This is the last chapter of this story. If you enjoyed this fanfic I would love to hear from you. Reviews are always welcome!

~JL~

Epilogue: One Year Later.

Skywalker/Solo Family Reunion,

Varykino, Naboo.

Mara sat on the terrace of the Varykino Island Villa Retreat overlooking a beautiful pristine lake. The lake was calm as the sun slowly set in the distance turning the water a crimson red. It was a breathtaking view.

"There you are," Luke said as he walked up behind his wife. "I was wondering where you have gotten off to."

Mara turned to her husband and smiled. "I needed to get away from the commotion if only for a moment." She said apologetically. "Anyway, I didn't want to miss the sunset."

Luke grinned as he pulled up a patio chair next to her.

"You mean being around three children, three grandchildren, two nephews, a niece and ten great-nieces and nephews is a little too stressful for a Jedi Master?" Luke joked.

Mara laughed, "You forgot Leia, Han, a son-in-law who announces he is an academy grad to the waiters, a daughter-in-law, Tahiri, Jag, Tenal Ka and her entourage of guards and aides, Chewie and his family, C3PO, R2D2 and I am pretty sure I saw a couple Noghri creeping around in the shadows."

Luke chuckled then sat back and watched the sunset. "I guess it could be a bit much for us old timers."

Mara gave him a hard look. "Watch it, Farmboy."

Luke laughed again then turned and gave his wife a serious look. "Mara, did you ever think it would end up like this? I mean look how we started out, the son of Vader and the Emperor's Hand. It's amazing that we fell in love, became Jedi and now are now parents and grandparents."

Mara nodded. "It couldn't have turned out better if I planned it myself." She gave a short laugh.

"Did you hear Tahiri is pregnant again?" Luke asked.

"Oh Force!" Mara groaned. "Anakin just bought that eight-seat airspeeder, he's going to have to trade it in for a airbus."

"I think he is trying to form his own smash ball team." Luke joked. "My sister is thrilled, though." He commented then turned back to enjoy the sunset. "I think Ben met a girl here," he said offhandedly.

Mara turned her head sharply. "I hope you're not saying he found a girlfriend at a family reunion!"

"Don't worry," Luke chuckled. "She's one of Tenal Ka's young aides. She's probably a year or two older than Ben, but he is smitten. He's been following her around like a baby pittin all day."

"Force help us," Mara said lightheartedly.

Luke scooted his chair closer to Mara's until the armrests were touching.

"I love you," he said softly as he leaned over and gave her a gentle kiss.

"I love you too Luke and couldn't imagine my life without you," she confessed as their lips parted.

"Grandma!" a young child called out as the pattering of small feet on the stone tile moved in Mara's direction. A small boy ran up and jumped on Mara's lap giving the former Emperor's Hand a big hug.

"How are you Darix?" Mara asked as she hugged her grandson.

"Good," the boy answered in a tired voice as he cuddled up closer to her. After a few moments he was asleep. Mara grinned at her husband. "I think it was too much excitement for him."

"He spent most of the day playing tag with his cousins."

Mara cradled the small boy on her lap and enjoyed the feeling of closeness with her grandson. Mara loved being a grandmother. It was something she never experienced in her former life. She cherished her time with her children and grandchildren. She looked forward to a day when she might be called Great-Grandma. That was probably a good two decades away, but one could hope.

"Mom, Dad, is Darix with you?" came a voice from the other side of the terrace. Mara turned to her daughter and put a finger to her lips indicating for her to be quiet.

"He's asleep," she whispered as she gently stood with the young boy in her arms and handed him over to his mother. "I think somebody needs a nap."

"Thanks Mom, I'll bring him to the room with the nanny droid," Jessa said smiling. "Are you two having a good time?"

"I couldn't be happier," Mara said truthfully.

Luke beamed at his daughter and grandson. "I totally agree. Are you and Davin going to stay the entire weekend or is he on the duty roster?"

"He's on leave, so we will be here for the entire weekend," Jessa said happily. She looked down at the sleeping boy in her arms. "I better get him to bed. I'll see you later tonight. Bye Mom, Dad."

"Bye," Luke and Mara said in unison.

Mara turned to her husband. "Come on Luke, we better get back to the party."

Luke stood up and took his wife's arm and led her back to the courtyard where two large white tents were set up on the grass. Under the tents were tables stacked with an assortment of finger foods and non-alcoholic drinks.

There was also an open bar where Mara could see Han standing with two drinks in his hands. Mara thought he was bringing a drink back to Leia, but she realized her mistake when he quickly chugged both drinks while standing there. He looked up and spotted Luke and Mara and gave them a wave and a wide grin.

"Maybe we shouldn't have volunteered to pay for the open bar," Mara said dryly.

Luke was about to say something when he suddenly turned toward a thicket of bushes near the side of the Villa. He reached over and tugged on Mara's sleeve.

"Quietly, follow me," Luke whispered with a grin as they moved over to the bushes and then peaked over the shrubbery. On the other side they could see their youngest son having a very quiet and intimate conversation with a pretty young girl wearing the formal garb of the Hapan Royal Court. Ben was whispering something to the girl making her giggle in delight. He looked down at his feet shyly for a moment, but then he looked into her eyes, leaned forward and gave her a quick kiss on the cheek.

Mara was startled when she heard her husband yell, "Eww, gross!" doing his best impersonation of his son.

Ben looked up in shock and then turned red with embarrassment. "Dad!" Ben yelled. He reached for the girl's hand. "Come on."

"Hello Mr. and Mrs. Skywalker," the girl said happily as Ben gently pulled her away from his parents. "I guess we're leaving."

Luke laughed, but Mara frowned and smacked her husband on the shoulder. "Don't do that to the poor boy."

Luke gave her a look of innocence. "What? I'm only doing what he does to us every day."

Mara could only shake her head. Luke was probably right, maybe it was good that Ben got a taste of what he was dishing out daily.

"Hey Aunt Mara, Uncle Luke," came a voice behind her. Mara turned to face Jacen Solo. He was dressed smartly in a nicely cut suit with his lightsaber dangling on his leather belt. On each of his hands clung a child, his daughter Allana and his son Jase.

Mara always had mixed feelings about seeing Jacen. She had one set of memories where he remained the charming happy boy who told the silliest jokes and collected a mélange of pets, but she also had another darker set of memories where he turned to the darkside and killed her.

She knew it was completely unfair to the young man to think of him other than what he turned out in this timeline: A Jedi, husband, father and veterinarian who, according to Ben, castrates nexus for a living. That thought made her smile and she came forward to hug her nephew.

"It's good to see you Jacen. I'm glad Tenal Ka could break away from her royal duties to attend."

"I am to," Jacen said brightly, "I don't think it would have been possible if it wasn't for her governmental reforms. It's nice not having to watch your back all the time for an assassin."

"I can imagine," Mara said wryly.

"Well, I have to get the kids down for a nap," Jacen said with a smile.

"We'll see you at dinner," Luke commented cheerfully.

On the far side of the courtyard the band had began to play. Mara could see Han leading Leia up to the dance floor, followed by Jag and Jaina, then Anakin and Tahiri.

"Do you want to dance," Luke asked.

"Sure," Mara said as she offered him her arm.

They walked up to the dance area and Mara settled into his arms, swaying to the music and laying her head on his shoulder.

"This is the most perfect day," Luke whispered to Mara.

"No," Mara corrected him. "This is the most perfect lifetime."

~Fin~