Series 9 Episode 8 discussion

[Logsie]

If there is one good thing to come out of the Lucas debacle, let it be that he convinced Ruth that she and Harry have paid their dues and deserve some happiness together. If Harry is forced to stand down as head of section D, possible facing dismissal from the service, maybe that will force them both to re-evaluate their relationship and what working for MI5 has cost them.

I understand why Harry didn't go straight back to the grid. He was in no fit state to deal with the team's issues. He needed time alone to grieve. His affection for Lucas North went very deep and he was knocked sideways by his betrayal, his lies and despite them, his death. Harry will miss Lucas. I think Beth will be affected badly too. In a short time she seems to have connected with him and was hero-worshipping him a bit, she really did believe in him.