Joanna spent the whole voyage in bed coughing. Barbossa knew she was sick, but he did not have the medicine or anything to cure her. He was worried about getting to the next pirate port in time to get her cured. Barbossa cared for Joanna as best as he could on their way to a safe port. After a long week and a half they finally made it. Barbossa went in the cabin to get Joanna.

"Cummon Joanna, we have ta get ye to a doctor," he said as he held Joseph in his hip.

Joanna struggled to get up. She managed to get out of bed. She almost fell when she tried to stand up, but Barbossa was there to catch her. Joanna put an arm around him and tried to walk. Barbossa and Joanna walked the whole way into town with her leaning on him and Joseph on his hip. When they finally found a doctor's office Barbossa pounded on the door. Just as a man in a doctor's uniform answered the door, Joanna collapsed to her knees.

"Please help", Barbossa said "She very sick, I have money."

He noticed the funny look the doctor was giving him. The doctor could clearly see that he was a pirate.

"Very well", the doctor said. "Come in."

Joanna was taken into a room in the back. She had trouble staying awake. Being sick and walking around just made her tired and she wanted to sleep.

"How long have you been like this?" she heard the doctor ask.

"Nearly two weeks I think", she coughed.

Joanna wanted to rest. The doctor told her to lie down so he can examine her. He a few tests to see what was wrong.

"When was the last time you've eaten anything?" he asked.

"I don't remember", she answered.

"From what I can tell you've nearly starved to death. And from being out in the cold for so long, no wonder you're sick."

"Is it bad?" Joanna asked.

"You will need to be treated", he answered.

Barbossa played with Joseph down the hall, trying to keep both of them calm while he listened to what the doctor was saying.

"Treated?" he asked. "Will she be okay?"

"She will be fine", the doctor told Barbossa. "She'll need to be kept warm and be fed. I know you pirates don't eat three meals a day, but try to get her to."

Barbossa and the doctor turned around to check on Joanna. She had fallen asleep right there on the examination table.

"I suggest you let her rest" the doctor told Barbossa. "You're welcome to stay here for the night."

Barbossa smiled.

"Thank ye." he said pulling out a small bag from his pocket. "How much do I owe ye?"

He opened the bag and realized he didn't have much money left. He only had four shillings left.

"You don't need to pay", the doctor said. "I can see you have a family to provide for. You can keep your money. Take care of them."

Barbossa was more than grateful.

"Thank ye, thank ye so much", he said and shook his hand.

He helped the doctor carry Joanna to a comfortable bed. He watched as the doctor walked out of the room and shut the door behind him. He played with Joseph for a while until they fell asleep together in the chair next to Joanna's bed.