Claire asked, "Why aren't you answering your texts, dear?"

Charlie chuckled awkwardly and said, "Oh, it's just birthday wishes from some clients, and I definitely can't respond to everyone individually. I'll just post a shoutout later."

Claire smiled faintly, once again not calling him out and instead asking, "Well, you're now twenty-nine. What's your wish for the year?"

"Wish, huh?" Charlie thought about it, and smiled and shrugged. "Never thought about it, but I realize I do have a few wish