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Pirate Nell followed the doctor meekly, like a dog following his master when he's in trouble. Several other Revenge pirates came along, too, dragging Pirates G, Sam and Jo to the doctor's cabin. When they got there, the wounded were made to lie face down on tables, and the other pirates left, leaving Pirate Nell alone with the doctor and her injured crew.

"I'm Nate," the doctor introduced. His voice was gentle and kind. "What's yours?"

"N-Nell," Pirate Nell answered, keeping her eyes low. She flinched when Nate put his hand comfortingly on her shoulder.

"Hey," he soothed. "There's no need to be scared around me. I'm a doctor: I heal, not harm."

Nell looked up. If this were any other crew member of Revenge, she would not believe him. But something about his voice was enough to convince her that he was being truthful. He sounded warm and genuine. Nate smiled warmly at her.

"Come," he coaxed. Nell followed him, but this time, it wasn't out of fear. Nate walked over to a bucket full of water and pulled two clean cloths out off a drawer. He handed one to Nell and kept one for himself. He picked up the bucket and went over to Pirate Sam. He set the bucket down, dipped the cloth in and looked back at Nell.

"What you have to do is wet the cloth," Nate explained. "Then dab it on the wounds, like so."

He demonstrated on one of Pirate Sam's wounds. He pressed the cloth very lightly on the wound and then pulled off. Sam flinched as the cloth touched him. Nate nodded to Nell to try, but Nell hesitated.

"Go on," he encouraged. Nell dipped the cloth in the bucket and drew it out and then touched it lightly on Sam's back, recoiling when her friend flinched. She raised her eyes to Nate.

"It's okay," he assured her. "It'll hurt, but it's necessary. If we don't, they'll get infected. Come on."

Nate guided her over to Pirate G and gave her the bucket, then left to go get his own bucket. Nell very slowly dipped her cloth in and then dabbed Pirate G's back. Pirate G flinched and Nell pulled back again.

"Just do it, Nell," G instructed. "I'd rather you do this than anyone else."

"But it's hurting you," Nell whispered. G sighed.

"I'd rather get hurt now than infected and hurt even more," G responded, squeezing his eyes shut. "Just do it, Nell. Please."

Despite her not wanting to, Nell carried on with the disinfection process. G did his best to control his signs of discomfort to make it easier for Nell to do it.

Nate worked on Pirates Sam and Jo. He worked fast and he had finished both men just as Nell was finishing on Pirate G. Nate wandered over once he was done and examined Nell's work. He nodded.

"That's good," he commended. Nell stopped and looked up at him. He looked kindly into her eyes and took the cloth out of her hands and dropped it in the bucket. Nell looked at him for a bit longer, before she dropped her gaze to the floor.

"Hey," he soothed. "You did good. Okay?"

Nell nodded and the pirates came in.

"Done?" one of them growled. Nate nodded and took a step away from Nell after giving her hand one final squeeze. The three men on the tables were forced up and given shirts to put on, which they did. The pirates then grabbed them and Nell and marched them back to below deck.

The feeling of security Pirate Nell had had with Nate just a moment earlier dissipated as she was taken back to her prison below deck.

On the way back, Hook Hand stopped them and nodded at Pirate Nell. Pirate G saw this and knew what was happening.

"Please," he pleaded quietly and shook his head. "No."

"Do you need another flogging?" Hook Hand threatened. Pirate G sighed dejectedly.

"No, sir."

"Good."

With that, Hook Hand grabbed Pirate Nell and dragged her away.

Back in Marty's cabin, Kensi and Marty were simply enjoying each other's company after a very aggressive sex session.

"Do you trust me, Kensi?" Marty asked suddenly, raising his head from where it had previously been resting on her belly.

"You asked me that question earlier," Kensi replied, not looking at him.

"And now I'm asking it again," he retorted. Kensi pushed herself up just enough to see him.

"Yes," she answered. "Why?"

"You just seemed uncertain earlier."

"That's because I was uncertain earlier."

"And what makes you so sure you trust me now?"

"Because I feel safe around you," Kensi answered without missing a beat. Marty smiled.

"Good."

Marty got up and started putting his clothes back on. Kensi sat up fully.

"What are you doing?" she asked, thinking that they were going to continue for a while longer.

"Protecting you and your crew," he replied, tossing her clothes to her. "Get dressed."

"But-"

"You said you trusted me," Marty interrupted her. "Now trust me and do as I say!"

"Whatever!" Kensi muttered to herself. She indignantly obeyed, refusing to look at Marty at all. Once they were both done, Pirate Marty grabbed her by her arm and dragged her out. Pirate KK didn't bother resisting.

Pirate Marty dragged her out on deck and he did a quick scan, and the sight of a door closing caught his eye.

"Dammit!" he whispered to himself and hastened his way across deck to the cabin. He pounded on the door.

"Chameleon!" he growled. "Open up!"

The door swung open. Inside, Pirate KK could see Pirate Nell laying on the bed as if she'd been thrown down and she looked terrified. In front of Pirate Marty stood Hook Hand.

"What?" he growled right back at Pirate Marty.

"Ye know ye ain't supposed to be havin' girls in yer cabin without Roberts' permission," Pirate Marty reminded him. Chameleon just glared at him.

"That isn't true," Chameleon rebutted. "Roberts lets us have girls whenever we want."

"Usually," Pirate Marty agreed. "But that ain't true for ye right now because of…"

Pirate Marty leaned in, lowered his voice and spoke to Chameleon so softly that only the two males could hear. Chameleon's expression went from smug to fear to anger in the space of two seconds. Pirate Marty pulled back once he'd finished speaking.

"You wouldn't dare!" Chameleon snarled angrily.

"Wouldn't I?" Pirate Marty threatened, cocking an eyebrow. "Give the ginger to me."

Chameleon let out a frustrated grunt and hauled Pirate Nell up and then flung her at Pirate Marty. Pirate Marty caught her expertly and then turned the two ladies around and marched them below deck. On the way, Pirate Marty leaned over and whispered to Pirate KK.

"Told you that I'd protect you and your crew," he whispered, smiling. Pirate KK couldn't help but smile a little. They got below deck, and neither female made any effort to fight back as Pirate Marty chained them up again. Just as Pirate Marty was about to stand back up after fastening Pirate KK's bonds, she spoke quietly.

"Thank you," she said so softly that it was barely audible. Pirate Marty stood up, smiled, winked and then turned and left.

For the first time since their voyage on Revenge had started, Pirate KK felt relaxed. She embraced this feeling, leaned back against the wall, closed her eyes and let herself be swept away into a deep, deep sleep.