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Maren L P- Your wish is granted I have updated. As to having Jocelyn go back in time with Will and Annabelle think about it this way, back in the 18th century not many records of births, deaths and marriages were kept not as they are nowadays. It would be easier for Jocelyn to create a new identity for herself in the 18th century than to help Will create a new identity in the 21st century for himself and for Annabelle.

CHAPTER 7

Nathaniel was standing outside the door of Jocelyn's apartment ready to grovel on his feet for her forgiveness. He knew he had made a mistake when he ended their relationship and hoped to be able to win her back. He had made a vow that Jocelyn would be his. He stood at the door and waited after knocking.

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Will saw the look of hesitation, anger and distress on Jocelyn's face came up behind her wrapped his arms around her waist in comfort. "What is wrong my love?" he asked.

Jocelyn swallowed the lump in her throat and turned to face Will, "Nathaniel is on the other side of the door. I really don't want to see him, but I have to if only to tell him to never come here again." She said icily.

Will nodded and went back into the kitchen to get Annabelle while Jocelyn opened the door. Jocelyn took a breath and opened the door to greet the other bane of her existence. "What do you want Nathaiel?" she asked, her voice tinged with contempt and venom. "I told you to stay away from me. I even have a restraining order against you. You are not to be with in 200 yards of me.

Nathaniel heard the ice in her voice and cringed inwardly, "Hi Jocelyn. I was hoping we could talk?"

Jocelyn thought for a moment and decided to let him in. he had never physically attacked her and Will was there to make sure that nothing happened. She began to walk into the living room where Will was sitting on the couch with Annabelle and motioned for Nathaniel to come in.

Nathaniel smiled inwardly. Jocelyn letting him back into her home was the first step for him to get back into her good graces. He did not notice that there as anyone else there until he walked into the living room and saw a man with a baby girl on his lap. Nathaniel silently wondered who they were but waited until the introductions.

Jocelyn saw Nathaniel's discomfort and smirked inwardly, "Nathaniel I'd like you to meet Will Turner, my fiancée, and his daughter Annabelle. Will this is Nathaniel, my personal pain-in-the-ass." Jocelyn said as she sat down next to Will, she turned and looked at Nathaniel, "You have five minutes to explain why you are here and why I should not call the police."

Nathaniel watched as Will put an arm around Jocelyn and drew her to him. There was an uncomfortable silence and Jocelyn noticed how Nathaniel was looking at her and Will and decided to end the uncomfortable silence, "Nathaniel, what is it you came over for?" she asked coldly.

Nathaniel sighed, "I came over because I realized what an asshole I've been to you and I wanted to apologize for the way I treated you when we broke up." He said sincerely.

Jocelyn looked at Nathaniel trying to figure out whether he was telling her the truth, "Nathaniel, if your apology is sincere then I accept your apology. But I will not ever let you into my life again. Your failure to adhere to my request that you leave me alone shows that you don't respect me."

"Jocelyn…my apologies are sincere, I'll leave you all alone then. Oh, and congratulations you two. I hope you'll be very happy together." He said rising. "Well I better be going."

Nathaniel then let himself out and Jocelyn let out the breath she didn't know she had been holding the entire visit. 'Why the hell did he have to come over now? Stupid mother…He wanted me to take him back. She felt Will's arms wrap around her and leaned into his embrace. They sat there silently for what seemed like hours before Jocelyn broke the silence, "Will, when do you want to go back? Because there are some things I need to take care of before we leave." Jocelyn told him as she got up.

Will looked at Jocelyn quizzically, "What kinds of things love?" he asked.

Jocelyn turned and looked at Will, "Well I'll need to call my agent and have her take care of closing up and selling my apartment and things and giving my money to my parents and brother. I'd also like to pack a few cook books to take with me and possibly a few bottle as well so it will be easier to feed Annabelle." She said walking back into the kitchen to finish making breakfast, Annabelle in her arms.

Will thought about what she said and realized that Jocelyn couldn't just leave without any form of closer. He looked back to Jocelyn and saw the kind of park and excitement for life he had seen in few people. 'I wonder what Jack's reaction is going to be when he meets Jocelyn?' Will started laughing realizing that Jocelyn was unlike any woman Jack had ever met and would possibly pay him back for any comments he made.

Jocelyn walked back out to the living room hearing Will's laughter and stood in the door way, hands on her hips and smirking, "What's so funny?" she asked, annoyance clear in her voice.

Will turned and looked at Jocelyn, attempting to look innocent, "Well, I have a friend back home. He's a crazy, drunk and can be incredibly brilliant sometimes. He's also a horrible flirt. I was just imagining what it would be like when you two finally meet and started laughing."

"Okay…" Jocelyn said wondering exactly what scenario he had imagined and went back to cooking breakfast leaving Will to his own thoughts.

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After they ate and dressed, Jocelyn called her agent and scheduled an appointment for later that day. While she was talking with Lexie, Will packed a couple of bottles, a few cookbooks and Jocelyn's grandmothers' collection of recipes. Jocelyn walked into the kitchen and saw what Will was doing and smiled. She snuck up behind him, wrapped her arms around his waist and laid her head on his strong, broad back and sighed.

Will turned around and looked at his fiancée with worry filling his gaze, "What is the matter my love?" Will asked.

Jocelyn smiled warmly at Will, "Nothing I'm just happy that's all. I just want to get out of here. Mom always said that I should have been born in the 18th century since I never seemed interested in certain 20th and 21st century technological advances." She laughed. "Come on, we have to go talk with Lexie before we can leave." She said pulling Will with one arm while carrying Annabelle in the other and her purse on her shoulder.

As they walked down to the car Jocelyn stopped suddenly. Will noticed and turned to Jocelyn concern filling his eyes, "Jocelyn?" he asked.

Jocelyn shook her head and looked at Will, "Will, I just remembered something from one of the books we were using for research." Jocelyn swallowed the lump in her throat. "I just remembered that the books mentioned that you had remarried about 7 months after Elizabeth died and the name of your second wife was 'Jocelyn Thompson'."

Will was stunned, and judging by Jocelyn's reaction she was too. Both had thought it was just a coincidence that they met but it seemed as if fate was playing matchmaker. After an uncomfortable silence Will spoke, "I guess that means we make it back to my time." He said.

Jocelyn nodded in agreement and they continued walking to the car and left to meet with Lexie.