“First we had to scrape together the entry fee to get into the Boonta Classic. We waited until the next morning and then returned to the junk shop where Qui-Gon tried to make a deal with Watto.
That’s when I knew how serious Qui-Gon’s problems really were. To get the entry fee, he offered his ship.
Even Watto was smart enough to see what a great bargain Qui-Gon was offering him. If I won the race, Watto would get to keep everything except the parts Qui-Gon needed. If I lost the race, Watto got himself a Nubian starship.
Watto agreed, and we hurried back to my house to get my Pod ready for the race. Padmé, Jar Jar, and Artoo-Detoo all pitched in. As we worked, I noticed Qui-Gon speaking quietly with my mom. I couldn’t hear what they were saying, but from the looks on their faces and the way they kept glancing at me, I could tell it was serious.
Then the Jedi shook his head and Mom turned away with a sad look on her face.
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