What is love?

Previously

…The starlight, the cool air, Rex’s earnest gaze – it was all so real. She could almost feel the tremor of emotion that had passed between them, the unspoken acknowledgment of a bond that was already taking root. These were the moments, she realized, the quiet, unassuming moments, that formed the bedrock of a lasting love. They were the gentle whispers that, over time, grew into a resounding symphony. And as Rex’s 66th birthday approached, she felt a profound sense of gratitude for the entirety of their shared journey, from that first shy bloom to the deep, abiding strength of their love today. The past, in its sweet, innocent unfolding, had paved the way for the enduring present.