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Chapter 25: A Means to an End: Part III

Jaina heard the faint call of her voice. She knew that she was in the right building. She raced through the med center, trying to find the location of the voice. Rounding the last corner, she caught sight of her mother, father, Tenel Ka, Jacen and Jag. She raced up to the quintet and immediately set to work on putting Jag in a healing trance.

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Jacen awoke from his healing trance after three days in the med center. He could feel Jaina's presence burning like a nova in the next room over. Jacen smiled as he reached out for his sleeping sister.

Wake up, Jaya.

Go 'way, Jace, came the mumbled reply.

I'm awake, Jaya. Do you want to see me before Tenel Ka comes in and I willingly give up all of my free time to her?

Jaina sent Jacen a laugh. Let me check on my husband first.

Jacen waited patiently until Jaina strolled into the room.

"How's Jag?" he asked.

Jaina shook her head. "The same. It's going to take him a little longer to get over this, but the techs say he's out of the worst of it. All I can do right now is wait."

Jacen reached for his sister's hand. "He'll pull through, Jaya. I know it-" He trailed off as the Force pulled at his mind. In an instant, he saw two chestnut haired children, a little boy and girl, who looked to be around three years old. The children ran across the field they were standing in, laughing and giggling as they ran toward their father. Jacen watched as Jag scooped the little girl into his arms and planted a kiss on her cheek. The girl turned her head and Jacen saw that she had the same intense pale green eyes as her father. Jacen smiled.

"And just where is your mother?" Jag asked.

The little girl giggled. "Behind you, daddy!"

Jag turned and Jacen followed his line of sight to Jaina, who was holding their son. Then the vision ended bringing Jacen back to the reality of the med center. Jaina was staring at him, a concerned look falling on her face. Jacen said nothing but opened himself up to their twin bond. He reached out a hand and placed it to Jaina's temple, transferring to her the vision he had just had. Jaina absorbed the new information and smiled.

Jacen looked into his sister's eyes, not able to hide his own happiness.

He'll be fine, he sent to her.

Jaina smiled back at him. I know.

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One Week Later

Jag Fel awoke after, somewhat disoriented. It took him a minute to realize that he was in the med center. It took him a minute longer to realize that the petite brunette form asleep at the end of his bed was his wife, Jaina. He sat up, carefully, not wanting to rouse her from her sleep. She must have been subconsciously monitoring him, though, because her eyes fluttered open and she smiled lovingly up at him.

"Morning, beautiful," he said.

Jaina grinned. "Shut up, handsome."

Jag smiled at his wife. She rose and sat closer to him on the bed. Jaina leaned in and placed a tentative kiss on his lips, not sure how he was feeling physically. Jag, however, would have none of it and increased the intensity of the kiss. They had been married for almost two weeks now and they had only spent less than a day of it together, barring the time Jag was in the med center. Jaina opened her mouth to him and let out a slight, happy sigh. Jag pulled himself away from her and rested his head against hers.

"I missed you so much," she said, "There's so much I have to tell you."

"Can it wait? I just want to enjoy holding you right now."

Jaina pulled away from her husband. "No, it can't wait. Trust me, you'll thank me later."

Jag started to protest but Jaina cut him off. "Close your eyes, Fel."

Jag sighed and submitted to Jaina's unusual request. Jaina closed her eyes, leaned in and kissed her husband, opening herself up to their connection. Jag felt her doing this and opened himself up as well. Jag felt Jaina lead him deep into herself, deep into the places that she guarded the most. Jaina dropped all her barriers and allowed Jag to see for himself what she had discovered not too long ago.

Two tiny lives nestled inside her. Both part Jag, part Jaina, and made entirely from love.

She could feel Jag gasp as he pulled away from her. He opened his eyes, finding himself staring into Jaina's loved-filled brandy orbs. He was silent for a moment after learning about his children.

"You're pregnant?" Jag asked.

Jaina nodded in compliance. "Yes, I am."

Jag sat back into the bed. He was still a little too stunned to say anything else. Jaina sat, motionless, on the bed, waiting for any sign from Jag. Then his face spread in to a huge grin.

"With twins?" he asked again.

Jaina nodded again. Jag pulled Jaina close into a fiery embrace. Jaina clung to him, relieved that he was so happy about the babies. He pulled back far enough to kiss his wife again.

"I guess this means that we'll have to expand our living quarters, then doesn't it?"

Jaina just laughed.

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Not too long after Jag awoke, Jaina called her family in to see the newest addition to their family. Han, Leia, and a still-weakened Jacen, being supported by Tenel Ka, filed into the room. The Solo family stood around the newlywed couple, relieved that they were all together and safe once again. Jaina spoke up first.

"Well, I do believe that my husband was never properly welcomed into the family."

Han looked at his daughter, stunned. "Jaina, I let you marry the kid. What more do you want from me?"

"An official Solo family welcome." Jaina replied, smiling. She knew fully well that official Solo family welcomes only came about if there was a major change. Han eyed his daughter suspiciously.

"What aren't you telling us, Jaina?"

Jaina looked at Jag and then to Jacen, smiling coyly. "Oh nothing. You're just going to be a grandfather, but that's not what important-"

"WHAT?!"

Jaina stifled a laugh as she looked toward the surprising source of the outburst. It was not Han who had yelled; it had been Leia. Jaina turned to her mother, still smiling as Leia's face paled.

"Yes, Mom, I'm pregnant. Jag and I are going to have twins."

"Oh, sweet Force." Leia said as she collapsed into a chair. "I didn't think it would be this soon."

Han spoke up for the first time since receiving the news. "Twins?" he asked.

Jaina and Jag nodded.

Han laughed and rushed over to hug his daughter.

"I guess you're right, sweetheart. Jag does need an official Solo family welcome."

Jaina and Jacen laughed as Jag went three shades lighter. Jaina squeezed her husband's hand. "Don't worry, dear. I'm sure Daddy will bring you back in one piece."

Jag managed a weak smile. "One banged up piece I'm sure."

The entire Solo clan and Tenel Ka roared with laughter. In between their fits of giggles, Tenel Ka managed one word.

"Fact!"