POV: Obi-Wan Kenobi

I kept looking back to check on Ahsoka, even though I knew Anakin wouldn't leave her side. He was afraid she might have the baby while we're flying, so he told me to take over the controls. She was about a week into her eighth month, so I guess it could happen anytime...

Luckily, Satine will be there to give her some advice afterward. I'm sure Ahsoka will appreciate it. Anakin came back up to the cockpit and looked exhausted. We'd been flying for a few hours, but I can only imagine how long he's really been up. "Everything okay?" I asked, turning my head for a moment.

"She's exhausted and won't really tell me what happened after I left."

He put his head in his hands and rubbed his temples. "Anakin, are you all right?"

"I'm stressed. I wanted her back and now that she's here, I can't help but worry about her. I feel like something's going to happen to her if I leave her alone too long." I chuckled and he stared at me with this look on his face. He thought I was crazy. "Why is that funny, Obi-Wan?"

"Anakin, it's fine for you to feel that way. I was exactly the same way around Satine's due date. I kept thinking that something bad might happen to either her or the baby before it came, but everything turned out all right. As long as I kept my secret fear hidden from her, she wasn't stressed."

"So you didn't tell her about what you thought? You didn't want her to stress?"

"Right. Too much stress can cause problems for the child."

"All right," he nodded. "Until she has the baby, it is stress-free. Can we keep her on Mandalore for the duration?"

"Of course. You both can stay with Satine and me."

I saw a brief smile, something I don't see too often. "Thank you, Obi-Wan. You have no idea how much this means to us..."

I reached my hand over to touch his arm. "I'll do anything for you, Anakin. You're my little brother. You come before the Jedi."

"The only thing that comes before me is Satine," he laughed.

"Even then, I might choose you."

"Why? She's your wife and the mother of your child."

"She and I go back a long time, but you and I are best friends. You were family before I asked her to become a part of it. I love you both equally and it would be a hard decision if it ever came to that."

He smiled again. "Thank you, Obi-Wan."

"Don't mention it."

Ahsoka groaned in the back and Anakin ran from his seat. Oh, his anxiety... "Are you all right?"

She giggled. "He kicked me kind of hard that time."

"He?"

"Well, with a kick like that, I've been guessing it's going to be a boy."

"We'll see when she arrives."

"You think it's a girl?"

"I believe it is."

POV: Anakin Skywalker

"Ani," she whispered. "It's kicking."

I was excited, but didn't know what to do, so I just stared with a huge smile on my face. She laughed and grabbed my flesh hand, placing it on top of her stomach. I waited a few moments for something, not knowing what exactly that something would feel like, until I felt this massive force push against her and hit my hand. "Whoa," I yelled, pulling back. "Was that the baby?"

"Yep, it's a little kicker."

"We're in so much trouble once he or she gets here."

We both laughed. She took my hand again and placed it on her stomach. I felt lighter kicks this time. I looked at Ahsoka's face and smiled widely. She laughed and whispered, "I love you."

"I love you, too."

I felt the baby kick my hand after I'd said that. Did it know I was here? "I think it knows its daddy is here. You should talk to it."

I laughed and bent down to get closer to her stomach. "Hey, kiddo, it's daddy. Your mommy and I both love you and can't wait for you to come out."

There were several kicks during and after that sentence. "He definitely knows his daddy is here," she sighed, smiling.

We talked for a few hours about the baby and I tried to get into what happened to her after I left, but she still avoided and evaded every question I asked, turning it to something else. "Anakin, we're coming up on Mandalore," Obi-Wan announced from the front.

"Why are we on Mandalore?" she asked, confusion clear as daylight on her face.

"Obi-Wan and I will be keeping you here until you have the baby. We've also got someone for you to meet."

"Oh, well, thank you both. Who is this someone?"

I kissed her forehead. "You'll see. Just be patient." I left her to land the ship. Obi-Wan was slightly afraid of crashing into something, killing us, but he knew I wouldn't kill us. Obi-Wan went into the back to check up on Ahsoka, asking how she felt and such. I pulled out of hyperspace and asked for permission to land, having it granted to me almost immediately. I began heading for the landing platform, only to land with a tremendous amount of ease. "Well, that was easy," I the ship was completely off, I went into the back with Obi-Wan and Ahsoka. "All right, we're here."

Obi-Wan went outside to meet Satine and Airi. I helped Ahsoka off of the bed. "Ani, I don't think I can stand right now."

I laughed. "Don't worry, I've got ya." I lifted her up into the bridal carrying position. She giggled slightly and leaned her head against my neck.

I walked down the landing ramp and Satine smiled at us widely while holding onto her small child. "Oh, how nice it is to see you both again."

"Duchess," I greeted, bowing my head.

"Oh, skip the formalities, my friend. Ahsoka, how are you feeling?"

"Better than I was. Thank you."

Satine came closer to us and I whispered, "Ahsoka, look."

She turned her head away from me to look in Satine's direction. "Who's this?"

"This is my daughter, Airi."

"You have a daughter?"

"Yes and guess who her lovely father is?"

Ahsoka looked at me with a shocked expression. "No, it is not me," I laughed.

Obi-Wan stepped forward. "Ahsoka, this is Airi Kenobi." She turned her expression from me to Obi-Wan. It didn't even change. I had to hold back from laughing because I didn't want to upset her.

"Master Kenobi, you have a child?"

"Yes, I do, Ahsoka. This is the reason that I haven't had any problem with you and Anakin. Satine is actually my wife now." He smiled.

"Wow," she sighed. "I never thought I would live to see the day that you went against the Code."

He chuckled. "I can still perform my duties as a Jedi, as can you and Anakin."

"Will they even let me back into the Order after everything I've done?"

"They let Anakin back in."

She looked at me and smiled. "They did?"

"Well, they never really said..."

Obi-Wan interrupted me. "We discussed it before you came back."

"Ah."

Satine laughed and shook her head. "Come now, you two. I have a room prepared for both of you, or two separate rooms prepared for each of you."

Ahsoka and I shared a look for one split second. "We'll share a room," we said simultaneously.

She laughed and Obi-Wan had to join in. Satine led us into her grand home with various stairways and such. It was beautiful. I had been speechless the first time I came here. "Wow..." Ahsoka gasped.

I took her hand and held it tightly in mine. "It's easy to navigate through once you get the hang of it. Or so Obi-Wan says," I laughed.

"I know my way around," Obi-Wan said with a smile.

Satine led us up a winding staircase and down several hallways. Eventually, we reached our room. Ahsoka and I walked in as Satine left to join Obi-Wan in their room. "This is amazing," she gasped.

"I stayed here when Obi-Wan was getting married. The room is better with you in it."

"I need to stop avoiding everything," she whispered, turning to me.

I raised my eyebrow at her. "What do you mean?"

"Anakin, I know that inside you there's some part that hates me for what I did to you. I'm sorry for everything I put you through, emotionally and physically. I hate myself for it all... I don't even feel like I deserve you."

I stared for a moment with my mouth hanging open, but then regained myself. I walked over to her quickly and hugged her tightly – as best as I could with the baby in between us. "Ahsoka," I gasped. "I'll love you no matter what you do. Nothing was your fault. You were trying to protect the people you love and it caused a bit of trouble, but everything is fine. We can move on from here, together. I can't hate you and I don't want you to hate yourself. You deserve so much better than me, to tell the truth."

"I don't deserve your love, Ani... You should hate me wholeheartedly."

I kissed her softly and stroked her lekku. I pulled back after a few moments to whisper, "I love you and nothing will ever change that. No matter how many times people try to kill me, it'll never be your fault. You have given me so much just by being with me, Ahsoka. Look, we're even going to have a child together that we'll raise and love."

She smiled and tears began to roll down her face. "This is why I love you. You're amazing and you always know what to say."

"I love you," I whispered, kissing her lips and enjoying every moment of it. "Nothing, and I mean nothing, can change that. That's how much I love you."

Her arms wrapped around my waist and she leaned into my chest. "I've missed you so much, Anakin."

"You have no idea how much I've missed you, too."

She leaned back and grabbed my hand, leading me toward the double bed against the wall. I eagerly followed her, sensing what she wanted. She crawled across the bed and laid her head on the pillow, lying on her back. I watched her in amazement. It's been a while... She sat up and smiled at me. "What are you waiting for? Get over here, handsome."

I laughed and got onto the bed, leaning over her small form. "I love you, Ahsoka."

"I love you, too, Ani."

I kissed her passionately for a few moments, showing her how much I'd missed her. Eventually, she took things into her own hands and before I realized it, we were making love. Afterwards, we laid next to each other, enjoying the close company. I draped my arm over her and pulled her closer to me. She smiled and closed her eyes, nuzzling my neck. "Get some rest, love. We've got plenty of time to be with each other," I whispered, kissing her cheek.