Dawn came too early for Will. He was holding Elizabeth gently in his arms. He moved his hand down to the bump that was her belly. He felt the baby moving under his hand. He secretly hoped that this baby was a girl so she would be just a beautiful as Elizabeth. Elizabeth began to stir as the baby became more active.
"Good morning love," Will said brushing Elizabeth's hair back.
Elizabeth smiled back at him, "Good morning yourself."
"I need to get going Jack and the crew will be waiting," he said bending down for a kiss.
"Yes, we mustn't keep them waiting after all look what happened one of last time you kept them waiting," Elizabeth said smiling and rubbing her belly.
Will laughed, "well it was worth them waiting."
Will and Elizabeth got up and got dressed. Will went up William's loft and sat down beside the sleeping boy. Elizabeth looked at the two from below. "He's a fine boy Will and you are an excellent father."
"He's only fine because he has a wonderful mother. I hate being away from him and you so much," Will said drooping his head. Then Will gently shook his son. William stretched and opened his eyes. He looked up at his father.
"Is it time for you to leave," William asked.
"I'm afraid so son. Please take care of your mother. I'll be back long before your brother or sister arrives but while I'm gone you must help her."
"I will father. I'll look after Mum and Uncle Jack's family," William said with a smile his chest inflated more than usual.
"I know you will." Then Will climbed down the stairs of the loft to where Elizabeth was getting ready to walk to the shore with him.
"You don't have to walk me. You can stay here off your feet."
"No Will. I will see my husband off until I can't see you any more. I always wait until the Pearl is out of sight."
Will smiled, "How did I get so lucky to have you for a wife?"
"I don't know but I'm glad you appreciate it," Elizabeth said smiling.
They walked hand in hand with William following behind to Jack's house where Jack was waiting outside.
"'Bout time lad," Jack said smiling at the family, "what kept ye this time?"
Jess slapped Jack on the arm and Jasmine seeing the opportunity decided to kick Jack in the other leg.
"I didn't deserve that," he said looking at Jess and Jasmine.
"Never do; now do you Jack," Jess said.
Jack knelt down and hugged Jasmine. "Please don't kick Daddy while he's hugging ye." Jack was remembering the last hug he gave her and her kick to his groin.
But Jasmine was sad to see her father go to sea once again. He had been home longer than normal because of repairs to the Pearl so this seemed to be a harder good bye. She threw her small arms around Jack's neck, "Stay home Daddy. I don't want you to go, please."
"Jasmine honey, Daddy doesn't like to go and leave ye and ye mother either. I love ye remember that," Jack said with his eyes starting to tear slightly.
Jack stood up and went over to Jess. He kissed her then whispered, "I love you Mrs. Sparrow," in her ear then tenderly bite her earlobe. She shut her eyes remembering last night and Jack moved down to her neck kissing as he went.
"Uh hum," Will pretended to clear his throat.
Both Jack and Jess opened their eyes. They had been completely lost in the moment and had forgotten everyone else was around.
"Well uh, yes. We must be going now," Jack said turning to look back at his wife.
They all started the dreaded walk to the shore and the longboat that would take them to the Pearl. Jack and Will loaded their things into the longboat then went to see there families one last time before they left.
"I love you Jack Sparrow. Bring them all safely home," Jess told Jack just before he kissed her once again.
"I will just as always love," Jack said to her.
"I'll be back long before this child makes his or her entrance into this family," Will said trying to reassure Elizabeth.
"Please just take care of yourself Will. Don't worry about me. I have William looking after me remember," Elizabeth told him.
Will reached down and rubbed the top of his son's head, "take care of her and remember I love you."
Will kissed Elizabeth passionately and then patted her belly. He talked to her belly, "take care little one. Daddy loves you." He kissed her belly then reached up and kissed her again.
"Will," Jack said, "we really must go."
Will kissed her again and slowly let her hand go as he stepped into the boat. They rowed out to the Pearl and even from the Pearl they could see the remaining family members watching them. The Pearl was quickly underway and Jess, Jasmine, William and Elizabeth stayed to they couldn't see the Pearl any longer.
"God's speed my love, return to me soon," Elizabeth said to herself.
