Owen pulled the landspeeder to a stop right next to the hut.

"You are the worst driver ever," said Anakin, climbing out.

"What, because I didn't nearly get us killed?" Owen replied. "I think I'll take that as a compliment."

The went in side and found their wives and children in the kitchen. Beru and Padmé were trying to cook while at the same time keeping an eye on Luke and Leia, who were playing happily on the floor.

"You're just in time for lunch," said Beru when she spotted Anakin and Owen.

Suddenly and inexplicably, the twins began crying. Padmé and Beru turned away from the stove and picked them up.

"It's alright, Leia," Padmé said soothingly.

Beru hushed Luke in a similar manner; she clearly adored the tiny baby boy. "Can I keep him?" she wondered.

"Why not?" Padmé replied. "It's not like we really need two kids, anyway."

The others stared.

"What?" said Padmé. "It was a joke!"

"Owen, darling, would you mind stirring that pot?" Beru directed. "I don't want it to boil over."

Owen grudgingly complied, mumbling something about "women's work."

Anakin and Padmé left the room, and Anakin told her what he had learned from Owen.

Padmé was incredulous. "You mean we came all the way out to this giant dust ball of a planet for that?"

"I know," Anakin sympathized. "Sorry."

"'Go to Tatooine. There you will find the answers you seek.' What kind of crap is that?" said Padmé, recalling Qui-Gon's advice. "Qui-Gon has a lot of explaining to do."

"So what now?" asked Anakin.

"What do you mean, 'what now'? I'd like to get off this rock as soon as possible," said Padmé. "My wardrobe can only take so much, you know."

Anakin was in no mood to argue. "Fine," he said. "We'll leave right after lunch."

Padmé was pleased; it was sooner than she had expected. "I love you," she told Anakin sweetly.

"I love you, too," Anakin replied. He moved to kiss her, but Padmé stopped him. "What?"

"Not in front of the baby," Padmé said, still holding their daughter.

Anakin didn't care. "Close your eyes," he instructed Leia as he moved in to kiss Padmé again. This time there were no objections.

"Thank you for your hospitality," said Padmé as they finished lunch.

"Leaving so soon?" Beru said in disappointment. "At least stay another night," she pleaded.

"We've been gone too long already," Anakin refused politely. "I don't think leaving Obi-Wan alone at our apartment was such a good idea."

The matter was closed. Anakin and Padmé helped clean up, then carried their belongings out to their rented landspeeder.

"Drive carefully," Owen advised, seeing them off.

"Always," Anakin replied with a grin. Padmé decided not to ask any questions.

Beru took one last longing look at Anakin and sighed. If only... She was afraid to say anything because she thought she might cry, so instead she simply waved.

Anakin and Padmé waved in return as drove off towards the horizon.

They enjoyed a rare moment of relaxation on the return trip to Coruscant, reclining lazily in the cockpit of what Anakin had taken to calling the "Silver Bullet."

"That was a nice trip," said Anakin.

Padmé scoffed. "Whatever. I just can't wait to get back to civilization."

"I hope Obi-Wan hasn't gotten in too much trouble," Anakin worried.

"I'm sure he's been a perfect gentleman," replied Padmé.

"Wanna play some holographic chess?"

Padmé seized the opportunity to show Anakin who was boss; she had been secretly practicing ever since their last match.

"You're on."

When Anakin and Padmé returned home, they saw that their worst fears had been realized. The apartment was in shambles: curtains were torn down, furniture was overturned, and food and drink were spilled everywhere. Obi-Wan, however, was innocently sitting in the same spot he had been when they left.

"Hi, guys," he said cheerfully when they walked in. "That was a quick trip."

"Apparently not quick enough," said Padmé, surveying her ruined apartment in dismay.

"So, Obi-Wan," Anakin began casually. "What have you been up to?"

Short and sweet... If longer chapters are preferable, I will probably not be able to update as often. I am a really slow writer, and also I do other things with my time, so it is likely that there won't be a new chapter every day. Thank you for the reviews and suggestions; I always love hearing from you! Please keep sending them in! Thanks! -Luna