[spoilers] Harry and Ruth

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(08-11-2009 01:27 PM)JHyde Wrote:  I think, most simply put, they bring out the best in each other. And are able to limit the damage that the other's vices might cause. They bring each other back from the brink. Isn't that all anyone can ask?

That's a really good summary. As Harry said in 8.2

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Ruth knows his weaknesses. Also Jo goes to Ruth to change Harry's mind because she knows that only she can get through his wall - Ruth can help him make the right decisions about emotional matters, and Harry about operational ones.