[spoilers] Harry and Ruth Strike Back

[JHyde]

I think it's the latter. I think it's also because Harry's mind is ticking over - at that point in the episode, he truly has no idea what's going on and I think he wants time and space to reflect. Harry's not one to let people watch him wallow in grief anyway and we know from Harry's Diary that Clive was very important to him. Clive was to Harry what Harry is to Adam or Ros, a boss with a truly personal connection and friendship, although I don't think either man would admit to it.

You're right though - there have been many instances in which Ruth offers support to Harry and he knocks it back. The only times I can remember it being reversed are possibly 3.10 (right at the very end), 4.10 (when he tells her how well she did) and 8.7, with Ashok.