Series 9 Episode 6 discussion

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(27-10-2010 08:17 AM)Silktie Wrote:  

(27-10-2010 06:31 AM)BravoNine Wrote:  

(26-10-2010 10:11 PM)NightOwl Wrote:  By way of a partial explanation for Lucas's actions, though, he doesn't know that she spied on him and must have overheard about Albany. He must assume that if she knows about it then she must be working with Vaughn or whoever Vaughn is working for. He does know that he can't reach Harry, but he doesn't know why or who is pretending to be Harry. Not saying it's his finest moment, but given the circumstances, I think it's possible he believed she was an enemy agent, and he wasn't motivated entirely by self-interest.

I can't believe that I never thought of this myself, and I agree!!!

He doesn't know that she spied on him about Albany. When she spoke about not telling anyone about the Albany file, he could have just assumed that she is related to the whole Vaughn thing. And coupled with the situation happening on the Grid that he knew the Grid was compromised, he could have assumed that she was working with Vaughn or whoever is targeting the Grid. That makes a lot of sense, and it's very plausible considering Lucas's surprise at her mentioning Albany. So he could have let her die knowing he can't save her anyways, and the possibility that she may be an enemy, so in this way he can protect the Grid, Maya, and himself.

Nope, sorry, I have to disagree, lol. He did know she spied on him and Malcolm because she told him so. She confronted him about what he was doing with Malcolm and what was in the mystery package.

I agree, he did NOT let her die. Lucas is obviously a very smart spy, guessed grid was compromised, able to put two and two together quickly.

If he wondered whether she was in with Vaughn (and going to live more than 30 more seconds) he could have got some information out of her. He would have reasoned that her not trusting him and running away in the woods was uncharacteristic of those who've been playing him with Albany. Remember Vaughn flashing his pearly whites at the point of a gun, knowing that Lucas was not going to do anything.

He would also be smart enough to know how close a person is to dying. She had been gushing from her jugular for over 10 minutes, her face was extremely pale. He took his hand away after feeling how much blood she was losing, knowing there was no chance. He comforted her by saying he could hear the ambulance coming. Anyone as confused and angry as Lucas about Albany would have kept her alive if possible for at least another minute to question her. He gave Malcolm a crock, he could have thought up something like "Vaughn's a nice guy, isn't he," anything to see her reaction. She was scared and compliant and any spy worth his scowl would know that she would spill.

How about, "tell me about Albany or I'll take my hand off your neck. You've got 1 minute."

Edit to add: The beep during the emergency call was to show that the call was being recorded. It is possible that the absence of another beep meant that he hung up but it can still be argued that it was not entirely for himself. She had crucial codes, was going to have access to all British and American files, and knew about Albany. Recipe for disaster.