Chapter Four
Leia could feel herself being lulled out of sleep, but the room around her was still quiet. Her mind was clearly attached to slumber, but she could feel movement on the bed. Part of her hoped she would fall back asleep, her body begged her for more rest. But sadly for Leia, when she was awake that meant she was awake for the day. What time was it? She didn't know and didn't really want to find out. She didn't dare open her eyes, she was too exhausted. Last night had been a late night for her. While she was being cautious with her work schedule now that she was officially pregnant, she still had meetings and things to do. The meeting last night had ran late and she barely made it home in time to put Adelyn to bed. She hated nights like that, and Leia made sure it rarely happened. Once the medic confirmed her pregnancy, Leia hadn't been late a single night, except last night. Her second pregnancy was going good, she only wished Han could focus on that. Leia understood how to handle things, her body included, but this didn't stop her husband from voicing his concern. Han had been very vocal about his worry for Leia, and had hinted at the idea of her slowing down. Which made for an interesting night…
"You're home later then normal," Han had told her the night before.
"Just a longer day," She had said trailing off, really not wanting to start a fight with him. She understood his worry and even his concern, but she had it handled.
"I think you're working too hard."
"Well I think you're wrong," She said with a shrug, as she walked passed him and down the hallway to their room.
"You're pregnant!" Han added following her into their room and shutting the door.
"Really?! Why didn't you tell me," Leia added with an eye roll.
"Leia…"
"Han, I'm fine."
"I don't want you overworking yourself, you were sick this morning!" Han reminded her.
"Morning sickness is normal Han."
"I know that! I'm allowed to be concerned," He said glaring at her. Leia sighed and glared back.
"I don't want to fight with you Han, besides I'll win," She added with a shrug.
"Says who?!"
"Me! It was one night. I'm handling it Han," She had told him, before falling into bed and passing out.
She hadn't woke the rest of the night. She assumed it was morning, and as she felt more movement beside her, Leia's eyes fluttered open. Her eyes caught sight of the sun coming in through their window and she blinked away the bright light. Her mind was slowly waking up now as she was fully pulled from whatever dream she had been having. Leia could clearly feel Han's hands against her now, as she turned her head to the side and stared at him. Han's eyes were looking down at her stomach, as his hands traced over what had become her pronounced bump against her belly. Leia smiled softly, finding the sight adorable. Han looked like he was still half asleep, but his slight touch against her stomach was kind and loving. He'd been this way from the beginning, even when Leia's stomach had stayed flat, he'd dropped kisses or loving caresses against her belly. As her middle expanded, his touches only grew. They could be standing next to each other and his hands would find her stomach, or laying in bed trying to sleep he'd always find her middle. No matter, Leia loved his touch and wasn't complaining yet.
"Han?" Leia whispered to him, his eyes moving up to her.
"Hey," He mumbled, leaning over and kissing her cheek.
"Is it early?" Leia asked, not wanting to move to look at the chrono.
"It is, did I wake you?" He asked, worried now that he had ruined her sleep.
"It's alright," She assured him, her hand moving to rest against his on her belly.
"You sleep alright?" Han asked her.
"I think so," Leia said with a yawn.
"You were tired last night, You feeling alright this morning?"
"So far," She said with a laugh, she had barely moved to see how she felt. While the morning sickness hadn't been unbearable, she felt it was a bit worse then with Adelyn. Granted she had a lot of things distracting her mind when she was pregnant with her daughter. She questioned sometimes if that made her first pregnancy easier or harder, being during the middle of a war. This pregnancy had been normal, and the medics assured them everything was going just as it should. Han was very concerned for everything to go well, even when there was nothing to worry about. She knew it was love, pure love for her and the baby. Even if he got on her nerves time to time, she knew he meant well.
"How's baby?" Han asked.
"Baby is fine Han," Leia smiled at him, leaning over and kissing him softly. His excitement, love and protectiveness for this baby warmed Leia's heart. Ever since she had told him about their new addition, Han had been nothing but supportive and caring. Not that she expected anything different. Han had so quickly become an amazing father to Adelyn, even in all the stress of finding out about the years he had missed. It was no surprise he was already set and ready for this new one. That first day Han had gone with her to the medic, where they confirmed she was indeed pregnant. It was a bit emotional at first, realizing how different this pregnancy would be. Leia would always treasure her pregnancy with Adelyn, while it had been a difficult time in her life, it had also brought Leia her beautiful little girl. Being pregnant now, this pregnancy would just be different. Han was here. Right from the start, Han was here with her. He refused to miss any of the appointments and always assured her he would be there for all of it. It eased any sort of anxiety over a new baby, Han's presence did that for Leia. His assurance and love helped calm her. Even if this second baby had come earlier then they had planned, they were all very much ready for it. It all felt so right, and Han openly shared how excited he was daily, with of course the occasional worry.
"You think about what I said?" He asked, gently approaching the subject.
"Han…" Leia sighed, rolling away from him. "It was one night."
"Leia, It's just a suggestion."
"It doesn't sound like a suggestion, when you ask me daily when I'll take leave from work."
"You're working a lot, and last night proved that," Han added, watching her stand from their bed and grab her robe. He watched as she covered her small bump and turned to glare at him.
"I'm fine," She said placing her hands on her hips.
"Leia?"
"I worked through my entire pregnancy last time, and Adelyn is just fine. Very healthy and doing very well. I know what I'm doing, I can continue to work."
"You don't have to do that this time!" He argued. "Overwork yourself it isn't needed. The galaxy will survive if you relax a little."
"I'm not over working! It's just normal work, Han."
"Your work is always over work," Han muttered.
"Says who? You? Han I'm fine," Leia insisted, she really didn't want to fight with him. Especially not this early in the morning, where she was bound to snap back at him much easier. "I still have months left, when I get closer to my due date I will take leave."
"I'm just trying to watch out for you."
"Han, I'm fine. I'm a big girl and I've done this before. I was working so much last time! Maybe it wasn't on the battle field but I was working up until my water broke!"
"I know you have, but I wasn't here last time to make sure you didn't over work yourself," He said with a bit of a pout. Leia sighed and moved to his side of the bed. She sat next to him and leaned closer, kissing his chin. Han's hand moved back to her belly and stroked her bump softly.
"I know you worry, but you don't need to worry about me yet. When I start having trouble standing up on my own, then I'll need your help," She whispered to him. "I'm alright Han, I'm so happy I have you here this time," She assured him. "But you might drive me crazy before we even find out if its a boy or a girl."
"Just one night?" He asked, needing clarification.
"I wouldn't do anything to risk the baby Han, you know that. You have to calm down. I know this is your first baby…"
"It's not!" Han cut in.
"Han…" Leia sighed. "That's not what I meant. It's your first pregnancy?" She corrected. "You don't have to be so worried about me or the baby. I feel fine, the baby feels good."
"I just wanna make sure you're alright," Han whispered to her.
"Did something spur this on? You've been alright, but the last couple weeks…"
"I talked to Luke," Han said with a shrug.
"And what did my brother tell you that was so upsetting?"
"He just mentioned how worried you guys were with Adelyn. That you didn't know if something would happen, because of how your birth mother died," Han explained and Leia sighed.
"Nothing is going to happen to me Han, I'm not Padme. Nothing happen with Adelyn and the medics have assured us this pregnancy is going well."
"I don't like to think about losing you."
"Well I don't want you to think like that! I don't like thinking about losing you either," She added in a hushed tone. "Trust me, I lived it."
"I'm not going anywhere," Han said, cupping her face.
"I know, neither am I. You gotta trust me on that," She whispered back, kissing his chin.
"I'm sorry," Han sighed, looking down to her belly. He didn't want to drive her crazy, but He couldn't deny how much he was worried about her. He wanted to be there for each and every thing. But sometimes that meant hovering around her. Even Luke had assured him that nothing worrisome had happened during Leia's pregnancy with Adelyn or her labor, but the idea of losing her terrified Han. He had to think positive and listen to what his wife was saying. Han hoped she didn't mind too much, but he also made a mental note to back off a little. Leia was a smart woman and could handle a lot. And like she said she had been through this before, maybe she knew her body better then he did.
"Don't be sorry, I know you love us. I know what I'm doing, I won't do anything that would risk me or the baby, I promise. Do you believe me?"
"I do," Han nodded.
"Just know that I'm doing ok. I don't need to take leave yet," She told him, adding a kiss to his lips.
"Alright," Han sighed, holding her face close. Leia smiled at him, that pregnancy glow in full effect now. She was always beautiful, but Han found her to be breathtakingly beautiful the last few weeks. Pregnancy suited her. He tried not to dwell on the fact that he had missed it the first time around. He was determined to focus on the positive through this pregnancy and with this baby. He had his girls and the new baby, thats all the mattered.
"We'll see the medic in a few days, you can ask her what she thinks," Leia suggested, knowing he might need a second opinion. Her husband had turned into such a worrier lately, and she loved him for it. But sometimes she really wanted him to calm down. Leia understood his concern, but knew she had it under control.
"I will," Han said, nodding his head softly, looking to her belly once again. Most days his eyes always found her middle, or his hands rested against the curve of her stomach. He knew Leia was tiny, but it amazed him how fast her belly rounded and the visual evidence of their new baby came to the surface. Han loved it and had joked around, suggesting he'd have to get her pregnant a few more times after this one. Leia and only rolled her eyes at him. "You're showing more," Han noted, hoping she wouldn't take offense to that comment.
"I know I am," Leia sighed, running her hands over her belly. "I suppose I'll have to make a statement soon," She said thoughtfully. "I can't hide under oversized gowns much longer. People will start to notice, I'd rather get a head of it."
"How will that go?" Han questioned.
"It will be fine. There wasn't even an announcement last time. More of rumors that slowly leaked out and into the galaxy. All the systems already know about us, and they'll understand that sometimes married people procreate."
"They know we started a family early anyway," Han added with a smirk.
"Yes, and she's the Galaxy's favorite little Princess," Leia said with a smile, thinking to her daughter. She too was very ready for this new baby. Adelyn thought the idea of being a big sister was exciting. While she hadn't been around babies much, the girl was ready to learn and prepared to help her mother, or so she said. She was a bright young girl, and Leia knew she meant it. But she also knew it would most likely take one night of crying for Adelyn to ask them when the baby would sleep through the night. But Leia couldn't deny it, the idea of seeing Adelyn with her little sibling was a lovely thought. As was the idea of watching Han hold their baby. Such simple tasks, simple moments, but Leia was so looking forward to it.
"You still tired?" Han asked, still feeling bad about waking her up.
"I'm awake now," She noted. Han smirked at her, leaning in and kissing her neck.
"How awake?" He questioned against her skin.
"What did you have in mind Captain Solo?"
"A few things Mrs. Solo…" Han trailed off, dropping kisses along her skin. Leia's mind hummed at the possibilities. It was still early, they easily had time before their daughter woke up. Leaning up, Leia quickly pressed her lips to her husband's. Leia's fingers ran up and through his hair, tugging at it's length and pulling him closer. Han smirked against their kiss, laying her back against their bed and hovering over top of her.
"What you smiling at?" Leia asked breathless.
"I like you like this," He whispered against her lips.
"Like what?" She asked with an arched brow. Han laughed and stared
"I don't want to piss you off," Han smirked.
'Well now you have to tell me," Leia huffed pulling back from their kiss.
"You've just been very, touchy lately…I'm not complaining!" He clarified.
"Touchy?" She questioned.
"You react a lot more when I kiss you, I like these hormones," Han said with a smirk. Leia openly rolled her eyes. She hadn't been that bad, had she? He was acting like she had attacked him every chance she got…Well, there was that time at work, and in her home office and….well maybe she as reacting a bit more lately.
"You want me to stop reacting to you? Stop touching you?"
"Never!" He whispered against her lips, kissing her again. "Keep it just. Like. This." He said with a new kiss along her face.
"Gotta take advantage of it while we have the time, as soon as the baby's here we won't have time for this anymore," She reminded him, as she pushed him back and he laid back across the bed. Han frowned for a moment, looking up at his wife.
"Worth it?" He suggested.
"I think so," She smiled, the baby would be worth it. "Besides, you might be enjoying the flirty hormones, but just remember you have to deal with the crazy ones too!" she added and Han smirked.
"Oh I know!" Han said with a large laugh, as he leaned up and kissed her fully.
—-
Han and Leia sat in the private room, his hand was firmly placed in her hand. They'd only been here a few minutes, but they were still waiting for the medic to make an appearance. Han was looking forward to checking on the baby, and of course asking the medic a few questions. Leia assured him she was fine, but he couldn't be too safe. Looking over to her, Han smiled. He couldn't help but lean over and kiss her temple, Leia glanced at him and smiled back. Resting her head against his shoulder, she closed her eyes. Her free hand roamed over her growing belly. Feeling slight bursts of light, Leia smiled. It was the only way she could describe it. The baby was a positive presence and when she tapped into it, it made her nothing but joyed.
"You're always so excited for the the appointments," Leia noted.
"Of course I am!"
"You'll be disappointed when she says you have nothing to worry about. You'll have to stop stalking me around the house," Leia teased.
"I like stalking you," Han said with a small pout. Leia laughed and rolled her eyes.
"Of course you do, Somethings never change. You'll just have to relax a little. I'm fine, the baby is fine."
"You act like I've always stalked you?"
"I'm not sure what else to call it. No normal man followed me around on Hoth like a stalker," She teased and Han smirked.
"That wasn't stalking! That was flirting."
"Was it? So hard to tell with you."
"Must've worked, sweetheart,"
"What makes you so sure?" She teased. Han blinked at her, before lifting her hand up and pointing to her wedding ring and then quickly to her stomach.
"Something worked," Han said with a smirk.
"Hmm there is a seven year old that might be a bit of proof as well," Leia said with a small smile.
"Maybe," Han laughed.
Leia grinned at him, she loved this man. Even if he had been annoying her lately with his constant worry, she still loved him so much. She had tried to assure him that their was nothing to be worried about. It had been an easy task, focussing her mind and finding that innocent presence within her. While she knew the baby's presence would only grow, it was a happy feeling knowing he or she was perfectly safe and fine inside her. Luke suggested that her connection to this pregnancy might be stronger, considering this time around she had more knowledge of the force then when she had been pregnant with Adelyn. Leia's free hand, ran circles over her belly, a comforting feeling for her and the baby both.
"You think they'll know the sex today?" Han asked his wife.
"I think so, they told us last time this would be the appointment."
"Alright…Did you find out with Adelyn?" He asked.
"No," Leia said simply.
"Why not?" He asked.
"At that point of my pregnancy I was still trying to grasp the reality and understand what I was going to do…without you."
"Oh…"
"It was a nice surprise when I had her. What do you want this one to be?" Leia asked him, they hadn't really discussed it. If they wanted a boy or another little girl. Leia stared at him as Han debated quietly. Turning to look at her he smiled.
"Either, I don't care. Just healthy," He added.
"Me too, but I'm sure a boy would be nice for you. You poor thing would be surrounded by girls," Leia said with a small laugh.
"I like my girls," Han said with a shrug. Leia stared over at him for a silent moment, another bright smile filling her face.
"I love you Han," She told him and Han smirked.
"Of course you do," Han said making Leia roll her eyes.
Looking around the room Leia made note to ask for another image of the baby. Adelyn wanted one for her room, and had asked her mother several times for one. Their daughter had begged them to let her come to todays appointment, but she had school and didn't need to be missing class for every doctors appointment that Leia had. They had promised to tell her everything and bring home a new image of her sibling. That had seemed to calm her need to miss school, and she had ran off to prep for her next school day.
Hearing a knock on the door, Han and Leia looked up and greeted her medic.
"Hello you two," She greeted them. "How's Mom feeling today?" She asked Leia.
"I'm doing well."
"Wonderful, why don't you come over here and take a seat, and we'll have a look at baby." Leia nodded and slowly let go of Han's hand and moved over to the table. Han moved with her, taking a place at her side. Leia pulled up her shirt, exposing her rounded stomach and Han smiled.
"How have you been feeling?" The medic asked.
"I've been doing good."
"You look lovely, belly is progressing nicely. How's dad?" She asked.
"He worries too much," Leia quickly said.
"I do not," Han shrugged.
"Anything specific you're worried about Captain Solo?"
"Nah, just want her and the baby to be safe, and healthy."
"Of course, thats normal to feel that way. But I'm sure your wife and baby are just fine."
They watched as the medic slowly moved the tray and screen across the table and over Leia's stomach. Lights danced over her pale skin, and the hum of scanners could be heard through the room. Leia laid back and rested her head against the pillow, listening to the scanners work their way over her belly. Han's hand reached for hers as he watched the lights dance over Leia's stomach.
"Alright," The medic noted. "Looking good, nice and healthy."
"I told you," Leia whispered to Han. He only offered her another smirk, bringing her hand up to kiss against his lips. Leia smiled up at him, before looking down towards the screens. Her medic was making notes of stats, numbers and rhythms as the lights continued to light her belly.
"Looking good," The medic added.
"My husband had a question," Leia said, and the medic nodded, looking towards Han. "He thinks I'm working to hard and should be off work already."
"I see," She nodded. "How much are you working?"
"Too much," Han added.
"Not too much, I worked much more during my first pregnancy and she was just fine."
"I see, we'll it is good to not push yourself Ambassador. But you will also know when you're being pushed to far. I wouldn't say you need to take time off now. You are very healthy, as is baby, later into your term, yes. You'll need time off eventually but right now, everything is looking jus fine." The medic explained. "Breaks through out the day are good as well, make sure you are taking good care of yourself. Its normal to be worried Captain Solo, but your wife seems to be in lovely shape, and very healthy. You are allowed however to keep an eye on her. Even if she doesn't like it,"
"Don't tell him that," Leia groaned and Han laughed.
"Gotcha," He nodded. "See I get to keep watching you,"
"Stalking me!" Leia corrected.
"Just taking care of you and the baby." The medic laughed at the both of them, finding their banter very comical.
"Alright you two, did we want to find out the sex of the baby today?" She asked and Han and Leia both nodded. "Alright," She said, leaning up to adjust a few settings. The machine hummed to life once more, a new set of lights scanning over Leia's stomach. Han and Leia both watched in awe, waiting to see what the medic said. Reaching up, Han brushed a few stray hairs from Leia's face and smiled down at her. She offered him a warm smile back, her hand reaching up and running over his fingers against her face. Han stared down at her with such love, she felt her heart swell.
"I know," She whispered up to him and he grinned.
The machine beeped, making Han and Leia look away from each other and down towards her stomach. The medic pulled up the screen and looked it over, she looked as if she was concentrating.
"Hmm," She mumbled, looking to another part of the screen. Han and Leia watched her as she ran a few more readings. "Well that's interesting," She noted.
"Is something wrong?" Han asked her quickly.
"Not at all, as I said all very healthy. Perfect readings, It's just…"
"What is it?" Leia asked, leaning up on her elbows.
"Nothing to be worried about, just multiple readings," The medic explained softly.
"Multiple readings? Was their an error in the scan?" Leia asked.
"I'm afraid not, this is quite the surprise."
"What is it?" Han asked, not needing the added anxiety of what was happening.
"Looks as if two signatures are showing," The medic said, looking up from the screen and towards Leia.
"I don't know what that means," Han added.
"Oh gods…" Han heard Leia mutter from behind him.
"What?" Han asked looking back at his wife.
"It looks as if you're expecting twins, Captain Solo," The medic explained, bringing up the numbers on the screen and turning it to face Han and Leia. The two separate numbers showed clearly, as did the two separate heart beats.
"Oh…" Han said softly, looking back to Leia. Her eyes were wide, as she looked at the screen.
"I know this isn't what you were expecting, but looks as if both babies are perfectly healthy."
"They're both healthy?" Leia repeated, still letting the news of twins sink in. Twins, Leia repeated in her mind. She hadn't thought about it, sure it was possible, she was a twin! But it had never came to her that she could possibly have twins. Twins, that meant they would have three children already. Glancing back at the medic, Leia realized she was speaking to her.
"Perfectly healthy, and it looks like you'll be getting one of both. I'm seeing a boy and a girl. Congratulations you two," She said with a bright smile. While Han and Leia stayed silent. Han looked over to Leia, holding her hand again. Her face looked a little pale and the shock read all over her face.
"A boy and a girl," Han said, as a smile grew over his face.
"That's correct, while this does change some things everything is still looking just as it should. We'll adjust some of your appointments. I'll want to see you a little sooner, to check on both babies. This could explain why you're showing a little earlier this time around. I'll go ahead and leave you two alone. Everything looks just fine Ambassador and the new images of both babies were sent to you," She explained with a smile. Leia nodded her head and sat up.
"I understand, thank you," Leia said nodding her head.
"I'll see you at your next appointment," The medic said with a smile, before leaving them alone.
Leia stayed silent, looking down to her belly. So much for accurate force abilities or a fresh strength within her own power. There was no way she realized there was two babies in there. Twins, her mind repeated.
"Leia?" She heard her husband say. She didn't reply, instead turned to look at him. "You alright?" He asked. She offered him a shrug and moved to slide off the table. "You gonna say anything?" He asked her, running his fingers over he shoulder.
"I wasn't expecting twins," She said honestly. "I didn't feel that. I felt a presence, but I didn't expect twins."
"Hey, me neither. I guess it was always a possibility. You know with you and Luke."
"I guess so," She whispered out, looking back down to her belly.
"Leia, what's wrong?"
"I…" She said pausing, and placing a hand over her chest. "I think I'm having a panic attack," She admitted. Han quickly ran his hands up and down her arms, trying to calm her down.
"Why?"
"Twins, Han that's two babies! At once!"
"I know the term, I know what it means," Han chuckled.
"I just…I wasn't expecting this! I'm not ready for this! We were prepared for one baby!"
"Leia, we have months until they'll be here, we have time."
"They'll, Gods two babies at once," Leia said shaking her head back and fourth, her hand still pressed firmly to her chest.
"I thought I was exhausted last time with one! Now we'll have two! And they'll wake each other up at night! Oh gods," Leia continued to ramble on and on. Han stared at her as she started to fully break down, he watched as tears filled her eyes and he quickly pulled her into a hug.
"Hey! hey, it's alright! We got this," Han assured her, kissing the top of her head. "Take a breath Princess."
"I'm trying," She mumbled against his chest.
"Hey," He said pulling her to look up at him. "So it's two babies, we'll be fine," He promised her.
"Han, It was really hard last time with one baby!"
"Well you aren't alone this time are you? You got me and I'm gonna be there for all of it. Two babies, there's two of us! We'll have this handled and we can even bribe Adelyn into taking a few shifts, huh? Sound good?" Han asked, and Leia let out a small laugh. She blinked away the tears that had threatened to fall, and smiled up at him.
"Things will be different for them."
"How?" Han asked.
"Luke and I, we're so connected sometimes and we grew up apart. I don't know what it will mean for them, growing up together. Adelyn is already showing signs of the force, it's safe to say the…twins will too," Leia explained and Han nodded, his hand stretching out against her stomach.
"We'll figure it out, Luke will be there too."
"I know," She whispered. "Gods, does this mean you'll follow me around even more?" She asked, with a sigh of defeat.
"You betcha," Han said with smirk, cupping her face and leaning in to kiss her. "Boy and a girl," Han said softly against her lips.
"At least you won't be alone anymore," Leia smiled.
"Three against two…"
"Chewie could be on your side?"
"Nah he always takes yours."
Leia nodded, and looked up at him.
"I'm so glad you're here."
"Me too, sweetheart."
"We should get going, we need to get Adelyn."
"Right, she'll be excited," Han assured his wife.
"She'll probably ask how I'm going to fit two babies in my stomach!" Leia suggested, wondering the same thing herself.
"We'll just roll you around," Han joked and Leia hit at his shoulder.
-—
Adelyn had been bouncing off the walls since they got home. She wanted to see the new image of the baby and her parents had assured her she needed to wait until they got home. Han had decided to handle the wild child, while Leia pulled up the medic's files on her data pad. She waited for it to load in, and was met with the images of her twins. Leia stared down at the screen, noting where it was labeled boy and girl. Glancing over she watched as Han picked up Adelyn and swung her around the room, the little girls giggles echoed through out their home. She smiled softly to herself, knowing just how much these two would be loved. The idea had terrified her, if she was being honest. But Han had calmed that fear a bit. Hell, it would take some getting used to. But as long as she had him and Adelyn, she'd be alright. Her hand ghosted over her belly, as she closed her eyes. She focused her mind as best she could. She felt the light feeling she had been feeling since the day they confirmed she was pregnant. But she wanted to feel the difference, she wanted to feel each baby separately. Leia hummed to herself softly, and with a sigh opened her eyes. She could feel the light and the warmth, but not the babies separately. Perhaps that would come with time. Or maybe it was a question for Luke.
Walking over to the couch, Leia sat beside her family and smiled at them.
"Can I see it?" Adelyn asked.
"You can, but we have a surprise for you," Leia explained.
"What is it! Did you get me something?" Adelyn asked.
"No baby, we just have a surprise," Leia told her.
"It was a surprise for us too," Han added.
"Ok?" The girl said looking back and fourth between her parents.
"Here is the image," Leia said handing over the data pad. Adelyn took hold of it and looked down at the screen.
"It's blurry," Adelyn said with a hint of disappointment in her voice.
"Yes, they're still small," Han told her.
"What's the surprise, Mom?"
"Well you see this one here?" Leia asked pointing.
"Yes?"
"This one is a girl," Leia said.
"I get a little sister!" Adelyn practically shouted with excitement.
"You do, but theres more," Han said, running his hand through her curls. Adelyn looked back to her mother and watched as Leia pointed to a different part of the screen.
"This one is a boy," Leia said. Adelyn stayed quiet, looking down at the image. Han and Leia shared a look, waiting as their daughter processed the news.
"Adelyn?" Han asked, leaning over to look at her face.
"So…two babies?" She asked.
"Yes, two babies. Twins," Han nodded.
"Like you and Uncle Luke?" Adelyn asked, turning back to her mother, Leia nodded.
"Oh hmm…" Adelyn said with a slight hum.
"What do you think Princess?" Han asked.
"I get a sister? and a brother?" She asked.
"You sure do."
"Alright! I'll still be a good sister! I promise, even if I have to be a sister twice!" Adelyn explained to her parents.
"Oh, of course you will sweetie," Leia said, pulling her back into her arms and holding her tight. Adelyn rested her head against her mothers chest, her small hand reaching out and drawing circles across her mothers belly. Han sat back and watched the image before him. The happy picture that his family created.
"Do you feel them mom?" Adelyn asked, her eyes still focused on her mothers stomach.
"I feel that bright light, that feeling. The one we talked about," Leia explained and Adelyn nodded.
"Me too, I feel both of them."
"You do?" Leia asked. "You feel two lights?"
"I do," Adelyn said softly, before leaning down and kissing her mothers swollen middle. Leia smiled down at her daughter. Even if she couldn't quite feel both twins yet, it was a warming feeling knowing that this was her children first interaction with their big sister.
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