By Jen Sanchez
It may seem like a long time has passed since we witnessed the dramatic and emotional love between Fox of Auxdra (Monroe Hayden) and Daisy Peterson (Jade Vourkari) on Fox, but it was only two short years ago when the series ended. During the time, it was apparent (still is now) that Daisy should be with Fox, but what would happen if she didn’t end up with her?
Granted, fans of the show already know who Daisy ends up with (and if you don’t, then stop reading because this article has spoilers!). It’s painstakingly clear just how much Daisy loves Fox and vice versa, which is why many fans feel it was obvious. But for the sake of new material, and perhaps to offer a unique perspective, keep reading to discover five reasons why Daisy should be with Fox and what we think could have happened to her if she wasn’t.
1. Daisy Always Felt Confident In Herself With Fox
Monroe Hayden and Jade Vourkari as Fox and Daisy in Fox © SkySoft Entertainment
With Brian (Ricky Garcia) and Rebecca (Angel New), Daisy was obviously timid. Granted, both situations and people affect her differently; Brian is attracted to her while Rebecca wants to cancel her. You can’t deny that both people, however different, bring out the same version in her. She’s incredibly unsure of who she is, what she can do, her power in saying “no,” and her astonishing strength. Instead, she shrinks into a fraction of who she is with Fox in Gan Adan.
Now, her interaction with Fox is what is fascinating. The second Daisy is reunited (after Fox disperses the Dream Demon), she immediately, unapologetically, slaps her. She is unafraid, incredibly sure of herself, and wants answers. Instantly her confidence is magnified to the point where she almost seems like a different person, but the thing is, she’s not; she’s exactly the same. With Fox, Daisy doesn’t feel the need to please her, is under no pressure to follow social norms, and is certainly not afraid that she’ll slap her back. It really speaks to the connection that they both share but also, more importantly, the connection she has with herself when she’s around her.
What would happen if she chose Brian?
Ricky Garcia as Brian in Fox © SkySoft Entertainment
There are several ways this can go, but for the sake of the moment in time (not considering that she can change her mind at any moment), if Daisy chose Brian, she would be saying “yes” reluctantly. This would probably cause a plethora of problems within the relationship, as well as with herself.
Psychiatrist Fatima Anand D.O. suggests that Daisy’s “confidence in herself would diminish slowly over time and in its place would grow an excess of insecurities. Often, when a woman agrees to be in a relationship she doesn’t really want to be in, she starts to lose her sense of self-worth for one of two reasons. She either ends up overly trying to convince her partner, herself, and/or other people that she’s happy, or she ends up resenting her partner altogether, or sometimes even both. She also usually goes through bouts of depression that can weigh on the relationship with her partner and possibly even the relationships with her friends and family. She’ll often feel like she’s understood on paper by the people in her life but genuinely feels like no one really knows her, recognizes her wants and needs, nor seems to even really care about her. It does eventually eat these women alive until they finally submit, in which we no longer interact, or they decide to change things.”
But what if she stayed single?
We continued to ask Dr. Anand D.O. her opinion, and this is what she had to say:
“This is where it can go either way. She can totally still end up as confident in herself as she is with Fox. It may take more time but still possible. However, she can also steer towards the path where she ends up losing her self-worth depending on how she interacts with the people in her life. If she took on that same confidence she has with Fox with everyone in her life, she’ll become a confident woman who most likely would not enter a relationship she didn’t truly want to be in, but if she were to continue to people please, that confidence would be at risk.”
2. Fox Always Gave Daisy A Choice
Monroe Hayden and Jade Vourkari as Fox and Daisy in Fox © SkySoft Entertainment
Fox is a character who serves as a good representation of an ideal mate. She believes in equal rights, is pro-choice, is non-judgmental, and very accepting. Her understanding of impossible situations is something most fans of the show are frequently in awe of. This includes her acceptance of Daisy’s choices and how they should go about handling current events. Her steadfast loyalty and trust in Daisy are lovely to witness.
“It’s a really beautiful thing in a relationship to allow someone to make their own choices without manipulating them, knowing that they could absolutely make a choice that you do not like,” Anand says. “In fact, the knowledge and acceptance of that possibility is what makes Fox an ideal mate for just about anyone. Fox’s pro-choice priority with Daisy is one of the key factors that makes this relationship work in a healthy way because it encourages her to develop her confidence on her own; Fox is not responsible for any of Daisy’s strength, self-worth, sense of self, and obviously, her confidence. It doesn’t mean that Fox didn’t inspire her or support her through her progression; it simply means that Daisy ended up becoming her own person organically by the choices she made for herself.”
What would happen if Daisy stayed in Fortmount?
“Well, it’s the same as before; it really depends on her again. However, she would most likely end up wondering what would have happened if she stayed, possibly even regretted it. There is a possibility that that sense of wonder may make her seek Fox in other partners but may never be truly satisfied because ultimately, none of them are her. If she ended up regretting not choosing her, it could lead to a lot of similar problems that we discussed before, except this time the focus of resentment would be on herself, which could inflict self-harm in many different ways: mentally, emotionally, or even physically, but all this really depends on her and how she decides to move on from that point. She could develop her sense of self without Fox by her side and could eventually look back on her feelings for her with joy, rather than a sense of regret.”
3. Fox Was In It For The Long Haul
Monroe Hayden and Jade Vourkari as Fox and Daisy in Fox © SkySoft Entertainment
Fox kept fans swooning with her ever-growing devotion to Daisy by not asking her to marry her once but twice! This reassured all of us that Daisy wasn’t just some hot pursuit (although the pursuit was hot), but rather Fox was really committed.
“It’s reassuring indeed to have your partner be committed for a long-term relationship rather than a quick fling, but it also depends on what you want as well. Yes, it is romantic and, as I said, reassuring, but if Daisy wasn’t looking for a long-term relationship, then Fox’s devotion could have been rather overwhelming and possibly even pressuring. This is why I liked the series’s progression of their relationship. It showed both of those reactions in Daisy, causing her to leave before coming back for good. It’s realistic in that way; she would need some space to make such a huge decision, although, in reality, Daisy would most likely need more time before ultimately returning,” Anand says.
What if Daisy decided to never come back?
Monroe Hayden and Jade Vourkari as Fox and Daisy in Fox © SkySoft Entertainment
“At that point in the story, Daisy would have a defined sense of self,” Anand answers. “She chose to be with Fox, however brief, and in doing so accepted her sexuality. She also maintained her faith in Fox in rescuing her, so she has a positive experience with the person she loves never giving up on her. It won’t cause any future trauma but perhaps cause unrealistic or unfair expectations in her next partner. Fox also taught her to fight and hold her own during their time together, which boosted her confidence. She more than likely would feel reliant enough to either avoid or walk away from a situation she doesn’t want to be in. However, Fox proposing right after sex could cause a sense of trauma. Since this was her first sexual experience, Daisy may grow to be afraid to sexually engage with another person out of fear they may react the same way or that she has to be ready to spend the rest of her life with that person before she does it again. That depends on her and how she sees that moment. Obviously, Fox no doubt wanted a future with Daisy, but she was also reacting to the hormones after just engaging in sexual activity with someone she deeply loves. She may even have asked that due to her abandonment issues, thinking if they marry, she won’t leave. Furthermore, it was also good sex, and sometimes that makes people do silly things, so Daisy may understand that and not have it cause any problems, but there is a high possibility that she may feel guilty for leaving Fox after they engaged in sex, seeing how important it was to her that she would immediately ask for Daisy’s hand in marriage. That guilt could take years of healing from. Again, like we previously discussed, she could wonder what life would have been like or regretted leaving her, or perhaps looked back with joy. As always, it depends on her.”
4. Fox Never Struck Daisy Back
Monroe Hayden and Jade Vourkari as Fox and Daisy in Fox © SkySoft Entertainment
In the course of their relationship, Daisy struck Fox when they reunited, hit her twice in the final season when Fox crossed the line with a rude comeback while she was on Dramon, and slapped her again when she just wouldn’t leave her self-pity party. Although Daisy’s consistent striking is a characteristic of hers, it did divide fans due to how unsure their feelings were towards it. The one thing that can be agreed upon is that Fox never struck her back, even when she was on Dramon! Fox always maintained a sense of self-control with the love of her life, physically that is. She did mentally and emotionally abuse her while on Dramon.
“This is rather difficult to dismantle. Every time she struck Fox, my mouth was ajar,” Anand admits. “I think with as many times as she does do it, it is a red flag; yet as many times as she does, Fox seems to be ok with it. This doesn’t mean that it’s acceptable because it was, in its own way, consented, but it never broke their relationship. Of course, for film purposes, I see that it's the balance in their relationship being represented. Fox is very powerful; she’s the Chosen One, the leader, and has all five Ganadan abilities. She could easily wipe Daisy out but allows her to take out her frustrations on her, balancing the power dynamic. In reality, this is a sign of a larger problem. When Daisy gets frustrated, she resorts to physicality, and Fox allows herself to be a literal punching bag. They’re not signs of a healthy relationship, which is why whenever it did happen, their relationship was not healthy, and neither of them were happy. This is another reason why I like how their relationship is depicted in the show. It’s not ok that Daisy reacted that way, and that’s one of the reasons why they both weren’t in a good place in their relationship during those times. Relationships will go through healthy and unhealthy periods, but once someone strikes another, they should really consider seeking help. It could be signs of a bigger problem.”
What if Daisy decided to leave Fox during the Dramon?
Jade Vourkari as Daisy in Fox © SkySoft Entertainment
“She’s definitely more mature by this point, and I don’t think her striking problem would dampen her confidence, but her time in Gan Adan may result in a major culture shock if she were to return home; however, I don’t believe that was an option for her. She would have to decide either to stay with The Brotherhood (and Fox but separated from her), or she would leave them altogether and make a home for herself elsewhere, which can be not only overwhelming but scary. By this point, regardless of where she chose to be, she would most likely need years of healing before moving on. She would essentially be recovering from an abusive relationship. Fox would probably still be on Dramon since it was Daisy that got her off it. Fox was getting worse the longer she was on Dramon, so I don’t imagine that with as much self-respect Daisy has, by this point, that she would return to Fox, but there is always that possibility, in which the love in their relationship would either deteriorate, or Daisy would have an even harder time getting her off the Dramon. Assuming, of course, it was even possible by then. The longer their relationship remains unhealthy, the harder it is to restore it,” Anand suggests.
5. Daisy Never Lost Faith In Fox
Monroe Hayden and Jade Vourkari as Fox and Daisy in Fox © SkySoft Entertainment
Flaws aside, one thing is clear to everyone: Daisy’s faith in Fox goes unmatched, once she decides to be with her, that is. Yes, in the beginning, she was very unsure of Fox after almost a decade apart. Could we blame her? They even made a deal that if Fox could prove that she was always in love with her, Daisy would reconsider the “gay” thing. Once Fox was able to do so successfully, Daisy’s questioning turned into a faith that became unshattered even during the dark times of their relationship while Fox was on Dramon. #CoupleGoals
“I adore that in her. It’s a testament to how she loves and how she navigates the world thereafter. It’s also a beautiful arc: evolving from being faithless to being faithful. Before, she didn’t really seem to have much faith in anyone or anything, but opening herself to trusting Fox also ignited her to trust others, as well as herself. Faith is a very powerful thing whether it's in the form of religion or just a sense of trust in something,” Anand responds.
What if Fox never saved her?
Monroe Hayden and Jade Vourkari as Fox and Daisy in Fox © SkySoft Entertainment
“This is not only devastating to think about as a fan of the show but also in general,” Anand says. “Once Fox proved to her what she needed in order to trust her, she let all her doubts go. Her faith in Fox is what keeps her going when she’s captured by Rath and later Alliel. If Fox gave up, Daisy would either have to save herself in Gan Adan or do her best to not return. In either event, Daisy’s heart would be shattered, and her faith in anything would deteriorate. It is possible that it can be restored, but the trauma from being let down would take years of healing, years she won’t be able to get back. This would also cause abandonment and trust issues, issues she already had before that will now become worse. She may even grow to resent Fox or resent herself for even trusting her, which could affect her self-worth and alter her view on love and whether it's important for her now to have it.”
And finally, of course, we had to ask Dr. Anand D.O. one last question: What do you think happened to Fox and Daisy’s relationship once they got married until Fox’s death?
Monroe Hayden, Jade Vourkari, Hunter Tabiendo, and Sheana Turner as Fox, Daisy, Oron, and Deja in Fox © SkySoft Entertainment
“This is interesting to think about, and we can be here all day talking about the possibilities because ultimately it depends on them and so many things could happen, but I am a fan of the show and enjoy talking about it,” Anand continues. “They don’t have a perfect relationship, that was made clear over and over, but what they do have is a strong one. They do communicate on many different levels, enjoy each other’s company, truly believe in one another, and are physically and sexually attracted to one another. Daisy feels fulfilled, free and confident in herself and within the relationship. Fox is a little short of that due to her past with the Dramon. It clearly still haunts her, and she suffers from a bit of guilt and PTSD that not only transcends her own self-worth but affects the relationships she has with the people in her life. However, Daisy’s faith is what keeps Fox in a somewhat comfortable and safe position. She doesn’t feel like she’ll be abandoned and knows that they both need to ease their way into finding their groove, which they eventually do.
I really love that about the writing; things weren’t back to normal after the Dramon. They still had to work on it even though there were moments where they had urges to rush the process. Most couples would rush it, but they didn’t. They both were patient with themselves and each other. So nothing was swept under the rug and undealt with. More importantly, no one feels forced to make it work. When that happens, it adds another layer of gloom to an already unsteady relationship that’s at risk.
I do believe, by physical evidence in the show, that they married sometime after the war since Fox’s nose was completely healed. I like this touch because it also gives room for them to deal with the effects from that war and the lives lost. Both would most likely suffer from PTSD. How heavy it would be is undetermined, but there would be trauma existing in all the surviving members of The Brotherhood. They all fought for their lives, lost loved ones, took the lives of strangers, and almost died multiple times in the process. It would be rather naive to think they wouldn’t suffer from some sort of trauma.
This assures me that by the time they married, they were both in a good place mentally, emotionally, and physically. Judging by Daisy’s evolution, I also believe that she was absolutely ready to marry Fox. I’m sure they continued to have issues, separately and together like all couples, but nothing that would ultimately break them. I’m unsure as to how long it would be until Ronin came along. When children are added to a relationship, it can really change the dynamic between partners, and I’m sure they needed to find their groove in that new dynamic like all couples. My hope is that they maintained that healthy relationship up until Fox’s death. I can’t really be sure, but I have faith that they did.”
Jade Vourkari as Daisy in Fox © SkySoft Entertainment
It’s incredible to think of the different paths Daisy could have taken and how lucky we are as fans that she made the decisions she did when she did; it’s a true testament that a lot of the events that happen in our lives is due to the choices we make and when we make them. We are so proud of how far she’s come! Although life doesn’t work as beautifully as it does in a love story written by Monroe Hayden, I think we can all be grateful that she wrote Fox the way she did.
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