[spoilers] Lucas Discussion 2

[Byatil]

I think Harry going so far as to say "Important work today, Lucas" was his attempt at reaching out. Harry's office is usually a place of conflict where the two of them are involved, but this time they remain calm, and Harry praises Lucas - the timing of this is quite important. Harry makes the comment just as Lucas is leaving the room, almost as if he was debating not to say anything at all. I think the writers wanted to show Harry building a sense of trust with Lucas, only to have it completely thrown back in his face. Right at the beginning of the series, Lucas demands "Give me Section D (...) you have to trust me" (indirect paraphrasing!), and Harry almost reluctantly agrees. He obviously wants Lucas to believe that he has his trust, yet still isn't sure whether he actually does trust Lucas or not.