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"Mrs. Turner, is this alright." Gloria asked as she pulled a yellow dress from the closet.
"Yes, it's perfect." Elizabeth then went behind the screen as Gloria helped her put the dress on. The dress was tight, but it looked beautiful on Elizabeth.
"Elizabeth…" Will said as he walked in the room.
"Mmmm…" Elizabeth mumbled as she was putting earrings, and Jack's necklace on.
"Are you almost ready?"
"Almost…Is Jack dressed?"
"Which one?"
"Both."
"Yes, both are ready and waiting downstairs." Will said as he laughed.
"Good." Elizabeth then walked over to her vanity and put perfume behind her ears, her hands were shaking, Will walked over to her and grabbed her hands.
"Everything will be fine."
"I hope so." Will then kissed Elizabeth.
"Ready?" Will asked for the final time.
"Yes." Will and Elizabeth then walked downstairs.
"Nervous?" Bill asked Elizabeth, while holding Jack.
"Yes, more like petrified." Elizabeth said with a weak smile.
"Wouldn't blame ye luv…" Jack said, "This city tried to hang me three bloody times…"
"Let's go before I lose my nerve." Elizabeth then walked over to Bill picked Jack up and walked outside to an awaiting carriage. The carriage ride felt like it took forever, Will, Elizabeth, Jack, and Bill were all silent, not any of them saying a word. When the carriage reached the fort, it looked as if the whole city was there. The podium was in the middle and that is where Elizabeth was going to make her speech, marines were on all sides of it. When she stepped out of the carriage she handed Jack off to Will, and made her way over to the podium. Bill, Jack, and Will were all standing there in the front row.
"Ladies and gentlemen of Port Royal, I would like to thank you for all being here. As you know my father was recently removed from office. I was to become his successor, but that is not how things worked out. Former Commodore Norrington, felt it was he who was to become Governor, but that is not what the law states and the Commodore knew that. I have come to a decision on my position in Port Royal…I shall vacate the Governor's office and give the responsibility to my cousin Jonathan, who has been informed and is making his way to Port Royal as we speak. Until his arrival I will act as Governor, I shall make only one decision as Governor…and that is that the replacement for Commodore Norrington will be Lieutenant Gillette, and that will be done as soon as I leave here. The last thing that I wanted to say to you all is something that someone once told me, if you are to judge a man by his swagger, wealth, or habits, you will never understand the man. In order to know a good man you must walk in his boots, and that I have, and that is why I made my decision to leave Port Royal. I would like to thank you all for your being here. Thank you and have a lovely day." With that said Elizabeth walked down from the podium, however she was being cheered, the people respected her decision.
"I am so proud of you." Will said as he kissed her forehead.
"Lass, I am wondering something, where did you here that from?" Jack asked.
"From you Jack, not word for word, but I know a good man when I see one…right now I am surrounded by three good men, the greatest men I have ever known." Bill, Jack, and Will all blushed. "I need to speak with Lt. Gillette before we head home."
"Alright." Will said. Elizabeth then made her way over to Lt. Gillette.
"Governess…" Gillette said as he tipped his hat to her.
"Lieutenant, I am sorry that I somewhat blindsided you with you all of a sudden becoming Commodore."
"No, I expected it in a way."
"I have your papers drawn up, they are in my office, they will be signed tonight and sent to you in the morning. My cousin has been informed of this decision and he asked to speak with you upon his arrival. He will be good for the people, I couldn't possibly run a household, and a colony all on my own…"
"You don't have to defend your decision to me. What are your plans after you leave?"
"Life on the sea, it is what I always wanted, it is what Will wants, and my son…he will grow being free, no social constraints. That is what made my decision ultimately, I did not want my son to grow up having to follow certain rules because it was what other people wanted, I was unhappy, my son will not grow up that way."
"Well Mrs. Turner, I can respect that decision, the love for a child. I must be going now, good luck."
"Thank you Lieutenant, for everything." Gillette nodded in understanding, and both parted in different directions.
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