DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN POTC!

As the Pearl dropped anchor in the cove Elizabeth started to tend to the crew's wounds. She went below deck and took up a tray of rum, bandages, and a sewing kit. Then Elizabeth walked around deck looking for those that were hurt, it was only luck that had no one died.

"Cotton, let me see that arm." Elizabeth took is arm and examined it. "Small gash, no stitches…this is going to hurt." Elizabeth then rubbed rum in the wound and bandaged it up.

"Jacob, are you alright?" Elizabeth said walking next to him.

"I'm fine."

"Did you see where Jack went?" Elizabeth asked.

"Yes, him and Jasper went into his cabin…"

"Oh…" Elizabeth then finished tending to the crew and walked into the cabin, where she found Jack and Jasper looking at some maps.

"Are you two alright?" Elizabeth asked as she set the tray down on the table.

"I'm fine." Jasper replied.

"Jack? What about you?" Elizabeth asked looking at him.

"Jasper we can get our supplies here, then head to…" Jack ignored her.

"Jack!" Jasper took this as his cue to leave.

"I'm going to check if the crew needs me help…" Jasper then walked out of the cabin. Jack then started to fold up the maps.

"Jack, are you alright?" Elizabeth asked again. When Jack started to walk away she grabbed his arm, and he pulled it away in pain.

"No I am not bloody alright!"

"Well then let me look at it…" Elizabeth then sat him down and she sat next to him. Elizabeth ripped open his sleeve and disinfected the wound, and bandaged it.

"Now, you can tell me what's wrong…" Elizabeth said putting the bandage away.

"I'm a bloody idiot!"

"What?" Elizabeth never saw Jack this way.

"I left you the only one to care for this ship! My wife who is caring my child who could have gotten killed because I was drunk! Jasper told me what happened while you two were down there, you could have died! Even when you were on deck with me I couldn't protect you."

"Jack we had no idea that Will was so close…"

"You told me! I was to drunk to realize it!" Jack then sat back down in his chair.

"Jack, none of this is your fault. Besides that we are all fine, me, you, your brother. Just next time I'll have to slap you a little harder…" Elizabeth said, which brought a smile to Jack's face.

"I'm sorry Elizabeth…"

"You don't have to be, I am the Captain of this ship as you are. I share the same responsibilities, it was my duty." Elizabeth then reached for her back which was aching her.

"You looked after everyone on this ship. Has anyone looked after you?" Jack said looking at her with concern.

"I'm fine…" Jack then scooped Elizabeth up in his strong arms and carried her to bed.

"Jack this isn't necessary."

"I want you to rest." Elizabeth then placed a hand on her stomach. "Is there something wrong?"

"No, the baby is moving, here feel…" Elizabeth then placed Jack's hand on her stomach. Sure enough Jack felt the baby move around. Then all of a sudden Jack seemed to understand everything, everything became inescapably clear. "Can you feel it?" Elizabeth asked with a smile on her face.

"Yes…yes I can…" Jack whispered.

"See Jack, everything is alright…" Elizabeth assured.

"Jasper and meself are going to head to the Commodore's home and see what is going on with Will. I want you to stay here and rest, Jacob will be left in charge."

"Alright." Jack then lifted the covers over Elizabeth and kissed her on her forehead.

"Jasper!" Jack bellowed as he walked on deck.

"What do ye want?" Jasper asked.

"Let's go pay a visit to the Commodore…"

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"What do you mean you could not hold them!" Jack yelled.

"I'm sorry Jack, none of these men were to be known pirates, even Will. Elizabeth's father gave him clemency when he returned, so his record is clear." James said as he got up from his desk.

"So where are they now?" Jasper asked.

"I had to let them go…" James said.

"So Will and his crew are on this island by themselves…"

"Yes…"

"Jack, what about Elizabeth?" Jasper asked. Jack went wide eyed, and bolted out the door. Jasper and James followed.