The Bond Between Mother and Daughter

by Starwarshobbitfics

After Mina gets fired from her part-time job, Ahsoka comes up with a great idea to bring her daughter's happy mood back. She offers Mina to take her on a road trip of her choice. Their travels will be all but boring. Many interesting events will occur and the bond between Mother and Daughter will only strengthen further. T rating for mild language and adult themes.

10. Home, Sweet Home

Saturday, May 25th

Mina was still sound asleep when the oddest sound woke her.

"What was that ? A duck ?"

Ahsoka rose from her bedsheets, her lekku darkening momentarily. "Uh… no… That was me… tootin' away !"

Mina couldn't help but chuckle. "Tootin', huh ? Heh ! Guess those beers we had last evening give you gas !"

"You say that like you don't get gas after a few drinks as well !"

Mina rolled her eyes. "Yeah, yeah. But I do try to keep it in until I reach the bathroom. Unlike you."

Ahsoka scoffed. "Haven't you heard ? If you keep your farts in, that's when you get shitty ideas !"

Mina shook her head. "Mom, you're unbelievable at times ! So… What's the plan for today ?"

Ahsoka hopped out of bed, quickly gathering her clothes for the day. "We'll move out of Mississippi, we'll do our best to cross over Tennessee if we can help it. If we're fast enough, maybe, just maybe, we could be home on Sunday by dinner."

After both women took their shower, they quickly gathered their luggage and made a beeline for the car. Mina insisted on driving this leg of the journey back. On their way towards Tennessee, they heard their fill of country music.

In the evening, they had crossed the State of Tennessee and arrived in the State of Maryland and spent a night in Annapolis for a change. Both were tired from their travels, so neither partook in alcohol and went straight to bed once they found a cheap motel to spend the night at.

Sunday, May 26th

After their initial wakeup routine, both women were quick to check at their road map to gauge their progress. Once Ahsoka started the car, her cellphone began to ring.

"Mina, do you want to take the call, please ?"

Several rings later, Mina answered. "Hello ?"

"Mina ? Hey, sweetheart ! How are you ? Have you enjoyed your trip with your mother ?"

Mina quickly got comfortable in her seat while chatting. "Hey, Dad ! Yep, my time with Mom was great ! I had a lot of things I wanted to do… We did end up doing everything I hoped for ! Once we arrived in Louisiana, we visited the French Quarter in New Orleans. I got to practice my French a bit. We tried Cajun cuisine, we visited an Alligator Farm… and we also rode an actual Steamboat ! The SS Natchez, I think it was called !"

Lux couldn't hide his happiness in his voice. "Mina, I'm glad you managed to do all of those things ! Where are you now ?"

Mina checked the road map. "We've just exited Annapolis. We expect to be back home hopefully around dinner time."

"Well then… Dan & I were planning on having some steaks on the barbecue ! Should I add another for you and your mother ?" Lux asked.

Mina's hunger got the better of her. "Yes, yes, YES ! Please, Dad ! I'm sure Mom will appreciate a steak when we get home ! And if either you and Dan have some time to spare… can you make a run to the Liquor store and get a bottle of Louis Latour Pinot Noir ? I suddenly have a craving for that wine !"

Lux chuckled in response. "Ha ha ha ! Mina, we'll be more than happy to share this fine wine to commemorate your return back home ! Now that I think of it, we happen to have a couple of bottles of Louis Latour in my little wine cellar. So, no need to make a run to the Liquor store ! How about that huh ?"

"Dad ! You're awesome ! Expect us in about… 3 hours from now !"

Approximately 3 hours later, Mina and Ahsoka pulled up in the driveway. They instantly caught on to the smell of the barbecue running. An hour later, they had finished their steaks and were just sharing the 2nd bottle of wine.

Mina was ever happy. "Feels great to be back home !"

Ahsoka hugged her daughter. "I'm happy to be back as well ! But more than anything, I'm happy to see that I've made Mina's last week a bit more pleasant !"

Mina returned the hug. "Thanks for everything, Mom ! I'll do my best to get a part-time job ASAP."

Over the next week, Mina got her old job back at Walmart. The new manager, Bob McClane, was glad to have her back. Sales went back up with her return. Life was back to normal.

Woo ! Another story completed. In a couple of weeks, the Game of Thrones crossover will be finished too ! Feel free to leave a review.