Episode 8 Discussion

[Silktie]

Good episode, although something felt off to me and I can't figure out what it is. I'm still disappointed in Lucas, even though Sarah is trying to manipulate him to the bitter end he still appears to have a soft spot for her. It's like he was hoping that he would be able to turn her back to the good side despite all the evidence to the contrary.

Further, despite the many witty lines between Ros and Lucas I just don't buy that they're now suddenly best pals and care deeply about each other's emotional welfare. Maybe the problem is that they're too alike - both are written as hard, aloof and emotionally guarded people, making it hard to show believable cameraderie between them.

Ruth and Harry was sweet - awww Harry don't cry! Although, if it gets you sympathy from Ruth, maybe you should try it more often.

Does everyone want Harry to be their father? First RA said Harry is the father figure whose approval Lucas wants but will never get, and now the HS is moaning about the same thing. Do these people not know that Harry wasn't the best father ever to his own kids?