Oops! I forgot to do responses last chapter. I really appreciate the reviews, everyone! This is probably just as entertaining for me as it is for you guys because I get to read chapters that I wrote a long time ago and totally forgot about! Beware of the crazy chapters coming up, though.
SoloKenobi – I'm glad you liked it! I enjoyed writing that chapter. Here's some more!
SailorLeia – Thank you! Heart-warming is the name of the game. It's the antidote for angst!
Miss Krux – I know, I kind of felt guilty sending Ty away, but I figured that this way he would at least still be able to see Han and Leia, which is a better situation than Anakin had. I don't think that it should have to be too sad. Thanks for reading!
AnonymousEccentric – Thanks, and welcome to the story! I'm glad you think that it is interesting and well thought out! This story will continue to be sappy (and hopefully will continue to be cute), as I was getting tired of angst and wanted to do something totally silly and sweet. I hope you keep enjoying it!
Chapter 22
They arrived at the senate building, a monolithic structure comprised of gigantic white columns and ornately carved walls. The structure was designed to appear ancient, and looked like it came straight from Alderaan. The group stood in front of the bustling area, waiting for the appearance of Ty, Helena, and Gerry. After waiting for about a half-hour, Ty and the Bengleys appeared and ran up to hug Han and Leia. Ty clutched each of his rescuers tightly, but also appeared to have become attached to the Bengleys.
"Hey, Ty, how've you been, kiddo?" Han asked.
"Great, Han. I really hope that you can get me adopted." Ty said with a smile that could swallow a Death Star.
"We'll see what we can do. Hey, Kid, I have something for you," Han said as he produced the Endor play set that they had bought in Corellia Land.
"Oh, neat! Thanks, Han!" Ty replied enthusiastically as he moved to rip open the packaging.
"Before you tear that thing open and start playing with it on the ground, I want you to meet someone," Han said as he motioned for Luke to come and stand next to him. "Ty, buddy, this is my brother-in-law and best friend Luke Skywalker. Luke, this is Ty Glenner, our pal from Corellia."
Luke extended his right hand for Ty to shake, but Ty just looked up at him blankly. Luke sighed. He would have to get used to being famous at some point. He put his arm back down and spoke.
"It's very nice to meet you, Ty. You must be a very special boy if you've made friends with Han and Leia."
Ty continued to stare.
"It's okay, Luke, he'll do this for about another day and then he'll be alright. He just has to get used to you for a bit," said Han.
Ty continued to stare.
"Um…Ty," Han said, waving his hand in front of Ty's face.
Ty continued to stare.
"He'll be fine," Helena said, wanting to change the subject. "So, Leia, how is the baby doing? Giving you too much trouble?"
"Oh, well, no…" Leia said, glancing over at Luke, who was now staring at her.
"So everything's fine, morning sickness not too bad?"
"Yes, everything's fine. I've had a little morning sickness, but it hasn't been too bad," Leia said, looking sorrowfully at Luke. "I'm sorry, Luke, I was going to tell you later today. Don't you have any reaction besides staring at me blankly?"
Luke continued to stare.
"I mean, it's not like we've been keeping it a secret for months. We just found out during our vacation."
Luke continued to stare.
"I'm so sorry, Leia. I didn't know that you hadn't told him yet," Helena said, ashamed of herself.
"It's okay, Helena, you couldn't have known," Leia soothed before turning back to her shocked brother. "Luke, you're going to be an uncle. Isn't that great?"
Luke finally pulled out of his reverie. "Oh, yes! That's wonderful! I just wasn't expecting it, that's all."
"Well, it was bound to happen sometime or another with the way we…" Han's suggestive comment was cut short as Leia quickly put her hand over his mouth.
"We can talk about this later, but right now I think we have an adoption to finalize."
