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Jack licked his lips and walked to her other side.

"It's really quite simple love. Let them spend the holiday on the Pearl. That way William will still be at sea and Elizabeth and the babe can see him without having to fall off the end of the world to do so."

"So you can promise me dat by sundown on December 25th the Dutchman will sail witout any problems?" Calypso asked waiting for a response.

"I promise," Jack said placing an arm around her shoulder. He brought her over to the side and both looked down into the water.

"I shall...tink it over," she said removing his arm and turning to face Jack.

"Take all the time you need. But remember, Christmas is only two days away."

Calypso nodded and disappeared from the deck.

Gibbs came out from where he had been hiding below deck. "Things work out?"

"As well as to be expected. Now we just wait for a response."

Elizabeth walked through the village square with her son in her arms along with a basket. Around her, people were saying their usual Good Mornings. They stopped to buy some fruit and vegetables for the day. Elizabeth's eyes then stopped at a certain store. There they sold all sorts of books and writing supplies. Not being able to help herself, she walked in.

There didn't seem to be anyone around as she examined the walls. So many books...

"May I help you?"

Elizabeth jumped but managed not to disturb the baby as she turned to face the shop owner. "It's nothing sir, I just wanted to look around."

"Perhaps I can interest you in some parchment paper and quills?"

"Umm, I'm not sure. I have no one to give it..."

Will's face swam before her. Maybe if she bought it now, she could give it to him at a later date so he could write down all of his adventures for her. And she could write hers as well.

"Might I be able to purchase 50 sheets please?" She did in fact have a little extra money on herself and the holidays were coming up.

"Certainly," the man said leaving to gather the materials.

While he was away, Elizabeth put down her current purchases and cuddled her son. "When you're older, you'll be able to read these firsthand accounts son. Won't that be wonderful?"

The baby giggled and cooed before the man finally returned with a wrapped parcel. Elizabeth thanked him and paid him before leaving to go home.

The perfect gift for Will that he'd get after a decade, sadly.

Jack and the crew were sitting on the deck playing a spirited game of Liar's Dice when Calypso appeared causing all the men to jump (and Jack to shriek slightly).

Gathering his composure, he led her to a more private area. Calypso had her arms crossed as she walked around him. "I have decided-"

"Yes," Jack said interrupting her.

"I have decided to allow Captain Turnah to spend de holidays wit him family. But once de sun sets he mus go back to him duties."

"You're a diamond love; an absolute diamond. Now the only thing that remains is keeping it a secret."

"Why?" she asked.

"Well because, those are the most memorable things in life; those that catch us by surprise."

Jack thought about it as Calypso sat by waiting. Suddenly, he snapped his fingers.

"I've got it."

He called the crew to him and told him what they were to do.

"That's awfully kind of you Captain," Marty commented.

"Captain Jack Sparrow has a bigger heart than others realize. Now, Mr. Cotton, your parrot knows what to do right?"

"Awwk, aye aye sir," the parrot said to Cotton's salute.

"And Calypso love, you know as well right."

"Jes," she said rolling her eyes.

"Wonderful then. Let's get to it."

Yay!