Cliegg and Shmi Prequel Trilogy Letters

by Anakin Skywalker 2005

Cliegg and Shmi correspond with one another through the events of the Prequels, from just before Anakin's birth through the events of ROTS.

2. The Excuse and the Promise: Cliegg

Author - son-of-kenobi

Note 2

Dear Shmi,

You must understand me, my love, you and the children are all i had left. I loved you. No. I love you, but for the children's sake I cannot afford another child. These two children already consume so much from my meager pay that I cannot afford another. The Hutts had given me no choice. Kill you and the unborn, or sell you into slavery. As I said, it was no choice. I hope one day, when you calm down, you will realize the gift I have given you, the gift of life. No, I do not hold a life debt against you. You are my love, Shmi, my better half. My real half. You are my life. I shall wait patiently for your return, when I free you. I promise you that. I WILL Free you my love. I will free you.

Sorry, and all my love.
Cliegg