Charlie, who was always slow in emotions and relationships, had no idea why Claire was hysterical.

He just thought that she was bound to break after years of dealing with Elaine's twisted nature and perspectives, and what Elaine had said was the straw that broke the camel's back.

As he held Claire in his arms, quietly patting her back, Claire cried for a while until she calmed down.

Wiping her tears and straightening, she said, "Let's take a walk on the beach."

"Sure," Charlie agreed to it r