Epilogue
One Year Later…
Edgar stood at the alter and watched as the wedding procession walked down the aisle. The entire crew of the Northwestern stood next to him as they waited for Jack.
Soon, the organ music filled the room as the doors opened. Jack stepped inside and began to walk down the aisle.
Edgar felt his throat close up with emotion as he was struck by her beauty. She smiled at him as she walked up and stood beside him at the alter.
When the time came, Edgar lifted the veil and kissed her, sealing their marriage forever.
A Few Weeks Later…
The time had come for the Dutch Harbor fleet to head out for the King crab season on the Bering Sea. The crew of the Northwestern was busy preparing the boat for departure when Jack climbed on and started calling for Edgar.
"What is it?" asked Matt, "Is everything okay?"
"More than okay!" exclaimed Jack, "Where's Edgar?"
"He's in the galley," said Matt, looking confused and curious, "I'll go get him."
Edgar came out of the galley followed by Nick, Jake, and Norman.
"What's going on?" he asked as he walked over to Jack.
"Where's Sig?" asked Jack, looking around.
"In the wheelhouse," said Edgar, "Why?"
"I want everyone to be here for this," replied Jack, eyes shining happily.
Matt went to get Sig and when everyone was on the deck, Jack began to speak.
"I won't be able to go with you guys this time," she said.
Jake gaped in surprise.
"What?" he exclaimed, "Why?"
The rest of the crew gave her a curious look. Jack turned her gaze to Edgar, barely suppressing her excitement.
"Because I'm pregnant."
Three Years Later…
Jack climbed onto the Northwestern for the first time in three years.
Nick, Norman, Jake, and Matt ran over to her, calling out excitedly.
"Jack!" yelled Matt, "What the heck are you doing here?"
"Sig's wife offered to take care of Sarah for me," called Jack as she walked over to the crew.
"Meaning you'll be coming with us?" asked Jake, excitedly.
"Yes, Jake," said Jack, beaming, "I'm coming with you guys this time."
Thirteen Years Later…
"But Mom…"
"Don't argue with me Sarah," said a very annoyed Jack Harper.
"It's not fair!"
"It's very fair."
"No it's not! If you can do it, so can I!"
Jack sighed and gave her daughter a frustrated look.
"Sarah, it's very dangerous out there. People die out on the Bering Sea every year! I don't know if that's the life you really want."
Sarah gave her mom an incredulous look. Her defiant hazel eyes flashed with irritation as Edgar strolled into the kitchen.
"What are you two arguing about?" he asked as he gave Jack a kiss.
"Mom won't let me work on the Northwestern," said Sarah, crossing her arms and giving her mom a hard stare.
Edgar could not help but laugh a little at that. She sounded so much like her mother. They were very much the same person. Sarah's auburn hair and hazel eyes matched her mother's perfectly. Her defiant stance and glare were also mirror images of Jack.
"You're just like your mother, you know that?" asked Edgar.
Jack sneered, "She's got your temper though."
"And your hardheaded attitude," retorted Edgar with a lopsided grin.
Jack smiled and shook her head. She turned her gaze to her daughter.
"Honey, I just don't want anything to happen to you."
"I know, mom. You never do. But I'm sixteen now! And if I am just like you, then I know I can do this. I want to do this! Please?"
Jack and Edgar exchanged a look. Jack sighed and shook her head.
"You won't let me say no will you?"
Sarah shook her head and gave her mom a victorious smile.
"Fine."
Sarah gave a whoop of excitement and grabbed the car keys from the counter.
"Thanks mom!" she called as she headed for the door.
"Wait! Where are you going?" asked Jack.
"Matt said that after you gave in that he'd buy me the gear I need," said Sarah with a coy smile.
Jack shook her head in disbelief.
"Matt," she mumbled under her breath, "Go figure. Okay, honey, just…"
"Be careful, yeah mom…I know."
A Few Weeks Later…
Jack, Edgar, and Sarah climbed onto the Northwestern. The rest of the crew had been preparing the boat for the King crab season.
Nick shook his head as he saw Sarah skip across the deck and walk down into the galley.
"Great," he mumbled, "Now there are five of them."
Jake and Matt laughed as they tied off another stack of pots.
Edgar and Jack gave them all a look. Just then, Sig walked out onto the deck and approached them.
"Well if she's anything like her parents, she'll be one of the best deckhands out on the Bering Sea."
Jack smiled and gave Sig a hug. She could not remember feeling this happy. Everyone she cared about was with her on the same boat. They would go out to brave the Bering Sea together. Whatever they faced, they had each other to lean on. They would never be alone. Nothing could get in their way…
As for the Maverick…
Blake and his crew were arrested shortly after the fight in the bar. They were charged with kidnapping, endangerment, aggravated assault, and attempted murder.
Rick Quashnick took back his old captain's position on the Maverick. He hired a brand new crew and restored the boat (including painting over the Northwestern's prank from the previous season).
He and Sig talked out their differences and were finally able to agree that the rivalry had to end. Now the Maverick became one of the Northwestern's closest friends. Eventually, the Time Bandit did the same.
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