While Luke and Mara slept in, Leia dragged Han to a meeting that consisted of them, her father, and several high-level New Republic officials. Mon Mothma and Admiral Ackbar helped head the meeting. Borsk Fey'lya had been killed in an assassination attempt while Luke and Mara had their little adventure, and though the assassins were thrown in jail, not very many people mourned his death.

After being given the proper equipment and being closely watched by suspicious NRI operatives, Anakin sent out a signal concerning his turning and offering alternatives to the remaining Imperials if they switched sides. He included the positions they could hold in the Republic if deemed trustworthy. There were several Rebel sympathizers Anakin hadn't killed while he was still Darth Vader because they were good workers and were too frightened to do anything for the Republic with him looking over their shoulders. But he knew they would readily desert the Empire and bring many of the ships with them when they found out he had gone over to the Republic.

Afterwards, they held another meeting in which Anakin gave the NRI important data about Imperial remnants, which they greedily took. But they still went to desperate measures to figure out if what he told them was just a trap to lower their guard. They reluctantly agreed that he could roam free without a twenty-four hour guard assigned to him because Leia insisted that her and her brother would vouch for him. Between Han fingering his blaster and Leia giving her stubborn princess look, they'd had little choice.

Anakin Skywalker smiled tiredly at his daughter and son-in-law, and Leia realized the meetings had been going on for quite a few hours. "How about we head over to the apartment, and I'll fix us a late brunch?"

Han looked like he was about to object, but he was silenced by a warning look from Leia.

Anakin nodded, "I would appreciate it."

As much as Leia wanted to remain mad at her father, looking at his weary eyes and face diminished her anger. He'd been through too much already to have his only daughter mad at him along with a healthy portion of the galaxy. Luke believed in him, so Leia would too. "Good." They walked to Han and Leia's apartment, where Leia went into the kitchen.

Before she entered it, Han called out, "Should we invite Mara and the kid?" He paused and mischievously added, "Or do you think they are too tired?"

"Han!" Leia exclaimed, appalled. More subdued, she told him, "Yes. Let's invite them."

The End