Oliver was reluctant to release his hold. Just like his father in another way it seemed. She was surprised to discover that she didn't mind. A big part of her had been afraid that he wouldn't forgive her for ruining his birthday by almost murdering his father in the middle of his party. Of course, she had to remember that it wasn't as if Oliver had much of an understanding what was normal for most families and what wasn't. The fact that he didn't recoil from her in terror was proof that her son loved his mother.