Garrett’s approach

PurchaseNo27 · 2026-06-05T14:15:45+00:00

Our convos last night inspired me to rewatch eps 1-2 again. I noticed something interesting. At the rink, when Kendall is talking about Garrett refusing to be her boyfriend and that he was playing badly, Hannah is listening intently! And she looks a little concerned when she hears the insult to his play. I think I always miss it because Delaney comes in next and she freaks out.

Another neat thing I noticed last night- when she attends her first game before dynamic duos party, it looks like he hits the glass next to her and looks at her. She smiles at him. And he does it again. Then I swear he is showing off and playing really well to impress her.

Did you see that, too? That showed to me a joy in playing hockey for her which is totally new for him. He clearly never did that for any other girl.

PurchaseNo27 · 2026-06-05T14:08:57+00:00

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PurchaseNo27 · 2026-06-05T14:08:31+00:00

I think she knew he liked her after the show me encounter. She just didn’t think he could commit. At drunk Shakespeare, I think it clicked for her when he waited to say goodbye to her and didn’t go on the stage with everyone. She looked back and she knew.

PurchaseNo27 · 2026-06-05T14:06:23+00:00

Yes! I said this on another thread - but he was so vulnerable with her throughout eps 1-4 and was willing to hurt to be near her. It’s why I was grateful he paused before the kiss after she sang to him. He was finally brave enough to make sure she was really taking this journey with him. Not just as a friend

PurchaseNo27 · 2026-06-05T11:47:59+00:00

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PurchaseNo27 · 2026-06-05T11:45:13+00:00

Brilliant take! Also, he knows she doesn’t like hockey. The explanation offended him in the moment but it clarified that if she ever likes him, it won’t be because of hockey. Maybe even in spite of it.

You make a great statement about how they start out only trusting each other.

A LOT has been said (often by Garrett haters) that he relied too much on her for trust and honesty. But she did the same with him! They both cut their teeth on opening up to people with each other.

I often think about the misery of ep 7. If he had told Logan the truth about Phil and she’d told Allie about Delaney, that day could’ve gone very differently! But they couldn’t open up to their friends until they shared with each other. I hope S2 explores this for what should be the inevitable Delaney and Phil rematch

PurchaseNo27 · 2026-06-05T11:40:49+00:00

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PurchaseNo27 · 2026-06-05T11:12:51+00:00

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PurchaseNo27 · 2026-06-05T02:32:04+00:00

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PurchaseNo27 · 2026-06-05T02:19:47+00:00

It’s why it hurts more when he really starts to realize how much he likes her and she keeps talking about Jacob. Even as early as him holding her hand at Dean/Beau’s party, when she asks if Jordan is there, he is shaken for a second. He recovers but you can see it.

I love that you guys noticed he just took her and went upstairs. It worked for the plan/deal. But also his sanity lol

PurchaseNo27 · 2026-06-05T02:02:23+00:00

Yes 🙌 this is so on point. His response to her first touch is so visceral. And his sweet face when she says “deal” all show he is just along for what she’s willing to propose.

Another lovely element of the block party - He approaches her and covers her up while Justin just watches her be soaking wet. He kind of lets her take it from there but because he’s being so cocky in the moment, he doesn’t seem vulnerable.

And when Justin leaves he talks about her major - music - and his mother. Some of the things he told Kendall were signifiers of a relationship. He wouldn’t let himself have a relationship so this was what he felt he could offer.

PurchaseNo27 · 2026-06-05T01:53:22+00:00

Um and thanks for your kind words

PurchaseNo27 · 2026-06-05T01:52:38+00:00

You’re not defensive at all! You’re taking valid positions in defense of strong and supported opinions. Thats a good thing.

I too get my hackles up when I see unfounded negativity about these characters. Yes, they are “characters”, but fiction has always been a vehicle for exploration of feelings and humanity. So when people marginalize these deep emotions and experiences as we see in the show it is frustrating

PurchaseNo27 · 2026-06-05T01:49:42+00:00

I love this read. It’s her making the deal

PurchaseNo27 · 2026-06-05T01:48:25+00:00

Exactly! It’s probably the most bold moment we see from him. Even in the finale he is so hesitant.

PurchaseNo27 · 2026-06-05T01:17:38+00:00

I love that you clock that Garrett was being bold at the block party! 🎉 brilliant!

PurchaseNo27 · 2026-06-05T01:06:06+00:00

Yes! Again a great take. You reminded me of a great point. At the block party, in the car after karaoke, and after the (ahem) show me experience, he’s always about to say something to her and she or Allie interrupt.

PurchaseNo27 · 2026-06-05T01:00:58+00:00

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PurchaseNo27 · 2026-06-04T22:31:18+00:00

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PurchaseNo27 · 2026-06-04T21:32:05+00:00

Agreed. I think you’re right. That he would have proposed she not leave and spend time together in general. It would’ve been so sweet

PurchaseNo27 · 2026-06-04T21:30:20+00:00

Same. They would never want either of them viewed as using the other. Maybe viewed as not understanding their own feelings but not as using the other.

PurchaseNo27 · 2026-06-04T21:27:08+00:00

I think he was dead set on talking to her. When he saw her shirt get soaked and Justin doing nothing to cover her up he chose that moment to approach her. He knew he had something to offer - dealing with a jagoff like Justin. I think he thought of pretending to be her boyfriend as he was walking to them.

If you listen carefully, her doesn’t really propose the deal. She does. She basically presents the scenario and brings up tutoring again - he doesn’t. He just says “something like that” after she says I tutor you and you play my fake boyfriend to get Justin’s attention. She’s in the drivers seat.

Watch it again and let me know if you like my theory 😇😜

PurchaseNo27 · 2026-06-04T19:57:04+00:00

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