Epilogue
"Did you check the calculations?" Dankin asked.
"Checked and double-checked," Benji replied.
"Good. But since we're in alien territory we're going to triple-check."
"Yes, sir," Benji said, obediently bringing up the calculations.
Dankin scanned the numbers and nodded his approval. "Then we're ready. Go ahead."
Benji pulled the hyperspace lever with a grin on his face. It was the first time Benji had done the entire course check himself. Dankin was there, providing guidance every step of the way, but Benji was learning. Before long he would be able to fly the ship on his own.
Watching from afar, Callista released a contented sigh. Benji had spent the morning working on calisthenics with Mara. And now that the course check was complete, he was on his way to assist Ghent in calibrating the new ultra-long range comm unit with the ship's main computer. After the trouble they'd had finding a master to train Benji, it was indescribably wonderful to see that now there was a ship full of people eager to share their knowledge with him.
Callista took a final look at her beloved Luke. She'd fallen in love with him all over again in the last few weeks. He truly possessed the most beautiful soul in the galaxy. He'd given a piece of it to her, and it was time she gave it back.
With joy in her heart, knowing the future was bright for her husband and her son, Callista let go. She released her connection to the physical world.
Gradually her spirit faded, until she was nothing but the Force.
And the Force was her.