In retrospect, she realizes she does love Earl a great deal! And, it makes her heart sing... it if shame of who she loves is faded.
Her family! She has a wonnnderful mother, two wonderful mothers! And dad, her REAL dad, the man who guided her with silent pride, and never hesitated to dote in his own quiet way while always being firm? And the Unlces! She loves the uncles!
And Gosh! Maybe she and Clem could have another girls'night out. When Clem gets back. Did she ever give Clem a hug? Clem maybe a tomboy, but she's probably a hugger.
Oh, and sweet sweet August. Her first crush, and still someone she feels so protective over. Yes...
Maybe she should give him a kiss on the forehead and tell him that if he wants the redheaded fluff girl, 'have fun, bubalah!"
(Of course, if she breaks his heart Zara may still feed HErS to the spiders, but that's neither here nor there)
OH... yes, love is all around her, love that's real and her doubts are ...
egads...this glow inside of her is almost disturbing.