Note 4

To my wonderful Bail,

I am really sorry that you won't be able to be home for a while. You have no idea how much I miss you. Please let me know how you are doing in the Senate, when something happens, and keep me up to date.

It is such a shame that things are so chaotic in the Senate. Know that I am always thinking of you, praying for you. I am glad that you are the politician…I wouldn't be able to handle all of the silly arguments and all the craziness that I know you deal with daily.

This must have you so stressed. What can I do for you? How would some homemade cookies be? I'll send your nephew to Coruscant to get them to you. One thing that the Senate cafeteria lacks is good homemade, healthy food. I will see what I can do to remedy that, my love.

I have heard reports that the Trade Federation has now INVADED Naboo. Are these reports true? What is being done about this…if it is true?

Yes, I can stay happy….but that does not stop me from worrying about you. Tensions must be so high for you….is there a time you will be free? Maybe I could travel to Coruscant. I wish I could be near you…I don't like the thought of you being in that Senate…with this possible invasion going on. I long to be near you again.

There are rumors that Chancellor Valorum is not living up to his standards? What rumors? What is he doing? Dear…if it is any comfort, not all rumors can be trusted. Find out the source of these rumors. I challenge you to do that…I don't want Valorum to get hurt over this. If the rumors are false, we must do everything to set the truth straight. If they are true…what will you do? Is there a way of removing someone from office, reprimanding them?

You say this worries you? More voices in agreement….oh Bail, set everything straight. I know you can. If the rumors are false, it might be hard to set things straight…but you can do it. I know you can. If they are true…..be careful.

There are many planets in the Republic….hmmm…has the Senate ever been moved like this before? Someone must be behind this…or it is bigger than it appears. Senators fear that the Trade Federation's blockade will spread? Do you think it could be a threat to Alderaan? I had not heard much of the Trade Federation until recently. Why would such a new organization take such a drastic step. They are foolish….I hope that the Republic can stand up under it.

I knew I loved your sense of humor, your personality. Do you think that the problems on Naboo will reach Alderaan?

I know you will return as soon as you can….I just hope that it will be soon. What you have told me is unsettling.

Be blessed, and be safe.

Let me know if I can come to Coruscant to give you company. I would gladly see you. Your people here have been asking about you. They have heard the reports in the Senate, and I know there is tension. People do not mention it out loud, but I can tell. Is there anything you want me to send to the people…any words of encouragement?

Your loving wife,

Sara