It is clear that Red had forgiven McQueen and warmed up to him, especially since he burst into tears and fled when he thought McQueen left without saying goodbye (which he did not, but was, unfortunately, forced to do later).
Red had forgiven McQueen. This was unfortunately. This was especially. Red had warmed up to him. This was unfortunately. This was especially. He burst into tears. He fled. He thought. McQueen left without saying goodbye (which he did not, but was forced to do later). This is clear.