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.
Played by Mackenzie Davis 
Happiest Season (2020) · 49 quotes
Happiest Season (2020) · 49 quotes
: How can you not love the lights and the decorations and the Christmas trees?
More lines from Harper
5 quotes Harper
Harper
I am not hiding you. I am hiding me.
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.
Harper
Shut up, Jane!
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.
Scenes with Harper
7 scenes
Abby
You can be totally honest with me. Like, about anything. Seriously. I can take it.
Harper
Okay. Then you should know that it is very difficult to sit next to you at dinner and not be able to kiss you.
Abby
[Abby and Harper are on their way to the Caldwell's house.]
I am so excited. I can't believe I'm finally gonna meet everyone. I haven't had a family Christmas in 10 years. Also, a fact you don't know about me - I'm actually very good with parents.
Harper
Okay, there's something that we should talk about before we get to my parent's house.
Abby
What is it?
Harper
Do you remember this summer when I came out to my parents and told them we were together and they took it really well?
Abby
Yeah.
Harper
Okay, well that wasn't entirely accurate.
Abby
They didn't take it well?
Harper
No! No, no... um, I didn't tell them.
Harper
[Abby is more than surprised. They pull over the car to discuss it.]
I was going to, and then Dad told us that he was running for mayor, and it just didn’t feel like the right time, and then now he’s trying to get the support of this donor, and our whole Christmas is about impressing this person, which is stressing my mom out even more than usual, and I just‐‐ I know that if I tell them now, their reaction is gonna be colored by all this other stress, and I‐I’m sorry, I don’t think that’s fair. To you or to us.
Abby
Then why did you invite me?
Harper
Because we were just having such a special night, and… and, fine, I got carried away, but it’s because I love you and I want to give you such a great Christmas.
Abby
You’re off to a really great start.
Harper
I am so sorry.
Abby
So who do they think I am?
Harper
My roommate.
Abby
They don’t think it’s weird that you’re bringing your roommate home for Christmas?
Harper
No, because I told them that you had nowhere else to go because your parents are no longer with us.
Abby
I’m not going.
Harper
Look, this is actually a really good opportunity for them to see how amazing and kind and smart you are. You said it yourself, you’re great with parents, so they’re gonna meet you, they’re gonna fall in love with you, and then that’ll make it so much easier when I do tell them. [grabs Abby's hand] Look. I get it, okay? I am asking a lot of you. But I promise I will tell them everything after the holidays.
Abby
Okay, we can do this. It’s five days. How bad can it be?
Harper
When I saw that mess upstairs, I knew my mom would be busy for the next two hours.
Abby
What do you want to do for two hours?
Harper
[playfully leads Abby to the bed]
I don't know!
[They lay down and starts kissing each other.]
Harper
Tonight wasn't the best.
Abby
Yeah, but we got through it.
Harper
You know, you're right. You are really good with parents.
Abby
You think they like me?
Harper
Definitely!
Abby
You think they like me as much as they love Connor?
Harper
Oh no. No, no, but they don't even really like me that much, so...
Harper
[Abby laughs and Harper kisses her.]
I love you.
Abby
I love you.
Harper
[Having tired of Harper's ignorance, Abby angrily prepares to go home.]
Abby! Hey, can we just talk for a second?
Abby
No, I have to go. I can't. I can't do this for you anymore. But merry Christmas! Enjoy your family and enjoy Connor.
Harper
What? No! I don't want him! I don't want Connor, I want you!
Abby
Then what was that?
Harper
I don't know! Why are you huddled in a corner with Riley?
Abby
None of this has anything to do with Riley! This is all happening because of you, Harper. You not telling your parents about us is a choice that you made!
Harper
It is not that simple!
Abby
Do you know how painful it's been to watch the person that I love choose to hide me?
Harper
I am not hiding you! I am hiding me! Okay? Our entire life we have been expected to be these perfect, golden children. Love in our house wasn't something we just got for free. It is something that we competed for and if we veered off their course, we lost it. I know it's messed up! Okay, I get it. But they're my parents! And I'm scared that if I tell them who I really am then I will lose them. And I know that if I don't tell them, I will lose you. I don't want to lose you!
Abby
[Abby sighs while tries to understand Harper's situation.]
Come here. Hey, come here.
Harper
No, I don’t want to lose you.
Abby
No, no. Look at me. Come here. Look at me. It’s okay.
Harper
[hugs her]
I don’t want to lose you.
Abby
You are not.
Ted
[After the Caldwell sisters ruined the Christmas Eve party with their public fight.]
What the hell happened tonight? Even as children, you never behaved this badly. I expected more from you, especially you, Harper. You know how this world works. Reputation is everything, and tonight you jeopardized mine. Jane, I know you just wanted to be included.
Jane
It was really nice.
Ted
Sloane, making up lies about your sister. You’re better than that. At least you used to be.
[Abby walks in to the living room] :
Abby
Sorry, I’m‐I’m just getting my stuff.
Harper
Wait, Abby. Wait. [sighs, then turns to her parents] 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. [to Abby] I love you.
Sloane
[Ted and Tipper looked stunned, they don't know what to say. Sloane stands up from the couch.]
Eric and I are getting a divorce. We separated a few months ago. Truth is, I didn't tell you because without my family I'm worthless to you. [She stand right next to Harper.] We've spent our entire lives trying to earn your love, and I'm done too.
Jane
I don't have any secrets, but I am an ally!
Abby
[Hurted, Ted walks out of the room.]
I'm going to go.
Harper
Wait, no. No! [runs to Abby] I did it!
Abby
[sighs]
I'm sorry. It's just too late.
[She leaves the living room. Realizing that she just lost her true love, Harper starts crying.]
Harper
[Harper shows up at the gas station where Abby is preparing to leave with John.]
Abby!
Abby
How did you even...
Harper
I tracked you. John taught me.
Abby
I just want to go home.
Harper
I know! I just, please let me say this. You are my family! I mean, you are the love of my life! I was terrible and I wish that I could undo everything, but I promise you I will make it up to you. I will spend the rest of my life making it up to you, and I won't hurt you like this again. But please, give me another chance. I want to build a life with you. Please?
Abby
[hesitated]
But, what about your parents? I...
Harper
No, no. [grabs Abby's face, gently] I don't care what they think. I only care about you. If I have you that's all I need. Be with me?
[Abby looks into Harper's eyes, then looks to John, who whispers to her "Do it!". She smiles at Harper, then starts to kiss her passionately.]
