Author - Anakin Skywalker 2005
Note 37
Cliegg,
Rhun had 3rd degree burns? How did it happen, Cliegg? And where was he burned? Is he home, or did you take him to a medical facility? Please…I want to know more about what happened to my son. I wish I could do something for him, but as I can't, you will have to keep me informed.
I have something else to tell you. Anakin has been freed. Before the race started, Qui-Gon made a bet with Watto that if Anakin won the race, he would win his freedom. He didn't know he was racing for his freedom, and so he is free.
Anakin has only been gone a few hours, but the slave quarters seem so empty without him. Qui-Gon mentioned to both me and Anakin that he would try to find a way to free me. I don't think that it is likely. Qui-Gon suggested that he might give you some money so that you could buy me back. Has any Jedi contacted you about this?
I still do not like Sebulba. He could have killed my Anakin. He nearly did, several times, but Anakin was able to pull out of those situations.
Anakin's feelings towards Padmé are innocent. He has a little crush on her, but eventually he will get over it. I wish you could meet him. Some day I hope you do. Were you meeting "ladies" at the age of nine?
Sounds like Rhun and Owen are certainly growing up. I'm glad they are helping transport parts from Mos Eisley and Mos Espa. They are growing up so quickly. I wish I could see them. How is the vaporator equipment? How is the farm business going? You have not mentioned much of that to me.
If you have been saving up money to free me…and Anakin, maybe you have enough money now. Anakin has been freed by Qui-Gon already, so perhaps you would have enough for one slave? Or maybe Qui-Gon can give you the rest. How much more do you need?
Oh, I dream of freedom. Finally, there is freedom for Anakin. Freedom for myself almost seems too good to hope for.
Anakin is going with Qui-Gon and the others that he came with to Coruscant. He's going to see the capital. Qui-Gon's going to try to train him as a Jedi. He promised to look out for Anakin. I trust him.
Qui-Gon Jinn was nothing but polite and kind to me. I think that you misunderstand Jedi.
I am still worried for Anakin. He's never been away from Tatooine.
I thought you should know what is happening in our son Ankain's life. I will let you know when I hear more.
Your wife,
Shmi