Anakin,

I still have no idea how you managed to pull that off. And yes, I did see the look on everyone's faces...I think they were just as surprised as I was! And the fact that it was just an accident...it's a miracle you even made it back in one piece. I'm also supposed to tell you that your mother doesn't want you to go out into space again for a very, very long time (which I think is pretty fair). Anyways, everyone's still talking about how you saved the battle and the Republic. It's just amazing. Completely amazing.

Twin boys? I don't know. Boys will just fight with each other, but then again, so will girls, I suppose. I guess if you really want to have twins, a boy and girl would probably be what I would want. They'd be able to take care of each other and you'd have the best of both worlds, if that makes any sense. Your wife would get a little girl to dress up in cute little girl clothes and you would have a boy to teach how to pilot, how to fix things.

I know it seems like Obi-Wan may not like you, but I think it's not really about you. You have to remember that he just lost his Master. I'm sure Qui-Gon was like a father to him and now he's gone. I know you really liked Qui-Gon too, so try to think about it that way. Obi-Wan is grieving and I'm sure he's trying to figure out what he's going to do now too. In a way, he's really in the same position as you are. Both of you just lost someone very important and now neither one of you really knows what's going to happen from here.

I'm glad he seems to be trying to be friends with you. I think you both need that right now. I don't know Obi-Wan very well but I know he is well-respected within the Republic and in the Jedi Council as well. He could turn out to be someone you can trust, Anakin, you just have to give him the opportunity to earn your trust.

About that fish, well, I might be able to help you with that. At my Lake Retreat, there's plenty of ponds and you will definitely be able to see some fish there. If you wanted to keep one as a pet, well...I don't think anyone would miss one of those fish at the Lake Retreat. It's a really nice there and you could stay as long as you wanted to. I would really like to take you there, even though I'm not entirely sure when I'll be able to find some free time to get there. Maybe we could even have a picnic? I haven't had a picnic in so long...and it really sounds like fun. I hope we can get there soon. I think we've both earned a little vacation after everything that's happened.

I know you're scared right now but I promise, no matter what happens, I'm going to make sure you're alright. I wish I could say I knew what the Council is going to decide, but whatever happens, I'll make sure you're taken care of.

I have to go to the ceremony now...and yes, you can definitely stand next to Obi-Wan and me.

Padme