Duck Lake every night I'll be with you

He seemed satisfied with himself for causing her such feelings, as a bright smile filled his face. She giggled a little at the sight of his joy, so apparent on his face. He was thankful for her complement in the same way she'd been thankful for his! Perhaps being bold was not so bad after all. She had still worried that he would find it strange to hear her call him handsome- but things had worked out fine. Tension ebbed from her shoulders as she relaxed, feeling at ease once again. 

She watched as his ashen eyes left her, turning back towards the lake that meant so much to both of them. His next wwords were profound and comforting. Love has no time limit. He was right, she thought. Star had always assumed it was too late for her. But perhaps she still had a chance at the calm family life she'd always wanted to experience. Perhaps it wasn't too late after all. So she nods, telling him, You're right, Howl. I thought I was too old... but who knows? I still have my chance. And your girl... do you think she would've been okay with you having a second chance? She wonders. Maybe Howl was like Star, still looking for a family life of his own. She doubted it- most men were interested in pretty women but not enough to stick around for the kids. But maybe Howl would prove her assumption about men wrong.