Revan worked on the ship while Carth continued to attempt repairing the droids. Well, just one actually, since the other was being used as 'spare parts'. Her determination to get the ship out of its lock down filled him with a new determination and he was finally making progress.

Her mood swings seemed to be under control, no anger came from her and her color had completely returned. She worked with a quiet resolve. Everything seemed almost … normal.

He did not ask what had happened to her and she didn't mention it. It was fine with him, he would prefer not to think about how close he had come to loosing her, again. How hopeless he had felt as she had been so close but yet so far away. And how his own anguish had nearly ripped him apart. But now she was back and that was all that mattered to him.

"Carth, do you really believe a Republic ship will find us. If this doesn't work out I mean?" she looked up from the open casing of the computer.

His hands kept trying to connect the wires he was working with, "Well, I have to believe in something. I trust the Admiral, even if I don't trust who she sends."

Letting the cords drop, he rose and took a few steps closer to her, "I promised to protect you once. I still mean it. They are great kids and we'll find them." His hand reached out to give her a reassuring grip, trying to convey to her a confidence that he, himself, was lacking.

He hid any doubts he was feeling as he continued, "We found the Star Forge, right? Against all odds. You defeated Malak…" her cringe made him stop.

Closing his eyes, he silently chastised himself, before finishing, "I'm sorry."

"No, it's okay Carth." Her eyes looked up at his, "I'm sorry. For everything I said, everything I did, all the pain I have caused you."

Pulling her up to her feet he replied, "Ever think we'll have a normal life?"

The pain filled look she gave him sent a shiver down his spine. Leaning her head into his chest, she quietly pleaded, "Hold me Carth."

He brought his hands around her, kissing the top of her head. Force Revan, I was only asking in jest, don't get all serious on me. I really do not want to hear the answer!

"It's okay Rev, everything will be okay." His hand brought her chin up so he could look into her eyes. "I promise" he said brushing a kiss across her lips. His arms tightened their grip as she laid her head back on his chest.

Thoughts of the past week ran through his mind as they stood there:

I still can't believe that after four years I found her! Her reaction wasn't what I expected though, she really had me worried when she was so cold towards me. Not to mention that I discovered she had, not only one child, but twins! Force, Malak had been her lover and was the father of those children. But then again, I might also be the father … if only she would tell me if that was a possibility. Now they are gone, kidnapped, by someone on MY watch! Add to that, no Jedi are safe, they are being hunted, which includes Revan and the kids. They are practically defenseless without being able to use their force abilities. We still have not heard from Juhani, is that something else that has gone wrong? Wow, and Revan, she turned on me like a terentek, only to loose herself, then find herself once more. And now, here I am, holding her in my arms once again. Force, and I thought the Ebon Hawk trip had been emotional! I'm surprised I haven't gone crazy! Maybe I have? She's right, how the hell can we ever have a normal life! Damn Jedi, always complicating things.

Laughter escaped his lips at his last thought, causing Revan to move her head and give him a quizzical look. His eyes raised in apology, "Sorry, just trying to digest the past week."

Resting her hand back against his chest, she replied, "Quite the pod race, huh?"

A sigh came before his reply, "You could say that."