"Lana,

I apologize for leaving abruptly. I was given orders to leave immediately, and thus had to do so. It was not the right thing to do, leaving just a note for you to find. I, too, miss the days that we shared on Naboo. It was the best time that I've had in a long time.

There is no need to worry. I am safe. As I write this, I laugh at just how safe this assignment is. It should be a short time before I am back home, holding you in my arms. Even though I would like to tell you where I am, I cannot. That could create issues that you and I would not want. Once I am back with you, I will share the events that I've gone through with you.

Please be smart and safe in the gathering of a new fleet. There are many dangers that come with Capital Ships. Just as I will tell you of my assignment, I would love to hear of yours.

I love you,

Kal"

Kal,

I am being careful. I promise. It is more complicated than I thought, of course, but I will tell you about all of that later. Not that it is interesting, just different. Different for me at least.

And I do understand the need to leave abruptly. You need to go when called and I will be honest....I would have delayed you had you told me in person that you had to leave so soon.

How long have we known each other, Kal? Seven....maybe eight years? I was seventeen when I met you, eighteen when we married and twenty.....when I left. Even then, I worried, even though I was the one who walked away. I worried even then and I never stopped, even after I heard that you had died. I will always worry for you. Always. Despite how 'safe' the mission you are on seems to be, I still plead with you to be careful.

We still have so many things to do together...and so many things to accomplish. And five years to make up for.

Love,

Lana