Chapter 9

Will didn't intend to leave the house for the rest of the week. He knew he couldn't. He had to take care of Nicole. She still wasn't in perfect health,and the doctor was still coming back from time to time to check up on her. Will knew that he had to take care her. Jack would never forgive him if he didn't.

As much as he hated to think about it,he still thought he could hear Elizabeth's voice in the back of his head. He tried not to tell Nicole because he knew that she would get mad if he said anything,even though he knew that she understood.

That morning Will got up and looked at Nicole. She was still asleep and still trying to get better. She was eating more,so that was a good thing. He knew that she would die if she didn't get her health back soon. He wanted to move over and kiss her, but he knew that she really needed some sleep. He didn't want her to get any worse.

He then got out of bed and went straight to the cradle where his son lay. He put his hand on his son's face and smiled. If it wasn't for your grandfather you would never be here in the first place,he thought. I really owe him a lot of gratitude for what he did that night. Especially with bringing his daughter here.

And now I have you. I never thought I would have a son in my life. But here you lay. And I couldn't be more happier now. All thanks to your grandfather,Captain Jack Sparrow. Not only is he your grandfather,but he's my best friend. How these last few months have really changed my life.

"Will?"Nicole asked as she started to wake up. She noticed that Will was still over by the cradle. "What are you doing?"

"Just thinking. You should go back to sleep."

"You should too."

He bent down and kissed his son,and then got back into bed.

"What were you thinking about?"

"About how none of this would have happened if your father never showed up in the first place."

She smiled and said nothing.

"I really owe him a lot of gratitude for what he did."

"Will..."

"Yes love?"

"I'm sorry."

"About what love?"

"About all of this."

He moved over and kissed her. "It wasn't your fault Nicole. You were just worried that's all."

"Maybe I care too much."

"At least you don't care too less." He kissed her again. "I love you."

"I love you too."

"I care about you. Never forget that."

"Thank you."

"I had better be getting off to work. I'll see you tonight ok?"

"Ok."

"I love you."

"I love you too."

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That day at work Will went about his usual business. He didn't think he was going to see Jack again since he left the ship without saying thank you or goodbye to him. But Jack did come back.

"Jack...what are you doing here?"Will asked as the door swung open. "Get inside or Commodore Norrington is going to have you hung again!

"It's all right Will,"he said as he entered. "He knows I'm here. Funny thing too..."

"What's going on?"

"He's not going to hang me."

"What?"

"He's not going to have me hanged."

"Jack,there's something wrong. I can tell by your voice that something's wrong."

He went over to Will and looked her straight in the eyes. "She's gone Will..."

"What?! What's happened?! We've got to find her!"

"She's takin' the Pearl Will."

"But how?"

He shook his head. "I have no idea."

"We've got to find her Jack. She'll get herself killed if we don't find her."

"Maybe she doesn't want to be found."

"Is my son with her?"

"No. Your son is with Anamaria."

"Oh thank god!"

"Will...I need to go get her."

"What?"

"Will,this is between me and her. Let me go get her back ok?"

"Are you sure you don't want me to come with you?"

"You need to take care of your son Will."

He nodded. "All right." He couldn't believe that this had happened.

"She'll be fine Will. I'll bring her back."

"Ok. Thank you Jack."

"Anything for my best friend and my daughter's husband."

"Can I ask you something?"

"Yes?"

"Is Commodore Norrington helping you will this?"

"Yes Will. That's why he won't hang me."

"Good. Then you had better hurry."

"Yes. That I should,"and then he left.

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