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APOLLA SAT ON THE COUCH of her shared apartment with Anakin. Anakin came in a few moments later.

She saw his upset look "Ani?"

He wrapped his arms around her waist "Hi, my love."

"What's the matter?" She questioned, looking into his eyes.

He sighed "They still won't put me on the stupid council or make me a master, I have what it takes, Pollie."

Apolla sighed, placing her hands soothingly on his chest.

"What do you think?" Anakin asked.

"It doesn't matter what I think, if Master Yoda and Master Windu made up their minds I can't do anything. I would if I could, Anakin, you know that." Apolla replied, looking at him.

"Really?" He asked, cupping her face.

"Really." Apolla said, softly.

He kissed her, softly. She kissed back, moving her hands to his hair.

Anakin pulled away softly "Where's Hemera?"

"Where do you think?" Apolla asked, chuckling.

"Padmé?" He confirmed.

Apolla nodded, biting her lip.

He kissed her head "I have to go on a mission with Obi-Wan. The Chancellor's been kidnapped."

Apolla nodded "I get it, don't worry."

Anakin pecked her lips then stood up "I love you."

"I know." She said, softly.

Anakin squeezed her hand, reassuringly then left their shared apartment.

Apolla sighed and rubbed her stomach softly "Can't believe I'm pregnant again."