BogDog wrote: ... as well as for others who also read "Splinter of the Mind's Eye" long ago. It came out right after the first movie. ...
And LEIA does the sinking!... Though somewhat briefly. Here is the main scene, the text captured in an image. THIS is the scene we always wanted and never saw:
Yes I recall reading that right after it was printed. Gave me hope when Luke went to Dagoba later on only to become yet another missed opportunity.