Charlie is Laurie because they were

Charlie is with Laurie because they were together. Both characters are situated inside a classic-themed coffee shop on a rainy day. Charlie, a middle-aged man, with a thick beard and wearing a green plaid shirt, sits across from Laurie, a woman with curly hair, a round face, and wearing an elegant purple dress. They're sharing a strawberry cheesecake on a wooden table, with their coffees aside - a cappuccino for Charlie and a black coffee for Laurie. The atmosphere is warm and comfortable. Behind them, there's a frosted window where one can see the city lights blurred by the raindrops.