She couldn't see her beloved common zinnias again, couldn't stroke Big Round's head, nor could she tell Arnold.
She liked him, liked him a hundred times more than the stars.
And—God may not bless him, but she would.
...
The day after Hannah passed away, Jack Stewart published her final status update according to her will.
—A thousand stars, make a wish, hoping you all find new pursuits and ideals. Fare thee well, and do not reminisce.
The accompanying photo showed all the gifts and letters Hannah had received from fans over the years.
In the center was a jar filled with colorful paper stars.
That day, many people were in tears.
Looking at the photo in the update, the girl recognized at a glance that it was the gift she had previously given to Hannah.
The inexpensive gift she worried about had always been well preserved.
The thousand-star wish Hannah gave to her fans who loved her.
The news of Hannah's death came so suddenly that many still couldn't believe it was true.