The end is near. I'm running out of ideas for this story so it will be coming to a close soon. A few more chapters I think. JillValentine44 it's not as bad as you think.
CHAPTER 12: In-Laws
Connor's strength began to return and within a week of her waking she was walking around the Pearl, much to the displeasure of Jack. The crew marveled at how she seemed to be completely back to normal from nearly dying many times.
They continued their way to England and arrived two weeks after Connor's miraculous recovery. The crew made their way to the local pubs and bars, searching for Thompson, while Jack and Connor made their way to Michael's.
He opened the door and threw his arms around Connor. "Connor, Jack! I didn't expect to see you so soon. Course I know that you're only here for a note. I was told not to read it, just to give it to you." He pulled out a note from his pocket and handed it to Jack. "Do you want to come in?"
"No, that's okay Michael. I'm sure we'll see you again before we leave, then we'll have time to chat." Connor said. They left Michael's and went back to the Pearl to read the next note. Jack handed it to Connor and she opened it and began to read.
"Connor, it's been years since ye've seen your parents. You left to become a pirate and they never forgave you. But now you must return to them. They have your final clue and will give it to you when they are ready. They do not know about Tyler and were told not to read the note, as was Michael. They live on the far side of town, where the rich and proper live. I wish I could be there to see the look on their faces when you introduce them to Jack, but I cannot. Enjoy the reunion Connor. Tidings from Tyler."
"Wonderful." She faked cheerfulness.
"Your parents are rich? Ye never told me that."
"I saw no reason to, didn't matter. We better go now, knowing them, it could take a while to get that note."
They made their way through to the town until they came upon some of the bigger houses that belonged to the proper people. They continued until they found a house that had "Valentine" on the door. They knocked and waited patiently.
A plump, bald man opened the door. His face changed to a look of disgust when he saw the two of them standing there, in their pirate garb. "How can I help you?" He asked, sticking his nose in the air.
"I am here to see my parents, if you don't mind. Name's Connor Sparrow, but they know me as Connor Valentine." Connor answered in the same snooty voice.
The man's eyes widened as he looked down at her, "The Valentine's say that their daughter is dead."
"Am I not. Hmm." Connor said. "Look, just go get Mr. and Mrs. Valentine, please."
The man left to go get them and they returned a few minutes later. They stared at Connor, seemingly looking over her determining if it was in fact their daughter. After an awkward silence they spoke.
"What do you want Connor? I thought you said that you were leaving and not returning." Her father said.
"You know why I am here father. Please don't make this hard, just give me the note."
"Who is this?" Her mother asked.
"This is my husband." Connor answered shortly.
"Does he have a name?"
"Captain Jack Sparrow."
Her parents eyes widened even more. "Well, it's not that much of a surprise now is it. Now the way I understand it, we don't have to give you this note until we are ready. And we would like to talk to you first. So please come in."
Jack and Connor were led to the parlor, and sat across from her parents. "Well, Mr. Sparrow seems our daughter has forgotten all her manners. Me name is Sean and this is my wife Stacy. Now let's hear how you two met."
"Father I know for a fact that you could care less how we met." Connor said sharply.
"That's right. Nor does your mother and I like your decision to marry him. Connor you will not be receiving this note, not while you are a pirate and married to him."
"I will not leave him and you can't make me!" Her anger grew and she was ready to punch her father. But Jack's hand grasped her's and she calmed down.
"Fine, then you will both stay here and become civilized people. Connor we will not have you living this life, you should be a respectable young lady. Not some unlawful wench." Her mother stated.
"But. . ."
"Fine, we'll do it." Jack said, cutting off Connor.
"Thank you Mr. Sparrow. Seems like someone knows what is right and what is not. Nick please show Mr. Sparrow to his room. We will show Connor to her's." Her father said.
"But, we are married." Connor said through gritted teeth.
"That is all well, but under this roof, you will not be considered married. You will not sleep in the same bed or wear your wedding rings. We do not except this marriage. Please take off the rings and place them in your rooms." Her father calmly said.
Connor locked her jaw and was ready to explode. "Tyler, Connor, it's for Tyler." Jack whispered to her. Connor shook her head and slipped her ring from her finger.
Connor came down the steps, dressed in a pale blue dress that her mother had picked out for her. She entered the dining room and found Jack and her father already there. Jack's eyes almost popped out of his head when he saw her in a fancy dress. She was clearly wearing a corset and he knew how much she hated those things.
"Aw Connor, please have a seat. Dinner will be served momentarily." Her father said, pulling out a chair for her. After she had sat he continued. "You come at a wonderful time, for we are having a small party tomorrow night. And Michael is coming. We met him shortly after we moved here. He told us of how you and he almost married. He is a lovely man, and it would be a wonderful idea for he to court you."
"No doubt you would think so father, but I am married already." Connor said sweetly.
"That can be changed. You and he make a smart match. Wouldn't you say so Mr. Sparrow?"
Jack stared daggers at her father and didn't answer the question. Stacy walked in and dinner was served. No more talk of courting was said during the dinner or at any point in the evening.
Connor entered her room, ready to break the first thing that she saw. She turned from the door and her eyes met Jack sitting on her bed.
"What are ye doing here? If they come in here and see you." She warned.
"I don't care. They can't keep me from me own wife. Ye won't be courting Michael luv, I won't accept that. Don't even think about it." Jack snapped.
"What? You actually think that I am going to." She said.
"I saw that look in your eyes when your father suggested it. Your father told me that you would, said you told him when I was away tonight. I will not have a replication of the Norrington incident Connor. Ye are my wife and it would do ye well to remember that."
"Jack! I said no such thing. You actually believed my father, you'd actually listen to him rather than me. I thought we had been over this Jack, this little trust issue that you seem to have. But apparently I was wrong. So you know what, I will go with Michael. Will that make you happy, to know you are right." She argued.
Connor didn't give him a chance to reply, she grabbed him and pushed him out of her room, slamming the door in his face. She returned to her bed and plopped down on it. She laid on her back, condemning Thompson to Hell.
Jack faced the door that had been slammed in his face. Connor was right he was an idiot for believing her father. Her parents obviously hated him and wanted Connor to return to her respectable life.
He stormed down to the parlor where he found them sitting together, reading. "What is it with ye two?"
They looked up from their books and stared at him, almost surprised that he would dare say a word to them. "Excuse you?"
"Why do ye want Connor and I to separate. I would think that ye would be pleased to learn that your daughter was happily married."
"Happily? After what we just heard, I would doubt that. But if you must know Mr. Sparrow. ."
"Captain Sparrow, I refuse to be nice to you two anymore." Jack snapped.
"Mr. Sparrow, it's because you are not good enough for her. She is a proper, respectable lady, or at least she should be. And she will not receive that note until she returns to this lifestyle, the lifestyle she was born into." Her father remarked.
"That'll never happen. I will always make sure she gets what she wants, to be happy. I will not let you ruin her life." Jack said, turning on his heel and returning to her room. He didn't bother knocking. He threw open the door and marched in.
Connor popped up from where she was laying and stared at him. "I'm sorry for believing them. I do trust you, more than anything. And no matter what ye or they say, I am not leaving this room tonight."
"What happened?"
"I just had a conversation with your father." He said as he laid down on the bed next her.
"Okay." She said, laying down in his arms.
The next night the guests began to arrive. Connor and Jack stood together in the ballroom, talking to one another and avoiding everyone else. As more people began to fill the room they excused themselves to the garden.
In the middle of a conversation they were having, Michael approached them. "Good evening Connor, Jack. What have you two been up to?"
"Trying to avoid my parents actually." Connor replied.
"Yes, they have told me about the whole marriage situation. I believe I have a solution. Why don't I pretend to court you until they are satisfied. After they give you the note we can stop." Michael suggested.
"That might just work. What do ye think Jack?" Jack stood in his spot, staring at Michael. "I guess, as long as it is just pretend."
"Wonderful. Connor, would you like to dance?"
"Certainly."
Michael led Connor away from Jack and to the dance floor. They danced around the room, talking to one another and telling jokes. Her parents watched in pleasure as Connor laughed at one of Michael's jokes. But Jack stood in the corner, feeling somewhat threatened by Michael.
Connor remained by Michael's side for the rest of the evening and as the night came to an end he kissed her on the cheek before leaving. Her parents approached her after all the guests departure.
"See, now isn't he much better than that pirate?" Her mother asked.
"I must admit, he does have a certain charm to him, something that Jack doesn't possess." Connor said, staring at the door that Michael had exited.
"Good, then go tell that pirate that it is over."
"What?"
"You heard your father dear, go." Her mother said, pushing her towards Jack.
Connor looked at Jack as she approached and saw the familiar fire in his eyes. "Jack." She said when she reached him.
"I heard the whole conversation Connor. Go ahead tell me that you are going to leave me for Michael. After all, you seem to still be enthralled by him." Jack harshly said.
"What is your problem Jack. Ye keep accusing me of loving someone other than you."
"Because ye continually say things like, he has a better charm, I'll go with him." Jack told her.
"Sparrow, I am acting. I will never leave you, or stray. My goodness. Ye have such a problem with trust Jack, and I don't want a repeat of what happened with Norrington, so please get over that."
"Sorry luv, it's just. I'm so protective over ye." "I see that. Now please pretend that I have just told you that I am leaving ye." She turned to leave.
He reached out and grabbed her arm, spinning her around to face him. "No, ye can't possibly love him. Connor, we've been together for so long, don't do this." He pleaded.
"I'm sorry Jack, but I am afraid that my parents are correct. Michael is better for me. Now let me go and return to your ship." She said.
He released her arms and she continued her way back to her parents. Jack stared after her, then turned and walked out of the house.
"Good girl. I believe that you need this." Her father said, producing from his pocket a note.
She took it and thanked him. She made her way back to her room and opened the window, allowing Jack, who was waiting on the balcony, to enter. He helped her from her awful dress and joined her on the bed.
"I hated that luv. Seemed to real for me."
"Me too. But it paid off, look what we now have." She said, holding up the note.
"We'll go kill the bastard tomorrow." Jack said kissing her.
"Aye. I'm to tired to do anything tonight." She laid the note down on the table beside the bed and they fell asleep.
Oh I hate her parents. Don't ye just hate parents who think that they can control who ye end up with. But YAY, they have the last note and they fooled her parents. And another secret was revealed, Connor comes from a rich family, is there no end to her secrets. And Jack really needs to learn to control his jealousy problem. Anyway PLEASE READ AND REVIEW!!!