(A/N) Just would like to say big Thank You to Crazy Pidgeon and Phoenix, you guys were really sweet on the reviews, and you have restored my faith in this fic. I will continue on as planned so here is a chapter for you...just one today...maybe two...so your guys won't hang on for two long. Still digging out of the snow!!! Another 8 to 12 inches tommorrow!!! MY GOD, I am sick of snow, I was not made for the snow, I think I belong in a warmer climate...anyways, pray for us New Englanders! We are drowning in snow! But we are New Englanders we can handle everything and anything! Thank you once Again!

DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN POTC!

Jack stood there waiting for a response. Elizabeth didn't look at him, she had trouble believing him, but she loved him, her heart said yes, her head said no.

"Can you keep a promise? I mean you followed me, when I asked you to stay."

"Depends, I can keep one if I have to."

"Well you promised me you would always care for me…how do I know you won't leave me when the next lass comes along and steals your heart."

"That is a promise I will never break…Elizabeth for once in your life…stop thinking…what does your heart tell you?" Jack said with conviction.

"My heart tells me just to give in to you."

"Then just follow your heart…"

Elizabeth then stood up and looked at him in the eyes. "Jack, my heart is done with pain. My young heart has felt more in the past year than some have ever felt in their entire lives. Jack, love does heal…even shattered hearts…" Elizabeth stepped closer to him, "Can you mend my shattered heart?" She looked at him with longing, she needed to hear him say yes, that's what she wanted, her heart was shattered, he was the one that could mend it.

"Yes, I can." Jack then put his hand behind her neck and brought her lips to his and kissed her. They then pulled apart, and Jack wiped the tears from her cheeks, "We have to go…" He said quietly.

"Meet me downstairs…I'll be a second." Jack then held her hand until the distance between the both of them prevented it.

Elizabeth glanced around the room, this is the last time she would be here…she picked up her bag, and put Will's bandana in it. With one last look, one last sigh, she walked down the stairs to where Jack was waiting.

"Let's go luv." Jack and Elizabeth than ran down towards the docks, where they saw James and the Pearl.

"James…" Elizabeth said out of breath. Jack looked at her and realized she wanted privacy with him, so he went ahead to the Pearl.

"James, thank you."

"Elizabeth you don't have to thank me."

"No, I do. James you have unbelievably…great. You are my friend, my ally, James I shall never forget what you have done for me. Between being there for me when Will died, to helping Jack find me…I could not begin to say the many thanks that you are owed." Elizabeth then hugged him, "I love you, thank you, thank you, thank you." Elizabeth then kissed his cheek.

"Elizabeth, please write to me. Please be safe, my dear." James then returned the kiss and kissed her on the cheek.

"Good-bye." Elizabeth said as she started to leave. James watched her leave, he would miss her, it would be hard for him to move on without her, but he would, just as she had.

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"Gibbs!" Jack called.

"Yes Cap'n."

"Inform me, what has happened since I was last here."

"Well, let me tell you that Elizabeth handled herself well against Taylor. I was quite surprised. We left Anamaria in Tortuga, so she is no longer in the brig. We then left for Nassau, and made some repairs to the Pearl. Then we heard someone say that you two were on your way here, so we headed here. Sure enough, as we pulled into Port Royal, we saw the Dauntless. Then here we are."

"Good work, Gibbs."

"How is it with you and miss Elizabeth?"

"Better. She is still a bit apprehensive, but better than we were."

"Good to here it…here is your bonnie lass now." Elizabeth was walking towards Jack. 'She is beautiful.', and she was. Elizabeth looked the exact same way as she did the first time Jack noticed her.

"Elizabeth, luv…do you want to see your father before we go?"

"No. I just want to leave…Where are we headed next?"

"We have some unfinished business." The Pearl then started to pull away.

"I see…I'm going to put my bag in my cabin." Elizabeth then started to walk away, but Jack caught her wrist.

"Why…don't you put your bag in my cabin?" Jack asked in a whisper. Elizabeth looked at him and realized what he was asking, she then nodded at him and walked into his cabin.

Jack's cabin was large, very large. There were maps, books, a large table with chairs, a large bed, a dresser, and vanity, on the whole, the entire room was just, huge. The vanity looked liked it wasn't used, so Elizabeth opened a drawer and took off her necklace that had Will's ring on it. The then placed the necklace in the bandana, and wrapped it up, and tucked it away in the drawer.

This was their cabin now, Elizabeth smiled as she glanced the room. She put her bag on the chair, it only had some clothes in it, not much. She never noticed all that was in the room, she went to the wall which housed books and rolled maps. She took out a map and opened it, it was a new map…of the America's. Elizabeth hadn't seen a picture of them, so she sat down and looked at it.

"You know, we could do more than just look at a picture of it…" Jack said as he kneeled down next to her.

"I know." Elizabeth said not looking up.

"I could take you there, where ever you want. My suggestion is Boston, more developed there."

"Really?" Elizabeth was interested.

"It's a lot like England, but the people there are a bit more free…so to speak. I am going to keep watch tonight, so I won't be joining you."

"I'll keep you company." Elizabeth said as she folded up the map.

"Are you sure?"

"Yes." Elizabeth and Jack then walked on deck. Jack stood at the helm, while Elizabeth secured rigging and sails. The rest of the crew was asleep, and the seas were calm, so they sat down together on the stairs leading to the wheel.

"Jack, how are we going to find Taylor?"

"He has a big mouth, he'll open it, and then we'll find out what is really going on, what he up too." Dawn broke out and Gibbs was next in line to take control.

"Morning you two." Gibbs said as he approached them.

"Morning mister Gibbs." Elizabeth replied.

"Why don't you two get some rest, I'll keep everything under control." Jack then helped Elizabeth up and they walked into their cabin. They were more tired than they thought.

Elizabeth took off her vest, belt, holster, boots, then her pants, she left her shirt on, it was big on her so it covered her body. Jack took off his hat, belt, holster, boots, and shirt, leaving just his pants on. The slid into bed together, and turned to face each other.

"I love you Jack." Elizabeth then leaned closer and kissed him, he put his hands on her body, and they shared each other's passion for one another.