Ransom couldn't agree more with Charlotte's mother. He was not at his best right now, and couldn't imagine any other situation that would make him more uncomfortable than this one in particular. Charlotte's step father had to be putting on a show, though it was more of a feeling than from something concrete. It was difficult to make Charlotte mad, yet this man had done so in such a way that made it look... accidental. Ransom couldn't believe it.
He looked over at Charlotte, wondering what he could say or do in this situation. He wanted to suggest that they go watch a movie down in the basement, or hide away in her room, but he couldn't exactly do that. What he really wanted was some time with her where he wasn't terrified of the storm. It was hard to make a suggestion when he knew her mother wanted a family dinner and he couldn't get up and leave. Even with an emergency at home, Ransom wasn't sure he could force himself out into the rain.