Disclaimer: I don't own anything to do with pirates of the Caribbean...
A/N thanks for all the reviews! :-) I haven't left the story for too long so... Enjoy!
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Jack tried not to groan in frustration, as Ana once again hit his middle section. His chest was black and blue from the past mouths of being abused by Ana in her sleep. Some nights he really wished he could get inside of her head, and see the dreams that were forever making her lash out at him. Sighing he tried to move out of the way of her arms, only waking her up instead. Cursing quietly to himself, he quickly closed his eyes hoping that she would think he was still asleep and go back to sleep – if possible – herself.
"Jack." Ana go no response. "I know your awake so open your eyes ye daft fool." Slowly opening his eyes he watched her glare down at him.
"Aye Luv?"
"I'm hungry." Jack rolled his eyes.
"When are you not." He was greeted with a thump on the arm from Ana.
"It's your fault." Jack frowned as he looked over to Ana who was sitting next to him, facing his direction.
"How is it my fault?" Ana grinned.
"You're the one the got me pregnant!" Jack sat up and put his hands onto her bump. She was now about 6 months gone and her bump was getting bigger more and more each day.
"Aye, but I think it takes two Luv." Ana just stared at Jack for a few minuets. Jack got the impression she was trying to think of a comeback.
"I'm still hungry." Jack just laughed and lent his head on her shoulder.
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Ana scrunched her nose up in disgust as she watched the crew shovel food into their mouths like pigs. It was the first time in ages that she had been in the Galley at breakfast but she wasn't impressed and now watching them eat made her feel queasy. Getting up she head out onto the Deck where Jack waved her over to him.
"When we're in Tortuga we'll see about finding a place for you to stay 'cause even you said you don't like being on the ship right now." Ana 's eyes went wide at the prospect of staying in Tortuga for months on end. Sure that place was fine for the men to go but she hated it. Even a few days were bad but months!
"I'm not staying in Tortuga" Jack sighed.
"Ana where are you going to be staying then Ana. On the moon?" Ana rolled her eyes. Cathy who had been sitting quietly listening to the couple arguing about where Ana was to stay for the last few months of her pregnancy and most probably the first few months of having their baby, she decided to input.
"Erm... she could go stay on a small island, that I know about due to" Cathy paused not sure of how to put how she knew of the island. "Reasons you don't really need to know about, it has a lot of families, and is know for a place where expecting women go if their husbands are away at sea. And their fine with the fact of pirates as long as you don't raid the place." Jack thought about, as Ana smiled. "But..." Ana's smile faded.
"There always has to be a bloody but doesn't there. What is it?"
"You have to be married." Jack closed his eyes. He had always seemed fine about the fact of staying with one woman in Ana's eyes anyway but marriage was never on the cards. He saw it as giving his life away and being doomed for the rest of the time he was alive.
"Do you have to show them anything t' prove it?" Cathy thought about it.
"No I don't think so. But you just have to pretend. So Ana you cant use your own surname while your there. You'd be known as Ana Maria Sparrow." Jack grinned at the sound of it but Ana looked horrified. "But it's a good place! And they hardly ever call you by the last name and... Ill shut up now." Cathy looked down thinking she'd put both of them of the place that would be perfect for them to stay at.
"Where is this place, we'll take a look." Both females looked at Jack in surprise. Then Cathy started to direct Jack to the island.
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As soon as Ana had stepped off the ship onto the dock, and looked out at the village that lay before her she loved it. It wasn't at all traditional, and was like Tortuga only a lot more civilized and people could live there without being worried. Part of the village was pubs, inns and even a whorehouse for those men who came for a good time, or were there because of a crewmates wife was expecting. They were told to keep in that part and not cause any trouble, if they did they would be expected to face the consequences that would either just bother them or the whole crew of that ship and the person staying on the island.
Another part of it was kept for families that had lived there for centuries. Looking round the final part to the village Ana noticed that although a lot of the women lived on their own or with sisters and friends, all the women talked to each other no matter who they were.
"So how long do you think you will be staying in one of our houses? One perfect for you will be free after tomorrow but if you cant wait that long we do have a few empty but they aren't that nice." Ana looked across at Jack who just started at the lady they had gone to see about renting a house there.
It hadn't taken long for Ana to persuade Jack to let her stay in the village, after he had seen the pubs and inns that his crew could stay in – plus a place where the ship could stay unharmed for months if he wished to stay with Ana for a bit before and after their baby was born.
"Erm. However long she has left plus a month or two I suppose." The lady – who was called Penelope just looked at Jack blankly.
"And how long does your wife have left to go?"
"Err..." He looked to Ana and Cathy for help but they just looked at each other trying not to laugh.
"Ok. You don't know do you Captain Sparrow." Jack shook his head, as the 3 women exploded into laughter. "Men never do. Ana Maria how much of your pregnancy do you have to go?"
"3 months. And them we will stay here for no longer then two months probably. Depends really." Penelope smiled.
"Will anyone be staying with you?"
"Yes Cathy will." Both females looked across at Cathy who just smiled and nodded.
"Excellent. The doctor will most probably want to check you over in the next few days. She likes to know if any of her patients have problems. Most of the women in her care are healthy but there is just one or two that have complications. Normally she's present at the birth as well, making sure everything goes well, if there is more then one birth going on she'll check between them."
"She?" Penelope looked across at Jack. "Women aren't aloud to be doctors."
"Not in most places no. We are the only place with a woman as our doctor. Most of the men don't like the fact that she's as qualified as a man, and knows what us women go through, with our bodies and giving birth."
"There are reasons why women aren't doctors."
"Jack." Ana thumped him on the arm. "Maybe you don't like the fact that were in the only place with a women as the doctor but I'm a lot more comfortable with a female checking me over then a man! At least you know she wouldn't try anything on after seeing what she does." Penelope smiled but Jack still didn't look impressed.
"So are you going to be staying or not then?"
"Yes we'll take a house. You said something about it being available tomorrow."
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Ana's eyes could hardly take in what they were seeing. The house she and Cathy had been giving was small but for two people it was amazing. It had a small kitchen, living and dining area, and two bedrooms one with a crib at the end of the bed meant for the child when he/she was born. Even Jack seemed impressed.
"Ana. I have to leave soon." Ana sighed as Jack pulled her into his embrace.
"I know. But why today I mean you have only been here for a day."
"Aye but I'm going to see where my map leads t'. I couldn't while you were on the ship incase it was something where you got hurt. I'll be back before ye know it. Plus I might actually get some sleep without being battered." Ana smiled a little. Jack kissed the top of her head before letting go of her. "I'll be back. You'll be fine with Cathy." Ana watched as Jack left the room and turned to the window of her new bedroom. She wasn't sure how she was going to cope living on land for so long.
Watching out of the window that overlooked the sea, she watched as the Black Pearl sailed out of the harbor leaving her and Cathy on the island alone...
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A/N Hiya! Please don't shoot me. I know women wouldn't be aloud to be doctors then but I wanted a lady! I'm just err... re-writing history so please don't tell me off for putting a lady doc into my story! :-) I'm not sure when I'll ext be updating depends on how busy the time is... please review! Luv Suzy xxx
A/N thanks for all the reviews! :-) I haven't left the story for too long so... Enjoy!
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Jack tried not to groan in frustration, as Ana once again hit his middle section. His chest was black and blue from the past mouths of being abused by Ana in her sleep. Some nights he really wished he could get inside of her head, and see the dreams that were forever making her lash out at him. Sighing he tried to move out of the way of her arms, only waking her up instead. Cursing quietly to himself, he quickly closed his eyes hoping that she would think he was still asleep and go back to sleep – if possible – herself.
"Jack." Ana go no response. "I know your awake so open your eyes ye daft fool." Slowly opening his eyes he watched her glare down at him.
"Aye Luv?"
"I'm hungry." Jack rolled his eyes.
"When are you not." He was greeted with a thump on the arm from Ana.
"It's your fault." Jack frowned as he looked over to Ana who was sitting next to him, facing his direction.
"How is it my fault?" Ana grinned.
"You're the one the got me pregnant!" Jack sat up and put his hands onto her bump. She was now about 6 months gone and her bump was getting bigger more and more each day.
"Aye, but I think it takes two Luv." Ana just stared at Jack for a few minuets. Jack got the impression she was trying to think of a comeback.
"I'm still hungry." Jack just laughed and lent his head on her shoulder.
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Ana scrunched her nose up in disgust as she watched the crew shovel food into their mouths like pigs. It was the first time in ages that she had been in the Galley at breakfast but she wasn't impressed and now watching them eat made her feel queasy. Getting up she head out onto the Deck where Jack waved her over to him.
"When we're in Tortuga we'll see about finding a place for you to stay 'cause even you said you don't like being on the ship right now." Ana 's eyes went wide at the prospect of staying in Tortuga for months on end. Sure that place was fine for the men to go but she hated it. Even a few days were bad but months!
"I'm not staying in Tortuga" Jack sighed.
"Ana where are you going to be staying then Ana. On the moon?" Ana rolled her eyes. Cathy who had been sitting quietly listening to the couple arguing about where Ana was to stay for the last few months of her pregnancy and most probably the first few months of having their baby, she decided to input.
"Erm... she could go stay on a small island, that I know about due to" Cathy paused not sure of how to put how she knew of the island. "Reasons you don't really need to know about, it has a lot of families, and is know for a place where expecting women go if their husbands are away at sea. And their fine with the fact of pirates as long as you don't raid the place." Jack thought about, as Ana smiled. "But..." Ana's smile faded.
"There always has to be a bloody but doesn't there. What is it?"
"You have to be married." Jack closed his eyes. He had always seemed fine about the fact of staying with one woman in Ana's eyes anyway but marriage was never on the cards. He saw it as giving his life away and being doomed for the rest of the time he was alive.
"Do you have to show them anything t' prove it?" Cathy thought about it.
"No I don't think so. But you just have to pretend. So Ana you cant use your own surname while your there. You'd be known as Ana Maria Sparrow." Jack grinned at the sound of it but Ana looked horrified. "But it's a good place! And they hardly ever call you by the last name and... Ill shut up now." Cathy looked down thinking she'd put both of them of the place that would be perfect for them to stay at.
"Where is this place, we'll take a look." Both females looked at Jack in surprise. Then Cathy started to direct Jack to the island.
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As soon as Ana had stepped off the ship onto the dock, and looked out at the village that lay before her she loved it. It wasn't at all traditional, and was like Tortuga only a lot more civilized and people could live there without being worried. Part of the village was pubs, inns and even a whorehouse for those men who came for a good time, or were there because of a crewmates wife was expecting. They were told to keep in that part and not cause any trouble, if they did they would be expected to face the consequences that would either just bother them or the whole crew of that ship and the person staying on the island.
Another part of it was kept for families that had lived there for centuries. Looking round the final part to the village Ana noticed that although a lot of the women lived on their own or with sisters and friends, all the women talked to each other no matter who they were.
"So how long do you think you will be staying in one of our houses? One perfect for you will be free after tomorrow but if you cant wait that long we do have a few empty but they aren't that nice." Ana looked across at Jack who just started at the lady they had gone to see about renting a house there.
It hadn't taken long for Ana to persuade Jack to let her stay in the village, after he had seen the pubs and inns that his crew could stay in – plus a place where the ship could stay unharmed for months if he wished to stay with Ana for a bit before and after their baby was born.
"Erm. However long she has left plus a month or two I suppose." The lady – who was called Penelope just looked at Jack blankly.
"And how long does your wife have left to go?"
"Err..." He looked to Ana and Cathy for help but they just looked at each other trying not to laugh.
"Ok. You don't know do you Captain Sparrow." Jack shook his head, as the 3 women exploded into laughter. "Men never do. Ana Maria how much of your pregnancy do you have to go?"
"3 months. And them we will stay here for no longer then two months probably. Depends really." Penelope smiled.
"Will anyone be staying with you?"
"Yes Cathy will." Both females looked across at Cathy who just smiled and nodded.
"Excellent. The doctor will most probably want to check you over in the next few days. She likes to know if any of her patients have problems. Most of the women in her care are healthy but there is just one or two that have complications. Normally she's present at the birth as well, making sure everything goes well, if there is more then one birth going on she'll check between them."
"She?" Penelope looked across at Jack. "Women aren't aloud to be doctors."
"Not in most places no. We are the only place with a woman as our doctor. Most of the men don't like the fact that she's as qualified as a man, and knows what us women go through, with our bodies and giving birth."
"There are reasons why women aren't doctors."
"Jack." Ana thumped him on the arm. "Maybe you don't like the fact that were in the only place with a women as the doctor but I'm a lot more comfortable with a female checking me over then a man! At least you know she wouldn't try anything on after seeing what she does." Penelope smiled but Jack still didn't look impressed.
"So are you going to be staying or not then?"
"Yes we'll take a house. You said something about it being available tomorrow."
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Ana's eyes could hardly take in what they were seeing. The house she and Cathy had been giving was small but for two people it was amazing. It had a small kitchen, living and dining area, and two bedrooms one with a crib at the end of the bed meant for the child when he/she was born. Even Jack seemed impressed.
"Ana. I have to leave soon." Ana sighed as Jack pulled her into his embrace.
"I know. But why today I mean you have only been here for a day."
"Aye but I'm going to see where my map leads t'. I couldn't while you were on the ship incase it was something where you got hurt. I'll be back before ye know it. Plus I might actually get some sleep without being battered." Ana smiled a little. Jack kissed the top of her head before letting go of her. "I'll be back. You'll be fine with Cathy." Ana watched as Jack left the room and turned to the window of her new bedroom. She wasn't sure how she was going to cope living on land for so long.
Watching out of the window that overlooked the sea, she watched as the Black Pearl sailed out of the harbor leaving her and Cathy on the island alone...
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A/N Hiya! Please don't shoot me. I know women wouldn't be aloud to be doctors then but I wanted a lady! I'm just err... re-writing history so please don't tell me off for putting a lady doc into my story! :-) I'm not sure when I'll ext be updating depends on how busy the time is... please review! Luv Suzy xxx