When the boys left for Umbara I was still mad about what Jesse had done. I was so mad I hadn't spoken to him and when he tried to talk to me, I ignored him.

"The boys will be back, and well they might need you." Skywalker said as he walked up to me.

"Why? Are any of them hurt?" I asked softly.

"General Krell betrayed us... he. Well he had them shoot our own men."

My eyes went wide and I looked at him shocked.

"Is Jesse and the others okay?"

"Well all except Hardcase.. He didn't make it." He said softly.

I nodded my head and let out a sigh as he walked away. It wasn't long before the boys came in and I checked them over. I soon saw Fives and Jesse in the corner and I looked at Rex.

"Are they okay?" I asked softly.

"No... Krell almost had us execute them." He whispered.

I nodded my head and allowed everyone to leave.

"Fives, Jesse, it's your turns." I said softly.

They walked up to me and I checked Fives over.

"Alright, now how are you feeling?" I asked softly.

"Fine." He said not looking at me.

"Fives... you can talk to me." I said softly.

He looked at the ground and I gently touched his shoulder.

"He... he nearly killed us." He whispered.

"I know, and I am so sorry." I said softly.

I pulled him into a gentle hug and he gently hugged me back. I could tell he was holding back tears, and I wasn't going to push him to let it all out, I knew in time he would talk to me.

I soon allowed him to leave and Jesse set down on the stool. He looked at the ground and I checked him over. After I was finished I let out a sigh.

"Jesse... I'm sorry." I said as I gently squeezed his hand.

He finally looked up at me and I saw tears streaming down his face.

"He's gone... Hardcase is gone." He whispered.

I quickly pulled him into a hug and he let out a sob. I gently rubbed his back and hugged him. He quickly latched onto me and I held back a sob of my own.

Clones normally don't cry for their brothers, they normally don't have the time. I always made sure that the boys knew if they need to let their emotions out that I was there to help, even if they had made me mad, I would never let them deal with it alone.

"It's okay. It's all going to be okay." I whispered.

"I'm sorry I hurt you." He whispered.

"Jesse." I said softly as I pulled away from him.

"I... I never meant to play with your feelings. When I kissed you... it wasn't just because of the dare." He said softly.

"What do you mean?"

"I.. I'm in love with you. I know I probably screwed up my chances but I-"

I cut him off by pulling him into a deep and passionate kiss. He let out a sigh and gently kissed me back. I smiled as I wrapped my arms around his neck.

"I missed you." He whispered against my lips.

"I missed you too, you big idiot." I said with a laugh.