Chapter 36

Gracelin was usually hesitant about letting her daughters out of her sight. But tonight was her and Jacen's third wedding anniversary and she want all of her husband's attention.

She sometimes couldn't believe it had been three years since they said their secret vows. Some days it felt longer and others as it were yesterday.

They had returned to Corusant to let the girls spend time with Luke and Mara's son. Ben's birthday was a day after their anniversary and Jaina had offered to watch them while the two went out.

Jaina and Kyp had been married for almost a year and were contemplating children of their own. Plus Stephanie and Padme were excited to be seeing their aunt and uncle.

Gracelin sat at their Corusant apartment waiting for Jacen and Jaina to return. She watched her girls as they played together. Two years had gone by so fast.

Each of their daughters had formed their own personalities. Stephanie was ever so much a 'daddy's girl'. But she didn't mind. Stephanie was the calm one which she was thankful for at least one.

Padme was a bit more rambunctious, always getting into trouble. Although, that was a common Solo trait. Gracelin hoped they would all behave themselves when they got to Naboo.

Gracelin was ready for the trip. After leaving Corusant they would be going there to see her family. The word was the Ramey had a serious love in his life. The thought of him settling down made her chuckle.

She was also looking forward to be announcing a new member of her family. Gracelin placed her hand on her not so swollen abdomen. She smiled as she remembered her nickname while she was caring the girls, 'Solo blimp'. She and Jacen were just as excited this time as they were the first. They had only discovered it about a week ago during one of their meditation sessions.

Padme and Stephanie were ecstatic at the news of being big sisters. Both wanted a little brother. Gracelin, reluctant to let Jacen get a big head, wanted a boy as well.

"He's here!" Stephanie said making her legs go as fast as they could.

"Their here!" Padme followed after her.

Gracelin stood up and walked to the door. She heard it slide open and the giggles of her girls. She walked into the entryway and greeted Jaina and kissed Jacen.

"Where's Uncle Kyp?" Stephanie asked.

"He's at home making us some delicious food that he got from Grandpapa."

"Are Uncle Luke and Ben coming too?"

"No they're helping Aunt Mara work on Ben's party."

"Can we go, I'm hungry." Padme said to her aunt.

"Yes." The girls grabbed their little bags by the door and were about to walk out.

"Hey! Don't your mother and I get hugs?" Jacen asked as she squatted down to their level.

"I'm sorry." Padme said hugging her Dad and then her Mom.

"We forgets." Stephanie said casually and hugged both of her parents.

"Behave for Aunt Jaina." Gracelin said as they headed out the door.

Jacen wrapped his arm around her and walked with her to the common room. Both sat on the sofa clinging to one another.

Gracelin smiled, for she knew she loved the man next to her and he loved her back. They had two wonderful daughters that were a little bit of each of them. And now they were happily awaiting the birth of their third child.

Dinner had been wonderful, they had decided to stay at the apartment and cook for themselves. It wasn't often they had the apartment all to themselves. A quiet dinner had led to many other things through the night.

Currently Gracelin was where she loved the most. In her husband's arms. They lay in bed together soaking up the time they had with one another.

Jacen caressed her side as he sent a trail of kisses down her neck. She intoxicated him, and he felt he had never been so 'drunk' in his life. And he never wanted to be 'sober' again.

Gracelin lay with her hand on her abdomen. She smiled at the thought of another child. Jacen must have picked up on her feelings and kissed her cheek and pulled her closer to him.

"I love you." He whispered.

"I love you too." She whispered back.

Gracelin knew this had always been what she had dreamed of. Not the work she had once down in the Senate or her training as a Jedi. But this, here, now, and forever.

THE END

A/N: I'm sorry updates became so few and far in between. I felt like I wasn't doing this story justice and I'm really sorry. I do want to do a few sequel one shots. If anyone thinks it's a good idea. Thanks for everyone that read! And those that reviewed: JainaSkylar, Ledagirl321, Naberrie Skyler, Mara look-a-like, Sica Meni, MsJML, Darth Nicka, and Rhi-Nonny.