Netflix's To All the Boys: Always and Forever wears its heart on its sleeve. It marks the end of the well-done love story of high-school sweethearts, Lara Jean Covey and Peter Kavinsky. As Lara Jean and Peter approach graduation, they find themselves navigating a tricky stage in their relationship.
She wants to stay together as a couple but ultimately chooses NYU over Berkeley. It's 3,000 miles from Stanford where Peter Kavinsky (Noah Centineo) is going. At first, he's upset about doing long distance. But of course, theirs is a firmly-rooted relationship, so he eventually comes around. To All the Boys: Always and Forever is full of inspiring life-lessons told through heartwarming quotes.
"I'm Gonna Miss You A Twelve, Lara Jean"
None of the interesting things would have happened to Lara Jean if it wasn't for her fireball of a baby sister, Kitty. It was she who'd sent out Lara Jean's secret love letters in the first place. Kitty is undoubtedly the real MVP of the To All The Boys movies. She's always meant well and, in the process, rooted for her sister.
With Lara Jean's college approaching fast, she asks Kitty how much she'd miss her on a scale of 1-10. Disappointed to learn it's a 4, Lara Jean shuts the door in her little sister's face. But towards the end of the movie, Kitty admits she will miss her older sister a 12 out of 10 and the two warmly embrace.
"Katherine Song-Covey Has Discovered Boys. God Help 'em."
Kitty meets a boy named Dae while touring the love locks in Seoul with her family. After getting past the initial awkward seconds, she introduces herself as Katherine, but immediately corrects it to 'Kitty.'
As she tries to strike up a conversation, the Coveys mushily watch over her. Knowing his feisty little daughter has started to crush on a boy, Dr. Dan Covey jokingly wishes the best for the young man and all of her future crushes!
"But Maybe Love Is Actually About The Moments When You Think No One Is Watching."
Lara Jean is able to speak about love pretty well after coming to understand it more. After Dan and Trina are back from their family trip to South Korea, he proposes to her while inside her home. Dan's middle daughter, Lara Jean happens to watch her dad propose and begins to ponder over love.
"In movies, love is all about the big moments. Grand speeches made in front of everyone, 'marry me' written on the jumbotron," her voice says. She concludes love is actually about two people in their comfort bubble making promises to each other when no one is watching.
"You Can't Save This Relationship By Not Growing."
Once again, Lara Jean's dad gives her sage advice in To All the Boys 3 movie. He nudges her towards staying true to herself, in other words, advising her to not let her relationship affect her education.
"Listen, Lara Jean, you gotta stay true to yourself," Dr. Dan Covey says. Dan strongly tells his daughter proximity is not the most important thing in a relationship. In his opinion, a good relationship should have space, too.
"I Wish We Had A Meet-Cute."
After the girls are back from their vacation, Lara Jean narrates how Kitty met a boy back at the love locks to Peter. She describes their meeting as "such a good meet-cute." Confused, Peter immediately asks her, "What's a meet-cute?"
"A meet-cute is when a couple meets for the first time. It's always cute, and that is how you know they are gonna end up together," explains Lara Jean. She wishes she and Peter had a meet-cute because it is significant in romantic relationships in movies and TV shows. Ultimately, the viewers find out these two had a pretty adorable one.
"I Get Why So Many Books Are Set There. Everywhere You Look, There's A Story."
While on her senior year trip to New York, Lara Jean falls in love with the City. She is surprised to see NYU smack dab in the middle of Manhattan, which takes her friend, Chris by surprise because it's a widely known fact.
Lara Jean later tells her older sister, Margot that she sees herself living in New York. She'd initially thought it would overwhelm her, but all of that changed on her school trip. Lara Jean excitedly talks about NYU's Lit program where real authors are invited to speak to students. In other words, she can't wait to begin at NYU.
"Dude, Let's Go Bowling!"
Lara Jean takes Peter on a surprise date inspired by the iconic movie, The Big Lebowski. She waits for him outside his lacrosse practice with a pink bowling shirt that says 'Kavinsky' at the back.
Before Lara Jean reveals her plans, she lovingly says she's come up with a perfect date for her perfect boyfriend. To All the Boys 3 pays homage to The Big Lebowski by having Peter and Lara Jean recreate the memorable bowling scene.
"My Heart Did A Somersault In My Chest. I Didn't Know Hearts Could Do That."
By the end of the movie, Lara Jean's wish is granted. Turns out, the couple really does have a meet-cute which goes back to the sixth-grade assembly when Lara Jean was called upon stage to receive an attendance award. Peter vividly describes the first time he met Lara Jean in her high school yearbook.
"It was sixth-grade assembly. You were sitting in the row in front of me, and your name was written on your backpack in glittery letters. Principal Cho called you up on stage to receive an attendance award, and your hair got caught in your chair. I helped you untangle it, and you smiled at me. My heart did a somersault in my chest. I didn’t know hearts could do that." Lara Jean and Peter's adorable meet-cute sure made their fans' hearts melt.
"It Won’t Always Be Easy, But I Want To Do Whatever It Takes To Make This Work. Because That’s What You Do When You Love Someone."
Peter further gushes over Lara Jean in the yearbook saying is lucky to have her. He encourages her to pursue her dreams and attend NYU. Even though they'll be 3,000 miles away, he promises to do whatever it takes to make their relationship work because he truly loves her.
Peter's romantic gesture ends with him asking Lara Jean to consider his letter as a new contract to stay together forever. Lara Jean is more than delighted to join him on their new adventure.
"But I Do Know That Love, Real Love, Is Choosing Each Other Through All Of It, Every Single Day. Beginning, Middle, And End."
To All the Boys 3 ends Peter Kavinsky and Lara Jean's love story on a perfect note. She signs his contract, and they promise to make long-distance work. Peter and Lara Jean soak up every ounce of each other before they set off for Stanford and NYU, respectively. She makes the big move into her NYU dorm room, and Peter to Stanford.
“I know what most people are thinking. Two kids, 3,000 miles apart for four years? No way. They’ll never make it. But we’re not like those other couples. We’re Lara Jean and Peter. And besides, you know one thing 3,000 miles is good for? Writing love letters,” says Lara Jean in the final moments of the film.