Chapter 15

Rey's belly grew and grew each day it seemed. She was very close to her delivery and was so thankful to have Ben with her every step of the way. They grew more and more excited with each passing day, just waiting until their little one would come into the world. Just as Rey thought she couldn't wait any longer, her water broke and she was rushed to the medical quarters on the Resistance Base. Ben held her hand the entire time and helped soothe her through their bond and through his words. Rey pushed and pushed when she felt she couldn't push anymore until she suddenly heard cries fill the air. Their daughter had finally arrived.
The doctor quickly cleaned up their baby and placed the sweet newborn in Rey's arms. Ben pressed his forehead to Rey's before kissing her gently. Rey looked into Ben's eyes with even more love than she thought was already possible to feel for the man beside her. "So, do we have a name?" the doctor asked. Rey looked at Ben and smiled, feeling her heart race as Ben grinned back at her. "Solara. Solara Solo," Rey breathed. Ben looked at her with a face that was as if he was hit by a blaster. Rey leaned up and kissed his cheek softly before looking back into his stunned face. He couldn't believe what he had just heard from her sweet lips.
"You chose my last name?" he asked, still somewhat shocked. Rey chuckled lightly and it was music to Ben's ears.
"Of course I did. That is my family name," Rey replied, her eyes smiling at him. They had never spoken about these matters and Ben felt tears begin to stream down his face. She had chosen him once again and it still shocked him with the fact that he was able to still be surprised by Rey. They had been together for some many hours of each day since the defeat of the Emperor and yet hearing her accept him once more made his heart soar faster than his father's ship. He kissed her deeply and then kissed their child's head gently before sliding into the bed next to Rey. They all cuddled together and both Rey and Ben glowed as new parents, ready to grow their love even more in their lives together.