"I think Han's new friend really wants to take you home." Luke whispers to Leia as they stand at the bar. Leia chuckles in response, not really believing the blonde.

"I think if anything he wants to get a response out of Han."

"I highly doubt that." Luke retorts, leaning on the bar. "I think if he had the chance he wouldn't hesitate to take you home."

"I'm not going to have this conversation with you." She says, taking her drink from Maz and leaving the bar for the table. Leia takes her original seat, next to the newcomer. Luke follows shortly after, taking his seat next to her.

"And we're able to operate out of the government's jurisdiction" Lando says, not noticing Leia sitting next to him.

"So you're a part of one of the mining unions?" Leia interjects. Lando turns to her, placing an arm across the back of her chair.

"No, not actually our operation is small enough to go unnoticed. Also we've made some deals to ensure our independence."

"Like what?" Luke inquires

"We've made a deal with a company called Empire, keeps the government out of our affairs." Lando explains, for the first time looking at Luke.

Leia's heart drops as she hears the name, her face going pale. She stands up without a word, leaving the table and then the bar. Han stands up as he watches her leave the bar, prepared to go after her but stops himself as he notices Luke making his way after her.

Han sits back down at the table, taking another sip of his whisky.

"Was it something I said?" Lando asks, turning away from the door.

"'m not sure." Han shrugs, pretending it didn't bother him.

"Shouldn't you be going after her?"

"Nah, she doesn't need me."

….

Leia walks a few blocks away from the bar before leaning against a building. She closes her eyes, wishing now more than ever she had a cigarette with her. She opens her eyes as she hears footsteps come towards her.

"Han…"She calls out to the man's silhouette as it approaches her. Luke emerges instead from the shadows.

"Sorry to disappoint." Luke replies shrugging his shoulders. Leia doesn't respond, turning herself away from him. Luke approaches, sighing as he places a hand on her back. "Leia…"

"I don't want to talk about it. I don't want to talk about him if possible."

"I think that option is not available anymore. You'll have to tell Han eventually, he is a part of your life."

"Luke, that man has never been and never will be a part of my life." Leia hisses, removing Luke's hand off of her. "I think it's time you got back. Mara will be wondering where her entertainment for the night has gone."

Luke stares at her, his chest aching with hurt before walking away from her without another word. She leans against the closest building, waiting for her anger to subside, but it doesn't.

"Hey, what's going, on?" Han's voice pulls Leia out of her trance.

"Nothing. I just want to be alone for a little while."

"Nothing?" Han questions moving in front of her, taking her hands in his. "Come on, tell me. What's going on?"

Leia finally looks up at him, pondering for a moment whether to tell him or not. Making her mind up she sighs, pulling her hands out of his.

"I can't tell you." Leia finally responds after moments of silence. Han scoffs at it, pulling away from her, his jealously finally surfacing.

"Could you tell Luke? Is that who you could tell?"

"I-" Leia cries, turning away from him, unable to look him in the eye. She bites her lip, fighting tears. Han grunts angrily as he turns, storming away. He stops before he gets too far as he hears her sobs. He turns back, running his hand through his hair, re-approaching her.

"I'm sorry." He professes, his voice barely audible. Leia turns back to him, tears silently streaking down her cheeks. Her mind runs a mile per minute, unsure how to respond.

"Hold me." She finally decides on, leaning on him. Han pauses for a moment before wrapping his arms around her. Han holds her closer, feeling conflicted as his mind still raced with thoughts. Maybe her being with him was too good to be true, it was Qi'ra all over again. The woman in front of him was too good for him, maybe she did deserve a man like Luke.