Cradle to Grave
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42, scars (To make better sense, this chapter actually should be read after 43, disease)
The illness passed and left in its wake the marks Luke would carry for the rest of his life. Old Ben could not complain but Owen Lars was a different matter.
"He almost died," the father in all but blood roared.
Beru was silent. She neither protested but defended. Old Ben stared at the sand.
"What use are you exactly?" Owen wanted to know.
So did old Ben. He asked the Force the same question every day.
Later, old Ben looked down at Luke Skywalker's scarred face and touched it for the last time in a long time.
"Good bye."
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