Chapter 27
As soon as they got back to the apartment, Leia flicked on the holovision. She turned it to one of the less reputable channels, sat down on the couch with her hands behind her head, and waited for the chaos to begin. Her husband had not quite yet grasped the concept of having a public image, and she thought that this would definitely be a wake-up call for him.
The screen flashed, and a humanoid female with scaly skin and green hair appeared. "We have just received news that General Han Solo, husband of Senator Leia Organa Solo, has threatened one of our reporters."
The screen then flashed to the image of Han shouting at the reporter, pulling his blaster out, and pointing it directly forward. He was scowling at the camera, and as he put his finger on the trigger the screen went black.
A second later the anchorwoman appeared on the screen again and she looked ahead seriously. "It was reported that Solo's violent behavior stemmed directly from claims that his wife was pregnant. Though we do not know for sure the reason this would have such an adverse affect on his conduct, it can be speculated that he may not be the father of the child."
"In similar news, the claims that Senator Organa Solo is pregnant have been verified. When approached earlier today by the same reporter who was attacked by General Solo, she revealed the truth."
An image of Leia popped up on the screen; she looked annoyed yet dignified. Her stance was in complete contrast to her husband's.
"Senator Organa Solo, can you verify claims that you are pregnant? What are your feelings?"
"I did not want to be approached in this manner," Leia began. "However, the claims are, in fact, true. My husband and I are both very excited, and wish that the press would leave us in peace."
"Senator, can you explain your husband's violent behavior earlier? Has there been a disagreement? Or is it something more?"
"I have no idea what you're talking about. My husband is possibly even more excited than I am about the pregnancy. You must have your information wrong, or have your issues mixed up. Now, I would appreciate it if you left us alone, as we have business to attend to," Leia said as she turned toward Chewie and Luke. Chewie bared his fangs at the camera, and the screen went black again.
The anchorwoman spoke again. "We can only guess on what the situation is between the Senator and General. All we know is what you have just seen."
The news turned to a different topic, and Leia turned the holovision off.
"So, Han, now do you know that what you did was stupid? Because of this, we're going to have to make a public statement explaining what you did and that we aren't having marital problems. You're going to have to learn how to control your anger in public, especially after you open up the agency."
"Okay, okay, you're right. But, what am I supposed to do, be nice to the jerk?" Han asked.
"Yes! When a reporter is asking you questions, they are recording you. That means that they're going to put it out to the public, and you need to be on your best behavior."
Han rolled his eyes in response, and Leia turned to Chewie.
"Well, Chewie, now that we've taught laserbrains a lesson, or at least attempted to, why don't we go see your family? I haven't seen them since our wedding."
Chewie growled in response, and they headed out the door again. This time, a barrage of reporters and cameras met them outside.
