I, Rey Solo, was assigned a mission to teach a group of students about the Jedi. It was either me or my husband, but I insisted I go instead of him because I knew he'd miss Kira. Of course, I knew I would miss her too, but I couldn't bear seeing Ben upset. It really pained him.
Kira was an amazing daughter. She knew I had trained to become a Jedi, but fell in love with her father. But there was something she didn't know.
She didn't know Ben had been Kylo Ren.
Neither one of us could ever bear to tell her. We figured we'd wait until the force was stronger in her and she would be able to understand through the force.
Ben and I both knew that was a mistake once I had to leave. What if she became more force sensitive while I was away? Well, that's exactly what happened. I felt it.
She felt it too. So did Ben.
It was the first time we'd ever been connected by the force as a family. It was a very strong connection, because we were all thinking about each other. I knew once the moment had ended that I had to get back home. I was already gone too long.
It took me over 3 hours, but I made it home before the end of the day.
"Mom!" Kira shouted when she saw me. She ran into my arms and I squeezed her tight. "Kira, I've missed you so much!" When she let go, Ben put his arm around me and kissed my forehead. "Welcome home, Rey."
"Why were you gone so long, Mom?" Kira asked me with curious eyes.
"I had a lot of kids to teach. But none of them are anywhere near as important to me as you are, Kira." She gave me a warm smile.
We all sat on the couch together, Ben's arm around me, Kira in between us with her head on his shoulder, but still holding my hand. This was how it was supposed to be: A loving family, together. Even if we aren't always together in person, we will always be together through the force.