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aurrasingrules101 Registered: Apr '03	Date Posted: 7/7 2:20pm Subject: RE: Father of the Bride - H/L, J/J Post-Invincible Short story, Humor *Update 7/5! - Date Edited: 7/7 2:20pm (1 edits total) Edited By: aurrasingrules101
	Flowerlady I'm so glad that my husband is outside right now because he would think I've finally lost it...I'm laughing so hard. So glad you’re enjoying it! I just watched Epi 1 and 2 over the past days and the image of Jar Jar as a wedding planner is just too funny... But so perfect!!!! I love it! Thank you! princess_of_naboo Do you have a PM list? I keep missing updates... Yep! You’ve been added. PonyTricks A gungan wedding planner. And the ladies think HAN will mess things up? They haven't seen anything yet... Hey, at least it’ll be entertaining, right? -----signature----- Stories in profile 1st Peter 4:16 and John 3:3 Dubbed the Mistress of Cliffhangers "You can call me 'Great One'. Most people do." -Jaina Solo
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Solo_and_Fel Registered: Apr '04	Date Posted: 7/7 7:24pm Subject: RE: Father of the Bride - H/L, J/J Post-Invincible Short story, Humor *Update 7/5!
	I really didn't expect the wedding planner to be gungan, but it totally makes sense. -----signature----- "Hurling black lightning is one thing, but quoting Kyp Durron puts me lower than I ever expected to get." To Suffer & Be Strong: http://boards.theforce.net/Message.aspx?topic=28435487&brd=10477 Check profile for more fics.
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HanSolo29 Title: Manager: • Fan Art • LFL Projects/ Indy IV Registered: Apr '01	Date Posted: 7/7 8:43pm Subject: RE: Father of the Bride - H/L, J/J Post-Invincible Short story, Humor *Update 7/5!
	Oh, great story you got here! It's been a long time since I saw the film, but you've got some great moments in here! Not to mention, you've captured Han perfectly! I'll be watching this one with interest. -----signature----- "One little spark of inspiration is at the heart of all creation." "Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved." Romans 10:13 TK-2685; Garrison Carida, 501st Legion
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path-seeker Registered: May '08	Date Posted: 7/8 7:40am Subject: RE: Father of the Bride - H/L, J/J Post-Invincible Short story, Humor *Update 7/5!
	I love this story! “Because I want you all to be a part of this,” she grinned at me. “I want it to be a family thing.” I got a little sad at this part when I realized that the three of them are the whole family (still hasn't entirely sunk in yet...), but I was laughing by the end when the wedding planner was introduced! Can't wait to see what happens next! -----signature----- I sing because I'm happy, I sing because I'm free His eye is on the sparrow, and I know he watches me --- UDC3 drabbles: http://boards.theforce.net/beyond_the_saga/b10477/29085437/p1/
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THE_PIED_PIPER Title: Chapter Rep Knoxville, TN Registered: Jun '06	Date Posted: 7/8 10:06am Subject: RE: Father of the Bride - H/L, J/J Post-Invincible Short story, Humor *Update 7/5!
	Oh, aurra...this came highly recommended to me by a friend and I could just kiss her right now. It was Jade_Eyes. You have tied this to the movie - which has always been one of my favorites...both versions - in perfect timing. Han and Leia are so freaking funny and they are so much like the Banks. Can't wait for Jag's POV. I'm going to demand that my husband log on and read this. He'll get a kick out of it. -----signature----- "I'm going to be like Leia." - Me at age four "You're the Yen to my Yang." - My husband Roan Fel's badassery knows no bounds! Jagged Fel
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Jade_eyes Registered: Aug '04	Date Posted: 7/9 10:27am Subject: RE: Father of the Bride - H/L, J/J Post-Invincible Short story, Humor *Update 7/5!
	Oh, that just cracked me up all the way through!!!!! Han is so Steve Martin LOL!!!!!!! A Gungan wedding planner? This is so FUN!!!!! Huggles!!!! -----signature----- Luke/Mara--without end forever ginchy, Irish =I Squggles before I read a word
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aurrasingrules101 Registered: Apr '03	Date Posted: 7/9 8:50pm Subject: RE: Father of the Bride - H/L, J/J Post-Invincible Short story, Humor *Update 7/5!
	Solo_and_Fel I really didn't expect the wedding planner to be gungan, but it totally makes sense. LOL, I really could NOT think of a better alternative for Franck, and believe me, I tried HanSolo29 Oh, great story you got here! Thank you!! It's been a long time since I saw the film, but you've got some great moments in here! It had been a while for me as well, I had to go rent it and brush up to write this, haha. Not to mention, you've captured Han perfectly! I'll be watching this one with interest. Thanks! path-seeker I love this story! Thank you! I got a little sad at this part when I realized that the three of them are the whole family (still hasn't entirely sunk in yet...) I know, I did the same thing when I was planning for Luke’s upcoming entrance…and then I realized, no Mara. It was so sad. but I was laughing by the end when the wedding planner was introduced! Can't wait to see what happens next! Glad I made you laugh at least! Thanks! THE_PIED_PIPER Oh, aurra...this came highly recommended to me by a friend and I could just kiss her right now. It was Jade_Eyes. Well, thanks to you and her! You have tied this to the movie - which has always been one of my favorites...both versions - in perfect timing. Thank you! Picking out the best scenes and giving them a SW twist has turned out to be very entertaining! Han and Leia are so freaking funny and they are so much like the Banks. I think it’s that—in essence—they are both just normal families. Can't wait for Jag's POV. Well this is going to be Han’s POV the whole way through, but he and Jag will have a heart to heart here before too long. I'm going to demand that my husband log on and read this. He'll get a kick out of it. LOL. Jade_eyes Oh, that just cracked me up all the way through!!!!! Han is so Steve Martin LOL!!!!!!! Thank you! And the sarcasm is what ties it in, I think. A Gungan wedding planner? This is so FUN!!!!! Huggles!!!! Yep! And thanks, more soon! Oh, and thank you for the recommendation, I really appreciate it! -----signature----- Stories in profile 1st Peter 4:16 and John 3:3 Dubbed the Mistress of Cliffhangers "You can call me 'Great One'. Most people do." -Jaina Solo
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canadianjedimama Registered: Jan '08	Date Posted: 7/11 6:23pm Subject: RE: Father of the Bride - H/L, J/J Post-Invincible Short story, Humor *Update 7/5!
	Okay... this is just too funny! I'm having visions of Martin Short dressed up like Jar Jar. That, and I'm almost having a stroke from trying not to laugh out loud. Can't wake Darth Toddler! Great story! Cyn -----signature----- Lucky member of the Jagateers, my e-sister's of Jag-love! Current avatar is a homage to my first ban.... I stink at Shelf of Shame! But I'm playing again!!!
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TKeira_Lea Registered: Oct '02	Date Posted: 7/15 5:22pm Subject: RE: Father of the Bride - H/L, J/J Post-Invincible Short story, Humor *Update 7/5!
	aurra, I'm just catching up on all the stories listed in the I've Posted thread. This is one of my favorite movies, and I'm loving it! From the start you captured Han Solo with that Steve Martin perspective. She dropped the bomb while we were eating dinner on the Falcon. It was the perfect trap, and I fell right into it. She never let on to anything. What a sabacc face that kid’s got. If I’d known all those years ago that she was going to use it against me like that one day, I probably never would have taught her. Anyways, she’s a sneaky little thing, and don’t let anyone ever tell you different. I guess I shouldn’t have expected anything less, though. She learned from the best. Perfect! More later... -----signature----- http://www.lominalecantina.com character often lies in contradiction ~ jfostrander01 Wingman - a post LotF fic http://boards.theforce.net/beyond_the_saga/b10477/28548970/p1/?219
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aurrasingrules101 Registered: Apr '03	Date Posted: 7/19 3:13pm Subject: RE: Father of the Bride - H/L, J/J Post-Invincible Short story, Humor *Update 7/5!
	CJM Okay... this is just too funny! I'm having visions of Martin Short dressed up like Jar Jar. That is funny! That, and I'm almost having a stroke from trying not to laugh out loud. Can't wake Darth Toddler! LOL. I have a three year old nephew I babysit for a lot, so I know all about that. Great story! Thank you!! TKL aurra, I'm just catching up on all the stories listed in the I've Posted thread. That thing sure does come in handy This is one of my favorite movies, and I'm loving it! Thank you! I love this movie too. From the start you captured Han Solo with that Steve Martin perspective. I just try to write him as sarcastic as possible Perfect! Thanks! -----signature----- Stories in profile 1st Peter 4:16 and John 3:3 Dubbed the Mistress of Cliffhangers "You can call me 'Great One'. Most people do." -Jaina Solo
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aurrasingrules101 Registered: Apr '03	Date Posted: 7/19 3:14pm Subject: RE: Father of the Bride - H/L, J/J Post-Invincible Short story, Humor *Update 7/5! - Date Edited: 8/5 10:01am (5 edits total) Edited By: aurrasingrules101
	Part 2 con’t Bela Vistal had been my idea. I don’t know what made me think of it, or better yet what made me mention it, but turned out it wasn’t such a bad proposal after all. Leia and Syal sure jumped on it with both feet, and Fasha was a blathering mess of excitement. “Oh, mesa love you! Usa have grand plan! Wesa visit right away!” Now that I could have done without. But what could I do? It’s like I’m the only sane person who can see he’s an idiot. It just so happened that Imp Boy and his advisors approved my little suggestion as well, since Bela Vistal had once been an Imperial controlled city, and they still had a strong presence there. After looking up pictures on the Holonet, Jaina warmed up to it too. I had only been there a few times, but the pristine mountain city nestled in the Corellian hills was well known for the beautiful views and picturesque architecture. It was trivial and out of the way, and would make the perfect setting for a private ceremony. Of course, the sudden and unexpected success on my part gave me leave to be as smug as I wanted for a few days, taking advantage of the momentary praise sent my way. My glory period lasted almost until our whole overgrown, happy family—plus Fasha and Imp Boy’s mandatory retinue—reached Corellia. By the time we landed it was all over, and I went back to being ignored, aside from the obligatory eye roll every time I opened my mouth. But that I was used to. The real pain in my ass was having Soontir shadow us everywhere we went. It was like having a big limping ghost right out of my past following me around, interjecting little snide comments at every turn. Most of them were jabs at my service record, or Jaina’s. The only retribution in that—since I knew Leia would skin me alive if I caused any more trouble—came from the fact that Imp Boy seemed to bristle just as much as I did. That aside, the scenic atmosphere was just what everyone had hoped it would be. Imp Boy immediately paid the town a lump sum to keep everyone out of the way on the set date, and to rent out the center square where the wedding would be held, plus all the rooms in the big fancy hotel a block away. (I know you’re thinking the same thing I am: what a show off, right? Make him a Moff and it goes straight to his head.) There was a huge fountain right in the middle of the square, and Leia went on and on about what a great backdrop that would be when they said their vows. She was enamored with the place, and I sure didn’t mind the romantic fervor it seemed to give her. And not completely for selfish reasons, either. Hey, my mind’s not always on that. I loved the way it all made her smile. It had been a long time since I had seen her smile like that and know she meant it. Amelia loved it there too. She scampered around and played in the dirt and even jumped in the fountain once, but I didn’t have the heart to scold her. She was having a blast, doing all the things she had never got to do because of that whole princess thing. I figured if she wanted to get a little dirty every once and while, then let her go to it. There would be plenty of time to be a lady later. It was time she learned how to be a regular kid. So everything was going relatively well, not taking into account the chaos that ensued as Fasha’s massive orders of cake and flowers and lights and Force knew what else, it could have been rainbows and butterflies for what they told me, began to arrive. People started to pop up like they’d sprouted from the ground, tons of workers setting up sheer tents and canopies, tables and chairs. It was enough to make somebody dizzy. I found Jaina one day in the center of this mess, waving her arms and yelling at a set of workers to move the big white archway they had just set up. “No, no, no! It’s supposed to be over there! By the fountain! Force have mercy, where did you laserbrains think we were going get married at? The middle of the street? Take it down and put it next to the fountain.” By the dark looks on their faces, I didn’t think they were taking her criticism so well. And it wasn’t that I didn’t think Jaina more than capable of handling herself, but I would really hate for the first holostory of her as the new First Lady of the Empire to be about assaulting a hireling with a lightsaber. To make matters worse, she seemed either oblivious or uncaring to their anger. “Jaina,” I came up behind her and put a staying hand on her shoulder, “what’s wrong sweetheart?” “They’ve got it all backwards!” she spun on me, eyes moist. “We have three weeks left and they can’t even put up an arbor right!” “Hey, it’s okay,” I soothed, hugging her close like I always had when she was a little kid having nightmares. “Just calm down a little bit. Getting all bent out of shape isn’t going to help any.” I admit I was a little shaken to see her so close to tears. This was, after all, the woman who had been strong enough to put a lightsaber through her twin brother to save the galaxy. “I know. I know. It’s just this whole thing is so damn frustrating. I’m running around everywhere, people are hunting me down all hours of the day to ask the most menial questions, no one will leave me alone. I can’t sleep, I’m so worried about getting this done in time. Gods, Dad, I’m a wreck.” My first instinct was to tell her that it was all right, she didn’t need to get married. It’s not too late, just call it off! But I didn’t, and believe me, it took a great deal of willpower not to. “Well, sounds to me like you need an afternoon off. Why don’t you come have lunch with your old man, huh?” “What about Mom?” her brows knitted. “She’s watching Amelia while she’s taking a nap,” I explained. “Come on, what do you say?” “All right,” she conceded. “There’s a little place down the street that’s got some great spiceloaf.” “Sounds like a plan.” We left the laborers to their task and went to lunch. Somewhere in between she turned back into the assured Jaina I knew, which was a very good thing. I never had quite figured the best way to handle emotional women. “How’s Imp Boy?” I asked after the waitress took our order. She scowled at me over her Corellian spiced ale. “He has a name, Dad. A name you used to call him by, before we got engaged. What’s with you?” Now I’d like someone to tell me how a man can possibly explain all the intricate feelings a father has when about to lose his only daughter, knowing in his heart that once she says ‘I do’ he must forfeit his role in her life as the person who takes care of her, who she turns to. No one? Yeah, I couldn’t figure it out either. So instead I said, “Nothing.” “It’s not nothing.” “It is nothing. Just drop it,” I said, snapping at her when I hadn’t intended to. She pursed her lips and narrowed her eyes, but did let the subject slide. “So how is he?” I persisted. “I wish I could tell you. We’re both all over the place. Me with this wedding, him with the Moffs, it’s a disaster,” her eyes were sad. “I feel like I hardly see him.” “It’ll get better,” I promised, wanting to make her feel better even though I wouldn’t have complained had she decided it was too much trouble. “Really? Was it this way with you and Mom?” “Sure,” I nodded, even though to tell the truth I couldn’t exactly remember. That seemed like a million years ago now. I could barely recall what I ate for breakfast, let alone something I had felt thirty years ago. She breathed a sigh of relief at that, and I was happy to have cheered her at least a little. Our food came soon after, and about halfway through the meal her comlink began to buzz. “Sorry Dad,” she apologized, “I have to take this.” I nodded, studying her as she spoke to whoever was on the other line. Her countenance melted like heated wax, and by the time she finished I knew it wasn’t going to be good. “I have to go,” she sighed, already sliding out of her seat. “The seamstress has finished with my dress and I have to go for a second fitting.” “Okay, yeah, go ahead,” I smiled, trying to cover the fact that I was pretty disappointed. I had a very short while left with her. Any time was precious. “Have fun.” She took two steps away from me and then spun around, a bright look to her face. “Hey, why don’t you come with me? You can tell me what you think. Mom and Syal say it looks all right, but I don’t know sometimes. It’s awfully…extravagant for me. I know you’ll tell me if it’s too much.” I jumped at the chance, even if it was way out of my realm of expertise. I left some creds on the table, and we headed back down the street to the small dress shop they had commissioned to fit the bridal party’s clothing. Jaina disappeared into a dressing room carrying a big mass of white, and I waited outside with the tailor. She emerged several long minutes later, looking nothing like my little girl. It was a strapless thing, all fitted at the top and covered with beaded pearls. The skirt was humungous. It was silky looking and shimmered when she moved, hiding her feet and trailing a good two meters behind her. Jaina’s face was skeptical. “What do you think? And don’t just tell me I’m beautiful. If one more person tells me I’m beautiful in this I’m going to scream.” “Jabba the Hutt would have looked better in that dress,” I said. She rolled her eyes at me, but couldn’t quite keep down the bubble of laughter. “Come on, Dad! Be serious.” I took a deep breath, but couldn’t quite find the words for a few seconds. What was I supposed to say? That she was absolutely stunning, and it broke my heart and made me so proud at the same time? “You look perfect, sweetheart.” She cocked one skeptical eyebrow. “Honestly?” “Honestly.” Her smile blossomed. Then she and the seamstress began to talk about sewing things I had no clue about, so I excused myself and went back to the Falcon. I found Leia asleep on our bed, Amelia cuddled up to her chest and under the protective circle of her arm. They were breathing in rhythm, serene and ignorant of my turmoil. Quietly as I could, I lay down behind my wife and pulled them both to me. Forming the curve of my body to hers, I inhaled the floral scent of her perfume, closed my eyes, and went to sleep reminding myself of all I still had to look forward to. EDIT: A/N: Next time--Han has a bit of a meltdown... -----signature----- Stories in profile 1st Peter 4:16 and John 3:3 Dubbed the Mistress of Cliffhangers "You can call me 'Great One'. Most people do." -Jaina Solo
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Jag4Me Title: Bet Your Knowledge and Man Bites Dog Hostess Registered: Jan '08	Date Posted: 7/19 3:44pm Subject: RE: Father of the Bride - H/L, J/J Post-Invincible Short story, Humor *Update 7/19!
	I cannot read this without seeing the face of Han and hearing Steve Martin's voice. It's hysterical every single time he refers to Jag as "Imp Boy" and I can't get through much without laughing like a fool. arrasingrules101 posted: Amelia loved it there too. She scampered around and played in the dirt and even jumped in the fountain once, but I didn’t have the heart to scold her. She was having a blast, doing all the things she had never got to do because of that whole princess thing. I figured if she wanted to get a little dirty every once and while, then let her go to it. There would be plenty of time to be a lady later. It was time she learned how to be a regular kid. This is priceless...for him to believe any of his kids could be a "regular child"?! arrrasingrules101 posted: “I wish I could tell you. We’re both all over the place. Me with this wedding, him with the Moffs, it’s a disaster,” her eyes were sad. “I feel like I hardly see him.” “It’ll get better,” I promised, wanting to make her feel better even though I wouldn’t have complained had she decided it was too much trouble. “Really? Was it this way with you and Mom?” “Sure,” I nodded, even though to tell the truth I couldn’t exactly remember. That seemed like a million years ago now. I could barely recall what I ate for breakfast, let alone something I had felt forty years ago. ROFL! You are doing a brilliant job with this! It IS Father of the Bride, Solo style!! -----signature----- "Your new nickname, especially in the TIS circle, is the Stoner." - Trika_Kenobi "All biologists know that the peacock with the most extravagant tail wins the peahen." Archy McNally
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Idrelle_Miocovani Title: Solar Power loving Scattergories Hostess Registered: Feb '05	Date Posted: 7/19 4:25pm Subject: RE: Father of the Bride - H/L, J/J Post-Invincible Short story, Humor *Update 7/19!
	Poor Jaya, all stressed out. Jaina’s face was skeptical. “What do you think? And don’t just tell me I’m beautiful. If one more person tells me I’m beautiful in this I’m going to scream.” “Jabba the Hutt would have looked better in that dress,” I said. What a perfect thing to say. Awesome update! -----signature----- "He said, 'Don't die under my command, you're enough of a pain without the paperwork.' That was it." "Tell him, 'Fine, there's no way I'm dying before you do, you morally bankrupt Colonel with a God complex.'" Padawan of DarthIshtar
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JAGSGURL15 Registered: Jul '03	Date Posted: 7/19 4:31pm Subject: RE: Father of the Bride - H/L, J/J Post-Invincible Short story, Humor *Update 7/19!
	awww.. that was cute... cant wait for more.. -----signature----- Mush Queen of TKL's LOMIN ALE WRAITHS Living In DE'NILE i <3 JJ REDICK ~&NY YANKEES&~ (((DUKE BLUE DEVILS)))
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jadesabre75 Registered: Nov '07	Date Posted: 7/19 6:07pm Subject: RE: Father of the Bride - H/L, J/J Post-Invincible Short story, Humor *Update 7/19!
	I'm with Connie. I totally see Han thinking this stuff and can hear his voice saying it. Another brilliant chapter! Woot! -----signature----- Stories are in my bio! Have at it! "Writers block is when your characters get tired of everything you do to them and go on strike." Lucky Member of the Jagateers: Jagateer of the Imperial Red Swim Trunks
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