It was decided that Talia would come with both of her parents in a few days time, allowing them to settle things on Coruscant first. Not only were they not willing to let Talia go by herself, but they were more than happy to leave Coruscant behind them. Rey was very okay with this decision, even if both Finn and Chewie were still more than a little upset at being deceived by the family on their arrival. It wasn't until they were back in the Falcon and getting directions from flight control on how to get off world safely (Poe and his pilots hadn't needed help; people got out of the way when they saw X-Wings coming) that Rey began to suspect something was wrong.

Or right, she thought. Her back pain had become more intense, and the spasms seemed to be inching around toward her abdomen. About mid-way between Coruscant and Ajan Kloss, Rey felt her water break, and realized that she had been having contractions, not back spasms. She had been in labor since before Finn and Chewie had found her! She tried to stay relaxed, listening to the chatter between Finn and Threepio, but Finn kept looking at her oddly. Chewie also seemed to realize something was off with her.

"Rey?" Finn finally asked.

"Can we make sure medical is ready when we get on the ground?" she asked them softly. A contraction stronger than any yet hit her just then and she winced.

Finn started to panic. "Geez! Is it the baby? Is something wrong with the baby?"

Rey grabbed his arm. "It's okay, Finn. It's just labor. I don't feel anything wrong. It's normal!" She hoped, anyway. She'd never done this before.

Chewie growled at her to get back to the hold and lay down on the bunk, that he could bring the Falcon in just fine by himself. Rey didn't argue.

Finn and Threepio followed her back, and Finn wouldn't leave her alone. He found as many pillows and blankets as he could so she would be comfortable. He offered her water, food, wanted to know if she would like some music. She finally rolled her eyes at him. "Just sit down and talk to me," she demanded. "Distract me."

But Finn's distractions only worked so much. The contractions got stronger and they got closer together. The pain was as intense as any she had ever felt before, and it was frightening. She wanted to push, but she was scared to. Finally, she felt the Falcon land. Finn stood. "Let's get you to medical," he told her.

She shook her head. "That's not gonna happen," she gasped. "Get them here. She's coming!" She clenched her teeth as another contraction slammed into her. "And get Poe!" she screamed as Finn ran for the hatch.

She closed her eyes and tried to focus on the baby. She was scared, and Rey didn't blame her. The tiny body inside her was being pushed and pulled and shoved out into a world she had no understanding of. Rey tried to comfort her, trying to let her know that they would finally meet each other face to face soon. She felt the fear ease, but Rey's pain continued. She jumped when she felt hands on her shoulders and opened her eyes to find Poe there, still in his flight suit, fear in his eyes.

Casey Goethe, one of their medics, was also there. "Everybody out!" she shouted, and Rey realized a small crowd of people had gathered on the Falcon. Chewie and Finn pushed them back out the door, giving one last look toward her. "Poe, help me, please," Casey asked as she began to pull off Rey's boots and started working on her trousers. Poe helped, holding on to Rey to support her and then helping to cover her with one of the blankets Finn had given her on the journey. Casey examined her. "Dang, girl," she said with a smile. "You're crowning already!"

"What's that mean?" Poe asked nervously.

"That means you need to sit your ass down behind your lady so she can brace off of you and push your baby out," Casey told him, winking at Rey.

Poe did as instructed, sitting behind Rey so that she sat between his legs, her back against his chest. Casey positioned herself in front of them, between Rey's knees. She looked at them both. "Okay, I'm ready to catch her," she grinned.

Rey laughed, but then gasped as another contraction hit. "Push, Rey!" Casey told her. "Push!"

Rey obeyed as best she could, but she was already so tired. She braced her hands on Poe's upright knees and pushed her head back onto his shoulder. He gently gripped her elbows and started whispering encouraging words into her ear.

"Again!" Casey told her. "Push!"

"Come on, Mesh'la," Poe said. "This should be a piece of cake for a Jedi." He smiled as she slapped his knee weakly with her hand. "Push, baby."

Rey cried out as she pushed one last time, feeling amazing relief as her tiny daughter finally slid into the world. As promised, Casey caught her, working immediately to make sure the infant's nose and mouth were clear and that she was breathing. It didn't take long for the baby girl to start making herself known, crying out with almost as much force as her mother had. Casey smiled and brought the baby, who had a full head of dark hair just like her father, up to Rey's chest. Rey grasped her, awe filling her as she took hold of this tiny bit of life she and Poe had created.

The baby stopped wailing and looked up at her mother and father, eyes yet unfocused, but still seeming to know who they were. Poe brought his hand around to touch her, his breathing rough. Rey looked over at him and saw the same look of awe on his face that she felt. She smiled at him and he smiled back, then they both looked down at the baby, who was now holding one of Rey's fingers in one hand and one of Poe's in the other.

"Welcome to Ajan Kloss, Shaina."

The End

A/N: Thank you for reading! Comments are most welcome! I have more in store for Rey and Poe (and Shaina), so I'll see you soon!