Pirates of the Caribbean – Feelings Too Deep To Admit To You
By Princess-Pirate
Email: lziceprincessyahoo.co.uk
Summary: Pirates of the Caribbean turns 21st Century. Will, Lizzie, Jack and the rest of the POTC crew are all College students in my modern day story of their lives. The story tells the tale of what love can do to people if it is kept a secret for too long. It is completely different and is in no way linked to the 16th century movie.
Pairings: Will / Estrella, Jack / Anamaria, James / Elizabeth as well as other characters. Later Will (?) / Elizabeth, James / Estrella.
Disclaimer: All the characters, ships, and places in the Caribbean belong to Walt Disney and producer Jerry Bruckheimer (I wish). Some of the new characters are my own creations and therefore I have some ownership over them.Warning: Rating will go up for blood, gore and suicide. Beware also for plotting and backstabbing galore.
A/N: Please read and let me know what you think. Reviews and ideas on coming chapters are most welcome.
Chapter 6 – I Made My Choice
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Winston Memorial Hospital
6 Days Later
14:00 PM
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"So there's a very small chance?" Bill Turner asked as he sat across Doctor Peterson and she nodded.
"He's in a deep coma and it could be weeks or even months before he regains consciousness. The machines are only helping his brain to keep his organs working but if they give up then he is going to die I'm afraid."
"Isn't there anything you can do for him?" he asked, tears shining in his eyes "Can't we do something to help him fight."
"We can try to drain some of the moisture from his brain to reduce the swelling" Doctor Peterson said as she looked at Orlando's medical file in front of her "But I must warn you that it's a very risky procedure. There may be chances that he doesn't recover or dies during surgery."
"Will it help?" he asked.
Doctor Peterson nodded. "If it's a success it should help him heal quicker. How fast he regains consciousness is up to him."
Bill looked at his hands, wishing his wife were here to support him. How he missed her.
"How long till you can operate?" he asked her.
"If his vital remain the same through the night, tomorrow morning" Doctor Peterson said as she looked at him.
He nodded and they got up. "Thank you for everything doctor" he said as she walked him to the door.
"My pleasure" she said "I'll do everything in my power to give your son back to you, Mr. Turner."
Bill thanked her again and then walked to Will's room to go and tell his friends the news.
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"Got you, you little rat" Mary Ann said as she pinned Will in the grass and started to tickle him.
"I give up" Will laughed as he smiled up at his mother. He was having so much fun and enjoyed the time just lying in her arms, drifting off to sleep.
Mary Ann enjoyed catching up on the sixteen years she had missed in her son's life, being only five years old when the illness had taken her from them.
"Mommy" Will whispered and she smiled at his of words.
"Yes love" she said as she looked down at him. He seemed happy for the first time since he started college and she was happy to have him with her.
"I'm staying with you forever."
"You still need to make your choice Will," she said as she wiped his hair away from his face.
"I already did" Will whispered as he fell asleep.
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Winston Memorial Hospital
The Following Morning
08:00 am
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Elizabeth stood next to Will's bed as the nurses prepped him for his surgery in an hour. She cringed when they used a razor to shave of some of his hair to clean the area. She looked over to where Jack was talking to Will's father in the hallway.
They had decided to come and see Will as much as they were allowed. She and Jack didn't have any classes today so they would stay here the whole time. Anamaria had exams today, and Estrella's class was working on their play for finals, so they had to be there.
"Lizzie" a voice said from the door and she looked up to see James standing there.
"What are you doing here?" she asked "You have classes in an hour."
"I know," he said as he walked into the room and gave her a hug. "I wanted to come and hear if there's anything I can do for you."
"Not at the moment" Elizabeth said sadly "Will's going into surgery in a while and me and Jack are going to wait with Mr. Turner till he gets out."
James nodded and gave her a kiss. "Well, call me as soon as there's news" he said as he walked to the door and left the room. He stopped next to Jack and Mr. Turner. "I hope everything goes well for Will sir," he said as he shook his hand.
"Thank you James" he said and the young man walked out to his car.
"Asshole" Jack said as he glared at James "He's only worried about getting Elizabeth back. The only reason he came here was to make sure she doesn't leave him."
Bill nodded and then walked to Doctor Peterson as she came walking down the hall.
They talked quickly and then they took Will from his room and wheeled him down the hall to the operating theatre.
"How long?" Elizabeth asked as she sat down on a chair.
"Four hours" Bill replied "But it depends."
Depends. The word kept ringing in Elizabeth's mind and ears the entire time.
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Mary Ann looked down at her sleeping son, carding her finger through his long curly hair.
She knew what was going on back on earth and hoped that his friends and her husband would be able to get over the shock and accept Will's choice. The doctors were fighting to save her young son's life and it was beginning to get to everyone.
Will wanted to stay with her but she wanted him to go back to his friends and his father.
"Please Will" she begged "You can't stay with me. Your father barely got over losing me. He won't survive if he loses you as well."
In his sleep Will smiled and felt peaceful towards everything. He wanted to stay here forever but he knew that he had to make his choice.
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Winston Memorial Hospital
2 Days Later
10:00 am
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"Any change" Bill asked Doctor Peterson as she checked Will's vitals and made notes on his file. It was two days since Will's operation and they were all hoping and praying that he would regain consciousness soon.
"None" she replied as she carefully probed his neck. "He seems to be healing and his vitals are good but he's not regaining consciousness."
Bill swallowed and looked at the doctor. "What did his CAT scans show?"
"There was some swelling on his brain" she said "But we kept a close watch on it and there was no bleeding. I don't think he has any brain injuries. We would have picked it up during surgery. He just very weak still and needs to rest. We need to allow his body to heal itself in the way best for him."
Bill nodded and looked at his unconscious son.
With a nod of her head, Doctor Peterson left the room and greeted Estrella as she stood in the door.
"Afternoon Mr. Turner" she said as she stepped into the room.
"Afternoon Estrella" Bill said as he got up and pulled a chair closer for her "The others went to get some rest. They'll be by later tonight."
"How is he doing?" Estrella nodded as she sat down. She had been released a week ago and was still very worried about her boyfriend.
"Still the same" Will's father replied as he looked at the young woman.
"Does the doctor think he'll wake up soon?" she asked as she took Will's uninjured hand in hers and squeezed it gently, willing him to open his eyes.
"She's worried about that," Bill said, deciding to tell her the truth.
"Please Mary Ann" he whispered softly "Please don't take him. He's all I have left in the world. Please don't take him."
A/N – Ha, ha. Sorry to keep you in suspense but that's what I read about limbo. What feels like an hour is actually days in the real world. Let me explain – Will doesn't want to leave so that's why he is slowly dying in the real world, savvy.
Thanx for the reviews guys:
Amarie, magical elf - Glad you like it. Hope you like the new chapters.
Bluekrystal1 - Don't worry. Will and Lizzie's time is near. This time she plays the role of the hero. And don't forget little evil James Norrington. What's he gonna do about them.