~1 week later~

Aileen: *still suffering from the backlash* *mutters* Well this is lasting longer than I thought it would...

Charles: *runs up to Aileen* Mommy, are you ok?

Aileen: *smiles at him reassuringly* Don't worry, I'm fine.

Charles: Then can I go outside and play?

Aileen: Of course, just don't get in trouble...

Charles: *nods and runs off*