[spoilers] Harry and Ruth Strike Back

[Tea Lady]

(27-07-2010 02:00 PM)A Cousin Wrote:  Is it just me, or is there a real MOMENT for Ruth in 4.8? That warm smile she gives Harry after he lets Adam back on the operation, for me, is a moment of realization for her. I still feel that their connection develops so slowly that I am very reluctant to name a moment for either of them where the depth of their own connection dawns on them, but I would say that this as close as Ruth gets.

There is a moment in 4.8 but I don't think it is THE moment. I'm actually inclined to believe that there is no single moment for Ruth. Because Ruth had been in Harry's confidence so much during this episode, I think she just forgets herself. When someone does something nice, it's quite natural to smile at them. Harry is her boss though and I think she just forgot that for a moment. Also, I am not sure Harry is used to anyone smiling at him, let alone the woman he secretly loves, so that's possibly why he just gives a stoney faced, dismissive look in reply.