Dad will come back,' said Charlie quietly.When Mrs Bone turned to him, she didn't look sad at all, in fact she was smiling. 'You know, Charlie, I'm beginning to believe you,' she said. 'After what happened to Henry, I can believe almost anything.
In the scene, Charlie expresses his hope that his father will return, saying it quietly. His mother, Mrs. Bone, responds positively, showing that she is not sad but instead smiling. This suggests she has a renewed sense of optimism and faith following a difficult experience with Henry.
Mrs. Bone's shift in attitude indicates that the challenges they've faced have opened her mind to possibilities she might not have considered before. The exchange highlights the theme of hope and belief in the face of uncertainty within the story.