Happiest Season (2020) - Quotes

Mastering the Art of Competition

Sloane: I always skated circles around you.

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Claiming My Place in the Family

Jane: [after Harper accidentally destroys her painting] : I put 100 hours into that painting, and you... you just destroyed it like it was nothing. It was something. I am something. And guess what: I like myself. And maybe you all don’t because I’m not fancy. But whether you like it or not, I’m a part of this family, and I will not be left out anymore!

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Jane's Offer to Make Space

Jane: Let me know if you guys need any more room. I can make myself real small.

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Coping with Night Terrors in Silence

Jane: I had night terrors. They put me down here so I wouldn't wake everyone up.

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A Playful Demand for a Hug

Jane: [to Sloane] : Freeze! Don’t move one more muscle before I hug you!

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Encouragement to Resolve Conflict Through Affection

Jane: Come on, guys. Just hug it out.

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Embracing Singlehood and Ready for Romance

Jane: I don't know about you, but I am single and I am ready to mingle.

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Jane's Unique Skill with Routers

Jane: I have a way with routers.

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Prioritizing family over financial gain

Jane: The money doesn't matter. When I sell my book, I'll take care of all of us.

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Understanding Individual Journeys in Love

John: Everybody's story is different. Just because Harper isn't ready doesn't mean she never will be, and it doesn't mean she doesn't love you.

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Questioning Awareness of LGBTQ+ Identities

John: Have they ever met a lesbian?

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Misunderstandings About Holiday Relationships

John: So her parents think that their straight daughter brought home her lesbian friend for Christmas?

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Challenging Patriarchy with Bold Actions

John: Way to stick it to the patriarchy. Really well done.

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Questioning the Value of Traditional Marriage

John: Abby, you and Harper have a perfect relationship. Why do you want to ruin that by engaging in one of the most archaic institutions in the history of the human race?

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Surveillance and Personal Accountability

John: I track everybody. If the NSA can do it, so can I.

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Surveillance and Connection in Relationships

John: [repeated line to Abby] : I'm tracking you.

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Embracing Truth and Love

Harper: Sloane wasn't lying! I'm gay. And I am in love with Abby. I'm sorry I didn't tell you guys sooner, but I know how much appearances and reputation matter to you. And me being gay didn't fit into the plan. But I let myself hurt Riley because I was so scared that you'd find out I wasn't who you wanted me to be, and I still regret it. I can't do that to Abby and throw away our life together. So I am done being scared, and I am done keeping secrets.

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Harper's Frustration with Jane

Harper: Shut up, Jane!

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Effort vs. Worth in Holiday Traditions

Harper: [to her sister, Sloane] : Snowman pancakes? God, that’s a lot of work for something that’s just gonna turn to shit. Oh, but that’s kind of like your law degree.

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Hiding Myself, Not You

Harper: I am not hiding you. I am hiding me.

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A Christmas Invitation to Love

Harper: Come with me to my parents house for Christmas. I want to wake up with you on Christmas morning. And if that doesn't convince you to love Christmas, I'll never bring it up again.

Celebrating the Joy of Christmas Decorations

Harper: [to Abby] : How can you not love the lights and the decorations and the Christmas trees?

Reflections on Relationships and Breakups

Abby: [to the question that does she have a boyfriend] : No. But I have. Cause... I have had many. Um, but‐but not too many; an‐an appropriate amount. I actually just went through a breakup. Yeah, with, um, he was a... he was a milk man.

Light-hearted comment on past relationships and dessert

Abby: [after meeting Riley] : Well, who knows, maybe another one of your exes will bring out dessert.

Questioning Authenticity in Relationships

Abby: Yesterday I never felt closer to another person in my entire life, and now I don't know her. I thought she loved me and was happy, but I see her here and she's so terrified of what everyone thinks. It's just making me wonder who the real Harper is.

The Pain of Hidden Love

Abby: Do you know how painful it's been to watch the person that I love choose to hide me?

Navigating Secrets in a Relationship

Abby: Harper isn't out and her parents don't know we're together.

Planning a Christmas Proposal Tradition

Abby: I know this is very old-fashioned, but I am probably gonna ask her dad for his blessing and propose to her on Christmas morning.

Commitment to Love and Identity

Abby: [about Harper] : She is my person and I really want everyone to know that. I want to marry her.

Embracing Different Holiday Perspectives

Abby: Thank you for trying to get me to like Christmas. I love that you love it. I'm just so content taking care of other people's pets when they're away for the holiday.