Happy New Years everybody! Do you want to know my new years resolutions? 1: Update more. 2: Start working on my other plot bunnies (this does not necessarily mean I will post them very soon) and 3: (drum roll please)…Hmmm. I thik i'll tell you three once i've accomplished it.(Warning: I have never actually stood by my resolutions but this is partially because they were always things I didn't really want to do like watch less T.V. and spend less time on the computer. That is not gonna happen. Ever. This might.)

"So…have any plans on what you're going to say to him?" Sache asked her sister as they drove to the Naberrie household.

"Yeah. I'll ask him where we're going to get the baby stuff."

"Sabe! I thought our little talk got you to realize that you had to talk to him."

"No. It made me realize that I'm… I dunno falling for him I guess. But I still need to take this slow. I don't want to take any unnecessary chances here."

"You've never been so…cautious about anything else…so…careful."

"I guess nothing else was…important enough,' she replied, smiling, her face turning red again.

"You sure do seem to blush a lot when we talk about him. If you don't say anything, that blush of yours will."

"He probably won't notice. Preston doesn't pay attention to stuff like that."

"I think he will. I didn't want to say anything before but…I caught him staring at you quite a few times last night."

"You did?" Sabe said quickly.

"Yeah…and he sure seemed tired."

"Don't go there…I mean, what are the odds that he's having dreams too? It's a lot more likely that he just can't sleep. He's been through a lot in the past three months. He spent a month living on the streets in Coruscant. All his friends are dead…

"Wow. I hadn't thought of that. No wonder you're crawling into this. He's got a lot of emotional baggage."

"Yeah, but he'll be okay. I mean, other than the supposed lack of sleep, he's been doing great."

"He might be holding it all in. If I had lost all my friends and colleagues in a day… I'll just bet he's a walking time bomb."

"Okay, I changed my mind; I'm not talking to him."

"Sabe no! I meant to say, you're right. Move slowly…but don't give up. Oh look, we're here!" Sache exclaimed as they came upon the house.

"Thanks sis. And don't worry, I promise I won't give up."

"Go get 'em."

Sabe walked up to the door quickly and knocked loudly.

"Hey Sabe! Glad you're here! Padme and I,"

"Keys," she said coldly.

"Oh um here," he said taking them out of his pocket.

"Preston…You're still wearing the same stuff you were last night."

"Yeah well, we didn't think it was safe to go back in the house. All we have are the clothes on are back. Padme's still wearing the same thing too. We all need to get some stuff."

"Okay. Sounds like fun. But you look like a hobo. You haven't shaved today either."

"Is it really that noticeable?" he said as they walked into the house.

"Yeah."

"Doesn't he need a haircut too?" Jobal asked Sabe once they came into the kitchen.

"Um I don't think so. His hair looks nice."

"Ugh. What is it with girls today and long hair on men? It looks silly." Sabe almost said that some people thought it was sexy, but quickly caught herself. And after all, it wasn't as long as Anakin's.

"I'm assuming Padme didn't think he needed a haircut then."

"Well she's a little biased on the subject of hair."

"Oh, I almost forgot. Who's"

"Padme. You win."

"Yes!"

"When do you want me to come and clean?" Preston said in defeat.

"How about tomorrow. I haven't cleaned the place in ages. Needs a lot of work soon." She also looked forward to the prospect of Preston being in her apartment, but knew much better than to say anything.

"You guys ready to go? Padme asked, coming in with Luke and Leia in an old double stroller.

"Wait, I thought you guys didn't go back into the house?" Sabe said in confusion.

"Mom had some twin stuff from when we were babies. She kind of bought it way before she knew she wouldn't…really need it."

"Right. Well I hope she has some old speeder seats too because I certainly don't."

"Way ahead of you. Already put them in your car. Our speeder is still at the house in the garage, which, once again, we aren't sure is safe to go into yet. The city inspector will be coming by in three days," Preston explained.

"Three days?"

"He's pretty backed up. We weren't the only ones to get their home damaged in the storm."

"He probably just chose a random number because he couldn't stand talking to you anymore."

"Hey! What's with you?"

"In all honesty I'm still kind of angry at you."

"But a little while ago you said it was fine."

"Yeah I understand why you stole the speeder, and why you didn't call earlier, but you still shoved me against the wall and stuck your hand in my pocket."

"You did what?!" Jobal, Padme, and Ruwee exclaimed simultaneously.

"It was the only way to get the keys!"

"Preston you invaded my personal space bubble."

"Personal space bubble?"

"Yes! My personal space bubble."

"I don't see a bubble."

"Stop being a smart-ass! I'm serious."

"I-I-I-I…I'm sorry. I didn't… know what else to do. I…I'm really, really, sorry," Preston said sincerely. "You're right, it was uncalled for." Sabe smiled and her heart melted at the apology. A small part of her was screaming that she should still be angry, but it was overthrown by the rest of her, which thrilled at the sweetness and sincerity in his voice.

"Thank-you. That's exactly what I wanted to hear. And it's okay. I guess, you were… in a bit of a rush."

"Huh?"

"Let's just go," she said. And with that, she walked out the door with Padme.

"I…I don't understand."

"You said sorry son. And you meant it. So she forgave you."

"But, but. All the anger…and yelling…and personal space bubbles."

"Son, she forgave you. That's a good thing."

"I know but, I didn't think it would be that easy."

"Don't question a good thing Preston. Especially forgiveness from a woman."

"But…Woman are so confusing," Preston muttered as he walked out the door. Ruwee just laughed at him.

"How long before you think he figures it out?" Jobal asked her husband.

"He was raised by a bunch of celibate monks. I'd give him a month at the least."

"He's your son. I'd give him two weeks before he figures it out. That's how long it took you to figure out I was flirting."

"She isn't exactly flirting Jo. And it took me five minutes to figure out you were flirting with me. I was just too scared to ask out such a beautiful girl like you."

"See. If he's anything like you, he'll figure it out soon enough."

Once the three friends reached the shopping complex, Preston pulled Padme aside once Sabe was far away enough.

"Did you notice anything weird about Sabe?"

"You mean the personal space bubble thing?" she replied as she picked up Leia.

"Yeah!"

"So she had a bit of a mood swing. It happens."

"But one second she was all mad, and the next she was…fine."

"Preston, she forgave you. Just accept it and move on." Preston stared after his sister before unbuckling Luke and following her to the entrance.

"Luke, I'm warning you now. Women are really, really, weird."

"Baaah!"

"Finally, someone agrees with me!"