Disclaimer: don't own PotC or Creed lyrics.

With arms wide open

Well I just heard the news today

It seems my life is going to change


I stared at her blankly for what seemed like an age, her smiled faded to a look of concern.

"You're not angry are you?" she asked hesitantly. I pulled her close to me, and hugged her gently.

I closed my eyes, begin to pray

Then tears of joy stream down my face

"Darling, I'm thrilled" I reassured her immediately, "just surprised, I mean we've been together what five years?"

"Closer to eight, dearest"

"No, really?"

She looked offended, then realised I was teasing her.

"Do you mind if I tell everyone?"

"Tell the world, Darling!"

"Coming with me?"

"No, I'll stay here a while, Love"

I stood at the helm and looked out over the ocean, thinking about the future.

With arms wide open

Under the sunlight

Welcome to this place

I'll show you everything

With arms wide open

With arms wide open

The more I thought about it the more I wondered if I was prepared for the way it would change my life.

Well I don't know if I'm ready

To be the man I have to be

Then she came back and stood next to me, I wrapped my arm around her and she pressed my hand to her stomach.

I'll take a breath, I'll take her by my side

We stand in awe, we've created life

"Have I told you lately that I love you?"

"Yes" she replied, "but you can say it again"

"And again and again"

"Yes" she agreed, we could hear the sounds of a rowdy celebration beginning on the main deck.

With arms wide open

Under the sunlight

Welcome to this
place

I'll show you everything

With arms wide open

"So, what are we going to name the little fellow?"

"Fellow?"

Now everything has changed

I'll show you love

I'll show you everything

With arms wide open

With arms wide open

I'll show you everything ...oh yeah

With arms wide open..wide open

"Well, of course" I replied, teasing her again, I really didn't mind if the kid was a lass or a lad.

"I'll have you know, Jack Sparrow..."

"...Captain" I reminded her, laughing, and thinking of the future...

If I had just one wish

Only one demand

I hope he's not like me

I hope he understands

I spent a lot of time wondering what our child would think of me, and my life, when he (or she) was old enough to understand. I wondered what his future would be like, already the Black Pearl was one of the last pirate ships in the Caribbean, not that I would wish my life on another.

That he can take this life

And hold it by the hand

And he can greet the world

With arms wide open...


It seemed like she could tell what I was thinking.

"Whatever happens, our child will be welcome and loved"

"Damn right he will, Darling"

With arms wide open

Under the sunlight

Welcome to this place

I'll show you everything

With arms wide open

She was sitting in a bed, exhausted but proud, holding our son in her arms.

"See, I was right" I said, kissing her gently and looking at the child.

"So you were" she smiled back at me, "so you were indeed"

"Welcome to the world, son, we'll drink to your good health"

"Welcome, William Sparrow" she said, for once, not commenting on my drinking habits.

Now everything has changed

I'll show you love

I'll show you everything

With arms wide open

With arms wide open

I'll show you everything..Oh yeah

With arms wide open....wide open


"Have I told you lately that I love you?"

"Yes, but please do say it again"

"I love you Elizabeth Swann"

"I love you, Captain Jack Sparrow"

A/N: hope it wasn't too soppy, lol.