Wow

Seriously, the phone call scene isBridgerton-level angst.

But have you considered… that its hot?

Then theres Mary, the girl whos harbored a hardcore crush on George since they were kids.

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One evening, fate brings them together for a phone call with a mutual friend.

Of course, Georges head swivels toward Mary once theyre occupying the same square foot.

(What shampoo does she use?)

George and Mary in ‘It’s a Wonderful Life.’ Photo via Getty Images

A splash of ice water from the frozen pond George pulled his brother out of??

George hovers over Mary, jaw clenched, nose nearly buried in her hair.

The whole thing feels like youve walked in on something you really,reallywerent supposed to see.

Donna Reed and James Stewart in ‘It’s a Wonderful Life.’ Photo via Getty Images

you could almost feel their wet, tear-stained cheeks smushing against each other.

If you watched it as a kid, you were probably pretty upset by the whole exchange.

But as a wise adult who knows media can besadanderotic?

Donna Reed and James Stewart in ‘It’s a Wonderful Life.’ Photo via Getty Images

The scariest thing George can imagine is not being in Marys life?

What is it they say about sex and death?

In other romances, we dont often get to see the couple beyond their happily ever after.

Donna Reed, James Stewart, and Karolyn Grimes in ‘It’s a Wonderful Life.’ Photo via Getty Images

Conversely, in holiday movies, we tend to meet the family unitafterits already established.