Gayle: We're going to take a break and hear from one of our sponsors. Don't go anywhere. When we come back, we're going to have a special guest join us via holocom. See you in 60.

I'm going to go warm up my chav. Can I get you two anything?

Padmé: Why thank you. I wouldn't mind a…

Obi-Wan: No.

Padmé: Uhm…no. No thank you.

Obi-Wan: Why are you being so cooperative? You do realize she brought you here under false pretenses, don't you?

Padmé: Oh relax, Obi-Wan! No harm's been done!

Obi-Wan: No harm! No harm? She outed my padawan! He must be humiliated!

Padmé: It'll be good for him. Anakin needs to embrace who he really is and figure out what he really wants.

Obi-Wan: Before tonight, all he wanted was to become a Jedi! Now…now, I don't what's going to happen! You're simplifying it, Padmé. Surely that's not the advice you'd give him.

Padmé: That's the advice I'd give anyone.

Obi-Wan: Including yourself?

Padmé: Of course. I know exactly what I want.

Obi-Wan: ………And what would that be?

Michael: We're back in 5…4…3…2……..

Gayle: Welcome back. We are live in the GCHN studios with Senator Padmé Amidala and Jedi Knight Obi-Wan Kenobi.

Let us return to our previous discussion.

Obi-Wan: I've got an idea. How about we discuss Padmé's political endeavors…which is why we came here in the first place.

Gayle: I would just love to Knight Kenobi, but we're on a bit of a tight schedule here, and the man who's on the comm is much too important to be kept waiting on hold.

Go ahead Chancellor. You're on.

Palpatine: Good evening Ms. Riordan.

Obi-Wan: Chancellor Palpatine?!

Gayle: Thank you so much for taking time out of your busy schedule to speak with us.

Palpatine: It's my pleasure Gayle. I'm actually a huge fan of yours. I never miss a show.

Gayle: Why, I'm flattered! But let's not waste any more of your time and allow me to get to the point. How long have you known Padmé Amidala?

Palpatine: Since she was a young girl, even before her election as the Queen of Naboo.

Gayle: And how would you describe her demeanor – her personality during that time?

Palpatine: Stoic. Studious. Even as a child she was too serious. As an adolescent she became involved in every single political issue of the slightest significance. After her election, she became even more involved, as was expected.

Gayle: If I understand correctly, Miss Amidala approached her position quite professionally.

Palpatine: Very much so. She led Naboo with a firm but fair rule. Her people adored her.

Gayle: Which was why they petitioned for her to stay another term, isn't that right?

Palpatine: That's correct.

Gayle: Tell me, Chancellor. How have her mannerisms and her personality changed now that she has become a senator? Assuming that you have witnessed any recent interactions between herself and her trustworthy Jedi protector.

Palpatine: As a matter of fact, I have. The situation has required Kenobi's constant attendance. I have seen them together on several occasions.

Gayle: And how did the senator appear?

Palpatine: Much more relaxed. Happy. She even told me a joke the other day about a Correllian pirate who walks into a bar. ……

Excuse me. ………………

My assistant has informed me that this particular joke may not be suitable for your audience. Sorry.

Gayle: That's quite all right. Some other time maybe. Chancellor, when did you notice this change to occur?

Palpatine: Right after I assigned Knight Kenobi to her security team.

Gayle: So…you believe the senator's current state of mind is in direct relation to Knight Kenobi's presence?

Obi-Wan: For Force-sake!

Palpatine: I have no doubt about it.

Gayle: Thank you so much Chancellor for joining us this evening and sharing your most delightful insights.

Palpatine: It has been my pleasure, Ms. Riordan.