Summary: Young Henry inquires as to who Jack is. Elizabeth indulges his curiosity, blind to his motives. Drabble. Pre-DMTNT.
Hidden Motives
"Mother." Henry spoke up.
"Yes, Henry?" His mother inquired.
"Jack Sparrow- what's he like?"
"I beg your pardon?"
"I heard you and Father talking about him. What's he like?"
"He was never too keen on pulling out a sword, but when he did, it was usually for the most trivial of reasons. It was his wit that always saved us in the end."
"Is he still alive?"
"I haven't seen him since before you were born, Henry. I've no idea if he's still alive."
She missed the steely resolve in her son's gaze.
He was gone by the next morning.