Chapter 11: All's well that Ends well

"Andrina's a very unusual name," Jack commented, once he and Jacklyn were alone at the boat's helm.

"Yes. She's named after a small village in England," Jacklyn said distractedly looking ships on the horizon.

"Interesting. Your…uhh…father said she spent time on a merchant ship."

"Yes. She was really wild. My mom's the reason I wanted to become a sailor. She used to tell me all sorts of stories. Like the time you sacked Dassau Port (spelling?) without firing a shot. She was there."

"She was…" Jack trailed off. Jacklyn was surprised at Jack's sudden change in mood. He looked some what troubled. "What did your mother look like?"

"Like this…" Jacklyn said, pulling out her locket and opening it up. "Why do you ask?"

"Because…SHIP AHOY!" Jack yelled suddenly. "Talk about an opportune moment," he muttered as Jacklyn ran to tell the others.

The ship was immediately busy again. Jacklyn and Thomas brought up the original captain, and hid with their swords to his back. "Tell them to send a half their soldiers over here," Thomas whispered in his ear. The captain obeyed, and soon two sailors were boarding the navy ship. Jacklyn and Thomas soon had those sailors subdued, while Will and Jack boarded The Pearl and set the captives free as well as capturing their captors.

The same was done to The Patriot, and everyone was on their way. The Pirates agreed to meet once more at the cove on Port Royal. They anchored the British navy ship on a deserted island, with its crew tied up below deck.

"Dry land!" Elizabeth cried once they were back on Port Royal. "We can finally get married," Elizabeth exclaimed, draping her arms around Will's neck.

"Yeah, and my dad can be my best man," Will said looking over at Bootstrap and slapping him on the back. "Let's head back to the manor."

"One sec. mate," Jack called after Jacklyn. "I need to tell ya somthin' lass. I think I'm your father."

"I know," Jacklyn said. "I got this letter from my mom when she died. I just figured you should find out on your own. Here." Jacklyn handed Jack a letter. "She wanted you to have that." She then walked to follow Will, Elizabeth, Bill, and Thomas. The crews of the other two ships went to find a good pub. Jack opened up the letter he had just been given.

My dearest love,

I only want you to know that I have always loved you, and you are forever in my heart. I only wish that I could have to you this before now. I know this must come as a shock to you, but I must tell you. You have a daughter. If you are reading this letter, I am most likely dead. If that is the case, I wish you would take care of our child. Never forget.

Much love,

Andrina

Jack couldn't believe, after all these years that his past had come back to haunt him. The only woman he ever offered to slow down for. He contemplated his past, as he swayed drunkenly after his friends. As he went, he pulled on a disguise for the wedding.

Within a few hours of the landing, the wedding was back on. It was a beautiful ceremony. It was held in the fort where Will had finally declared his love for Elizabeth, and where Jack had almost been hung. Elizabeth was dressed in a beautifully embroidered wedding dress. She stood, beaming, next to her husband. Jacklyn was her maid of honor, while Bill was the best man. It was then, that the couple was finally married and joined forever.

In the end, Jacklyn handed over the Patriot Bootstrap Bill, and began sailing with Jack and her husband, Thomas. Soon, the British were defeated in the Americas and The Colonel moved back to England, where he was knighted. Will remained working at his blacksmith shop, and Bill became a merchant fisherman.