for doubting that Nikita could save the guardian and her family made this one of my favorite scenes from the first season.