Well, that could be, I didn't think of it that way. I just figured the writers forgot that they had previously met LOL.
Me too - I was yelling, "No, no, no!! You're far too good for her!" (Really upset the dog - he hates me shouting at the TV - thinks I'm shouting at him!) Poor Ryan - he's so sweet with Sam - and what a hug (wish that was me - but I digress ... in a little dribbling heap in the corner). But between that and the trailer for the finale ... I do like seeing Ryan take a leading role, but I don't like seeing him hurt. If we do get a Season 11, PLEASE no Sam though. He deserves someone much nicer.