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.

30. Oh No

"God, they're going to be incorrigible now. I can only stand so much sweetness before I want to gag." Ros snaps a bit more harshly than she intended.

"Oh come on, Ros, everyone deserves a little happiness. We've been waiting for these two for ages to get organized. I think we're all as happy for them as they are. Besides, this is just the honeymoon phase. All the public displays of affection will die down. This is just pure, unadulterated joy for them, right now." Malcolm says as he watches Ruth and Harry sit down at the table.

"Well, let's hope the honeymoon phase doesn't last too long. I can't stand too much more of this." Ros says heavily.

"I hope that their honeymoon phase last forever. They deserve every moment of happiness they can get and if they feel the need to express their love at work then they should be able to do that." Malcolm says firmly.