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"How did you get this ship?" Aeria asked, entering the cockpit of the small shuttle Red Daze.

"Connections. My clawcraft fits in the cargo hold," Jag explained while doing preflight. Leia had sent funds to an account for him to buy a cheap ship to bring Aeria back. Jag's squadron was finished with their part of the mission and were returning home.

"Oh." Neither Aeria or Jag spoke to each other until they had entered hyperspace. Jag had spoke to the air traffic controller and that was it.

"What are they like?" she asked suddenly.

"Who?"

"My family. Who did you think I was talking about?" Aeria rolled her eyes. Stang, this guy is dense. Wonder how he knows my family so well. Watch, he probably dates my sister.

"Who do you want to know about first?" Jag asked.

"My parents."

"I don't know them very well," Jag admitted, "I'm sure you've heard of all their exploits. Han is rough around the edges, but Leia has a handle on him. Leia is the more reasonable of the two."

"I figured as much. What about my siblings?"

"Well, your youngest brother, Anakin, is dead," Jag started. It was weird having this discussion.

"I heard. I wish I had gotten to meet him," Aeria said quietly, then asked, "What about Jacen and Jaina?"

"Jacen just returned from being a prisoner of the Vong a few weeks ago. I haven't spoken with him much," Jag admitted.

"What about Jaina?"

Jag was quiet for a moment. He could think of many ways to describe Jaina, but didn't know what he should say to her sister, "She's a very talented pilot. Her temper is as bad as her father. She's funny, beautiful..."

"You love her, don't you," Aeria accused, folding her arms over her chest and raising an eyebrow. Stang, she is! Hopefully he's not usually that dense!

"Pardon?" Jag blinked in surprise. Was it that obvious?

Aeria chuckled, "Colonel Fel, only an idiot couldn't figure it out."

Jag glanced at her, "You definitely are a Solo."

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Leia waited both impatiently and nervously for Jag to land. Jacen and Jaina weren't on base. Jaina was on a mission with her squadron; she was due back late tonight. Jacen had left with Luke and Mara to go to the Shelter. He would be back tomorrow.

Han squeezed her hand. She smiled quickly at him. They had hardly slept since they got the news. Leia was afraid her daughter would hate her for giving her up. She was afraid of what Jacen and Jaina would think.

"Here they are, Princess," Han said, shaking her from her fears, "Ready?"

"No, you?"

"No," he admitted, "but it will be okay."

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Aeria Solo walked down the ramp. Jag was still in the cockpit. He said he was going to take care of some things on the ship, but she knew he was just going to give the family some privacy.

Aeria saw her parents waiting for her. Her parents! She never thought this day would come. Aeria stopped in front of her parents. Leia dropped Han's hand and embraced her tightly.

"Oh my baby! I can't believe it!" she cried into her hair. Aeria felt another pair of arms encircle her. It was her father.

"Welcome home," Han whispered, "We've missed you."

For the first time, Aeria felt that she was truly home.

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Late that night, Jaina Solo arrived back to base from her mission. She didn't even stop by her quarters. She knew Jag had come back today. Her mother had sent her a message saying she really needed to talk to her, but Jaina would see her in the morning. It was late, anyways.

Jaina entered Jag's quarters. He was asleep. Jaina grinned mischievously. She crawled onto his bed and laid on top of him. She pressed a kiss to his lips.

Jag woke up with a start. Jaina wrapped her arms around him, "I missed you."

"I missed you, too," he answered and kissed her again, "I love you."

"Mm, love you too," Jaina pressed herself against him even more.

"What time is it?"

"Who cares? I've got time to be carried away," Jaina smiled at him, remember one of their brief moments alone.

"As you wish, sweetheart."