Dedicated to my Dad. This was his mantra.

Another 100-Word Challenge.


What have I done?

Leia stood in the quiet cockpit of the Millennium Falcon and stared out at the motionless stars.

All her life, Bail Organa had drilled her to think about her actions: think about the greater good; think about the consequences of every decision; think about the contingencies; just think.

She was thinking again now—only it was a little too late and she was indeed left trying to plan for contingencies.

The hatch behind her opened and a moment later Han's strong arms, already so accustomed, slipped around her, and drew her close.

"You okay?"

"Just thinking."