From the moment David asked Stevie for towels with a scrunched-up nose — which ultimately translated into the best engagement gift ever (but more on that later) — I knew this was the beginning of a special type of relationship. David [1] serves as the perfect counterpart to Stevie's cynical and satirical demeanour, sharing the same attitude since his past life is laden with a long string of unhealthy friendships and relationships. Throughout the show, we get to see their journey of becoming best friends, from poking fun at each other and having heartfelt conversations to ultimately admitting they are indeed each other's best friends and pillars of emotional strength.
In a show that's well known and celebrated for creating the best character arcs, these two have had one of the most precious camaraderies — and that speaks volumes. Though it was a tall order, I've rounded up the 10 best Stevie and David moments for you to revisit, so you can embark on yet another marathon of Schitt's Creek [2]. Our warmest regards to you!
David Dispels Stevie's Doubts (Season 1, Episode 10)
Schitt's Creek [4] makes a point of creating a world where any bigotry and hatred centreed on somebody's sexuality doesn't exist. Ah, what a great world would that be! Following their unexpected hookup, Stevie is confused as to where David stands sexually, as she was under the impression that he was only romantic with men. David employs a deftly phrased metaphor about wine that succinctly describes pansexuality in a way that manages to be witty, insightful, and more importantly, easily understood.
David and Stevie Have a Heart-to-Heart During a Sleepover (Season 3, Episode 11)
When Alexis contracts lice, David pesters Stevie into letting him crash at her place in a bid to put at least a few miles between himself and Alexis's scalp. Between David throwing himself into setting up his business and Stevie working around the clock to restore the Rosebud Motel, they don't see each other often. Sensing some passive-aggressive behaviour from Stevie, David not only diffuses the tension by addressing their social predicament, but also has a profound platonic pillow talk with her about Patrick. As Stevie gives her stamp of approval to pursue this dynamic, I can't help but reminisce on the times I've had a similar talk with my best friend — and that's just about the coziest feeling ever!
Stevie and Patrick Band Together to Tease David (Season 4, Episode 4)
While a fair share of their exchanges includes jabbing at each other, Stevie and David leave no stone unturned once Patrick comes into their lives. More often than not, it's David who gets cornered as Stevie and Patrick gang up to push his many buttons. The most memorable one is when David can't swallow the bitter pill that he's a control freak, and he decides to put a brave face on in the name of compromising when Patrick makes some changes around the store. It doesn't take him longer than a day to crack, as he breaks into a rant that ends up with him referring to Patrick as his boyfriend for the first time. We see what you did there, Stevie!
David Breaks the Engagement News to Stevie (Season 5, Episode 14)
Patrick's proposal came as a pleasant surprise for David, but to not upstage the imminent opening night of the local production of Cabaret, they decide to hold back the good news until after the show. However, David can't keep it in and lets Stevie in on the joyous news. Her reaction is so pure that it I bawl like a bébé every single time. She drops everything and gets him a towel with his initials monogrammed on it as an engagement present, saying that already gave Patrick his when he ran the engagement past her. Who put these onions here?
Stevie and David Sit in Front of His Potential Home (Season 6, Episode 13)
I'd be lying if I said I didn't move through a couple of tissues per episode while watching season six; in part because it was the ultimate chapter of the lives of characters I've come to love over the past few years, but mostly because it is full of gut-wrenching, tear-jerking moments, and the penultimate episode is no exception.
After the deal to expand the motel chain gets secured, David assumes that he and Patrick will be uprooting their lives and moving to New York. Unaware of David's plans, Patrick has his heart set out on buying a charming house in Schitt's Creek [5] simply because David once said it reminds him of Kate Winslet [6]'s cottage in The Holiday.
Parked outside the house in question, Stevie helps David put things into perspective by holding a mirror up to him, coupled with some hard-hitting questions. Their candid conversation helps solidify David's decision to stay with the love of his life in a place that blessed him with all of these amazing relationships.
