[He can't deny that it's a cop out. But if he knew what he was concealing, it would make sense. There was no way finding that out could possibly help. No, better to just select the positives.]

They are. Very busy, but it's work that makes a difference, and that makes them happy.

[The look on Han's face at the last question might just remind Anakin of when Padme's not around]

Leia was, for a while. People disappear, sometimes. And they'll come back, too. It's a bit frustrating.