I know it's kinda short, but I'm having writer's block right now. I know what is going to happen, but I don't know how to say it. Guess this will have to tie you over.

After breakfast, she called the exile to tell him that they were on their way and got a taxi to take them to Heaven's Gates Apartment Community. Now, they were walking down the hall to the man's apartment.

"Uh, Adana?" She looked up at his face to see him blushing.

"What is it?" He blushed even more.

"I know it sounds silly, but can I hold your hand?" She smiled back at him.

"Of course." He took her hand in his, his fingers enlacing with hers.

"What room was it again? All I'm seeing are 110's. I thought his was in the 130's."

"It is. This is a shortcut, we should see it in a minute or 2. It's 135, so keep an eye out."

"And you can't keep an eye out?"

"I can, but if I miss something, gods. I'm not perfect."

"Yes you are." Before he could control it, it just came out. Anakin didn't know who was redder, him or Adana.

"Here it is, 135." She knocked on the door.

Behind the door, they heard a series of curses, some stuff falling and then the door swished open. A disheveled looking man with graying hair and brown eyes opened the door.

"Hello. You must be Adana." His voice was hoarse. He extended a hand towards her, and she shook it.

"Liam Jukaska. And you are?"

"Anakin. Anakin Skywalker." Anakin shook the Liam's rugged hand.

"Well, come on in. I know it's not at all like the accommodations at the Temple, but I like it, none the less." The man waved a hand, motioning them inside.

The apartment was definitely not the nicest in the galaxy, but it was suitable enough. A worn leather couch was in the middle of the room, with small little tables on each end. What looked like a makeshift kitchen was in one corner, near a door that most likely led to Liam's room.

"Mr. Jukaska." Adana started.

"Please! No need for formalities. Call me Liam." He smiled at her. She smiled back, though shyly.

"Liam, I was wondering what you had found out." The smile disappeared on the old man's face. He now wore a frown. Though not a huge one, it was still quite noticeable.

"Not much more than you, I'm afraid. I have received little word from any of my few contacts. I fear the worst." He sighed.

"Well, what do you propose we do?" Anakin was wondering whether this friend was going to convince Adana to go in search of his missing friends or not trouble her with his problems.

"I don't know. I would go and look at them, but I'm not as young as I used to be." Here it comes. She's going to offer that we help.

"Well, Anakin and I would be happy to take a look around." He shot her a look that all in its self said 'You've got to be kidding'.

"Wouldn't we, Anakin?" She shot him a look that said everything. He would be forced to whether he liked it or not.

He cleared his throat. "Of course we will. I wouldn't have it otherwise."

"Oh, I can't put you two in harm's way. I'm sure they'll be fine." He was obviously trying to get Adana to help him out, and she was falling for it.

"Oh, we'll be fine. Where was the last place you heard from them?"

"It was by the cantina, down in the slums. Will you promise me one thing though?"

She looked at him confused. "Yeah, what is it?"

"Promise me you won't go down there till tomorrow."

"Sure, why not."

"Good. I'll contact you if I find out anything."

They said their goodbyes and left the apartment. Anakin heard the door shut.

"Why do I get the feeling we won't be hearing from him anytime soon?"

"Oh, shut up, Anakin."

"Hey, I'm just trying to make sure you don't do anything stupid."

"I'm a big girl Ani. I can take care of myself."

"That's what I was afraid you'd say."

The entire way back, Anakin kept noticing himself touch her. Whether it was holding hands, stroking her hair, or putting his hand on her shoulder, he just kept touching her. Maybe he felt the need to, to ensure that this wasn't some long, twisted dream, or to make sure she didn't disappear. Adana didn't seem to find his hand constantly encountering her body, though he wouldn't know, he was too preoccupied trying to hide a rising problem.

Okay, not like the last chapter but it will get better! Thanx for all the reviews, they mean so much!