"He'll appreciate the effort, even if it doesn't work." Charlie was an incredibly forgiving man, but once he had an opinion made up about someone it was damn near impossible for it to change. But he was a good enough of a man to understand the sentiment behind Kirley apologizing and even if it didn't make Charlie like her friend, it would really help.
"It's brilliant," she said. "I don't think I've ever been happier. Kaida has him wrapped around her finger and he gives me the space I need, but I never feel lonely. It feels right, you know?"