"I wasn't saying it as a bad thing," Gale assures her, not taking his eyes off of the stars she'd pointed out as Canis Major, one of the brighter constellations in the sky. "I just haven't gotten the chance."

It's not a lie - being the man of the house meant he's had a lot to worry about, and unfortunately, stars had never made the short list. But maybe now, knowing that his family is safe and sound without him, there will be more time to slow down and appreciate things like this.

"I'll have to take you up on that," he decides finally, squeezing her hand in return.