I saw this as the writers really doing their football homework.
In the Johan Cruijff Total Football teams, he remained up front and was the focal point who had a series of constantly interchanging parts around him.
Jamie is the Cruijff of Richmond - he doesn’t need to and shouldn’t leave his position because he needs to be the focal point who everything runs through.
It shows just how deep his self hatred runs
Him squeeing while Ted met Pep
Despite his actions Nate isn’t a bad person to his core.
Once he realised what being “Rupert’s guy” entailed he had enough of his soul still remaining to get out
I just finished rewatch number 2 :)
I disagree on Ted and Michelle getting back together. He probably went to her house to see Henry as soon as he landed and may be staying till he gets his life in order - but the show has shown very clearly they aren’t right for each other but are mature enough to stay friends and co parent.