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Chapter 10

A very annoyed Mr. Coleman stared at Liz and Allie. He made a small snort and asked,

"When the bloody 'eck will breakfast be ready, strumpets? I'm starved. The entire crew is waitin' for ye to bring out our food." Allie started to lunge towards him to deck him one but Liz held her back and sent a silent warning not to make trouble. Liz smiled sweetly at the pirate and told him breakfast would be in a few minutes and he could go sit down and she'd be right out. He grumbled then left the kitchen.

"Why'd you hold me back?" Allie asked, turning to face her friend.

"Um, because he's big, mean, and he would beat you up." Allie was quiet for a minute. "Okay, so you've got a point. Do you need any help bringing out the food?"

"Na, it's ok. Don't worry about it. Go get yourself a seat next to Jack before there is no room near him." Allie gave her friend a hug. Then pulled back and looked at Liz.

"I can't believe this is all happening." Allie said as she started towards the door.

"Yeah. It's nuts isn't it? But there is no other person I'd want to take this crazy journey with than you. Maybe something wonderful will come of it." Liz said over her shoulder. Allie turned back towards her buddy.

"I know exactly what you mean, Liz," she replied with a grin. Allie walked into the galley and saw the pirate who had offended her and Liz in the kitchen. She frowned, then went over and sat down next to Will and Jack. Will didn't notice anything was wrong for he was in his own world. Jack, however, knew something was up.

"Something amiss, luv?" He asked, seeing her a little flustered.

"Hmm?" Allie asked, looking at the pirate Captain.

"Is something wrong?" Jack repeated.

"Oh, no. Nothing's wrong."

"Then why the frown?" Jack questioned.

"It's nothing. Just something someone said to Liz and I." Allie said quickly, hoping to change the subject. Will, who wasn't paying attention before then, snapped his head up when he heard Liz's name.

"What? What did they say?" he asked now getting involved in the conversation.

"It's nothing. Don't worry about it," she said, praying they wouldn't press the matter further.

"It's obviously not nothing, luv. What did they say?" Jack said, looking at her intently. Allie sighed. She had the two men's undivided attention now. She hesitated, not knowing how to go on. Then finding courage she took a deep breath and continued.

"Someone called us 'strumpets'," she finally said, hoping that Jack wouldn't be too mad. Jack's eyes narrowed and Will's face tightened.

"Who?" asked Jack.

"What?"

"Who was it?" Jack growled again. Allie shrugged.

"I don't know his name."

"Then point him out." Allie looked over at the pirate, and saw that he wasn't looking at her. She quickly pointed him out to them.

"He's right there on the end." Jack stood up, but Allie grabbed his arm. "What are you doing?"

"I'm going to have a word with Mr. Coleman about his choice of words around ye and Liz."

"No! At least wait until I'm not around," Allie paused then continued. "Please?" Jack sighed.

"Alright, luv." Allie smiled.

"Thanks, Captain."

"I'll take care of it." he promised.

Will sat there staring daggers at the man wanting to rip the man to shreds. He saw the kitchen door open, I'll deal with him later, he decided as his attention was momentarily drawn else where.

Liz came out with plates of food. She walked over to Jack, Will, and Allie and gave them their meals with a smile.

"Good morning sour pusses." she said cheerfully. She could tell that they were angry about something and from the direction of their stares she knew what it was.

"It's not a big deal." Liz said looking at Will. He looked at her.

"It is a big deal! No one treats my friends like that. He will be punished."

"It's okay. Don't let something so insignificant ruin your morning. I have to finish feeding everybody, so I'll talk to ya later. Enjoy everyone."

Liz continued going back and forth from the kitchen until all of the crew had their eggs, hash browns, and biscuits. She started to head back so she could eat a little bit and start cleaning and preparing for lunch.

Will knew everyone had their food, but Liz had not come back out of the kitchen. He stood up with his plate and started towards the kitchen to join Liz. When he got in he saw her standing by the wash bucket washing pans. Will sat his plate by a little plate of hash browns left untouched on the table. She looked up at him and nodded in greeting.

"Do you need more? There are some more hash browns if you'd like." He ignored her question and asked one of his own.

"Liz…why aren't you eating with us?" She gave him an amused look.

"Because in here I can nibble on things, still get work done, and watch the cooking food."

"You deserve a break and besides, you shouldn't have to eat alone." Will acknowledged. Liz asked him jokingly,

"Are you offering to keep me company, Will?" He thought about it.

"That's not a bad idea. And if I'm in here you'll actually have to sit down and take a breather." He pulled out a chair to the small table and motioned for her to sit down. She walked over and sat as Will pushed the chair back in. He then walked around and sat across from her.

"Now eat." He told her. They shared a nice meal together. And talked amicably until Will asked what had happened with Mr. Coleman. Liz tried to convince him that she didn't care a wit, but he wouldn't listen. He insisted on making the pirate apologize.

"Will, it's okay. Honest. Please, let's not make a big deal about it." He finally sighed in defeat.

"Fine…if it doesn't bother you then I shouldn't let it bother me." He gave her a small smile, "You sure are a stubborn female."

"So you've told me before." Will stood up.

"Well Princess, I've got to go get to work. Same place at lunch?"

"Huh?"

"Lunch, you, me, in the kitchen. I have to keep you company remember?"

"Okay, Mr. Turner, but if you make this a habit I might have to put you to work in here."

"We'll see about that. Have a good afternoon."

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