“Harvey is the town doctor. He’s a little old for a bachelor, but he has a kind heart and a respected position in the community. He lives in a small apartment above the medical clinic, but spends most of his time working. You can sense a sadness about him, as if there’s something he’s not telling you.”
Harvey is friends with Maru through working together at the clinic. He can be seen standing with Maru at the Luau, and his dialogue at that time suggests that he has a crush on her. (To be specific, he says "Good thing I brought my sunscreen," followed by, "I wonder if Maru could use some sunscreen on her shoulders?" This dialogue does not occur if he is married to the player.)
Harvey will dance with Maru for the flower dance if not with the player.
Harvey is performing a private check-up on George. He tries to explain that George needs to make some lifestyle changes if he wants to keep healthy, but George seems irritated with his advice and states that he knows what's best for his own body. Harvey explains that he went to school for eight years so that he could help people in an attempt to get George to cooperate, but then his attention is drawn away as he notices your arrival. Harvey says you shouldn't be there because it is a private session, but George stops you from leaving by asking for a second opinion on the matter.
"George should follow Dr. Harvey's advice."(+40 friendship.) He again says that he's only trying to help and George finally gives in and agrees to following doctor's orders. After that Harvey thanks you for the help and say that he appreciates you.
"George knows what's best for his own body."(-40 friendship.) He sighs and tells George that if he's going to behave like this, Harvey will have to tell George's wife and she won't be happy. George begrudgingly concedes to the doctor's orders. Harvey tells you that it's better not to give patients mixed messages.
Harvey says he was just about to write you a letter about how you're overdue for your annual check-up. As he's looking you over, he notices your pulse seems high.
"I'm a little nervous..."(+20 friendship.) Harvey assumes that it's because of the Hospital and tell you to relax because he's here to help.
"I'm out of breath from working on the farm."(+20 friendship.)
"Are you really a doctor? My pulse is fine!"(-50 friendship.)
At the end of it Harvey declares you healthy and says you should take care not to overwork yourself on the farm.
You witness a dance aerobics session with some of the ladies and, unexpectedly, Harvey. Harvey seems out of breath as the session comes to an end, heading towards the door to leave but running into you on the way. Harvey seems incredibly embarrassed when he finds out you were watching, wanting to keep it a secret. He explains that he's doing it to stay healthy, which becomes more difficult with age and the stress of running the clinic essentially alone. Harvey seems discouraged because of how difficult it is for him to keep up with the rest of the group, figuring he must not be in good shape. He asks you not to tell the rest of the town that he's doing dance aerobics. If you choose not to tell, Harvey thanks you and say that he appreciates you.
You head into Harvey's room to find him using his equipment in an attempt to contact a pilot. He suddenly gets a response, surprising him and making his pulse race, but he manages to respond with his coordinates. He notices you and tells you he made contact with a real pilot. He excitedly tells you to come over to the window to watch the pilot fly overhead with him. After the plane passes Harvey opens up about how he always wanted to be a pilot when he was younger, but couldn't because of his bad eyesight and crippling fear of heights. He tells you not to be sad about it, that he's accepted not everyone can achieve their dreams and that is just the way the world is. Harvey tries to lighten the mood by asking you to look at his model planes, having just finished the TR-Starbird deluxe set.
Harvey sends you a letter asking to meet at the railroad tracks. Go there between 9am and 5pm.
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When you meet him there, he says he's glad you came and that something should be happening very soon. A man in a hot air balloon lands nearby, says the balloon is yours for the next two hours, and heads into town for the Stardrop Saloon. Harvey tells you that he saw the hot air balloon rental advertised in the newspaper and thought it was a perfect thing to do together. Before hopping in, you can either immediately get to it or ask him why he did this, since you know about his incredible fear of heights. If you opt to ask him, he bashfully explains that while his fear is still a major factor, he admires you and your courage and says that it should be more than enough for the both of you.
Boarding the hot air balloon, Harvey switches on the burner below to make it ascend but freaks out once he realizes how fast it's rising. High in the sky his mood oscillates between fear and elation, eventually coming to his senses and remembering that you're there with him. He marvels at how much he can see below and is glad that he's doing this with you. Soon before the two-hour rental is up, you draw close into a kiss. You return the balloon to the rental man at least a half hour late.
“...!!! I accept!! ... I'll set everything up. We'll have the ceremony in three days, okay?”
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“Oh my goodness! I have so much to prepare before the wedding! I'm nervous.”
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“I'll be relieved after we're all settled in your farm.”
On wedding night
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“Are you done with your work for the day? I'm ready to have some fun.”
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“But if you're tired I understand.”
When in love/Living on the farm
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“I wonder who lived here before us?”
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“(Farmer's name)...you...you mean the world to me.”
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“I may not be the most exciting guy, but I'll stay loyal to you for the rest of my life.”
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“You look exhausted, dear. Let me give you a massage tonight. I promise it will reduce the inflammation in your muscle tissue!”
When in love/Flower Dance
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“I've been looking forward to it all afternoon! You look radiant in the fresh spring air, my dear.”
On Tuesdays and Thursdays
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“I have to go into the clinic today. Have a nice day, okay?”
Marriage
Harvey's room.
To marry someone, you will need to raise their friendship level to 10, as well as have given them a bouquet (which can be bought at Pierre's store). You must acquire a Mermaid Pendant from the old mariner on the beach, in the area accessible only after repairing the bridge. You can then give the pendant to the person you desire and they will prepare the wedding, asking for three days to do so.
If the player marries Harvey he will move in to the farmhouse and help you out on the farm. He will continue to work at the clinic, and travel to town to work there each day. After marrying him he'll have a small room added onto the farmhouse where he'll have a ham radio and some small model airplanes. He'll also setup a small potted plant garden behind the farmhouse where he'll go to read.
Harvey's look evolved over the years the game was in development.
Here's a timeline showing how ConcernedApe's art and Harvey's style changed over the years before the game was launched.
Trivia
In Russia, doctor calls you!
During the eight-heart event in his room, he mentions that his coordinates are 52 North, 43.5 East. In the real world, this would put his location in southwest Russia, between Ukraine and Kazakhstan.
When married to the player, he may admit a fondness for jazz music, as he listens to it when finalizing his medical reports.
Despite telling others to eat healthily, his fridge is filled with convenience food and his microwave oven is well-used.
Inside the Clinic while he is working, you can find several plaques on the wall. 1 States that the clinic is licensed by the Ferngill Republic Health Authority. Another is an advertisement for proper sneeze ettequite. A third in the back is an advertisement for a fictional drug Pravoloxinone which has the side-effect of "Complete disinitegrtation of one or more bones" for 1 in 500 patients. Yet another near the back right of the clinic is described as a symbol of Yoba.