Their bond

For a moment, the room was filled with a heavy silence, as if the air itself was holding its breath, waiting for Oscar's response. He swallowed hard, searching for the right words, but all he could manage was a simple, "Thank you." 

It wasn't much, but it carried the depth of his gratitude.

"No, Thank you. Thank you for not hating me. Thank you for letting Charlie stay with me. Thank you for letting Evelynn into the Entertainment industry. Even though you didn't mention it, I know you have taken her in. Thank you for continuing business with Joe. All you have done us good. Thank you," she said with a smile.