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Smee smiled and dusted a book in Captain Hook's cabin. He turned to him. His eyes were on Captain Hook as the latter played a harpsichord. Smee's smile remained during a song. He approached him. He saw tears in Captain Hook's eyes.
A worried expression replaced Smee's smile. ''Captain Hook?'' he muttered. He remained near him after the song ceased. Concern filled his eyes the minute Captain Hook's lip trembled. They widened for a few moments. That was when he remembered something.
*It's the anniversary of Captain Hook's mother's death* Smee thought. His shoulders began to slump. Sorrow filled his eyes. *Captain Hook always sobs during this day. It's almost as if he is being ripped apart. It's almost as if he is in a trap or wounded.* Smee viewed Captain Hook turning to him.
''I remember my mother almost always being with me. I remember her healing my hand due to a wasp sting. I remember her protecting me from my brother's plush crocodile. The same way a mother bear protects her cubs,'' Captain Hook said.
''You never protected your mother?''
Tears ran down Captain Hook's face before he sobbed. He viewed his mother's spirit materializing and embracing him. Captain Hook smiled. Extra tears ran down his face.
Smee gasped prior to another smile. He never said anything as Captain Hook sobbed and smiled in the illusion's arms.
THE END