We hadn't originally planned on visiting Padmé's family, but we ended up deciding to since Queen Jamillia told Padmé that her family is worried.

We walk down a little street. "We're here," Padmé says walking through a small passageway. She stops at the steps and turns to Anakin. "This is my house." Two little girls run out of the house and down the stairs. "Ryoo! Pooja!" She hugs the giggling little girls tightly. I remember the first time I met them. It was shortly after Pooja was born, four years ago. They've always been giggling little girls.

They then go straight past Anakin and quickly hug me before turning their full attention to Artoo. Padmé laughs, and we make our way up the stairs. The two girls stay outside with the droid. The last I see is Ryoo running circles around Artoo.

We walk into the house and Padmé, Anakin, and I take off our cloaks and hang them up by the door. Ruwee, Padmé's father is the first we see. "Padmé! I'm so glad you're home!" he greets and rushes to give her a hug.

"Dad, you remember Cattleya," Padmé says.

"It's good to see you, Ruwee," I tell him with a small smile. He returns the smile.

Padmé then gestures to Anakin. "This is Anakin."

"It's nice to meet you, son," Ruwee says. The two shake hands. "Come on in."

Padmé walks into the dining room where her sister Sola is setting a bowl onto the table. Sola looks up and notices Padmé coming towards her. "Padmé," she gushes and pulls her sister into a hug.

Next to me, Anakin is looking around with a small grin on his face. Padmé and Sola turn to him. "Anakin, this is my sister, Sola," she introduces as their mother, Jobal, enters the room with a platter of food.

"Hello, Anakin," Sola greets.

"Hello," Anakin returns.

"This is my mother," Padmé tells him. Padmé and Ruwee then take seats at the table.

"Hello," Jobal says. "You're just in time for dinner. I hope you're hungry, Anakin." I go around in and sit next to Sola.

"A little," Anakin replies, taking the seat next to Padmé.

"He's being polite, Mom. We're starving," Padmé cuts in.

Ruwee grins and says, "Well, you came to the right place at the right time." Padmé and Ruwee are the first to grab food. Like father, like daughter.

"Honey, it's so good to see you safe," Jobal tells Padmé. "We were so worried." I awkwardly grab some vegetables and put them on my plate as the room becomes slightly tense.

"Dear," Ruwee drawls.

"I know, I know, but I had to say it," Jobal explains. "Now it's done."

Sola then decides to change the subject, having seen Anakin smile at them. "Did you know, Anakin, you're the first boyfriend my sister's ever brought home?"

Padmé shifts in her chair. "He's not my boyfriend," she denies. I hide my smile, knowing that she's denying it to herself as well. Anakin glances at her explaining to Sola. "Anakin's a friend. We've known each other for years. He's a Jedi assigned by the Senate to protect me."

"A bodyguard?" Jobal asks incredulously. "Oh, Padmé, they didn't tell us it was that serious."

"It's not, I promise. I'm not in any danger, Mom."

Ruwee looks to Anakin. "Is she?" he inquires, not believing her.

Anakin hesitates for a moment, but answers truthfully. "Yes, I'm afraid she is."

The tension is tight as Jobal looks at Padmé with worry clouding her expression. I take that moment to say something. "However, Anakin's master is working hard to resolve the matter."

"Yes, yes!" Padmé meets my gaze gratefully and continues. "Master Kenobi assured me that he'll get to the bottom of the conflict quickly, and I'll be back in Coruscant soon. I have faith in his abilities. Everything will be well." Dinner moved forward from there.

After we finished eating, Ruwee takes Anakin for a stroll in the gardens, undoubtedly to hear more about why Padmé needs Jedi protection and how Anakin feels about Padmé. Padmé and I help Sola and Jobal clear the table.

"Why haven't you told us about him?" Sola asks, watching Anakin and her father from the window in the kitchen.

"What's there to talk about?" Padmé inquires. "He's just a boy." She moves over to her sister's side.

"A boy? Have you seen the way he looks at you?" Sola teases. I look up and meet Jobal's eyes. I notice the amusement she's hiding.

"Sola, stop it," Padmé pleads.

Sola doesn't listen. "It's obvious he has feelings for you."

Padmé shakes her head. "Anakin and I are friends. Our relationship is strictly professional."

"You hesitated when you said 'friends'," I say. Jobal grins and Sola chuckles.

"If Cattleya can see it, then something is definitely there since she's with you every second of every day," Sola points out. "Maybe you haven't noticed the way he looks at you. I think you're afraid to."

"Cut it out," Padmé pleads once more.

Jobal laughs a little. "Sola's just concerned. We all are. You've done your service, Padmé. It's time you had a life of your own. Both of you." She looks at me.

"When Padmé steps down, I will," I explain.

"And I'm the impossible one?" Sola asks.