In the last few scenes of the episode Harry meets the Home Secretary and Ruth on the Southbank where he requests that the signing of the Russian partnership is to be brought forward. Towers accepts and leaves Harry and Ruth alone. Ruth vows to give evidence for him but he declines and apologises for her becoming involved again. She reveals that she has put in an offer on a house in Suffolk, yet she cannot picture herself living there. Harry encourages her to move on with her life. He kisses her and then leaves a tearful Ruth standing on the beach alone.