Tis the season to be jolly, to eat our weight in mince pies, and to watch Love Actually on repeat.
But, this year, things are different. Because one of the film’s most enduring mysteries has finally been answered…
And it all revolves around Harry (Alan Rickman) and THAT necklace.
As faithful film fans will remember, Harry is seen purchasing a very expensive bit of bling for his devilish secretary, Mia ( Heike Makatsch).
But did Harry really sleep with her - or was it ‘just a necklace’?
Well, Emma Freud (the script writer and director Richard Curtis’s wife) took to Twitter to live-tweet the film this week.
And, as she did so, she answered a few questions we’ve always needed answered.
For example, we now know that sob Harry definitely went the whole way with Mia, his secretary.
She said: “DEFINITELY had an affair.
“I begged Richard just to make it a flirtation, but no. The whole way.”
Yikes - that just sent an icy dagger through our hearts.
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So what does this mean for Harry and Emma Thompson’s Karen?
After all, we do see them together at the end of the film - but things seem VERY frosty. And it’s unclear whether they were able to move past the affair or whether it spelled the end of their marriage.
As Karen herself tells her cheating husband, “Imagine your husband bought a gold necklace, and come Christmas gave it to somebody else...
“Would you wait around to find out if it's just a necklace, or if it's sex and a necklace, or if, worst of all, it's a necklace and love? Would you stay, knowing life would always be a little bit worse? Or would you cut and run?”
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1 of 10Normal People by Sally Rooney
It's no surprise that Normal People cropped up on the best-sellers list. This novel's inclusion in the list may well be down to the successful BBC adaptation of the unconventional Irish love story, but it's clearly a popular read.
2 of 10The Flatshare by Beth O'Leary
Who doesn't love a rom-com when they're feeling a bit blue? The Flat Share follows Tiffany and Leon - they're flatmates who share a bed, but have never met. An intriguing love story follows.
3 of 10Blood Orange by Harriet Tyce
If you love an all-engrossing thriller to dig your teeth into, Blood Orange is the perfect lockdown read. The novel follows Alison, the lawyer who has it all, as her life unravels underneath her perfect exterior.
4 of 10The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides
Another thriller pick, The Silent Patient follows Alicia, a woman who hasn't spoken since she shot her husband many years ago, and the psychotherapist who's desperate to find out why she did it.
5 of 10Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens
If you're having a bit of Wanderlust this month, you'll love Where The Crawdads Sing. It's a beautiful book about a girl living in isolation in South Carolina and is sure to whisk you away to better times.
6 of 10Slime by David Walliams
Who's kids don't love a David Walliams book? They've proved popular in the past and this newest release is no exception. Main character Ned has won the hearts of children and parents alike with his slime-superpowers.
7 of 10Hinch Yourself Happy: All The Best Cleaning Tips To Shine Your Sink And Soothe Your Soul by Mrs Hinch
Mrs Hinch AKA Sophie Hinchcliffe has completely taken over Instagram with her cleaning hacks, and her book is taking over best-seller lists too. There's something oh-so satisfying about shining that sink, she's definitely on to something.
8 of 10The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse by Charlie Mackesy
The much-loved artist Charlie Mackesy's illustrations were Insta-famous before he authored this heart-warming book. The tale of friendship and kindness is the perfect antidote to worry, sadness or just a bad day.
9 of 10The Mirror and the Light by Hilary Mantel
Unless you've been hiding under a rock recently, it's pretty likely you'll have hear of Hilary Mantel's historical novels. The latest instalment is the final book in her Tudor trilogy, perfect for getting lost in another world.
10 of 10This is Going to Hurt: Secret Diaries of a Junior Doctor by Adam Kay
Adam Kay's best-selling memoir has been hanging out on best-seller lists since it was published in 2017. It's hilarious and heartbreaking in equal measure, and garners a whole load of extra respect for amazing NHS doctors, nurses and hospital staff.
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Well, it seems as if Karen does choose to stay with Harry… although life is, as she predicts, always a little bit worse.
Speaking in the Twitter Q&A, Emma explained: “They stay together but home isn't as happy as it once was.”
Love Actually suddenly seems far less fun and festive than we remember.
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This article first appeared on Closer on 15 December 2015.