It was early morning, but all the Solo's were awake already. Leia sat on the sofa, feeding Jacen, while Han sat asleep next to her, holding Jaina. They didn't get any sleep last night or so it seemed. Every time one baby was quiet and about to fall asleep the other would start crying waking his sibling again as well.

Leia herself had trouble staying awake while half her family was sleeping next to her. She had the urge to wake Han again, thinking it would be unfair that he was able to get some sleep, but decided otherwise. After all he didn't get hardly any sleep since their babies were born. Not because they needed their attention 24/7 but because he didn't want to fall asleep and miss one heartbeat of his little ones.

"Who would have thought you guys would have such a huge impact on the old scoundrel?" She whispered to Jacen, smiling. Both babies became attached to her hair early on, so every time she took one of them, they would grasp for it and hold it the entire time as to make sure she wouldn't leave them somewhere. Much to Han's delight this meant for her to wear her hair down most of the time. He always liked seeing her hair all down but knowing how difficult it was to deal with her hair on a daily basis, she usually would at least put it in one big braid. "You're on this together, aren't you? I bet your daddy told you to do this, while I was asleep."

She again whispered to her little baby boy. He smiled up at her, while still drinking. When Han began to snore, Jaina snuggled herself closer into his embrace. Leia had to suppress a laugh. Defiantly a Solo; nobody else could feel comfort from that sound. She mused.

Suddenly the door monitor started, which woke up Han immediately. Leia had no idea how or when he developed it, but every time he held one of his babies while sleeping, he was aware of it and would never lose control. So even now sitting up on the sofa all startled, he kept his little girl safe in his arms. "Who's that?" He asked all sleepy.

"I don't know but I do know that you will be the one finding out first, because I'm not going to answer it."

She said, using Jacen as an excuse. Han put Jaina into her other arm to check it out.

"Don't you think it is impropriate to welcome our guest with a bare chest, hot shot?"

She asked knowing she wouldn't mind, him opening the door for her like this.

"Just as impropriate as to wake us up in the middle of the night."

Han said, checking the monitor. Leia checked the chrono and had to admit, whoever it was needed a very good excuse for bothering them this early.

"It's Mon Montha. Do you want me to ignore it or answer it?" Han yelled over his shoulder, while Leia jumped up, with both babies in her arms.

"Han! Take those two and bring them into their beds!"

"Why princess, are you ashamed of us?"

It was only meant as a joke, but seeing the look on Leia's face, made his anger rise in an instant. "Please don't tell me I hit it a mark there!?"

Leia stepped next to him, putting the babies into his arms and guiding him away from the door.

"I'm not ashamed of you guys. You know that! But this is Mon Montha we are talking about and you opening the door without a shirt and me looking like this is enough to give her a wrong impression."

"Well coming at this time of the night makes a very wrong impression for me, I must say." Han wasn't ready to drop the subject yet.

"Han please…" Leia almost begged, while tidying her robe.

"Come on guys, mom doesn't want us to make wrong impressions. Let's see if I can find some fancy stuff that will make you look less like little babies. Maybe we can make you look like tiny politicians." He said, carrying them into their rooms.

Leia checked herself in the mirror for a moment, before opening the door.

"Mon Montha, good morning!" She said trying to sound as polite as possible.

"Good morning Leia, I'm sorry to visit at this time of day, but… ." Leia let her in.

"Well we were awake already, so don't worry!"

Mon Montha never has been visiting her at home, which made Leia nervous.

"Please sit down. Would you like something to drink? Caf, water?"

Leia asked, while going through the living room gathering all the babies' things, putting them neatly into their cage next to the window.

"No thank you!" Mon Montha hesitated before sitting down, looking around the apartment.

Leia sat down in her arm chair and waited for the older woman to begin the conversation "Leia I know this is probably not the right time, but…"

Suddenly Han came in, with both babies in his arms. To both Leia's surprise and relief, he was fully dressed and had also managed to dress the babies up in some of the fancy toddler outfits they got send from the Royal family of Gungeloo.

"Look who's there! Jaina, Jacen this is Mummy's boss senator Mon Montha! Senator let me introduce you to my biggest achievement, Jaina and Jacen Solo!"

Mon Montha got up from the sofa and looked at them politely. Normally Leia would have been mad at him for coming in like this and interrupting, but seeing Han proud of his two babies was enough to let go of any anger.

"They are lovely." Mon said, taking a closer look.

"Well they have to be, with Leia as their mother." Han said winking at his wife to let her know the banter they just had was forgiven on his side. Han sat down on the sofa as well, not waiting for Mon Montha to sit back down. "You were saying Mon?"

Leia asked to ease the tension as Mon Montha sat down again.

"I know it's a bad time, but…"

Han knew where this was going and didn't like it all, so he interrupted her again.

"Mon where are my manners, I haven't even offered you something to drink. Here hold them for a moment, sweetheart." Han handed both babies to Leia and left for the kitchen.

"I'll make you a caf. Milk, sugar?"

"I'm fine thank you!" Mon said, trying to stay polite as possible.

"Alright, what about you Sweetheart? Caf?" Han knew the look on Leia's face and it didn't mean anything good. "No thanks Han!"

Han knew he was only making it worst, but hoped that seeing Leia with her two babies would tell Mon not to separate them yet. He sat back down.

"Mon you knew Leia as a baby, was she as cute as our little ones?" Leia's jaw dropped. How could he do this to her? Before Mon could answer, Leia put both her babies back into Han's arms, kissing both of their heads. After all it was not their fault their father acted like this. "Han, I think they need changing."

"No they are fine. I've just checked it." Han said giving her a wicked grin, knowing he probably would be sleeping on the sofa for the night. Mon Montha checked her chrono and obviously decided it was time to get to the point.

"Leia, I know this is a bad time for you but I have to ask you to join me today. There will be a gathering in about an hour and I need to know your point of view on a view things."

Now Han's anger was at least as high as his wives. "This is not a bad time for my wife!"

Both Leia and Mon Montha seemed surprised by this, but Han wouldn't be Han if this be it, so Leia waited for him to continue.

"In matter of facts this is a very good time for Leia. She just gave birth to our babies, there is no way we could be happier! So please excuse me, but I'm afraid my wife can't be present at this gathering!"

Now it was Mon Montha's jaw that dropped, looking back and forth Leia and Han. Leia thought about a polite way to get her husband out of the room, without upsetting the twins and without losing her temper.

"Han, would you be kind enough to let me decide on this and leave us alone for a moment!?" Han knew this tone and it did mean indeed run for your life.

"Alright! Come on guys, they don't want us here!" He said getting up and leaving the room.

…

After a while, Han went into the bedroom to put the twins into bed, so they wouldn't hear the fight he was going to have with his wife. He found her fully dressed, sitting in her office, already surrounded by data pads. "Please don't tell me you're going!?"

Han said, stopping in the doorframe.

"Han this is my job and since you acted like a complete maniac earlier I have to go."

She sighted without looking up her from her desk.

"No way you're going to blame this one on me, princess! She practically forced you to join her, coming here at this time of night!"

"This is an important gathering. Besides it only will take a couple of hours, so no big deal!"

"You're right it is no big deal! You know what the big deal is? Our two babies! That's the biggest deal you should focus on right now! We, your family! Not some stupid gathering!"

Leia for the first time looked up.

"Han this is only an exception. It's not like this will happen all the time."

Han stepped into the room. "Of course it will and you know it!" he was almost yelling at this point. "She knows you will bite every time she asks."

"I have to go!" Leia said, getting up and walking past him out of the room. Han was ready to yell at her again, but stopped when she stepped into the bedroom, kissing each babies on their forehead, before putting her working robe on. She was already heading for the front door, but Han stepped in front of her, not saying anything.

"Han, please. Don't make this harder for me than it already is."

She kissed his cheek before walking around him, leaving the apartment.

…

It was late afternoon, when she came home. The gathering was as boring as can be and much to her frustration, Han was right. It was no big deal. Not big enough to be separated from her family, just yet. The anger towards Mon Montha grew bigger and bigger during the gathering, so when she left she had to put on her most diplomatic face.

Given the time, she was sure she missed at least two feedings already. Han must be furious. And he has every right to be. She thought as she opened her front door. When she stepped into the apartment she expected Han to welcome her continuing the fight they had, but there was no such thing. Too bad…I would have liked to see the look on his face when I've told him he was right and I was wrong.

The apartment was silent and for a moment she got nervous, thinking he had taken the twins outside. Normally that would be no big deal. They actually planned to take them for a walk today. But it was already late afternoon and the wind outside was too cold for two babies. When she heard Han's snoring coming out of their bedroom, every bit of worrying escaped.

She put all her work data pads and her working robe into her office.

I will not set one food in here for the next couple of weeks. She decided, as she closed the door and sneaked into the bedroom. It was no surprise to find Han lying in bed, with both babies in his arms but it was certainly a picture she wanted never to forget. They both looked very tiny laying there on his chest, while he had both of his big hands on their backs. She sat down on the edge of the bed for a moment looking what lay before her. His hands were big enough to cover their backs and for them to get hold of his thumb. Han snored louder than usual sleeping on his back, but both babies remained sleeping peacefully.

If Leia didn't know better she would have even seen a smile on both faces. Suddenly Leia's food hit something that lay on the floor next to the bed. She picked it up and it made her stomach ache. With her gone he had to feed them with instant milk.

How can I can be so irresponsible?

Leia had to stop herself from crying but the tears already dwelled up. She didn't want the twins to pick up her sadness, so she turned away from them, ready to leave the room. When she tried to get out of bed, Han's feed stopped her. Since the twins were holding onto his thumbs he couldn't move his hands, so he had to come up with something to stop her. He put his food on her lap. She turned in surprise and he looked at her worried but at the time he was pleading her not to leave. Seeing her tear-filled eyes, he signaled her to lie down next to him. So she did, wrapping her arm around his waist, pulling herself close, so her face was buried in his neck. Like that they both fell back asleep.

…

Later that day Han woke up in bed alone. When he realized his babies were no longer in his arms, he began to panic. He jumped out of bed and looked around. Leia stood in the doorframe, holding both babies in her arms. When he began to look under the bed, she started laughing. "Are you looking for those guys?"

Han jumped up from the floor and took two big steps towards her, kissing both babies on their heads, before kissing her. "Did you really think they rolled under the bed?"

She asked as she tucked them both in their cradle. "I would like to say no, but I'm not sure…" Han mumbled, looking down on them. Leia rapped her arms around his waist, leaning her head on his chest. "Do you think they like me?"

He asked, kissing the top of her head. "No…but I think they must love you, since they actually are able to find comfort in your snoring." She squeezed him tide.

"I ordered some take out, I hope you're hungry?"

"Starved! Who would have thought babies could be so nerve racking."

"Have you met their parents? Pretty nerve racking people; especially when they're arguing."

She took him by the hand and pulled him out of the room. "Do you think you can leave them out of your sight for a while or do we need to eat in the bedroom?" She asked playfully.

"You do enjoy teasing me don't you?" He asked pulling her into an embrace. "A little."

She grinned up at him wickedly. He picked her up and lay her down on the sofa, starting to kiss her neck. As much as she loved being so close to him again, she knew it was too early for sex, so after a while she put her hand on his face, pushing him softly back.

"I'm sorry hot shot, but it's too early, I'm afraid."

"But I like kissing you." He grinned down on her.

"You know perfectly well it's not the kissing I'm afraid of."

Han's grin got wider. "Since when are you afraid of sex, your highness?"

"Ever since I met you, Captain Solo." She said sitting up as well. They both smiled at each other for a moment, practically undressing each other with their eyes. The heat building up between them was almost unbearable. Luckily for both of them, a baby cry pulled them back. "Care for a bet, princess?" Han asked before getting up. "What's on your mind?"

"Tell me who's crying and if you're right I will fulfill one of your biggest desires."

"Be careful there Solo. You might end up at some senate party, taking drinks with me and Mon Montha, while discussing politics."

He pulled her up and they both walked towards their bedroom.

"You sure have weird desires, princess. So who do you think it is?"

"My guess is Jaina. Probably jealous of all the attention her daddy just has been giving me."

When they got into the room, it was indeed Jaina crying. Leia picked her up from her cradle. "Don't worry honey; daddy will change your diaper." She laid her on her changing table.

"So that's what I'm good for? Diapers?" Han stepped in front of his daughter and pulled off her pants. „Among other things." She teased.

"I take care of dinner and you owe me one hot shot." She left the room.

…

It was already late at night and they both were still awake. The morning subject didn't come up the whole time during dinner, but Leia had the feeling she had to say something.

"So thought about your desire yet?" Han asked, while handing her a cup of tea before he sat down next to her on the sofa. "Right now my biggest would be for you to forgive me for today." She replied almost sheepish. She could see him considering an answer. "What else?" Han asked looking at her all serious. "What do you mean what else?"

"Well give me options." Han had trouble to stay serious at this point and to hide his amusement. Let her suffer a bit longer. He mused to himself.

"There is no other right now."

She couldn't quite make out where this was headed, but played along. "Don't like it!"

He grinned, leaning back onto the sofa. "You don't like to forgive me?"

"It's just a stupid desire to fulfill. After all how can I do it if it is already fulfilled?"

Now a smile appeared on his face, but Leia remained serious.

"Never the less I feel I have to apologize. I let her pull me in again, without questioning it. It's way too early to work and she should respect that. After all you were right, this gathering was not that important as she made it look. Not more important than us anyway. I also have to apologize about making it look as I was ashamed of you or the twins. I hope you know that's not the case. I love you and you're the best thing that ever happened to me. I don't care what others thing about it, I fell in love with you from the beginning and nobody can change that." She stopped a moment to take a breath and wanted to continue, but Han interrupted her.

"Are you done?" He sat back straight, looking at her. "Almost…"

"Well make it short; you know how much I hate long speeches."

That comment made her nervous and she hesitated for a moment.

"All I want is to apologize and tell you that I've decided to stay off work for at least a couple of weeks. I want to be with you guys."

She waited for Han's reaction, but he just kept looking at her. "Are you done now?"

He asked as he was waiting all the time to say something himself. "Not yet."

She said, pulling him in for a kiss but he pulled back. She pulled back herself, confused and hurt. "Let me get one thing straight, princess. Everything you've just told me I know already. Now it's my time to say something. I've been acting like a moron today and it was impropriate to act like this in front of your boss. I'm sorry! ...Oh and I love you too and I'm sure the twins love you as well. Not as much as they do love me but hey who can blame them? I'm a nice guy." All the hurt and confusion was gone and she leaned in again, to kiss him but again he pulled back grinning. "Would you please let me kiss you now?" She almost begged, trying again, but he wouldn't let her.

"Not so fast. I always meant to ask you something." "Shoot!"

"Back when we first kissed, what were you going to say?"

"Ha?" She looked at him confused.

"You know, I've said I'm a nice guy and you said: No you're not…What were you going to say I am?"

Leia thought for a moment. She didn't know. Probably even back then she didn't know, being nervous about what was going to happen next.

"I have no idea. As you might remember I was trembling." She replied smiling at him, hoping the answer was enough. "Admitting at last." His grin widened and he pulled her in for a kiss.