Ruth heads to Harry's office. She needs him to sign some paperwork.
"What can I do for you, Ruth?" Harry asks when Ruth enters his office. He notes her presence immediately.
"Can you sign these papers for me, Harry?" Ruth asks carefully. "Just so you know Malcolm and Jo are gossiping about us and teasing me. It's okay with me, but I thought you should know."
"I don't care about the gossip anymore. They can tease and prod for information all they want and it won't change how I feel about you and how I want our relationship to go. I don't want us to be intimidated by our colleagues again." Harry says firmly.
Ruth smirks cheekily at Harry's words. She leans over as she stands next to Harry and kisses his cheek. "You are so sweet, Harry! You are really determined to make this work for us, aren't you?" Ruth asks as she leans against the edge of Harry's desk next to him.
"Yes, I am. Our colleagues can be ruthless, but I am going to be ruthless with them too. They can't mess around with people's lives the way they have in the past." Harry has his steely-eyes determination written all over his face.
Ruth stands up and leans over his shoulder facing the same way as Harry and running her fingers through the hair at the back of Harry's head. She's teasing him.
Harry leans his head back against Ruth's hand and sighs contentedly. "That feels absolutely divine Ruth."