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Chapter 3: Explanations and Revelations
"So what happened after you left Port Royal Jack?" Katherine asked, curious about her friend's antics. She had gotten a bit upset when she realized Jack had nearly killed himself, but he seemed happy enough with the results and Kat had simply let it go. Sometimes you just needed to do that.
"Well, when I returned a few months later, I asked Will 'n Elizabeth if they wanted ter come aboard the Pearl for awhile. Lizzie's father had passed on and Norrington had found himself some poor lass, so it was no trouble a'tall to bring 'em with me." Jack answered, his voice softening. "The moment I say 'er, I knew Elizabeth was the lass for me. Will, he's a good man, like his father, but they were not ter be. I staked me claims, and Elizabeth agreed."
"I felt terrible for Will though Jack. I broke his heart, it nearly killed me to devastate him like that. He was so good to me, but I loved him like a brother." Elizabeth said sadly.
"Does Will still sail with you Jack?" Kat questioned.
"Aye, that he does luv. Piracy's in the boy's blood, a Turner never could resist the sea." Jack answered.
"Well, it looks like we all need a bit more tea. I'll go fetch some out of the kitchen, it will take only a second." Katherine said as she swept out of the room, tea tray in hand. Elizabeth looked over at Jack as she left the room. A frown creased his forehead and the pirate looked intense, as if thinking of something perplexing.
"What's the matter darling?" Elizabeth asked.
Jack looked up abruptly, as if surprised that Elizabeth spoke to him. "Nothing luv, I just need ter talk ta Kat for a sec." He answered, getting up and following Katherine's earlier steps.
The pirate found Kat searching for the biscuit tin. "How did ya happen upon the bruise lass?" he repeated his earlier question.
"Twas nothing at all Jack. I.I tripped over one of Joshua's toys and smacked my face right on the floor. It'll heal up soon, don't worry." She lied quickly.
"Don't lie to me Katherine Ann. Did he show up here again?" Jack asked angrily. When Kat simply looked at him with helpless eyes, the pirate sighed frusteratedly and asked, "Why would ye let that swine back here luv?"
"I didn't Jack. He followed Joshua and I from the market. Richard was drunk, as usual, and got angry when I told him to stay away from Joshua. He had been trying to get to my son all day. Richard hit me, and I shoved Joshua into the house and locked the door. He screamed outside for a minute, then left us alone." She answered tiredly.
As Jack started muttering dark cuses and threats under his breath, Kat simply shook her head and said, "I didn't want this Jack. I didn't ask him over, I didn't try to get Richard involved with Joshua. I will not subject my son to that."
Elizabeth stood shocked at the door where she was listening. Katherine was abused? She had heard the tone of Jack's voice, and knew her lover had obviously been upset about Kat not telling him immediately.
The conversation continued in the kitchen. "Why won't ye bring the lad and come aboard the Pearl with Elizabeth and I? It's a much better place for Joshua than Tortuga darlin, and ye can't argue with tha'." Jack bargained.
Katherine shook her head firmly. "No, I can't. We would be in the way during raids and battles. It's a burden you should not have to carry."
"He's me son Kat. Ye will be fine on the Pearl. Richard wouldn't be able to touch 'im." Jack said softly. "Let me do this for ye."
"We've had this discussion before, and we won't be having it again. It's best for everybody if Joshua and I stay here in Tortuga. And before you go telling me it isn't, think about this for a minute. You've just gotten to be with Elizabeth. She's probably still shell-shocked by all of this. Bringing Joshua and I with you will only make things more complicated for her." Kat reasoned.
Jack shook his head, knowing he had been defeated. He pulled her into an embrace and said "I just don't want to lose ye Kat. Yer like a sister to me."
Kat smiled softly as she returned the hug. "And you a brother to me. I know you will protect Joshua and I no matter what. Now scoot, and sit with your lady. I'll be out in a second."
*~*~*
"It was good to see you Jack. Was a honor to meet you Elizabeth." Katherine said as the couple prepared to leave. "Could you wait a moment Jack? I know Joshua will want to say goodbye."
At Jack's nod, she called out quickly and Joshua dashed into the room and into his 'father's' arms. "Uncle Jack, when are you coming back to see us? I miss you when you leave." Joshua asked.
Jack ruffled his hair. "I'll be back before ye notice lad. Take care of yer mother for me, savvy?" When the boy nodded, he hugged him quickly and directed to Kat. "Lock the doors when we leave. I'll try to get back to ye before the Pearl sets sail."
She smiled and hugged Jack tightly. "All right, but I don't want you fussing if you can't make it. Don't beat yourself up if you can't."
As he walked out the door, Jack slipped a pouch in Kat's hands. "For anything ye or the lad might need." He said quietly, then walked out the door, arm locked around Elizabeth's waist. Katherine watched them from the door, a wistful smile on her face, until the couple turned the corner. Then she turned into her small home and started to finish up her chores.
*~*~*
Will Turner looked up as his two friends boarded the Black Pearl. He waved to the couple, and as they approached him, his heart barely gave a twinge. When Jack and Elizabeth had told him about their romance, he had been devastated. However, as the months had gone by, Will realized that he loved Elizabeth like a sister and he only wanted her to be happy. If Jack Sparrow, his best friend made her glow, then he approved.
"Where did you two go off to so quickly this morning?" Will asked.
Jack and Elizabeth glanced at each other, then Jack cleared his throat and said, "Only ter see an ol' friend of mine mate. I wanted 'Lizabeth ter meet 'em."
"Oh, that's what it was. Well Jack, Anamaria's been looking for you all day. She nearly bit my head off this morning so be careful." Will warned.
Jack nodded. "Thanks mate. I'll be findin' 'er then. Luv, why don't ye stay here?"
As Elizabeth nodded, Jack kissed her quickly and set off to find Anamaria. The pirate didn't need to look very far. Anamaria strode up to him, with Gibbs close behind her and asked, "Did you see Katherine then? How was the boy?"
"They be fine mate. Kat sends 'er love and gave me some of 'er pie ter give to ye. She said it were yer favorite." Jack assured, producing a package from his coat.
Anamaria nodded, then lowered her voice as she spotted Will. "I wouldn't be too worried Jack, but there be rumors goin' round Tortuga. I 'eard some of the regulars at the Faithful Bride say that Richard been stirring up trouble for 'er and the lad."
Jack frowned darkly and said, "Aye, she had a bruise on 'er face. The bastard was followin 'er home, claimin to want ter see the lad, but she forced 'im off."
Gibbs said hardly, "It ain't right Jack to be lettin 'er stay here. Richard, the swine, is only goin to be more trouble for Kat. Why won't ye bring her and the boy aboard the Pearl?"
Jack shook his head. "She won't be comin aboard Gibbs. Kat's a stubborn lass, an' she won't 'ear of it. I made sure she locked 'er doors though." He said roughly.
"I just hope that she keeps to 'er house. We'll have to check on 'er before we sail again." Anamaria supplied. "I can't be havin my bes' friend in danger, now can I?"
Jack looked over at Elizabeth and Will. "Will ye want ter see our friend mate?" He asked Will. As Turner nodded, Jack said. "All right, ye will be comin with Elizabeth, Anamaria, Gibbs and I tomorrow morning."
With that Jack took Elizabeth down below and the crew set about their duties.
AN: So what do you guys think? Is it long enough or should I be adding more? Please review, I need lots of commentary for me to update- say about up to 20 reviews? Pretty please?
Pineapple1: You need not wait longer! Her bruise is explained in this chapter AND I tried making this chapter a bit longer. Tell me what you think!
Rory4: Aww, thanks for the review, I love getting support from my readers.
Chapter 3: Explanations and Revelations
"So what happened after you left Port Royal Jack?" Katherine asked, curious about her friend's antics. She had gotten a bit upset when she realized Jack had nearly killed himself, but he seemed happy enough with the results and Kat had simply let it go. Sometimes you just needed to do that.
"Well, when I returned a few months later, I asked Will 'n Elizabeth if they wanted ter come aboard the Pearl for awhile. Lizzie's father had passed on and Norrington had found himself some poor lass, so it was no trouble a'tall to bring 'em with me." Jack answered, his voice softening. "The moment I say 'er, I knew Elizabeth was the lass for me. Will, he's a good man, like his father, but they were not ter be. I staked me claims, and Elizabeth agreed."
"I felt terrible for Will though Jack. I broke his heart, it nearly killed me to devastate him like that. He was so good to me, but I loved him like a brother." Elizabeth said sadly.
"Does Will still sail with you Jack?" Kat questioned.
"Aye, that he does luv. Piracy's in the boy's blood, a Turner never could resist the sea." Jack answered.
"Well, it looks like we all need a bit more tea. I'll go fetch some out of the kitchen, it will take only a second." Katherine said as she swept out of the room, tea tray in hand. Elizabeth looked over at Jack as she left the room. A frown creased his forehead and the pirate looked intense, as if thinking of something perplexing.
"What's the matter darling?" Elizabeth asked.
Jack looked up abruptly, as if surprised that Elizabeth spoke to him. "Nothing luv, I just need ter talk ta Kat for a sec." He answered, getting up and following Katherine's earlier steps.
The pirate found Kat searching for the biscuit tin. "How did ya happen upon the bruise lass?" he repeated his earlier question.
"Twas nothing at all Jack. I.I tripped over one of Joshua's toys and smacked my face right on the floor. It'll heal up soon, don't worry." She lied quickly.
"Don't lie to me Katherine Ann. Did he show up here again?" Jack asked angrily. When Kat simply looked at him with helpless eyes, the pirate sighed frusteratedly and asked, "Why would ye let that swine back here luv?"
"I didn't Jack. He followed Joshua and I from the market. Richard was drunk, as usual, and got angry when I told him to stay away from Joshua. He had been trying to get to my son all day. Richard hit me, and I shoved Joshua into the house and locked the door. He screamed outside for a minute, then left us alone." She answered tiredly.
As Jack started muttering dark cuses and threats under his breath, Kat simply shook her head and said, "I didn't want this Jack. I didn't ask him over, I didn't try to get Richard involved with Joshua. I will not subject my son to that."
Elizabeth stood shocked at the door where she was listening. Katherine was abused? She had heard the tone of Jack's voice, and knew her lover had obviously been upset about Kat not telling him immediately.
The conversation continued in the kitchen. "Why won't ye bring the lad and come aboard the Pearl with Elizabeth and I? It's a much better place for Joshua than Tortuga darlin, and ye can't argue with tha'." Jack bargained.
Katherine shook her head firmly. "No, I can't. We would be in the way during raids and battles. It's a burden you should not have to carry."
"He's me son Kat. Ye will be fine on the Pearl. Richard wouldn't be able to touch 'im." Jack said softly. "Let me do this for ye."
"We've had this discussion before, and we won't be having it again. It's best for everybody if Joshua and I stay here in Tortuga. And before you go telling me it isn't, think about this for a minute. You've just gotten to be with Elizabeth. She's probably still shell-shocked by all of this. Bringing Joshua and I with you will only make things more complicated for her." Kat reasoned.
Jack shook his head, knowing he had been defeated. He pulled her into an embrace and said "I just don't want to lose ye Kat. Yer like a sister to me."
Kat smiled softly as she returned the hug. "And you a brother to me. I know you will protect Joshua and I no matter what. Now scoot, and sit with your lady. I'll be out in a second."
*~*~*
"It was good to see you Jack. Was a honor to meet you Elizabeth." Katherine said as the couple prepared to leave. "Could you wait a moment Jack? I know Joshua will want to say goodbye."
At Jack's nod, she called out quickly and Joshua dashed into the room and into his 'father's' arms. "Uncle Jack, when are you coming back to see us? I miss you when you leave." Joshua asked.
Jack ruffled his hair. "I'll be back before ye notice lad. Take care of yer mother for me, savvy?" When the boy nodded, he hugged him quickly and directed to Kat. "Lock the doors when we leave. I'll try to get back to ye before the Pearl sets sail."
She smiled and hugged Jack tightly. "All right, but I don't want you fussing if you can't make it. Don't beat yourself up if you can't."
As he walked out the door, Jack slipped a pouch in Kat's hands. "For anything ye or the lad might need." He said quietly, then walked out the door, arm locked around Elizabeth's waist. Katherine watched them from the door, a wistful smile on her face, until the couple turned the corner. Then she turned into her small home and started to finish up her chores.
*~*~*
Will Turner looked up as his two friends boarded the Black Pearl. He waved to the couple, and as they approached him, his heart barely gave a twinge. When Jack and Elizabeth had told him about their romance, he had been devastated. However, as the months had gone by, Will realized that he loved Elizabeth like a sister and he only wanted her to be happy. If Jack Sparrow, his best friend made her glow, then he approved.
"Where did you two go off to so quickly this morning?" Will asked.
Jack and Elizabeth glanced at each other, then Jack cleared his throat and said, "Only ter see an ol' friend of mine mate. I wanted 'Lizabeth ter meet 'em."
"Oh, that's what it was. Well Jack, Anamaria's been looking for you all day. She nearly bit my head off this morning so be careful." Will warned.
Jack nodded. "Thanks mate. I'll be findin' 'er then. Luv, why don't ye stay here?"
As Elizabeth nodded, Jack kissed her quickly and set off to find Anamaria. The pirate didn't need to look very far. Anamaria strode up to him, with Gibbs close behind her and asked, "Did you see Katherine then? How was the boy?"
"They be fine mate. Kat sends 'er love and gave me some of 'er pie ter give to ye. She said it were yer favorite." Jack assured, producing a package from his coat.
Anamaria nodded, then lowered her voice as she spotted Will. "I wouldn't be too worried Jack, but there be rumors goin' round Tortuga. I 'eard some of the regulars at the Faithful Bride say that Richard been stirring up trouble for 'er and the lad."
Jack frowned darkly and said, "Aye, she had a bruise on 'er face. The bastard was followin 'er home, claimin to want ter see the lad, but she forced 'im off."
Gibbs said hardly, "It ain't right Jack to be lettin 'er stay here. Richard, the swine, is only goin to be more trouble for Kat. Why won't ye bring her and the boy aboard the Pearl?"
Jack shook his head. "She won't be comin aboard Gibbs. Kat's a stubborn lass, an' she won't 'ear of it. I made sure she locked 'er doors though." He said roughly.
"I just hope that she keeps to 'er house. We'll have to check on 'er before we sail again." Anamaria supplied. "I can't be havin my bes' friend in danger, now can I?"
Jack looked over at Elizabeth and Will. "Will ye want ter see our friend mate?" He asked Will. As Turner nodded, Jack said. "All right, ye will be comin with Elizabeth, Anamaria, Gibbs and I tomorrow morning."
With that Jack took Elizabeth down below and the crew set about their duties.
AN: So what do you guys think? Is it long enough or should I be adding more? Please review, I need lots of commentary for me to update- say about up to 20 reviews? Pretty please?