(A/N: Thanks again to all of the reviewers! And special thanks to freakandproud for standing with me against the mob of angry Depp fangirls who don't believe Jack could pass for Will. I appreciate it!)

Disclaimer: I'm getting sick of typing these things. I wonder if Disney or Jerry Bruckheimer or Gore Verbinski would actually waste their time and money to sue me... (Ponders) Anyways I lay claim to nothing except Isabelle and my dignity! (pause) Well Isabelle at least.

As they entered the house, Isabelle let out a squeal of delight. She had discovered that the Governor found new accessories to decorate his house with. She immediately ran to a black vase (A/N: Please bare with me on this description. You'll get it later on) that sat near the wall and held several swords. "Pretty!" She smiled and in her excitement accidentally knocked the vase over. The swords and the golden arm of a candelabra fell out. "Oops." She shrugged.

The Governor looked at the arm curiously. "I've been wondering where that went." He said looking at the candelabra that hung above the vase. (A/N: Remember in the movie when we first see Orlando? Thought I'd include that in there)

"Isabelle, that's not nice to destroy other people's things. Apologize." Jack said after a pause. He needed a moment to think about what Will would have done.

"I sowy Ganpa." Isabelle hugged the Governor. He beamed. It was clear that he would have let her get away with murder. Jack wondered if there was anyone Isabelle couldn't wind around her little finger.

"It's fine darling. Are you alright?" Governor Swann asked. Isabelle nodded and ran off to find something else to amuse herself. "Quite an adventurous little thing, isn't she?" He grinned at Jack.

Jack nodded. "You have no idea. She gets into everything. The house is in ruins." He said, inwardly cringing at the thought of what Will would really think when he saw the house.

"Elizabeth was the same way. Wrecked everything she could get her little hands on. Like mother, like daughter I suppose." The Governor said. "I rather miss those days when she was young. It was a lot of work, but it was always worth it in the end. I barely ever see her now." He continued in a nostalgic tone. "How is she?"

Jack paused and felt an unfamiliar feeling in the pit of his stomach. What was it? He realized that it was pity. He felt sorry for the Governor. 'I really have been spending too much time acting like Will.' He thought. "She's wonderful. You raised her well, sir." He offered what little comfort he could. He didn't know what else to say.

Governor Swann just nodded and tried to choke back the tears that were threatening to well up in his eyes. "And now we have Isabelle." He gave a small smile.

"Yes and with grandchildren, you get all of the fun of having a child and none of the hassles." Jack said. 'Where have I heard that before?' He wondered to himself before deciding to forget it.

"Yes." Governor Swann chuckled. Suddenly they heard another crash and Isabelle ran in.

"'Amp fell." She pointed to the sitting room where the shattered bits of a lamp lay scattered on the ground.

"Maybe a few of the hassles." Jack said.

The Governor laughed and sat Isabelle on his lap. "How have you been, my little treasure?" Jack flinched slightly at the word 'treasure' but the Governor didn't seem to notice.

"I good! I very good. " Isabelle said happily. She turned to Jack. "'Ight 'Ac- Da da?" She caught herself before she finished Jack's name. Jack hoped that the Governor didn't notice. He did.

"What did you call him?" He asked her.

"Da da. My da da." She climbed off of his lap and gave Jack a hug. Jack wondered if the Governor would believe it.

"Ah. For a moment, it sounded like you said something else." Governor Swann shrugged and didn't give the matter any more thought.

Jack heaved a silent sigh of relief. Isabelle had made so many close calls it was unbelievable. He was sure she was going to give him up sooner or later, but she seemed to be doing decently so far. 'If we run into one more person who might hang me, I might just let them. It'll be easier to work my way out of the actual hanging than to continue doing this.' He thought.

"How are things in the shop?" Governor Swann asked suddenly as Isabelle ran off again.

Jack stopped. "Uh. Good." He replied. He knew nothing of what went on in a Blacksmith's Shop and was hoping that the Governor wouldn't dwell on the subject.

"I hear you're quite the swordsman." Governor Swann said.

"I practice often." Jack couldn't remember exactly how often Will had said he practiced every day. He remembered making the comment that Will needed to find a girl so it had to have been quite a few. "Less often since Isabelle was born though." He added.

"Yes, children do take up a lot of time and energy." Governor Swann nodded.

"I know. Believe me, I know." Jack muttered.

"Before I was married and became a father, I used to tame horses. I was one of the best riders in the country, but once I had a family, I knew that I had to do something to support them so I became involved in politics and became Governor." Governor Swann reminisced. (A/N: This may be a bit unbelievable, but give me break! Trust me, it'll work with the rest)

"Do you regret it?" Jack asked.

"Regret what?"

"Giving up your horses?"

"Sometimes, but I think of everything I have that I wouldn't have if I didn't. In the end, it's more than worth it."  The Governor replied happily.

Jack nodded. He thought back to the conversation he had with Gibbs earlier. What if he settled down and had a family? What if he gave up the sea, his ship, and his past and started over? He bit his lip as he thought.

"Da da!" Isabelle came in and climbed into Jack's lap. "Seepy." She yawned and rested her head on Jack's shoulder.

"I'd better get her home and let her take a nap." Jack stood up, gently cradling Isabelle so as not to disturb her.

"Of course. I really enjoyed your visit. Hopefully we'll do it again soon." The Governor beamed and shook Jack's free hand. 'If only he knew who had really been saying all of that to.' Jack thought with a bemused smirk. Governor Swann gently kissed Isabelle on the forehead and followed them to the door.

They left and began the walk home, leaving Jack plenty of time to consider what the Governor had said.

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Hopefully you all enjoyed this and it was worth the wait. The reason it took so long was because I had to figure out what Jack and Governor Swann would talk about. It was easier said than done, trust me. Show your support and please review!!!