[spoilers] Harry and Ruth Strike Back

[A Cousin]

I know I risk life and limb saying this, but I find Harry a little glib and patronizing in the church scene. First, after Ruth reminds him that he said that there would be time to grieve later, his response of "Yes, well, there will be a lot of people doing that tonight" is a bit glib. And putting her on the spot with the "I need you" was rather insensitive of him. Of course, he's right, she has to put others first, him and the city, but what choice does she have? Then he uses her like his personal assistant when they get back to the grid. I think it is intentional and fuels her comment about being used to being patronized later with the professor.

I also have slightly different take on the moment in the church during the hymn. I have always seen it as he being uncomfortable because he doesn't seem to know the hymn that is being sung. Ruth does seem to notice that he is floundering with it and he catches that.