History Heartwarming / NightInTheWoods

* The sheer ''rage'' felt by the others, especially Gregg, when they find out the cult killed Casey. Especially poignant as the cult's rationale is, "He wouldn't be missed." [[YouAreNotAlone Not true, assholes.]]

* DummiedOut of the game originally, but reinserted into the Weird Autumn Edition, is the conclusion of Germ's storyline, where he invites her over to his house for dinner. After meeting his family (including some oddly threatening moments) and spending time jumping on a trampoline with him, Mae asks him why he invited her. His reply? He'd noticed that she had been having a hard time for some reason, and just wanted to extend a nice gesture her way.

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** Angus tells Mae that while he's not a party person, parties with Gregg are different, because when he wants to just go and stand in the corner, Gregg is his corner.

* Dummied out of the game originally, but reinserted into the Weird Autumn Edition, is the conclusion of Germ's storyline, where he invites her over to his house for dinner. After meeting his family (including some oddly threatening moments) and spending time jumping on a trampoline with him, Mae asks him why he invited her. His reply? He'd noticed that she had been having a hard time for some reason, and just wanted to extend a nice gesture her way.

** Mae's dad has nicknamed her "kitten" and happily watches TV with her. D'awww .

** Mae's mother at one point mentions that Mae was the first child that survived and wasn't a miscariage. Which is why her parents are so concerned for her and did everything they could to make her happy.

** At one point, Mae has a small breakdown in front of her mother claiming that everything wouldn't be so hard to them if she wasn't such a screw up. Her mother however only hushes her and states that what's done is done and is in the past now and that they'll deal with whatever it is to come as a family and that she loves Mae very much. The scene is actually quite the teajerker.

** After the argument with her mother, hard feelings last only a day. The next morning, Candy calls her over to "come say hello" and apologizes for how she spoke to Mae. No passive-aggression, no "I'll say sorry if you say sorry," no "I'm sorry for the way I said it but it was justified," just a flat out apology. Unprompted, Mae immediately apologizes for lashing out at Candy as well. This is even more impressive as, once your realize the serious financial worries that preoccupy Candy, you'd probably forgive her for being a bit snappy -- but in Candy's mind, that's no excuse for snarling at your child and upsetting her. They proceed to have a rather depressing, but mature and reasonable, discussion about what's really wrong.

* When Mae and her friends are eating pizza, Angus won't get a second slice to eat unless the player [[VideogameCaringPotential picks one up and puts it under his paw]] so he can grab it. Mae can then eat a crust Gregg didn't eat. Giving Angus a second slice is a bit difficult to time but it's nice when it pays off.

* Mae hanging out with and befriending other people like Selmers, Lori and Germ.

** This is taken even further in the ''Weird Autumn Edition'', in a scene that's equal parts heartwarming and {{Tearjerker}}; While visiting her mom at church at one point, she seems to realize how much stress Mae is under and asks her to go take a nap in the library room in the back of the church. If she does so, then while Mae's sleeping, the ghost of her grandfather appears and sits on the couch with her, smiling softly. Because of the game's MaybeMagicMaybeMundane nature, Mae's friends aren't sure ghosts exist. But this scene turns that trope on its ear and proves that Mae's grandfather ''is'' watching over her.

* Dummied out of the game originally but reinserted into the Weird Autumn Edition is the conclusion of Germ's storyline, where he invites her over to his house for dinner. After meeting his family (including some oddly threatening moments) and spending time jumping on a trampoline with him, Mae asks him why he invited her. His reply? He'd noticed that she had been having a hard time for some reason and just wanted to extend a nice gesture her way.

* Hanging out with Bea at the mall — specifically, the very end, where Mae takes control of the fountain jets and a mall P.A. system and proceeds to terrorize passerby and impersonate God. Bea's reaction to Mae's antics, especially after how poorly the party went, is a treat.

** After the argument with her mother, hard feelings last only a day. The next morning, Candy calls her over to "come say hello" and apologizes for how she spoke to Mae. No passive-aggression, no "I'll say sorry if you say sorry," no "I'm sorry for the way I said it but it was justified," just a flat out apology. Unprompted, Mae immediately apologizes for lashing out at Candy as well. this is even more impressive as once your realize the serious financial worries that preoccupy Candy, you'd probably forgive her for being a bit snappy -- but in Candy's mind, that's no excuse for snarling at your child and upsetting her. They proceed to have a rather depressing, but mature and reasonable, discussion about what's really wrong.

* Every band practice, which doubles as a SugarWiki/MomentOfAwesome since it's implied Gregg wrote [[LoveSong the songs for Angus]]. Mae despite having to sightread enjoys herself, and she says she thinks the band is good enough to play gigs.

* Every band practice, which doubles as a CrowningMomentOfAwesome since it's implied Gregg wrote [[LoveSong the songs for Angus]]. Mae despite having to sightread enjoys herself, and she says she thinks the band is good enough to play gigs.

** At the end of the game, Mae decides finally open up to her mother about her troubles at that night. Her mom decides to make breakfast for dinner so they can all talk about it in family. When Mae is outside, by talking to her father, she can hear that he also have problems on his new job and they decide to talk about it during dinner as well. After all the trouble, they are finally opening up to each other.
** When Mae's mother mistakenly thinks that Mae is pregnant and that's why she came home, she doesn't freak out or get angry at all, and immediately starts assuring Mae that she and her father will do what they can to help. [[IWantGrandkids In fact, she even seems excited by the idea]]. That's not why Mae came home, but still. It's nice to see that Mae would've been supported if it were.
** After the argument with her mother, hard feelings last only a day. The next morning, Candy calls her over to "come say hello" and apologizes for how she spoke to Mae, No passive-aggression, no "I'll say sorry if you say sorry," no "I'm sorry for the way I said it but it was justified," just a flat out apology. Unprompted, Mae immediately apologizes for lashing out at Candy as well. this is even more impressive as once your realize the serious financial worries that preoccupy Candy, you'd probably forgive her for being a bit snappy -- but in Candy's mind, that's no excuse for snarling at your child and upsetting her. They proceed to have a rather depressing, but mature and reasonable, discussion about what's really wrong.

** Post-argument, Mae's dad is worried about her relationship with her mother. He likes how well they get along, and doesn't want to see that threatened. Mae [[VideoGameCaringPotential can set his mind at ease]].

** Their [[AffectionateNickname affectionate nicknames]] for each other are cute: Gregg is "bug" and Angus is "cap'n".

* Mae's easygoing relationship with both her parents. It becomes pretty clear where she gets her some of her good [[spoiler: and some of her bad]] qualities from.
** Both of her parents are supportive and openly affectionate with Mae [[spoiler: almost]] every day, greeting her in the morning and when she gets home at night.

** Mae's mother at one point mentions that [[spoiler: Mae was the first child that survived and wasn't a miscariage. Which is why her parents are so concerned for her and did everything they could to make her happy.]]
--> '''Mae's mum:''' [[spoiler: After all the miscarriages we'd given up hope. And then there you were!]]

** At one point, Mae has a small breakdown in front of her mother [[spoiler:claiming that everything wouldn't be so hard to them if she wasn't such a screw up. Her mother however only hushes her and states that what's done is done and is in the past now and that they'll deal with whatever it is to come as a family and that she loves Mae very much. The scene is actually quite the teajerker.]]
** At the end of the game, Mae decides [[spoiler:finally open up to her mother about her troubles at that night. Her mom decides to make breakfast for dinner so they can all talk about it in family. When Mae is outside, by talking to her father, she can hear that he also have problems on his new job and they decide to talk about it during dinner as well]]. After all the trouble, they are finally opening up to each other.

** After the argument with her mother, hard feelings last only a day. The next morning, Candy calls her over to "come say hello" and apologizes for how she spoke to Mae, No passive-aggression, no "I'll say sorry if you say sorry," no "I'm sorry for the way I said it but it was justified," just a flat out apology. Unprompted, Mae immediately apologizes for lashing out at Candy as well. this is even more impressive as [[spoiler:once your realize the serious financial worries that preoccupy Candy, you'd probably forgive her for being a bit snappy -- but in Candy's mind, that's no excuse for snarling at your child and upsetting her]]. They proceed to have a rather depressing, but mature and reasonable, discussion about what's really wrong.

-->'''Angus:''' God never did [find me]. [[spoiler:I was completely alone in the pantry]], but a few years later, Gregg did.
** After everyone involved has a miserable night at Donut Wolf on the Gregg path, the trio make amends and [[spoiler:dump the animatronic in the woods and turn it on to scare whoever comes by.]] Not only is Angus uncharacteristically into it, he also joins in on Gregg and Mae's "you should have died horribly in such-and-such way" banter. And wins.

** When everyone is in the mines and [[spoiler:there's a cave in, with all characters afraid of dying there, Gregg tells Angus that he loves him]].

* Pastor Karen trying to set up a homeless shelter in the local church and invite Bruce to come. [[spoiler:[[ShootTheShaggyDog It doesn't pan out because of meddling townspeople and Bruce leaving to who knows where]], but she did try.]]

** Mae's dad himself expresses an interest in unionizing the workers over at the Ham Panther, [[spoiler:and if you found the combination to the safe, you can encourage him by giving him the secret society tooth.]]

** At the end, after all [[spoiler:the crap that has gone down with the cult, everyone gathers together with Germ listening, and end the game with one last practice]].

* During [[spoiler: the church scene after Mae falls while running from the cultists]] only Mae's parents and neighbors were present. When taking time to befriend more people around town, [[spoiler: Selmers, Lori M, and Mr. Chazokov may all show up]] and will be very emotionally distressed by the state Mae's in. It's incredibly sweet to see how much of an impact Mae being home and taking the time to talk to these people daily has had, and shows that despite her trouble-making nature, Mae really has a good heart and a good impact on people around her.
* [[OnlyKnownByTheirNickname Bomb]][[UnresolvedSexualTension shell.]] The cute girl Mae can meet at the college party. Despite how short their interactions are, they seem to hit it off and Mae [[spoiler:[[DidNotGetTheGirl is upset she didn't get Bombshell's contact information.]] [[FanficFuel We hope that Mae reunited with her at another party after the game.]]]]

* Mae's obvious love for her late grandfather. The first doodle in her journal is a simple, "R.I.P. Granddad." She also mentions him frequently, especially when examining the bookshelf or the clock. [[spoiler:At the end of the game, when examining the clock, she simply says, "Hi, Granddad."]]
** This is taken even further in the ''Weird Autumn Edition'', in a scene that's equal parts heartwarming and {{Tearjerker}}; While visiting her mom at church at one point, she seems to realize how much stress Mae is under and asks her to go take a nap in the library room in the back of the church. If she does so, then while Mae's sleeping, [[spoiler: the ghost of her grandfather appears and sits on the couch with her, smiling softly. Because of the game's MaybeMagicMaybeMundane nature, Mae's friends aren't sure ghosts exist. But this scene turns that trope on its ear and proves that Mae's grandfather ''is'' watching over her.]]
* [[spoiler:"[[BookEnds R.I.P., Casey.]]"]]
* [[spoiler:The sheer ''rage'' felt by the others, especially Gregg, when they find out the cult killed Casey. Especially poignant as the cult's rationale is, "He wouldn't be missed." [[YouAreNotAlone Not true, assholes.]]]]

* When Mae and her friends are eating pizza, Angus won't get a second slice to eat unless the player [[VideogameCaringPotential picks one up and puts it under his paw]] so he can grab it. Mae can then eat a crust Gregg didn't eat.

-->'''Angus:''' God never did [found me]. [[spoiler:I was completely alone in the pantry]], but a few years later, Gregg did.

* During [[spoiler: the church scene after Mae falls while running from the cultists]] only Mae's parents and neighbors were present. When taking time to befriend more people around town, [[spoiler: Selmers, Lori M, and Mr. Chazokov may all show up]] and will be very emotionally distressed by the state Mae's in. It's incredibly sweet to see how much of an impact Mae being home and taking the time to talk to these people daily has had, and shows that despite her trouble-making nature, Mae really has a good hard and a good impact on people around her.

* [[spoiler:"R.I.P., Casey."]]

** In a talk with her dad, Mae expresses fear that she could never hold down a normal job like everyone else. After talking to the AlmightyJanitor, one of the notes in Mae's journal ponders whether she could become a janitor.