Why Didn't We Do This Sooner?

by elsiecarson

When the Grid starts gossiping about Harry and Ruth's relationship, after their first dinner out, Ruth is ready to pull away, but between Harry and Malcolm they manage to get her to reconsider. How the storyline would have changed.

1. I'm So Sorry

"I'm sorry, Harry. I just can't do this." Ruth begins to walk away.

Harry catches Ruth's arm. "Please Ruth, don't let the people in this office dictate our happiness. I'm sure no one's laughing. They're probably just commenting on how bloody long it took for us to do this. Malcolm doesn't mean any harm. He's just being supportive. Malcolm never gossips. He would never have passed on the information about us." Harry says seriously.

"How do you know that? Malcolm said it was news all over the Grid." Ruth gets teary as she speaks.

"I know because Malcolm came and talked to me this morning. He offered me congratulations on getting together with you. He said he heard from a doorman downstairs and he was very happy for us." Harry explains still holding Ruth's wrist.

"Oh no, I've gotten it all wrong. I have to go apologize to Malcolm. I'll be right back. I promise." Ruth kisses Harry's cheek and rushes out of his office leaving Harry behind absolutely gobsmacked.