Memorable Moment: Another Great Example of Chivalry

I discuss chivalry here and here. Another great example occurs in Person of Interest, Season 1.

While investigating a stolen identity case ("Identity Crisis"), Finch gets drugged. Michael Emerson naturally does a phenomenal and hilarious job as a wasted, on-top-of-the-world druggie. Reese sends Fusco to fetch Finch. Fusco complies in his typically dry way.

Back at "headquarters," Reese advises Finch to get some rest and drink lots of water to prevent dehydration.

"You're leaving?" Finch says sadly.

No, Reese informs him--he intends to stay and keep an eye on Finch.

"You don't want to talk?" Finch says plaintively. "Come on! Ask me anything!"

Reese refuses. Finch is a "very private person." He would regret spilling his secrets while under the influence. And, in fact, Finch's current susceptibility is revealed when he quietly refers to Reese as "Nathan," his business partner whose death motivated Finch to begin his rescue-work.

Here is where the chivalry kicks in: Reese has been investigating Finch, his boss. He has tracked him, surveilled him, taken pictures, set Fusco on him.

But all of that is fair game. And expected (by Finch). It is upfront, as far as two men hiding from the law can be.

Interrogating someone doped up on drugs?

That's cheating.