You Are Not Interchangeable

I'm finishing up Season 1. I can't stop thinking about the moment at the end of Season 1, Episode 5. The way John opens up by thanking Harold for giving him the job and the serious tone he uses really struck me. It's that moment that makes Harold realise he wants to open up in return, even if it's just a small detail. But for a paranoid guy like Harold, it's a big deal, and John knows it. 'Try the eggs Benedict, Mr Reese.' Short pause. 'I’ve had them many times.' Just those few words speak volumes. I love how John is initially puzzled until he opens the menu and sees that it's empty. No next case. Just the menu. He realises the implicit trust Harold has in him. Seeing that smile and the look on his face made me feel all warm and fuzzy inside. It made him so happy that he couldn't help but smile. The cute way he hides it. I already love them so much. To be clear, I’m not being meta; I’m just sharing what I see and feel. I’ll leave that to people with a talent for it.