Sorry for the lack of updates – Have been a VERY busy girl. Have returned though for a chapter or two!!! Enjoy!!! 

Four months later

Elizabeth lay sprawled on Jack's bed, arm dangling off the side as she snored lightly, one knee pulled to her chest. The bed sheets hung loosely off her frame, blowing slightly from the breeze coming in the open window. Her hair half covered her face as her eyelashes flittered in sleep.

Jack sat at his desk, boots propped up on the table, leaning back in his chair, simply watching her. He only had his pants on, the rest of his clothes had long ago been abandoned. He eyed the window and finally saw the coast, and the lights of Tortuga. It had been too long since he was here last, and he excitedly jumped to his feet, hurrying over to his large window and pressing his hands against the frame, taking in a deep breath. He looked down at Elizabeth and knelt beside her, gently running his fingers over her hair and down her arm to the hand nearest him. He grinned at the new ring adorning her index finger, the familiar green stone shone back at him in the moonlight.

"And what's this one?" Elizabeth asked, pointing to another ring on one of his hands. He glanced down quickly before turning his attention back to the map he was reading that was laid out before him on the desk.

"That was my father's."

"Teague?"

"Aye."

"Why did he give it to you?"

"He didn't give it to me, love. I won it. He said I couldn't stay on land for five days. If I did, he'd give me this ring. Said it had magical powers." Elizabeth scoffed then laughed, leaning forward in her chair and ran her finger over the emerald.

"Magical powers. Jack. Why did you believe him?"

"I was seven. And he was a liar." A faint smile glittered in his eyes and Elizabeth happily rested her chin in her hands, leaning her elbows on the wooden desk.

"I think it's the most beautiful one you have." She admired the skulls engraved into the silver around the round emerald. Jack looked up at her then back down at his hand, holding it out before him in wonder.

"Is that so. I think it's ugly."

"It's not!" she practically yelled in defense, frowning at him. Jack snickered, eyeing the ring once more before prying it off his finger after some difficulty. Elizabeth's eyes widened and her mouth opened in protest. He laughed at the white band of skin the ring left on his hand and flexed his fingers before eyeing the ring in his other hand.

"If you think it's so lovely, then you should have it." Jack handed the ring to her and she shook her head quickly.

"Your father gave it to you!"

"So? I could always plunder another. Besides, it suits you more. It's too pretty for my tastes." Elizabeth looked at him once again before taking it in her hands, turning it over with a wide grin on her face. She slipped it on the same finger Jack had it on and held it in front of her, turning her hand.

"It suits me?" Jack nodded with a smile, bringing her hand to his lips before kissing her hand gently.

"That it does, lass."

Three hours later

Elizabeth awoke, stretching her arms, before looking around the dark cabin.

"Jack?" she called softly, swinging her feet over edge of the bed and standing up. She swayed to the side and she frowned, clutching the bed for support as she looked questioningly outside the window. Buildings. They were docked. And from the looks of it, at the pirate friendly Tortuga. She grinned, folding her arms over her chest.

Arms slid around her waist and she gasped, spinning around to find herself face to face with the captain. Her featured softened and she kissed the side of his cheek then neck, noticing clean white bandages around his wrist. She pointed at it and he shook it off, resting his chin on her shoulder.

"Jack what happened."

"Nothing."

"Let me see."

"Why should I?"

"Because if you don't I'll just keep asking." He rolled his eyes playfully and unraveled the linens, watching her reaction as his arm was unveiled. The biggest smile he'd ever seen lit up her face.

"It's a swan," she breathed, carefully running her finger over the outlined swan that was tattooed on his wrist below his pirate branding. Jack flinched but didn't stop her examination of his newest addition to his tattoo collection.

It was a swan, wings spread wide, white dye in his skin to give the graceful white color to the swan. She touched one wing where a tiny "E" was inscribed. She spun around and looped her arms around his neck, kidding his lips lightly.

"I love it."

"Who said I got it for you?" She laughed, hitting his arm playfully.

"Jack?"

"Yes, love?" he asked, burring his face into her neck. Her fingers wove into his hair and she paused, wording what she wanted to say in her head.

"I have to go see a doctor while we're here." She could feel Jack tense and pull back, hands on her shoulders as he looked her over.

"What? Why? You're not sick! What's wrong? Has something happened?"

"I'm… I'm, uhm, late."

"Late for what?"

"Late, Jack. For my monthlies?" She watched, amused, as the confusion and fear on his face turned into a slight smile.

"What?"

"I'm pregnant, Jack."

"Are you sure?"

"Nearly. It's been two months since I've gotten it… I'm quite sure I'm pregnant." Jack grinned and hugged her tightly, kissing the side of her face and her hair. She laughed, clutching him tightly, closing her eyes.

"I take it you happy with this news?" She waited, still holding him, and worried when he didn't respond. He finally pulled back from her, tears rimming his eyes as he grinned. He rested the side of his face against hers and kissed her gently.

"I love you, my beautiful swan."