Anakin was restless. A common ailment that had brought much exasperation to Master Obi Wan in the past.
Although the home was not small, it lacked the gentle flow of the force of the temple. Moreover, he could hear Padme's heartbeat from her room as clearly as he had when she laid next to him in sleep.
Memories haunted him, it would soon be daylight, and with that light, he would have to face his ex wife and his children. Anakin stopped as he saw his son, sitting on the steps, basking in the freshness outside. Despite his misgivings, Anakin moved towards him, inclining his head, as a Jedi would to a senator. Luke responded and Anakin sat.
"You are working on a speech?" Anakin asked, pointing to the data pad on the boy's lap.
"No, I mean usually I am. Mum tells me I should write the speeches from my heart and to do so I have…."
"To find a place which inspires your heart" Anakin finished. Padme had said that many times in their marriage. It was strange how much he remembered, could recall their daily routine off by heart, even now.
Luke looked surprised, he bit his lip and Anakin saw all of Padme's softness and compassion in his son's face.
"I'm writing a letter" he confided at last. When Anakin said nothing else, he ploughed on.
"To you and Mum…about how I feel"
Anakin took a deep breath. "Can I read it?" he made the gesture without moving, he would not force Luke to be okay with his presence, to force him to accept the situation.
Luke clutched the pad tighter as if it were his only protection. Finally, he put it in Anakin's hands solemnly.
Luke looked away, colour tanning his cheeks as he looked toward the sun.
"I can't be here when you read it" he finally admitted.
"Would you like me to go?"
Luke looked at the horizon and Anakin could see his face bathed in the light of the morning. He felt strangely in tune with his son at that moment, as if they understood something, still Anakin said nothing.
It would be Luke's choice.
"No, I'll go"
Anakin looked at the datapad.
End part
N.B Sorry for lack of updates and I know this is short but the next part will be much longer and angsty as Anakin will find out what Luke really feels (he's been a bit quiet in this) Thanks so much for your reviews and I apologize for spelling and grammar mistakes.