Three: Awakenings

Two Months Later

Padme sat anxiously in the medical center waiting room. She was awaiting test results. She had been having sickness in the morning, gaining weight and food cravings. All this things pointed to one thing. But Padme didn't want to think about that. She had hoped and prayed that it was the flu, or a bug. Not a baby. She couldn't have a baby. Not now. She had always wanted children but now this was something she couldn't face. She breathed in sharply when she saw the medical droid approaching. " Senator Amidala?"

"Yes"

" We have your test results Senator"

" Oh?"

" They have confirmed that you are eight weeks pregnant. Congratulations."

" Thank you"

Padme managed to choke out a thank you and quickly ran out of the building, hot tears pricking her eyes. She ran to her apartment and threw herself on the couch and sobbed. Eight weeks pregnant. Eight weeks exactly. Eight weeks since she was with Obi-Wan, eight weeks since Anakin returned to her. She wept, unable to believe what she had gotten herself into. Who could the father be? What if it was Anakin's child? Then maybe it would have her eyes and his smile. It would grow up happily. She and Anakin would love it dearly and she would have the family she always wanted. And what if it was Obi-Wan's child? Then she would either have to lie to Anakin for the rest of her life or break Anakin's heart and sign Obi-Wan's death warrant. What would she do?

Later that day she met Anakin outside the Jedi Temple. He ran to her sweeping her in an embrace. He kissed her lightly on the lips.

" No Anakin, not here it's too dangerous."

" I'm sorry. I just never stop missing you when I'm away from you."

" Me too"

" Are you alright? You're trembling."

Padme gazed into his oceanic eyes and somehow began to believe that everything would be okay. That this child could be a blessing as long as Anakin was it's father, regardless of who's genes it had.

" Something wonderful has happened. Oh Anakin I'm pregnant."

" Padme that's . . . wonderful! This is the best moment of my life! We're going to have a child together. Oh Padme."

He grabbed her tightly in a hug. And she let him hold her. Wishing she could drown in his embrace. That this moment could last forever.