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AUTHOR'S NOTE
I want to apologize for not having up dated in sooooo long. I got side tracked by writing 'The Maiden of the Valar' and Another fic called 'Starting Over', which can be found on the Man in the Mirror website, my author name is jw.
CHAPTER 22
Nine Days Later…
The people of Port Royal watched as the known pirate ship, The Black Pearl, sailed into their harbor. Some people said that it had come back for a raid, while others said that the Governor's daughter, who had run off and married the town's blacksmith apprentice, was returning to see her father. As they watched a smaller boat was launched off the side of the ship and was being rowed towards them. Inside the boat they could see the people they recognized as Will Turner, and Jack Sparrow. With them was a woman they did not recognized, a young girl and a baby.
Lieutenant Gillette met them on the dock. After everyone was on the dock and paid the 1 shilling docking fee he led them to the mansion. As they made to walk up to the Governor's he turned towards Will curiosity burning his brain as to who the babe, child, and woman were. "Mr. Turner, under different circumstances I would say it is a pleasure to see you again. But as the situation is dire I must say that it is not my sentiment," he said, "Now I know you and Captain Sparrow, but I was expecting to see Miss Swann. So, who are these lovely ladies?"
Will looked at Gillette sharply as he pulled Jocelyn and Annabelle close. "Lt. Gillette has
Commodore Norrington not told you what happened?"
Gillette shook his head. "No, he has not shared with me all the news be brought in a couple days ago. Why?"
Will sighed, "Lt. when Elizabeth and I left Port Royal over a year ago we were married," Will paused in this story and Jocelyn squeezed his hand to give him strength. "When Elizabeth gave birth to Annabelle," he gestured towards the infant in Jocelyn's arms, "she did not survive the delivery. It wasn't until I met Jocelyn that I knew I'd be able to be happy again."
Lt. Gillette looked shocked and placed a hand on Will's shoulder. "I am sorry for your loss Will."
"Thank you. But that is in the past. Lt. Gillette, I'd like you to meet my wife Jocelyn Turner, my daughter Annabelle and our charge Gwendolyn James," Will said introducing Jo, and Gwen.
Lt. Gillette bowed slightly, "It is a pleasure Mrs. Turner, Miss James."
Jo forced a smile, and thought 'Who shoved a stick up his ass?' as they were introduced. "A pleasure Lt. Now would it be possible for you to lead us up to the Governor's mansion?" she asked politely.
Gillette nodded and led the way. As they walked, Will placed a protective and possessive arm around Jocelyn's waist as they walked through town and Gwendolyn walked at Jocelyn's side. It wasn't long before the little group was up at the mansion.
Gillette turned and looked at the little family, "This is where I leave you. Good luck Turner and have a nice day ma'am and Miss."
With that Gillette left them at the doorstep of the mansion and headed back to the fort. Will knocked on the door and waited for the butler to come to the door. As they waited Jocelyn placed a
reassuring hand on Will's arm.
"Yes," the butler asked as he opened the door, "what may we do for you?"
Will swallowed the lump in his throat and answered. "Please tell Governor Swann that Will Turner, Mrs. Turner and their family have come to see him as requested."
"Very well," said the butler as he brought them into the foyer and then went to announce their presence to the Governor.
A few minutes later, the butler returned and gestured for them to follow him upstairs. As they walked, Will and Jocelyn both wondered how bad the Governor's health had deteriorated. They soon got their answer as they were ushered into the master bedroom.
As Will looked at the man he wondered where the man he once knew had gone to. Getting over his fear he took Annabelle into his arms and walked over to the Governor.
"Governor Swann, it is a pleasure to see you again," Will said, "Though I am sorry it was to bring you both good and bad news."
Governor Swann nodded. "It is good to see you my boy," he said looking at Jocelyn and Gwendolyn, "Where is Elizabeth?"
Will took a deep breath and began to tell Governor Swann the entire story. He told the Governor how after he and Elizabeth ran from Port Royal they sailed to Tortuga where they met up with Jack who had lent them his home until they were able to build their own. Will and Elizabeth were married and 3 months after they married found out she was with child. But unfortunately she died shortly after delivery. "I would like to introduce you too your granddaughter, Annabelle Turner," Will told him as he sat Annabelle on the bed near her grandfather.
Governor Swann looked at the tiny child and smiled sadly, "At least she was happy during her last few years," the Governor said, "How old is she?"
Will smiled, happy to be talking about something that did not bring up so much pain. "She's 7 months now Governor. And very curious," Will said laughing. "As a matter of fact it was just the other day she started crawling all over the house and began to pick things up and look them over lie she was trying to
figure out their use."
The Governor smiled as well, "Elizabeth was like that as a child as well," it was then the Governor noticed Jocelyn and Gwendolyn, "Who are these ladies Mr. Turner?"
At this Will looked at Jocelyn who nodded in agreement on telling him the truth. He then looked back at the Governor.
"Well Governor it all began a couple weeks ago…" he began and told the whole tale about how Will and Annabelle met Jocelyn. "we returned a few weeks ago and once we returned Jocelyn and I were married in Santo Domingo. That was where we ran into Gwendolyn James, her father was a friend of mine and of my father's. As her father has died and she has no living relatives Jocelyn and I took her in as our own daughter…" Will continued telling the Governor about how he, Jocelyn, Jack, Anamaria and Gwendolyn found out that Will's father was alive and then about the pirates after Gwendolyn.
The governor shocked by these events was none the less happy that his son in law had found a woman who loved him and his daughter. He also felt saddened for Gwendolyn's loss. As he watched Jocelyn walked over and picked up the sleeping Annabelle who had fallen asleep on her grandfather's bed.
It was then Jocelyn caught the look in his eye, as if he were
accusing her of taking advantage of Will and Annabelle 6 months after Will's first wife, the mother of Will's first child, and his daughter; died in childbirth.
"Governor Swann," Jocelyn began, her voice strong and steady, as she rocked Annabelle back and forth, "I have not, nor have I ever considered money as a factor in my relationships. I love Annabelle as my own daughter sir and I would do anything to ensure her happiness," she told him, giving him a stern hard look in return, "Will is the only man who I had ever given any thought of marrying. And it's not because of his money or status but because of who he is and the way he has treated me, his daughter, Gwendolyn, and his friends. With all due respect Governor, I know you were against Elizabeth marrying Will, but you should be glad your daughter was married to a man she loved and who loved her back, because loveless marriages seldom come to anything good. And who is to say that the outcome of Elizabeth marrying Norrington would have been any different. So I suggest you judge not lest ye be judge Governor."
Will and Governor Swann looked at her stunned at her speech.
Will knew that the governor did not want he and Elizabeth married but that he would actually force her into marriage with Norrington. Governor Swann was taken aback, this young woman, who was the same age as Will and Elizabeth, had effectively left him speechless.
Ever since Elizabeth had run away with Will he had realized his error in not allowing her to live her own life and forcing her into something she did not want. This young woman also proved how much she loved his son-in-law and his granddaughter by defending them.
Governor Swann looked at Will's second wife and sighed, "I apologize Mrs. Turn…"
Jocelyn stopped him by placing a hand on his arm, "Please, call me Jocelyn Governor," she said a slight smile on her face.
Weatherby Swann, was surprised by her request but acquiesced anyway. "Of course, Jocelyn, I want to apologize for my assumptions it is just…it may not seem like it but I wanted only the best for my daughter and now my granddaughter as well…"
Jocelyn smiled, "I completely understand Governor, Will and I will make sure she gets everything she needs and then some," she said laughter in her voice.
Will stood back, and watched the interaction between his wife and his father-in-law and held a smile on his face. 'I don't know how she's doing it but she is wearing him down,' he thought. Jocelyn and Governor Swann talked for a couple hours before Will looked outside and noticed how late it was and felt it time to interrupt the conversation.
"Excuse me, Jocelyn, it's getting pretty late, and we need to get back to the Pearl," Will said as he strode forward.
Jocelyn turned and looked at Will, and nodded before she turned back to Governor Swann. She rose from her seat and placed a daughterly kiss on his forehead. "Good-bye for now Governor, I hope we will be able to bring Annabelle by to see you again sometime," she said as they left.
The Governor smiled sadly, "I pray for that as well m'dear. Take good care of them," he called out as they exited the room.
The walk back to the Pearl was a quiet and long one. Once they reached their cabins they put Annabelle to sleep in her cradle and told Gwendolyn she should get some sleep as well, but that if she did stay up to stay aboard ship and on the top deck in sight of Gibbs, Annamaria, Bill, or Jack.
Laying in bed Jocelyn curled up next to Will and laid her head on his shoulder as she thought about the day's events. She didn't realize Will was awake when she sighed.
"What's wrong sweetheart?" Will asked as his hand ran up and down her back gently.
"I don't think Governor Swann is going to make it past this week Will," she told him as they lay in the dark, "He's really off bad with his heart problems."
Will nodded. "You might be right but unfortunately there is little that anyone can do right now," he reminded her.
Jocelyn nodded silently. Will could feel her silent tears fall from her eyes onto his bare chest. Knowing there was nothing he could say to ease her mind he just wrapped his arms around her and let her cry.
Jocelyn couldn't help but smile inwardly at the touching gesture Will made, he may not have known what to say but by just being there and letting her cry he did more than was necessary. She wondered why she should be showing compassion for a man who disowned his only child and a daughter at that because she ran away to marry her childhood sweetheart. But her conscience reminded her it was for Annabelle, 'Belle' would never truly know her grandfather.
After straightening this out in her mind Jocelyn fell asleep with her head on Will's shoulder thinking about their next adventure to locate the treasure belonging to Will and to Gwendolyn.
(To Be Continued in the sequal: When You Wish 2… Dreams Come True)
Nine Days Later…The people of Port Royal watched as the known pirate ship, The Black Pearl, sailed into their harbor. Some people said that it had come back for a raid, while others said that the Governor's daughter, who had run off and married the town's blacksmith apprentice, was returning to see her father. As they watched a smaller boat was launched off the side of the ship and was being rowed towards them. Inside the boat they could see the people they recognized as Will Turner, and Jack Sparrow. With them was a woman they did not recognized, a young girl and a baby. Lieutenant Gillette met them on the dock. After everyone was on the dock and paid the 1 shilling docking fee he led them to the mansion. As they made to walk up to the Governor's he turned towards Will curiosity burning his brain as to who the babe, child, and woman were. "Mr. Turner, under different circumstances I would say it is a pleasure to see you again. But as the situation is dire I must say that it is not my sentiment," he said, "Now I know you and Captain Sparrow, but I was expecting to see Miss Swann. So, who are these lovely ladies?"Will looked at Gillette sharply as he pulled Jocelyn and Annabelle close. "Lt. Gillette has Commodore Norrington not told you what happened?"Gillette shook his head. "No, he has not shared with me all the news be brought in a couple days ago. Why?"Will sighed, "Lt. when Elizabeth and I left Port Royal over a year ago we were married," Will paused in this story and Jocelyn squeezed his hand to give him strength. "When Elizabeth gave birth to Annabelle," he gestured towards the infant in Jocelyn's arms, "she did not survive the delivery. It wasn't until I met Jocelyn that I knew I'd be able to be happy again."Lt. Gillette looked shocked and placed a hand on Will's shoulder. "I am sorry for your loss Will.""Thank you. But that is in the past. Lt. Gillette, I'd like you to meet my wife Jocelyn Turner, my daughter Annabelle and our charge Gwendolyn James," Will said introducing Jo, and Gwen.Lt. Gillette bowed slightly, "It is a pleasure Mrs. Turner, Miss James."Jo forced a smile, and thought 'Who shoved a stick up his ass?' as they were introduced. "A pleasure Lt. Now would it be possible for you to lead us up to the Governor's mansion?" she asked politely.Gillette nodded and led the way. As they walked, Will placed a protective and possessive arm around Jocelyn's waist as they walked through town and Gwendolyn walked at Jocelyn's side. It wasn't long before the little group was up at the mansion.Gillette turned and looked at the little family, "This is where I leave you. Good luck Turner and have a nice day ma'am and Miss."With that Gillette left them at the doorstep of the mansion and headed back to the fort. Will knocked on the door and waited for the butler to come to the door. As they waited Jocelyn placed a reassuring hand on Will's arm."Yes," the butler asked as he opened the door, "what may we do for you?"Will swallowed the lump in his throat and answered. "Please tell Governor Swann that Will Turner, Mrs. Turner and their family have come to see him as requested.""Very well," said the butler as he brought them into the foyer and then went to announce their presence to the Governor.A few minutes later, the butler returned and gestured for them to follow him upstairs. As they walked, Will and Jocelyn both wondered how bad the Governor's health had deteriorated. They soon got their answer as they were ushered into the master bedroom. As Will looked at the man he wondered where the man he once knew had gone to. Getting over his fear he took Annabelle into his arms and walked over to the Governor. "Governor Swann, it is a pleasure to see you again," Will said, "Though I am sorry it was to bring you both good and bad news."Governor Swann nodded. "It is good to see you my boy," he said looking at Jocelyn and Gwendolyn, "Where is Elizabeth?"Will took a deep breath and began to tell Governor Swann the entire story. He told the Governor how after he and Elizabeth ran from Port Royal they sailed to Tortuga where they met up with Jack who had lent them his home until they were able to build their own. Will and Elizabeth were married and 3 months after they married found out she was with child. But unfortunately she died shortly after delivery. "I would like to introduce you too your granddaughter, Annabelle Turner," Will told him as he sat Annabelle on the bed near her grandfather.Governor Swann looked at the tiny child and smiled sadly, "At least she was happy during her last few years," the Governor said, "How old is she?"Will smiled, happy to be talking about something that did not bring up so much pain. "She's 7 months now Governor. And very curious," Will said laughing. "As a matter of fact it was just the other day she started crawling all over the house and began to pick things up and look them over lie she was trying to figure out their use."The Governor smiled as well, "Elizabeth was like that as a child as well," it was then the Governor noticed Jocelyn and Gwendolyn, "Who are these ladies Mr. Turner?"At this Will looked at Jocelyn who nodded in agreement on telling him the truth. He then looked back at the Governor."Well Governor it all began a couple weeks ago…" he began and told the whole tale about how Will and Annabelle met Jocelyn. "we returned a few weeks ago and once we returned Jocelyn and I were married in Santo Domingo. That was where we ran into Gwendolyn James, her father was a friend of mine and of my father's. As her father has died and she has no living relatives Jocelyn and I took her in as our own daughter…" Will continued telling the Governor about how he, Jocelyn, Jack, Anamaria and Gwendolyn found out that Will's father was alive and then about the pirates after Gwendolyn.The governor shocked by these events was none the less happy that his son in law had found a woman who loved him and his daughter. He also felt saddened for Gwendolyn's loss. As he watched Jocelyn walked over and picked up the sleeping Annabelle who had fallen asleep on her grandfather's bed. It was then Jocelyn caught the look in his eye, as if he were accusing her of taking advantage of Will and Annabelle 6 months after Will's first wife, the mother of Will's first child, and his daughter; died in childbirth."Governor Swann," Jocelyn began, her voice strong and steady, as she rocked Annabelle back and forth, "I have not, nor have I ever considered money as a factor in my relationships. I love Annabelle as my own daughter sir and I would do anything to ensure her happiness," she told him, giving him a stern hard look in return, "Will is the only man who I had ever given any thought of marrying. And it's not because of his money or status but because of who he is and the way he has treated me, his daughter, Gwendolyn, and his friends. With all due respect Governor, I know you were against Elizabeth marrying Will, but you should be glad your daughter was married to a man she loved and who loved her back, because loveless marriages seldom come to anything good. And who is to say that the outcome of Elizabeth marrying Norrington would have been any different. So I suggest you judge not lest ye be judge Governor."Will and Governor Swann looked at her stunned at her speech. Will knew that the governor did not want he and Elizabeth married but that he would actually force her into marriage with Norrington. Governor Swann was taken aback, this young woman, who was the same age as Will and Elizabeth, had effectively left him speechless. Ever since Elizabeth had run away with Will he had realized his error in not allowing her to live her own life and forcing her into something she did not want. This young woman also proved how much she loved his son-in-law and his granddaughter by defending them.Governor Swann looked at Will's second wife and sighed, "I apologize Mrs. Turn…"Jocelyn stopped him by placing a hand on his arm, "Please, call me Jocelyn Governor," she said a slight smile on her face.Weatherby Swann, was surprised by her request but acquiesced anyway. "Of course, Jocelyn, I want to apologize for my assumptions it is just…it may not seem like it but I wanted only the best for my daughter and now my granddaughter as well…"Jocelyn smiled, "I completely understand Governor, Will and I will make sure she gets everything she needs and then some," she said laughter in her voice.Will stood back, and watched the interaction between his wife and his father-in-law and held a smile on his face. 'I don't know how she's doing it but she is wearing him down,' he thought. Jocelyn and Governor Swann talked for a couple hours before Will looked outside and noticed how late it was and felt it time to interrupt the conversation. "Excuse me, Jocelyn, it's getting pretty late, and we need to get back to the Pearl," Will said as he strode forward.Jocelyn turned and looked at Will, and nodded before she turned back to Governor Swann. She rose from her seat and placed a daughterly kiss on his forehead. "Good-bye for now Governor, I hope we will be able to bring Annabelle by to see you again sometime," she said as they left.The Governor smiled sadly, "I pray for that as well m'dear. Take good care of them," he called out as they exited the room. The walk back to the Pearl was a quiet and long one. Once they reached their cabins they put Annabelle to sleep in her cradle and told Gwendolyn she should get some sleep as well, but that if she did stay up to stay aboard ship and on the top deck in sight of Gibbs, Annamaria, Bill, or Jack.Laying in bed Jocelyn curled up next to Will and laid her head on his shoulder as she thought about the day's events. She didn't realize Will was awake when she sighed. "What's wrong sweetheart?" Will asked as his hand ran up and down her back gently."I don't think Governor Swann is going to make it past this week Will," she told him as they lay in the dark, "He's really off bad with his heart problems."Will nodded. "You might be right but unfortunately there is little that anyone can do right now," he reminded her.Jocelyn nodded silently. Will could feel her silent tears fall from her eyes onto his bare chest. Knowing there was nothing he could say to ease her mind he just wrapped his arms around her and let her cry. Jocelyn couldn't help but smile inwardly at the touching gesture Will made, he may not have known what to say but by just being there and letting her cry he did more than was necessary. She wondered why she should be showing compassion for a man who disowned his only child and a daughter at that because she ran away to marry her childhood sweetheart. But her conscience reminded her it was for Annabelle, 'Belle' would never truly know her grandfather. After straightening this out in her mind Jocelyn fell asleep with her head on Will's shoulder thinking about their next adventure to locate the treasure belonging to Will and to Gwendolyn.(To Be Continued in the sequal: When You Wish 2… Dreams Come True)