AUTHOR's NOTE
This story is dedicated with affection to my three favorite men: Jay, Johnny, and Jack.
Jay, with the resourcefulness and charm of the pirate captain, who didn't complain as much as he could have while his wife was typing upstairs until three in the morning, and who somehow understands that no matter how many times I leave him for Jack Sparrow, I'll always be back.
Johnny, with the heart of the pirate captain, who breathes wonderful life into every character he inhabits and causes us all to dream beautiful dreams.
Jack, who stole my heart as no fictional character ever has, or likely ever will again.
(...and of course thanks to Disney, for creating Jack Sparrow and for not suing my ass off after I borrowed one of their best franchise characters for my non-commerical creative endeavor. )