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Syal Antilles Fel sat on the golden sand of a secluded beach near her husband's estate here on Corellia. She watched the tides with a smile tugging at the corners of her mouth. She wore a white swimsuit with a wrap, but she had no intention of going into the water.

The newest addition to the Fel family, Chak, sat in her arms cooing happily. Next to her, Davin, now at almost two years, sat in the sand patting the sand playfully, making a sand castle, that looked to Syal much like an ordinary sand mound. She chuckled to herself and patted Davin's dark hair affectionately. He looked up and smiled a toothy smile and Syal never seen anything more beautiful.

Chak began to squirm in her arms, clearly annoyed by the attention she'd been giving his brother. She nestled him in the crook of her neck and patted his back. She had just fed him, and soon he would need to sleep… among other things.

She looked at the horizon. It was nearly midday here on Corellia, and it was always her favorite time to sit here at the beach on her husband's property. Of course, she was not alone. Todr, Soontir's brother, and his wife, Ajai, were at the estate with their own child, Fyric. They were kind to her and she was grateful for the company, but every time she saw them together with their Fyric, she always thought about her own children and how currently, fatherless they were.

Syal sighed. She supposed it would be some time before Soontir came back to her, but she wasn't sure if her children would suffer from it. She looked back at the water.

A black ball appeared in her vision. She squinted her eyes. As it neared her position it became clear to her that it was a starfighter. A tight lump formed in her throat. She watched and watched and after a few seconds, she could see the markings on this particular TIE Interceptor.

Soontir.

She held on to Chak and kissed his small forehead in excitement. She stood and dusted off her legs and grabbed the bag next to her that contained toys for Davin. Davin looked up at her, and was yanked off of the floor. She knelt and dusted off his shorts and t-shirt. She grabbed his shoes and her own and began walking hurriedly to the stairs near the end of the cove.

She was stopped when a black-clad figure met her halfway. Soontir stood at the top of the stairs, mesmerized for a moment. He dropped his helmet and ran on the natural steps. He was in her range in less than five seconds.

Syal stared at him, a smile a meter wide on her face, and she was assaulted by his lips; a sweet and passionate kiss. She was careful of Chak, but she kissed him with all her might. She missed him. Oh force, she missed him. She was aware of tears cascading down her cheeks, but she didn't care. Her family was whole this moment, and she savored it.

He broke the kiss, only breaking apart to rest his forehead against hers. His large hands farmed her face and he stared at her with loving eyes. "I missed you," she heard him murmur.

She grinned. "And I, you," she said softly. A quiet cry and squirming came from the bundle in her arms and she was brought back to the present. Soontir followed her gaze and looked at her expectantly and she nearly laughed. She handed the bundle to him and he began to sooth the baby instantly humming a Corellian lullaby she remembered he used to hum to Davin at that age.

She looked down at her eldest son. He was holding her leg; clinging for dear life; his green eyes frightened. Syal reached down to pick him up and smiled warmly. She turned towards Soontir and addressed Davin, "Daddy's home."

Davin smiled and reached out to his father with chubby hands. "Daddy," he said with some effort.

Soontir glanced back at Syal and grinned. He gave Chak back to her and grabbed Davin. Davin squealed as Soontir began playing 'starfighter' with him, holding him above his head and twirling him around. Both he and Soontir laughed. It was music to Syal's ears.

She brushed a few blonde hairs from Chak's face. His eyes followed hers and he smiled. Syal grinned at her younger son. "Daddy's home," she repeated softly.

She knew he wouldn't stay long, but she would make the most of it. She watched as Davin hugged his father tightly, and Syal couldn't help as a fresh wave of tears rolled down her cheeks. Soontir caught her eye and switched Davin to a one arm embrace. He used his free hand to wipe the tears off of Syal's face. She saw the concern in his eyes, but she would keep them reserved. His staying home would be joyous, not depressing. She gave a reassuring smile and touched his hand. "I'm fine," she said.

Soontir didn't look convinced, but hid his doubts well. He encircled his free arm around her waist and kissed her cheek. "Let's go home."

Home.

Syal smiled.

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