Inspired by:
Talk Me Out of Tampa
Written by Carey Beathard and Don Sampson, performed by Joe Nichols.
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Han Solo was not one to weigh options, ever. So it surprised even him to find himself babbling off reasons to leave.
"Think of the money we're gonna make," he said to Chewie. "Now that we can go out and get some real jobs."
Chewie only waffled sadly.
"And we'll be free to fly around, have some real fun. I mean, really, what's kept us here all this time anyways?"
The wookiee barked something in a slightly accusatory tone.
"Oh, that. Well, you shouldn't be letting yourself get too wrapped up in their little rebellion. Trust me, it ain't gonna get too far. And you won't catch me around when it falls, I can tell you that."
With a disappointed shake of his hand, Chewie growled in disbelief.
"No, I'm not lying," Han replied. "Really, Chewie, you're starting to sound like you want to stay on this ice cube."
He headed for the supply room. On his way he saw her. Quietly, he started off in the other direction. But it was too late. She'd seen him.
"Captain Solo." She had him cornered, so her pasted on his most carefree, charming smile and turned to face her.
"Yeah, your Highnessness?"
"I have to ask you to reconsider this."
"Why would I do that?"
"Because you're being selfish and impulsive."
"Selfish? Funny, and I thought you'd be glad to have me out of your hair."
"She clenched her jaw. "This isn't about me. If you would just listen-"
"Save your breath," he told her. "I don't need your reasons."
And he didn't. What he needed was a reason to leave.
A/N: Thanks for reading, and special thanks to Joe Nichols and Universal South Records for not suing me.