Ok, so here's the next bit, just like I promised.It's not as long but I think you'll like it anyway, I hope y'all like it at least.

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"Go faster!"

Jaina Solo yelled out the command excitedly and the older man driving the water speeder was happy to comply. It zoomed through the water spraying mist up each time it hit a wave. The little girl's happiness seemed to be contagious for everyone joined in with her laughter.

"How 'bout lettin' me drive Paddy?" Jaina asked the old man with a wiggle of her eyebrows. Paddy looked at her, then beyond her at the four adults who were all shaking their heads no frantically.

"Sorry kiddo but you need to be this tall," Paddy answered and held up his hand a head taller then her indicating the exact height.

Jaina looked up and frowned then stood up on her tiptoes but she still wasn't tall enough. She opened her mouth to speak her mind but before she could utter a bad word Mara pulled her to sit on her lap.

"You don't need to drive this slow boat," Mara said gaining the little girls full attention. "The fire's much faster, no?"

Jaina's face brightened and she sat up straighter in Mara's lap turning to face her 'Aunt' in the eye. She knew that Mara never really agreed to let her fly her ship before and always seemed to change the subject when she asked but now was the perfect opportunity to get a promise…with four witnesses.

"I can fly your ship?" Jaina asked suspiciously and Mara nodded.

"Cross your heart and hope to spit?" Jaina said eyes wide a smile now on her face. Mara grimaced slightly and looked reluctant to agree but finally repeated the oath as she looked into Jaina's hopeful brown eyes.

Luke was still chuckling when Jaina returned to her seat next to Paddy. Mara sat slouched, arms across her chest with a confused look on her face. She was obviously bewildered with her own actions.

"You, Mara Jade, are getting soft," Luke commented softly and her gaze traveled to his. She glared at him but he just smiled in return. The words had left his mouth before he could stop them but it was the truth. Even if she didn't want to admit it, he knew she thought Jaina was an ok kid.

"Well, I told you I'd get you here!" Paddy said securing the speeder.

Anakin jumped on the dock and lifted Jaina out with him.Next he offered his hand to Padmè. She smiled and used his help to keep her balance as she stepped out.He let go of her reluctantly and held out his hand to Mara with a smile.She batted it away and stepped out by herself.

" Can we go swimming Uncle Lukie? It's perfect!" Jaina asked biting her lip innocently.

Padmè and Anakin gave each other a look and Padmè pointed up the stairs. "Actually we were going to go see the view from above." She explained to the little girl with a small smile.

Mara couldn't help but notice the way Anakin was watching the Senator, or the looks she sent his way when she thought no one was watching. It couldn't have been more obvious. They haven't had a moment to talk alone for a while now and looked like they could use it. It's hard to talk about anything with Jaina around. Mara glanced at Luke and smirked.

"Jaina is right my dear, it is the perfect place to go swimming."

Mara smiled sweetly at his shocked reaction and continued."How about we go swimming and Padmè and Anakin can go check out the view."

Luke nodded and turned towards the two."Well, if that's what the little woman wants it's good enough for me. How about we catch up later." Luke finished grinning as he took Mara's hand and dragged her away, Jaina bouncing happily in front.

As soon as they reached the 'beach' area Jaina took off her shoes and sprinted to the waters edge. Luke and Mara both sat down and watched as the waves chased her and she screamed and ran away, repeating this at least five times.

Luke finally looked at Mara after a few moments and burst out laughing. Mara joined in and shouldered him over some.

"I thought I would burst when I called you 'my dear'! The look on your face was priceless." She was the only one laughing now and he blushed slightly. Her laughter soon turned into silent giggles and Luke pushed her over.

"You should have seen your face when I called you 'the little woman'." He retorted when she sat back up.

Mara's mouth dropped open and she grabbed a handful of soft wet sand bringing it up quickly and rubbing it in his blonde hair. Now it was his turn to be stunned but Mara didn't wait for a response. She took off in the other direction laughing. It didn't take long for him to catch her and when he did he was grinning evilly.

Mara stuck her finger up halting his menacing steps. "Remember what you told me, 'revenge is of the Dark side'!" To her amazement he only gave a small shrug and continued to come closer.Luke gripped her hand as she attempted to escape and brought his fistful of ammunition up to rub it in her hair but she stopped him once again.

"Look," she said softly glancing up.

Luke looked up suspiciously but when he did the sand fell from his hand back onto the beach. He turned back to Mara with a smirk and she gave him a raised brow look.

"I think they're falling in love," she said softly and he took a step closer to Mara and bit his lip.

"I think they're already in love, just too stubborn to admit it," he answered and his words held a double meaning. But Mara wasn't too sure if she liked the second one so she changed the subject.

"She's your mother, you know," she told him softly with no doubt.

"I know," Luke said just as soft not taking his gaze off the fiery woman in front of him. Mara's eyes widened slightly.

"You know?"She asked in disbelief and Luke gave a big smile.

"I'm not as oblivious as you think Mara. Padmè reminds me of Leia and I see the way my father looks at her."

Luke looked at her with that same intensity and it was making her uncomfortable. Not because she didn't like it…but because she did. He took her hand again and Mara tried to pull away. He wouldn't let her and she gave up with a sigh. Luke didn't think twice as he leaned down to claim her lips as his own.

Mara gasped as Luke kissed her. She couldn't believe it. She thought to fight him off, struggle away from him, even scream if it got him away. But she found her traitorous lips responding to his and she knew her heart had taken over. No longer did her thoughts have any control as she moved closer in his embrace and snaked her arms up around his neck.

Time seemed to stand still as she returned his kiss with equal ardor and no hesitation. Luke's fingers came up slowly and he lightly touched her chin deepening the kiss. It took her breath away and as far as she was concerned he could go on kissing her forever.

It finally took Jaina's giggling to break the spell and Mara's sense was knocked back into her. She pushed away from him breathing heavily and when she finally spoke she made sure to lace anger in every word.

"Where," she sputtered stepping farther away from him. " In that Farm boy Jedi head of yours did you come up with THAT idea?"

Luke didn't appear to be convinced with her lame attempt of anger and gave her a bright smile then winked. "I've been thinking about that for a long time," He commented happily and didn't give her time to respond as he walked over to Jaina and ran with her to attack the waves.

Mara stood rooted to her spot not really believing what just happened. Her brows furrowed as she watched Luke lift Jaina up and over a wave. He didn't seem fazed in the slightest. But she…well, she seemed to be split in two. Part of her wanted to run to him and kiss him. Her heart was still pounding from the kiss and she was a little dazed. That part of her almost won. But then her head intervened and warned her to stay cautious and get away from him for a while in order to come to her senses. Mara gave a soft sigh and turned to walk away, not looking back, afraid to look back.