SGC and the Force

Chapter 1: Visiting Earth

As the morning was coming into existence upon the New Republic, the light was shining through Sam and Jack's apparent window. Jack opened the shades to wake her. She was about to use the Force to close the shades when Jack stopped her.

Jack said loudly, “Get up lazy!”

Sam finally woke up, and she went to her husband to give him a morning hug.

She smiled and asked, “Since you woke up before me, have you eaten breakfast yet?”

Jack smiled and answered, “No I have not. That is why I wanted you to wake up.” They kissed for a time, before Sam made them both breakfast.

As those two were living their morning routine, the sun shined on. It slowly lit up the city. It shinned on just a few buildings, and slowly moved upon the others. Before the hour, everything was covered in sunlight.

It was the Jedi that took over and ran the Stargate in their galaxy. Since a lot of action did take place, the Jedi Council decided to move their Stargate to Coruscant. Since the Goa'uld were not a threat to anyone anymore, the Jedi thought their Stargate would not pose any threat to this populous planet.

Even though a threat was not inmate, the SGC on Earth strongly advised that they have some kind of security around their Stargate. Since the Jedi and the Rebel Alliance were strong friends with Earth, they put up the redundant security on their Stargate.

Luke Skywalker stated, “Jack I am sorry to have to tell you this, but Earth has a strong fear for what they fully do not understand.”

“It is not the entire planet that is running Earth's Stargate, only the United States of America. Just the same, I agree with you. In dealing with the Goa'uld, we have not learned that much about what is really out there. From being here with all you guys, I have learned a great deal.”

Luke said with a smile, “One day Earth will experience different life forms. When that time comes, they will learn as you have.”

Jack smiled, “That is true. The thing that upsets me is why would they even care about the security of another planet? They have never done this before”

Corran Corn answered, “The SGC on Earth knows these Goa'uld. We have lately learned a great deal, but that does not even come close to what all of you know about them.”

“I guess the main thing is that I want to get back to Earth soon. Do not get me wrong, I like it here with you guys, but. . .”

Corran stopped him, “We all would think, and feel the same way Jack. Who would not?”

That morning Mara Jade Skywalker and Mirax Corn were with Sam O'Neill at Jack and Sam's apartment.

Mirax asked, “How are you and Jack doing here?”

“We love it here. I think Jack is getting a little restless in returning back to Earth. If the Stargate was up and running, I do not think that he would not be so restless.”

Mara smiled back, “Luke and I were talking about why Earth, or I should say the SGC on Earth wants us to have this security on our Stargate. The Jedi can handle any threat the Goa’uld or any being that comes through.”

Sam shrugged, “I know Mara. Jack has been talking about this with our government for some time, but they still insist that they know best.”

Sam just closed her eyes. “Even with our little knowledge of what we know of the universe, our government did not take what we said seriously.”

Sam then opened her eyes and looked at her two friends. “I strongly believe that our Stargate should be known to everyone on Earth now, since the Goa'uld are no longer a threat.”

Mara said, “After you take us there, we might convince your government to do that. I am sure that once Earth sees what is out there they would accept it.”

“Ever since I was a little girl, I always thought there were more to the universe then just empty space. When I was a member of the SGC and the SG1, I was so thrilled to meet other living beings on other worlds.”

Mirax put her hand on Sam's arm. “We are very happy that you came to our world.” Mirax paused for a second and continued, “We are not happy about how you were brought here.”

Sam just gave her a smile and said, “I was not over joyed with excitement about that part either.”

Mara asked in a serious manner, “How are you dealing with that part now?”

A rush of many memories came through Sam mind over those events. She tried to hold back the tears, but could not. Both Mirax and Mara gave her a hug and reassured her that she was safe.

While still crying Sam tried to speak out, “Thanks.” Mirax asked lovingly, “Do you want to talk about it?”

Sam nodded and cried a little bit louder before she could compose herself to speak clearly.

Sam said, “It all started when we, SG1, were scouting this unknown planet. I do not remember that much about it, but I do remember that it was the longest distance that we had ever traveled by the Stargate.”

As Sam was trying harder to remember the events she said, “I now remember that we were not there that long when the Stargate was dialing in to our location. For some reason they were able to dial very quickly. Of course we all got into position just in case of hostility. It was hostility alright. For some reason they knew where we were all standing. The laser bolts flew out of the wormhole directly at us. Before I knew it, one of them grabbed me.”

Sam was finding herself hyperventilating. She had to use the Force to control her emotions.

Mara said, “You do not need to say anymore if you do not want to.”

As Sam was trying her best to gain control, she just nodded. She finally said, “I just might do that. I need to get this out of my system, but it will take time.”

Mirax and Mara staid with Sam for a time until Sam was stable with her emotions. Mara was not worried about Sam turning to the Dark-side because she knew from the Force that the Force itself was helping her deal with Sam's past by not allowing her to remember all at once. Mara did not tell Sam this. She had to learn this in her own time.

Mirax was not able to use the Force, but she also realized that since Sam was a great and powerful Jedi, she knew that the Force was helping her deal with what had been going on in this part of Sam's life.

Later own, Mara had to get to her own Jedi duties. Mirax was with Sam a little bit longer. About that time Sam had composed herself.

Mirax said, “Do not try to force yourself to remember all of what has happened to you all at once. You can do more damage than good.”

Sam tried to smile, “Believe me I know all about that. When I was very young, my mother died. My father was with me a great deal as much as he could. Even though I had other family and friends to help me deal with the death of my mother, I felt alone in dealing with how I felt. No matter what others have said to me, I had to deal with it myself.”

Mirax replied, “You know that you are never alone. Yes it is you that has to deal with this, but you do not have to think that you are a lone. Corran and I will always be with you no matter what you face in life. Since you are a great Jedi Knight, do not think that you have to hold back your feelings. If Corran knew that you were doing that, he would get very angry with you.”

Sam smiled, “He has told me that several times when I was his apprentice. I thought he would ware me out at times.”

Mirax said, “He has told me that he could have done so on several occasions, but instead he did his best in turning the punishment that you were doing to yourself into the means of getting you to praise yourself.”

Sam replied, “Because of that, I will always be grateful to him. Now that I am a Jedi Knight, I know that I will come to see the light at the end of the tunnel.”

Sam started to cry again. Mirax simply hugged her and whispered to Sam, “It is alright to let it out. Let go. Let it all out of your system.”

Sam cried even more and louder as Mirax was gently and lovingly coaching her to let it out. Sam at this time did not fully understand all that she was crying over. As she was crying, Sam could not stop. All Mirax could do for her at this time was hug Sam even harder.

Sam was a Jedi Knight, but she was human. She had issues that we all have. Dealing with these issues will in turn make Sam a stronger Jedi then before. As in life itself, we must deal with who we are, and except that we are not perfect.

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Later during the day, Mara came up to Jack where he was helping everyone with the Stargate Program. She privately told him about Sam trying to open up about her past event.

Mara also said, “Mirax is still with her. She does need to get this out in the open, but she is still very frightened.”

Jack said sadly, “I have always thought that she had a lot still in her. I should be finished her in a few hours. I will talk to her about this.”

Mara smiled and thanked Jack for his support.

Someone came up to Jack and said, “Excuse me to bother you, but General Davis wants to talk with you.” They both ran towards the Stargate.

All during the time as Jack, Sam, Daniel, and Teal'c has been with the SGC, General Hammond had always been the one in command of the SGC. During that time General Paul Davis was a Major.

Major Paul Davis went up in rank really quickly during his time with the SGC. It was fitting that he became the one in charge of the SGC after General Hammond retired.

The Holocron image General Davis was already standing there waiting for Jack.

The Jedi Knights gave the SGC on Earth a Holocron communication device so Earth could communicate with anyone in their galaxy with easy. That would eliminate planet hopping when something was important for Earth to talk to them about.

“What is up General?”

“It was the Goa'uld that caused the SGC program to be in operations in the first place. We have not heard from them in a good long time.”

Jack tried to reinstate his argument about the security on the Stargate here on Coruscant.

General gave a half laugh, “Jack we have been through this already. We all believe, including myself, that all of you need to be prepared.”

Jack said, “These people should know how to defend themselves by now. They also know more about what is out there in the universe than Earth does.”

“Jack we know all that, but they do not know about the Goa'uld like we do.” General Davis tried to reassure him.

“That's the thing General. We do not tell others how to defend themselves. I thought we had this ‘do not interfere policy.'”

General Davis was thinking if he gave this much trouble with George, or is he just now doing because he is retired.

“Jack this is not up to you or me. The Jedi Council agreed to this, and they are doing it. I also know that you and Sam want to return to Earth. Try not to let this bother you. Remember you are not a part of the Air Force anymore. Try to enjoy your retirement.”

Jack replied, “I will try to behave myself, but you know me. I cannot do that. I gave George all sort of hell when I was with the SGC.”

General Davis sighed, “I thought as much.”

To change the subject General Davis asked, “How is Sam.”

Jack told him what Mara recently told him about Sam.

General Davis replied, “We can send a psychiatrist over to talk with her.”

“We talked about this, but she first wants to handle this herself.”

General Davis pleaded, “Do me a favor Jack. Do not teach her your stubbornness.”

Jack smiled, “She is teaching me.”

Before letting Jack go, “Tell her that we will help in any way we can. We owe her a great deal.”

“She has saved my bacon a few times as well as Earth General, Jack out.”

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After finishing for the day, Jack went to stay with Sam. When he got there she was making dinner. He smiled at her and gave her a loving hug.

Jack said excitingly, “I have good news for you. Not only has Paul Davis made it to General, but he is the head of the SGC now.”

Sam said excitedly, “That is great news. I do not think that anyone, except him could take Hammond's place at the SGC.”

As Sam was at the sink cleaning off some vegetables, Jack put his arms around her and asked lovingly, “How has your day been?”

She stopped what she was doing and started to cry.

Jack said with his arms still around her, “It is alright to talk about it. Nothing will happen to you while I am here with you.”

Sam stopped crying and said, “I want to remember, but it just hurts too much.”

Jack said, “You have great friends here that will do all they can for you. You should have them help you.”

“I know Jack. Since mom died when I was very young, I dealt with the hurt in me. It is just hard for me to have others to help me with this. I know that everyone wants to give me support. It was Mirax and Mara that got me to talk about it a little.”

Jack asked, “What did you say?”

Sam cried a little before answering, “The only thing that I could say was, we were on a mission, and someone grabbed me from behind and that is all.”

Sam then started to cry very hard. Jack turned her around and gave her a big hug. Sam just cried on his shoulders for a few minutes.

When Sam finally stopped crying she said, “I thought being a Jedi would get me through the hurt.”

“It is Sam. It is doing just that. The Force has allowed you to bring whatever you buried inside you to surface. Do not fight it.”

Sam stated, “I am not Jack. I want to remember and finally get this out of my life.”

Jack gave her another hug and said, “I think that you need to get off this planet. I am sure being here is not helping.”

Sam tried to smile, “I also want to go back home. It has been so long since I just took time to breathe the air and just took a good look around.

Sam composed herself and finished making dinner. Jack got the table set, and helped Sam bring the food to the table.

As they were eating, Jack stated, “They should have the security around the Stargate up and running very soon. We can then be able to get back home.”

Sam smiled, “It will be great to get back home. I do love it here in Coruscant, but I would love to get back home.”

Jack smiled back, “So would I Sam.”

Jack tried to not get frustrated in front of Sam about the futile security issues on this Stargate, but Sam caught him.

“Jack I completely agree with you on this one. The SGC should not be telling the Jedi and the Alliance how to secure their Stargate is very stupid.”

Jack sighed, “It should be up and running just the same very soon. Then we can go home.”

“I cannot wait to show the others our world. I know they will enjoy it.”

As Jack was finishing his bit of food he commented, “I hope that one day that the Stargate program will become public. That way everyone on Earth can experience all what we have seen.”

Sam smiled, “They will Jack. They will.”

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After the security was up and running on the Stargate, Sam used the Stargate to contact the SGC on Earth. She asked to talk with General Davis.

After a few moments General Davis said, “It is good to hear and see you Sam. Sorry to hold you all up from coming back here to Earth. Since we have been Goa'uld free for some time, we are concerned that they might be planning something that you all might need to be prepared for.”

Sam had to use the Force to control herself in not getting upset with General Davis about this redundant security on this Stargate.

After finally composing herself, she asked General Davis, “Can Jack and I send over our friends to show them Earth?”

General Davis gave the green light.

Just then Luke and Leia came up to Sam. She gave them a big grin and told them that she talked with General Davis.

“I ask him if I could take you all through the Stargate to Earth, so do you guys want to come?”

They both said at the same time, “Yes, please! When do we go?”

Sam answered, “We will go after I gather the others.”

Sam first wanted to tell Corran and his wife since Corran was her Jedi Master. She found Corran and Mirax walking around Coruscant. With great excitement she told them the news.

Corran jumped up with excitement. “I would like you to try to stop me from visiting your planet.

Sam said, “Meet all of us at the Stargate.”

Just them Mara came up to her.

Mara gave Sam a big hug. “Luke just told me the great news. The Dark-side of the Force could not keep me from going.”

Sam was so excited that she was acting silly. “I was not planning to invite the Dark-side anyway.”

They both laughed.

Before Sam departed, Mara told her, “Anytime you need someone to talk about what happened to you here, please come to me.”

“I will. I think getting home will do a lot of good.”

Corran came to them and said to Sam, “Mirax told me what happen the other day with you. Do not be stubborn.”

Sam gave a devilish smile, “Who me do something like that.”

Both Mara and Corran said, “Yes!”

They all laughed.

Sam smiled, “Thanks for all of your support. I will talk with you more about this. I first need to deal with it myself, so I can talk about it.”

Sam then went to her home to gather Jack. When she saw her best friend, since she has been on this planet, she gave her a very big Wookie hug. Sam showed her a very sad face.

“Dentralla my dear friend, I am sorry that you cannot come with us. Earth has never seen other species before. I will come back, and check on you when I can.”

Dentralla growled at her.

Sam smiled and replied, “Thank you for understanding.”

Dentralla looked at Jack and said, “Please take care of Sam. I know that she still hurts from what happened to her. I still feel the pain of it all.”

Jack replied, “I will take care of her for you. I also will take care of her for myself.”

Sam smiled, “We will look after each other."

She looked at Jack and they both said their goodbyes, and left.

Corran and Mirax Corn, Han and Leia Solo, Luke and Mara Jade Skywalker, and Jack and Sam O'Neill were already to go.

Sam dialed the chevrons on the DHD for Earth. She turned on the Holocron to talk with the SGC; she told General Davis that everyone is ready to go through the Stargate. He granted all of them clearance and his welcome.

Jack and Sam went first, then Luke and Mara, followed by Corran and Mirax, and at the end Han and Leia. When they all got to the other end, General Davis was right there to greet them all.

General Davis stated with a warm smile, “Please let me show you around the SGC. Let me show you a little of what we do. The technology might be primitive by your standards. . .”

Leia interrupted him by saying, “We would be honored to have you show us around.” “We came here to see your planet, not ours.”

After the grand tour of the SGC, Sam directed them to the elevator to go to the surface. Corran said, “The place looks great. I do like the security this place has.”

Mirax nudged him a little. Corran asked her, “What was that for?”

“You promised that you will behave yourself.” Mirax answered him.

Sam just smiled. “I will let General Davis know what you have said. I am sure he would appreciate it.”

Jack said, “Do not mind these two, Corran. I am an old war horse myself.”

Corran stated, “Us war horses have to stick together.”

All that Sam and Mirax did was look at each other with the same thought, “Here they go again.”

Mara asked, “How long will it take to get to the surface?”

Jack answered, “It will take some time. We are very deep under grown. Remember folks that the Stargate is a very big secret from everyone on Earth. Only the governments of this planet know about it. I am sure that you all might think that this secrecy might be silly, but a great deal of people would have panic if they knew all that went on.”

Leia put her hand on Jack left shoulder. “We will do all we can in to keep the peace, and our silence.” When they got to the surface, a large limousine was waiting for them. It took them to an airport. A private airplane was waiting for them to take them to Atlanta, Georgia.

Sam stated to all of her friends, “We are going to a very popular southern city of The United States of America, Atlanta, Georgia.”

They enjoyed the view. Sam and Jack were also enjoying the view. It has been a good long time since they seen their home world. Sam was starting to be herself once again. Jack was even starting to feel like himself.

Corran did not have to use the Force to see that Sam was starting to light up. Mirax was seeing it as well. Mirax said, “Sam and Jack, this place is great.”

Mara replied, “Yes, your planet is wonderful. I cannot wait to see more. I can see why you both were so restless in returning.”

Everyone gave their compliments to both Sam and Jack. Sam and Jack told a little about Atlanta, Georgia as they were traveling to the airport.

It did not take long for them to get to the airport. When they all stepped out, Sam was just absorbing the sun light, the air, and everything she could.

When they all boarded the plane, Jack introduced everyone to the pilot who knew about the passengers. The pilot was also a good friend of Jack. His name was Lt. Col. David Simmons.

The pilot shook hands with everyone and said, “Welcome to planet Earth. I am sure that you will enjoy it here.”

Corran replied, “Thank you, we are already enjoying it. Everyone has been ever so kind to all of us. Thank you.”

Lt. Col. Simmons replied, “If everyone will take a seat, and buckle up for takeoff, we can set off.”

Lt. Col. Simmons looked at Jack and asked, “Jack, want to be my copilot?”

Before answering Jack looked at his wife. Sam gave Jack a smile for her answer. Jack winked at her, and turned to his friend and said, “Let's do it.”

It took them a few hours to finally land in a military airport in Atlanta. When they landed they got a big surprise from the President of the United States. He greeted all of them with a warm welcome.

Han said, “It is great to see you again. Chewie told me that he had a great time with you when you were at Coruscant.”

President Bush replied, “I had a great time with him as well. I wished that Earth was a place that he could be here right now. How are you all liking Earth?”

Mirax answered, “We very much enjoyed the SGC complex. We also have enjoyed the view as we flew over Atlanta, Georgia.”

President Bush insured them that they will enjoy not only Atlanta, Georgia, but the rest of Earth. The President also gave them tickets to an Atlanta Baseball Game that would be playing in two days.

President Bush committed, “I could have gotten them for today's game, but I thought best if you all got settled in here on Earth before all of you set out to the wide blue yonder.”

They all thanked him for all that he had done for them.

The President walked them to their limousine that would take them to their private lodging.

The lodging was a gigantic mansion. It had a 50 acres yard in the front of the house and 50 acres in back if it. They were given all the privacy they could ever want.

When they got to the front of the house, there were five servants waiting for them. The servants also were told about their guests.

This mansion has 8 guest rooms each with king size beds. Each room has three smaller rooms including the bedroom and the bath. The other room is a lounge for the occupants to sit and relax. Each room also had its own small kitchen.

General Davis had hired the greatest chef he could find.

The cook said, “I know that you are tired from your travels, so we will direct you all to your rooms. For dinner, would you rather eat in your rooms, or eat in the main hall?”

Sam and Jack looked at their friends to see what they wanted.

Luke then said, “We will eat together in the main hall.”

The cook replied, “I will have dinner ready in a few hours. The General has told us all of your favorite foods. Some of them we had to get from your own planet due to the fact we do not have them here on ours. When the food is prepared, I will have a servant gather you all, so please rest from your long travel.”

In Sam and Jack's room, Jack was commenting as he lay on his back on the bed, “Sam I do not have your Jedi skills, but I have to say that they are enjoying themselves.”

Sam sat right beside him with her hand on his chest, and said with her eyes closed as she used the Force, “They are very much indeed. Mirax is trying to calm Corran down. Luke is meditating in the Force, and Mara is just looking over the room. She is very excited over the clothes that are there for them”

“It was not easy to get them clothes for all of them. If it was not for Luke's help, we would have not done it.” Jack replied.

With her eyes open, she looked at Jack and Sam said, “I am glad we pulled it off, I would hate to spend all that time cloth shopping while we could be doing better things.”

Before they took in some quiet time before dinner was ready, Jack asked, “What year is it here on Earth. It has been so long, I lost count.”

Sam said, “I did too. She pointed on the calendar on the small table near the bed. She said, “It is April 9, 2002.”

Jack was shocked over how the time flew. We have been away from Earth for nearly two years.” Sam said, “I have to say by now that I am very happy to be back here on Earth.”

Jack said as he closed his eyes, “I am too. I am also happy that I am retired. I do not think I could go through another mission with the SGC.”

As Sam lay beside Jack, “I do not want to do anything other than watch our friends enjoy themselves here on Earth.”

The two of them just laid there in peace and quiet.

The time seemed to pass quickly while waiting for dinner to be served.

The house keeper knocked on their doors, and told them that everything is ready.

They all met in the hallway, and all of them followed the servant to the dining room.

Luke was the first to comment on how great the food looked. Since each of them had different things to eat, the cook personally organized the seating arrangement. After they were all seated, they started to eat. After the first bite, they all said that the food was great to the waiting cook.

The cook clasped his hands with glee and left them to eat in peace.

“Sam and Jack, I think I can speak for all of us, we are having the time of our lives.” said Corran.

Everyone confirmed that with a positive “Thank you!”

“Seeing the President of the United States was a surprise to me.” Sam stated.

“I knew about the President's visit.” commented Jack, “He came to me before he left Coruscant, after the wedding, and ask that I would contact General Davis ahead of time so he could meet us at the Air Force base. The Braves tickets were my surprise.”

Luke asked, “What is baseball?”

It took some time, but Jack explained the details of the game. They all looked interested in baseball.

While they were finished eating the rest of their dinner, they just asked a lot of questions about Earth to Jack and Sam. Both of them just loved answering every question with the utmost detail.

After they were finished with their meals the cook came in, “How was everything?” They all said at the same time, “Perfect!”

As they got up from the dinner table they walked back to their rooms. It was getting late, and their ride to Atlanta, Georgia was more exhausting than they realized.

Sam told them about the clothes that were given to them. “The clothes are for all of you while you all are on Earth on behalf of the U.S. Air Force. Some of them are casual and other or formal. Jack and I thought that it would be best to take you to the theater. That way you can all see the art work of Earth in a production.”

Jack commented with a grin, “All of you get a good night sleep. Tomorrow we are going to show you the town.”

They were all excited, and were enthusiastic about what their visit would be like. They all said good night, and went to their rooms.

Jack and Sam could not sleep so easily because it had been a long time since they have been home. They went to their private lounge to talk.

Jack asked, “Want a beer.”

Sam answered, “Yes I do, thanks.”

Jack handed her a bottle after opening it for her. Before she took a sip he asked her, “How are you feeling?”

Sam smiled and answered, “I am feeling better.” She took a sip. “Being here back on Earth is helping a lot.”

Sam sighed, “You know that it took time for me to deal with the death of my mother. It going to take time for me to have what I buried in me, and to bring it out to the surface.”

It appeared that Jack was more nervous than Sam. He drank nearly half of his bear before Sam had five sips of hers.

Sam smiled, “Thanks husband for carrying for me.”

Jack replied, “I always have, and I always will care for you Sam.

After what Jack said to her, Sam just looked at Jack.

She finally said, “How much I have loved you. I fell in love the first I saw you.”

Jack said, “So did I Sam. How hard was it for me not to be able to get you a Matt Mason Doll right then and there.”

Sam started to laugh. She gave Jack a good laugh.

After she finished laughing, “I would have liked that.”

All the sudden Sam stopped laughing, and dropped the smile. For a few seconds she did not say a thing. She just looked away from Jack, and into space.

Sam finally said, “Jack, at first all I did to keep from going crazy was to think of you. Right before I was dragged through the Stargate, I saw you were shot. I did not know if you survived or not. I made myself believe that you did.”

Sam then looked at Jack with the same dead pan expression. “I have not yet remembered much, but I do remember that I finally came to realized that you died. May be because I needed you there with me, and you were not.”

Jack came to where she was sitting, and gave Sam a quiet, but loving hug.

Jack simply whispered in her ear, “Let it out.” Sam then gave Jack a great big hug and cried silently in his arms.

After letting her cry it out, Jack let go of her, and looked right at her. No matter what happens to you, I want you to know that you are the same person that I loved before you were taken from us. The only thing left for you is to let go of that part of your life.”

Sam said, “Thank you husband for being there for me.”

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Corran and Mirax were in their lounge area of their room.

Mirax said to her husband, “I strongly believe Sam will make it since she is back where she belongs.”

Corran replied, “She might not realize it, but she started on that trek already. I also believe that she is doing much better since she has returned to Earth. I still see a lot of hurt in her, but she will make it.”

To change the subject Mirax said, “This place is great! Even though I do love Coruscant, it is refreshing to get away from it all. It is great to be on a planet that does not have the complexity of our world.”

Corran smiled, “I think we have lived too long in our technology. We have forgotten how to live any other way. It will be great to live without it for a time.”

Mirax had an idea. She gave her husband a big smile, “Why don't we live here for the rest of our lives.”

Corran stated, “First let us see the place first.”

Mirax smiled, “What is there to see. We both have stated that we love it here. Whatever else is here on this planet, we know that it would not matter. I am sure that in time, Sam and Jack can help us so we can live here.”

Corran said, “That is what I was saying. Take it one step at a time. Sam and Jack have been away forever so long. I first want to see Sam get her horrors out of her system before we add anything to her life.”

Mirax quietly got out of her chair, and sat in her husband's lap. She gave him a smile and said, “I also want Sam to get over her hurt, but she would not want us to stop our lives because of what has happened to her. She would be very angry with us if we did that.”

Corran smiled at her, “You are right. I guess I have been overly protected of Sam. It has been wonderful to train her, and see her become a great Jedi Knight.”

Mirax smiled, “Sam is a very good person. I had seen that in her from the very beginning. When she trains her first Jedi Apprentice, that person will become a great Jedi as well.