Today, Lando and Chewie were planning a surprise visit to Tattoine.
The Falcon landed on the ground and the two of them walked out, each with a robe strapped around them and a helmet so their friends wouldn't recognize them yet.
They borrowed a speed ship and sped along the dunes of Tattoine.
Leia called from inside the Solos' house.
"Anakin. Anakin."
"Coming, mom," he called back and ran inside.
"Ben. Ben," called Luke from inside the Skywalkers' house.
"Coming, dad," he called back and ran inside.
"I believe you and Anakin have finished your job for today."
"Can I go take a walk, please, dad?"
"Where, son?"
"I don't know. Just a little walk along the dunes."
"Okay. But be back before sunset. Dinner's at seven."
"Okay, dad."
"Bye son," said Mara, "oh, and be careful."
"Yes, mom."
"He'll be fine, Mara," said Luke.
"Never said he wouldn't be," said Mara.
"Mara Jade, ever since I married you, together we have raised the perfect son."
"You got that right."
"Yeah. The thing I'm worried about is him getting lost."
Ben tred along the dunes.
It was nice to see the world around him as things were going on well around the desert.
Lando and Chewie's ship sped along.
The two of them finally saw Ben.
"Hey, kid," called Lando.
Ben looked over at him.
"Yeah," he called.
"You know where I can find the property of Han Solo."
"Why sure. He's my uncle. Why? You guys have a preposition or something?"
"I used to work for your uncle long ago, kid. Do you know how to get back home?"
"Why sure. Just let me on and I'll show you."
"Oh ok."
"You look really familiar. Do I know you from somewhere?"
"Why sure, you do," said Lando, still under the helmet, "you don't recognize by the voice?"
"No."
"I'll show you then."
And he lifted up his helmet.
Chewbacca did the same.
Ben's eyes widened in surprise.
He jumped on Lando and threw his arms around him.
"It's very good to see you, Lando!" he chuckled, "and Chewie too!"
Chewie growled in delight.
Lando chuckled.
"It's very nice to see you too, Ben."
"Oh, Lando. Why didn't you tell us you guys were coming?"
"Just decided to make it a surprise, I guess. How's your family doing?"
"Fine. Believe it or not, the droids are shinier then ever."
"Well, well, well. Isn't that good news? Well, we can't just sit here waiting. Let's get you home, yeah."
"Sure thing, Lando. Just wait till you see the looks on their faces when they see you. I bet Uncle Han's jaws will drop open."
"Haha. Me too, kid."
The speed ship reached the base where the Skywalkers and the Solos houses were built up.
Ben, Lando and Chewie jumped off the ship.
Ben called "Mom! Dad! Anakin! Uncle Han! Aunt Leia! Guess who's here!"
Anakin, R2 and 3PO came rushing out of the shed.
Anakin gasped when he saw Lando and Chewie.
"Mom! Dad!"
Luke, Mara, Han and Leia walked out of their houses and showed a hint of emotional surprise.
All seven of them came running up to Lando and Chewie.
R2 screamed in surprise and sped to him.
3PO was running as fast as he could.
"Oh my god. Lando. Chewbacca. How wonderful. How wonderful."
"HEYYY! Lando! Chewie!" shouted Han in delight and threw his arms around both of them.
Chewie growled in delight.
Lando just chuckled.
"How you doin', you old pirate? Huh? How you doin'?"
"Just fine. You never told us you were coming."
"We decided to make it a surprise. And, oh Leia. My god how good it is to see you."
And they gave each other a slight hug.
"It's nice to see you too, Lando," said Leia, "and hello, Chewie."
Chewie just nodded.
"And Luke," said Lando, "how nice to see you, too. And Mara. And Anakin. I've seen you've grown just as tall as your cousin, yeah."
"Um, yeah," said Anakin, "after all the work Ben and I did on the droids, our parents believe making a good name for the whole family."
"It's good to see you, Lando," said Luke, smiling.
"Yes. A real pleasure," said Mara, also smiling.
"Well," said Lando, "Chewie and I figured there was nothing better to do then to come visit you guys. We just decided to make it a surprise, yeah?"
"Of course," said Luke, "and what an even better idea too."
"Anyway," said Han, "since you're visiting and probably spending the night, we would be delighted if you guys could join us for dinner."
"Why of course," said Lando, "Chewie and I just flew in all the way from Coruscant. We'd love to do so."
"Good then," said Han, "You can get the meats out and I'll get the grill going. We always have our meals as a family outside every night. It's a tradition."
"Good then," said Lando and walked off with Leia into the Solos' house.
