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NOTE: I would like to thank my friend Angela for giving me the idea of Martinez portraying himself to be Romi's father. Obviously she is my Angie in the story :)

Chapter 11- She Sang A Song

Morning came and Romi awoke. She lifted her head and looked at Jack. No sign yet of him waking up. She got up and walked to the table and began to pick at the bread that was still on the tray of untouched food Angela had brought in. Suddenly there was a knock at the door, Will walked in with Gibbs in tow. "Romi we went to a town doctor and he gave us this to apply to Jack's wound."

"Thank you Will. *sigh* He still has not even moved." She began to sob again and Will wrapped his arms around her to try and bring some sort of comfort to his friend. "He'll be alright. He is after all Captain Jack Sparrow." He smiled at her and for the first time she smiled too. "You're right. He'll be fine. He just needs time to regain his strength, that's all." She hoped her words rang true. Even Gibbs tried his best to say a word or two.

"Aye, our Captain is not one to give up lass. Ye needn't worry."

"Yes I know, thank you Gibbs. By the way, are we to do anything about Captain Martinez? He is still out there and who knows what he has planned."

"Aye lass, we went back to the ship to see if the scoundrel returned but the ship was gone. We have men searching the town though."

"I see. You know he said that he was going to go today to get the treasure. Do you think he may have found the cave?"

"Hhmm." Gibbs thought about this. "Will, I think between you and I we can go back to the cave and make sure the treasure is still there and see if that snake is anywhere to be found."

"Good idea, let's round up the crew and head out there today. Romi, Angela will be here to help you out with whatever you need, and we will leave behind guards to watch the ship."

"Thank you Will. You are such a good friend." She gave him a big hug and walked over to Gibbs and did the same. "You too Gibbs, thanks for everything." She placed a kiss on his cheek and he blushed. "It's no problem Miss Romi."

The men left the room and Romi went back to caring for Jack. She took off his bandage in order to apply the ointment the doctor made. His wound had become a bright red indicating infection. She carefully began to smooth it on and once that was done, re-bandaged him. She walked over to a basin that was filled with water and washed her hands. Angela then walked in.

"Hello sweetie. How do you feel?" A look of concern was on her face. "I'm fine. A little tired and weak but I feel so numb that I hardly notice it."

"I was about to go to the kitchen to make breakfast for the crew. Is there anything I can get you?"

"Well yes actually if you could re-fill that basin with fresh water? I would do it myself but I just can't leave the room if in any case Jack wakes up."

"Of course. I see you didn't eat the food from last night. You have to eat Romi. I'll bring you some food too when I return."

"Thank you Angie. I don't know what I would do without you." She gave her a hug and Angela left the room closing the door behind her.

Romi walked back to Jack's side. He seemed to be in such a deep sleep. She marveled at how tanned his skin was and took the time to look over his various tattoos. She closed her eyes and began to sing a song to him in her Spanish tongue.

Tus ojos lo tienen todo, nada me falta porque son mi bendición.

Tus ojos que tienen mi ausencia,

como dulce y fresco sereno de mar.

Tus ojos son mi equilibrio, son mi libertad.

MÍRAME, DAME FUERZA Y ALIVIO.

MÍRAME, QUE ES LO QUE NECESITO.

MÍRAME, PARA TENERLO TODO

SÓLO BASTA QUEDARME FUNDIDA EN TUS OJOS.

MÍRAME, QUE ES LA PAZ TU MIRADA.

MÍRAME, QUE MI DICHA NO ALCANZA.

MÍRAME, QUE LA LUZ Y LA CALMA

QUE ME BRINDAN TUS OJOS, TRANQUILIZAN MI ALMA.

(English translation) Your eyes hold everything, I need nothing because they are my blessing. Your eyes that see my loneliness, like the fresh, sweet serenity of the sea. Your eyes are my balance, they are my freedom. Look at me, give me strength and comfort. Look at me, cause that's what I need. Look at me, so that I may have everything. All I need is to look into your eyes. Look at me, because your eyes hold my peace. Look at me, because I can't reach you on my own. Look at me, the light and the comfort When your eyes shine on me, calms my soul.

-Gloria Estefan ( Tus Ojos )

Romi opened her eyes and looked at Jack.who was looking right back at her.

"Oh my God Jack! You're awake!" She threw her arms around his neck and hugged him, which cause him to groan in pain.

"I'm so sorry, did I hurt you too bad? Can I get you something?" She was talking so fast he could barely understand her.

"Luv, ye need to stop talking so fast, though it appears you do so when you are nervous hhmm?" He gave her a suggestive wink thinking back of that night in the tent, and she couldn't bring herself to get mad at him. "How long were you awake?"

"Long enough to hear that sweet voice singing to me." Romi blushed and began to cry again. "What's wrong luv?"

"I'm just so happy that you're alright." She wrapped her arms around his neck again and clung to him as though at any moment he would be ripped from her arms.

"Well ye can imagine how happy I am that I'm alright too." He said with a chuckle. "How long have I been out?"

"Not too long, thank God. Only since yesterday."

"And ye've been here the whole time?"

"Well, yes of course."

".....Thank you."

She gave him a sweet smile and caressed his face with her hand.

"Where's Gibbs?"

"He went with Will and some of the crew to the cave to see if Martinez shows up and make sure the treasure is still there."

Jack's brow furrowed at this. "Speaking of Martinez, why the blazes did ye stop me from killing him?"

Romi's face became crestfallen and she looked down in embarrassment. If it weren't for her stupidity Jack would not be in his present condition. "Actually I wanted to apologize for that, though I know it isn't much for what happened to you. You see, while he had me captive he decided to fill me in as to the fact that he is my father."

Jack looked at her in a state of shock. "Are ye sure luv?"

"That's just it I don't know for sure, but if he is, I just couldn't let him die. I thought maybe you could just hand him over to the Spanish guards."

"And then the Spanish guards could take me in as well. I am a pirate luv, and I don't think they would just let me off cause I brought in another pirate."

"I never thought about that. I'm so sorry Jack." She looked absolutely ashamed.

Jack brought his hand up to her chin and lifted her face till his eyes met hers. "I understand why you did that though. Don't feel bad, please." She looked deep into his chocolate brown eyes and felt everything inside her melt. At this moment, she knew for sure that she loved him. But could he love her back? He was a pirate after all. Though she never met one quite like him. She had to tell him, and to hell if he didn't love her back, but she just had to know to ease her mind.

"Jack?" She said in the most desperate voice she could muster.

"Yes?"

"I love you."

Whoa long chapter. What will happen next? TILL NEXT TIME!! Same Pirate time, same pirate channel. Oh and read and review please!