Author's Note: By the way- this is a sequel to "Secrets" You might want to read that if you haven't…but that's up to you.

I keep missing you, and nobody knows it but me. -Unknown

"Governor! What a surprise! What can I do for you?" James Norrington quickly stood up from his position in his chair, busily writing a letter to England Headquarters.

"I have just received a letter from The Duke of England…"

James nodded, "I think I have received a similar letter."

"He and his wife are doing business of the King- along with the King's attendant to survey the Caribbean islands."

The Commodore nodded again, "Yes, I have gotten word of this."

"Well then, I assume we will be ready for them, Commodore?"

"As ready as possible, sir."

The Governor paused, "You feeling alright, James?"

James paused, the truth was, he was never feeling alright. Mediocre at the least, but never alright. The days in the past year had slinked by without any sign of Bianca and James found himself wishing everyday that he hadn't let her go. But the Commodore could never show his emotions. Being the weakest link in this important chain wasn't something he really wanted. "I'm fine, sir. Fine."

Governor smiled, "Perfect…well the Duke and Duchess can stay at my home." James nodded; the Governor soon left and he continued with his letter.

Arriving promptly at the Turner home, a flood of memories came to her mind as she stood in front of the small door. The year had past so quickly, and the memories of coming here had been pushed back, it was strange to have them resurface.

The door opened, with a smiling Elizabeth and a baby in her arms. "Come in!"

Bianca stepped in and the memories threatened to bring tears to her eyes. She smiled and listened to Elizabeth anyway, pushing back the tears. "…you want to hold him?"

Bianca, a bit taken aback had to pause to know what she was talking about. Figuring it was Jacob she gladly agreed. "I was going to lead you into the kitchen, but I suppose you already know where that is…"

The other woman smiled, looking up from the beautiful boy, "Vaguely."

Elizabeth nodded and the two women made it into the kitchen. On the table there was already a teapot and two tea cups with a cream and sugar. They sat down and Elizabeth made the tea while Bianca answered her questions.

"So…a lot has happened…sugar?"

"Just cream…and maybe we should start at the beginning."

While Bianca had gone to tea with Elizabeth, Jonathan had stayed with the Governor, wanting to talk to him. The Governor also wanted to talk to Jonathan, so the situation worked out for both parties. In the study, the two men started a semi-harmless conversation.

"So tell me Jonathan, how did you meet this lovely young woman?"

He smiled, "Bianca is a beautiful creature, isn't she?"

"Rather tan, somewhat unusual for someone born in England."

"Well…she wasn't exactly born in England."

"Oh?"

"She grew up in the Caribbean, and then moved to England about a year ago."

"Before we all left Port Royal last year I told Jack that I didn't want to stay a pirate. I hadn't really wanted to be one in the first place, but when one's family and home is burned to the ground, ones takes what she can get. So we left here, and he dropped me off on the northern shores of England. Somehow I managed to get to Bath and get a job…"

"…Well after the disaster I went to Bath, wanting to left my spirits. Bianca was there, working as a towel girl in one of the most prominent cleansing rooms in the city. I kept going day after day and I fell in love instantly."

"I needed money. I was sleeping in the building where I worked because I had no where to live. Then, here came Jonathan Whitman, one of the richest men in England. The women were all a jitter to meet him and to wait on him and it was disgusting. But Fate threw me a chance- he began coming to see me. There was only thing I could do…"

"She was obviously attracted to me. I purposed as soon as I was sure of her feelings. We're due to marry next January."

"Now, of course I do have feelings for him…but he purposed. He told me he wouldn't let me starve. In Jonathan I found the protection and security I have been searching for, for years! He was a dream come true."

Elizabeth wasn't really sure what to say. The thoughts of bringing up Norrington had come into her head, but Bianca knew him as Nathan, not the Commodore. 'Nathan' had no future as far as Bianca was concerned. Bringing up his real identity probably wasn't the best idea either.

"Well," was all Elizabeth managed to get out. It was obvious she was happy. There was nothing really to say that didn't have to do with James.

Luckily, Bianca caught the hint, "So enough about Jonathan…have you heard anything from Jack or Ana Maria?"

Elizabeth took in a deep breath, this being a bit of a sore subject for her. "No…nothing. Not since you all left. Will's going crazy."

Bianca nodded, knowing she wanted to ask but couldn't really bring herself to do it, "What about…Nathan?"

"Okay Jonathan, now why did you really come to Port Royal?"

Jonathan took in a deep breath, "You must know that your Commodore's reputation has preceded him."

"What exact reputation would that be?"

"Well…the reputation for…hunting pirates. Not necessarily killing them, but hunting and unusually catching them."

The Governor frowned, "Well yes…but what Commodore under the royal crown doesn't?"

"Officers coming from England don't think twice about slicing a pirate's neck…that is, if they could catch them."

"Make it sound like you think the Royal Navy is incompetent."

Jonathan shook his head, "No…just…not quick enough."

"For what?"

"For whom you mean…"

The older man paused, "I'm not sure I know what you're getting at…"

"The Commodore as had more than one run in with the Black Pearl, correct?"

"Yes…"

"And he's had the chance to hang the pirates…but they've gotten away."

"I assume you're talking about Jack Sparrow…"

Jonathan raised a brow, "You've heard of him then?"

The Governor smiled, "Who hasn't?"

"This is true…But what I want to know is, will the Commodore be able to catch him if he tried?"

"I wouldn't doubt it."

"Excellent."

Elizabeth had froze. Not really knowing what to say about 'Nathan', she tried to think of something quickly. "Well…he uhm…He has adjusted quite well…"

"Oh…so he stayed here?"

Elizabeth nodded.

"Is…is he married?"

Hoping to somehow get around James, Elizabeth asked, "You don't still love him, do you?"

Bianca paused, "I never said I did in the first place…" Elizabeth waited, "Was he under the impression that I did?" Bianca asked, a little worried.

"I'm not sure…"

Bianca gasped a little, "Did he really love me?"

Elizabeth sighed, hoping to get herself out of this situation, "Bianca, you're engaged to be married! Do you really think we should be putting thoughts of another man in your mind?"

She sighed, "I suppose not…Jonathan is a bit on the jealous side…"

A week had passed and the Governor had decided to throw a party for Jonathan and Bianca. Elizabeth and Will had been avoiding Norrington hoping not to have to break the news to him. But when the night of the party came, the couple found themselves wishing that that had warned the Commodore of what he was most likely going to endure.

Everyone who was anyone was there. The house was full of faces that Elizabeth had grown up around and Will had done business for. And the guests of honor were beaming, meeting everyone by following the governor around. Before dinner was about to be served, Elizabeth spotted the Commodore; she pointed him out to Will quietly and he went to James' side.

"Will…am I glad to see you. I don't really know anyone here."

"To tell you the truth, neither do I," Will admitted. James smiled and the two men walked to where Elizabeth was standing and talking to someone.

The Governor, however, was on his way over to his daughter. Will spotted him and kicked himself for not thinking ahead. Quickly, Will whispered to Norrington, "Don't get upset…"

James, clearly confused, looked at Will. Until, of course, the governor tapped his shoulder and he turned to look at the people standing in front of him. Elizabeth groaned, but the governor was clueless, "James, I'd like you to meet Jonathan Whitman who has been waiting to meet you, and his fiancée, Ms. Bianca White."

James felt sick as the Governor introduced him as the Commodore of the island. Bianca kept her gaze on him while covering her mouth with a hand. Jonathan however, shook hands with James and started spouting off compliments about pirates.

Once his hand was free, James took Bianca's gently and said in a barely audible voice, "It's a pleasure to meet you, Ms. White."

She, on the other hand, had been trying to figure out how she knew his face. Those eyes… she kept thinking to herself, looking at his large, brown eyes. But as soon as the word 'pleasure' came out of his mouth, she knew exactly who he was.

"Thanks Nathan…"

"My pleasure."

Bianca gasped, "Nathan!"

Author Thanks:

Dawnie-7: always the faithful reader. How much I appreciate that.

Twirl: New reviewer? Nice! I'm glad you read the last one…

Flute Damioh: Well…I hope you think the first story is just as good. I apologize for not specifying that this was a sequel…