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Chapter 50
He never wanted to let them out of his sight. Never wanted them to leave his side again. He couldn't bear the thought of not having them with him. He couldn't get over the feeling of holding his son in his arms. He was with his precious wife and precious son. And he must make them leave. They could not go where he was bound. But he had to keep them with him just a while longer. He couldn't send them away yet. Just a little while longer.
"So Captain Pirate, would you like to explain why you are not dead?"
Rebecca's words brought him out of his thoughts. "The Royal Navy nor The East India Tradin Company be spendin much time lookin fer dead people luv. A few well placed rumors in a few drunkin ears does wonders to bring about the death of a ship n her crew. Fer a while anyways."
"Why didn't you come back?" Rebecca asked.
"I did and ye were gone." Teague answered. "Was told by yer driver ye had left fer England a week r two afore I got there. Couldn't say what day ye left r what ship ye sailed on. When I checked with the Harbormaster all he could tell me was five r six ships pulled out fer England those weeks. Didn't know what ship ye be on."
"I almost stayed. But when you didn't show up and then I heard you were dead, and I was all alone I left." Rebecca whispered.
He walked over and put an arm around her shoulder, holding Jack in the other. Rebecca took Jack, who was now sleeping, and laid him on the bunk. She put her arms around Teague and he did the same. And they stood there holding each other.
"Ye have to go back to yer ship luv. Ye know that don't ye?" More of a statement from Teague than a question.
"I don't want to, I want to stay with you." Rebecca replied sadly.
"I know ye do luv, but the time not be right. I will come and get ye and the babe, I swear ye kin trust me luv. I will come." Teague answered.
She looked up at him, and with tears in her eyes, kissed him good-bye again.
Teague walked her and Jack back over to the ship. His crew still had the passengers crowded on deck.
"Alright ye spawn of the Devil back to the ship, aint no swag to be takin here!" Teague yelled at the crew. They weren't happy about the order but with much grumbling and cursing they returned to their ship. Teague was the last to leave. He almost changed his mind about taking Rebecca and his son with him. But then he too turned and boarded his ship.
Captain Kain approached her as she stood there watching the other ship sail off.
"Are you alright Miss? Those pirates didn't hurt you in any way did they?"
"No Captain I'm fine." Rebecca replied in a very sad tone. "They didn't hurt me. I'm fine."
He stared at her thinking her tone did not match her words. "I will talk with you later about this, after you have had a chance to calm down and collect your thoughts." And then mumbled to himself as he walked off, "Very strange encounter…..very strange indeed."
When she went below Mrs. Barbossa was waiting for her.
Mrs. Barbossa was smiling at her
"That was him, your Husband wasn't it!" she said excitedly.
"How did you know that?" Rebecca asked.
"There was no mistaking that look on his face when he saw you Dear. No mistaking that at all! So he's not dead after all. That is wonderful." Mrs. Barbossa said happily.
"He wouldn't take me with him. Said it was still too dangerous. I may never see him again. What good did it do to find him again if I just loose him again?" Rebecca was near to tears.
"Now Dear, it would be too dangerous for you and your babe to be on that pirate ship. He was right about that. But you mark my words he will come for you. No doubt about that either. Not if it be judged by the look on his face."
Several days passed, and one calm afternoon Rebecca, Jack, and Mrs. Barbossa were sitting on deck enjoying the breeze.
"Why didn't you condemn Teague for being a pirate Mrs. Barbossa? Most people would have."
"My oldest grandson Jacob always wanted to be a sailor. All he ever talked about. Ate, drank, slept, and dreamed nothing but being a sailor. Now My Husband Charles has some small connections in certain circles, and about six years ago arranged a position for him on a ship of Her Majesty's finest. Unfortunately after about six months Jacob decided navy life was not for him. He still loved the sea and wanted to sail, but chose to jump ship. Last we heard, which has been close to four years ago, he was sailing under a pirate flag for some captain in the Spanish Main. Now to make matters worse, a few years after Jacob did what he did, his younger brother Hector ran off and joined a pirate crew somewhere. So you see Dear, I feel Pirates are just like any other man. Some are good men like my grandsons, and some are not. I also think from what you have told me, and through my brief encounter with the man, you have one of the good ones.
Time passed and they were finally docking in England. Rebecca was excited as well as filled with trepidation. She had posted a letter to her Parents telling them she was pregnant and coming home before she left Singapore, but had no idea if it had reached them.
Captain Kain gave the orders for all passengers to go ashore. She took Jack in her arms and disembarked. As she walked she looked around but didn't see any familiar faces. Either her Parents didn't get her message or they had not bothered to send anyone to meet her. Nether possibility surprised her. Someone behind her called her name and she turned to see Mrs. Barbossa coming up to her. "Dear, I just wanted to tell you what a pleasurable and exciting time I had sailing with you."
"Thank you Mrs. Barbossa, I enjoyed your company, and your help."
"Thank you Dear. And do something for me please; don't give up on that Husband of yours. He will be back for you and the wee one, you'll see."
"I truly hope so Mrs. Barbossa, goodbye." And they both went on their way.
Rebecca had only gone a little way farther when she heard familiar voices calling to her. She looked around and there were Jannika and Tonya running towards her. They started to hug her, and then seeing the baby in her arms, settled for the moment for pats on her back and squeezes to her arms.
"Lord Child, we just about didn't recognize you!" Jannika exclaimed.
"You look all grown up. And with a babe. You have a lot of talking to do miss!" Tonya said.
"Child let me hold the babe." Jannika said taking Jack out of her arms before Rebecca could say yea or nay.
"What's his name Rebecca?" Tonya asked.
"Jack" Rebecca replied.
"Must have been terrible being all alone on that ship, and with a babe to boot." Tonya said.
"I had a lady who was very kind to me, and helped me out a lot." Rebecca replied.
Jannika said "Let's get you home, Child you must be worn out after all you have been through. You need a hot bath and a comfortable bed."
Jannika gave Jack back to Rebecca. She and Tonya picked up Rebecca's satchels from where the deckhands had set them, and they headed off for the house and her Parents.
To Be Continued
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