Chapter 9:
The Healing Continues
After several hours in the bacta tank, Anakin Skywalker was resting peacefully and with the help of the medical droids gaining strength in his new legs. Although, he needed the pad, the doc-droid suggested walking on his legs to build blood flow. His children were a tremendous help in his recovery. On one of those recovery days, Master Yoda comes in. "Master Skywalker, much improvement there has been. Very exciting this must be, hm?" "Yes, Master Yoda. I was wondering what's the Council decision with me still being a Jedi. Will I be allowed to operate on Coruscant? Is there a trial?" Yoda put hand to chin. "Much patience, you must have. A trial there will be. Secure in your powers always, you will be. Forget that, you must not." "Yes, Master Yoda."
The children started coming in to the apartment room. "Morning, Father," the children echoed and embraced their father. "After your meal, a session of the Council, there will be." Anakin nodded, "We will be there, Master Yoda."
As they made their way to the Council chambers, Han and Chewie caught up with them, with the droids not too far behind. "Hey guys. Hope you had a lot of rest, Mr. Skywalker. A big day, today, eh?" Anakin shook Han's hand, "A big day, indeed, Captain. I would like to thank you for the correspondence with my son and daughter. I'm sure you have family to attend to." "Actually, no. I don't have any family left, except for Chewie." "I see," Anakin understood. "Well, I'm sure Master Yoda wouldn't mind inviting you to the trial, despite the Council chamber's being so small." "Yeah, I'm sure we can stick around." Anakin looked at 3-PO. "Well, my golden friend, I'm sure you're glad to get your memories back from Tantive IV." (Luke and Leia had gotten the original memory chip while Anakin was resting on Coruscant's med-bay.) "Oh, yes, Master Anakin, I'm very glad to have my original programming and memory intact once again. I hope to continue my unending service to you and your children for as long as you need me." Anakin slapped a hand on his goldenrod droid's shoulder. "And good morning to you, R2." R2 responded with a chirp. Yoda motioned Anakin into the round Council circle. "And now the time is, young Skywalker."