Dune Deleted Scene - Alia’s Conception

This scene was cut from the theatrical release of Dune, but is included in the “Extended Edition“ 42A. DUKE LETO’S QUARTERS - CASTLE CALADAN - NIGHT In darkness, Jessica and Duke Leto lie together in their large engraved wooden bed. A strong WIND from the storm is heard. DUKE LETO I know you sense our danger... Do you see...? JESSICA (interrupting) No!.... It’s only the night... a dark night... and our last night on our home.... Leto? DUKE LETO Yes? JESSICA I once told you a daughter would be conceived at a time of parting.... DUKE LETO I remember.... conceived in love at a time of parting.... Arrakis is a hostile world though. JESSICA I have to be sure you want this. It must be tonight... under these influences. Duke Leto’s reply is lost in a HOWLING of the wind. JESSICA (CONT’D) What? I didn’t hear with the wind. DUKE LETO I whispered yes. JESSICA And I whisper I love you, Let