[spoilers] Harry and Ruth Strike Back

[A Cousin]

While "the pacing scene" is an inkling of whats to come, I still don't think either of them have really mentally internalized that they are starting to move on from trust, respect and admiration. I think Ruth is a bit surprised at her own reaction to the idea of Harry leaving. His reaction for me is more "Isn't that flattering?" in nature with a bit of an acknowledgment that he won that round. It does speak volumes about the depth of his trust in her to ask her to help him blow the interview. If the audio commentary is anything to go by, 3.9 is the episode that the writers/directors get fully on board with the idea, though.

I used to think that Ruth came to it first, but am not so certain about that now. I am also not so certain that there is a magic moment of realization for either of them. It is very gradual.

Am I right in thinking that this is one of only two times Harry laughs out loud? Maybe it is a bit more PF than HP, but it is lovely to listen to none the less!