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Author's note in the big match between Chris & Kurt, a clarification must be made…. Emmaline was admiring Kurt's cheating stunt, NOT Kurt.

They spent a few more moments in silence and then Blackspot Roxy approached them. Molly pulled free of Chris's embrace and turned to face the other woman.

"Molly," Roxy addressed her, "I've been sent to relieve you."

"Aye Roxy," Molly nodded and started off in the direction of her cabin.

Chris grabbed her by the arm, "Molly, please come walk with me," He urged.

Molly paused and looked at him a moment, seemingly lost in her thoughts.

"Please," Chris asked her once more.

"Fine," Molly sighed in resignation and followed him towards the secluded spot on the aft deck of the Lioness.

Once there, Chris looked around to confirm that they were indeed alone then pulled Molly into his arms for a tender kiss. Molly pushed on his chest in a half-hearted attempt to get him to stop.

"No," Molly whispered against his velvety lips.

"Shh," Chris chided her and kissed her more fully.

Molly struggled for only a moment before giving in and kissing him back. Her intensity rivaled his own.

A voice startled them in their moment from the rigging above them, "Hey get a room will you."

Chris and Molly chuckled amusedly then he led by the hand over to the railing. Molly stared down at the wake the ship was creating as Chris moved to stand behind her. Chris wrapped his arms protectively around her waist and was surprised to feel her shaking.

"Are you cold?" He asked.

"No," Molly choked out; "Just thinking how much I'm going to miss you."

"Shhh," He chided her again; "Don't think about that now, let's just enjoy what time we have." Then he began to hum as he gently rocked her body. She, of course, didn't know the tune but enjoyed hearing his soothing tones.

"What's that?" Molly asked quietly. "It's so pretty."

Chris fought to keep the emotion from his voice and told her, "It's called 'Never Say Goodbye."

Molly twisted around to face him and place her arms around his neck. Looking Chris in the eyes, she told him, "Let's not."

"Excuse me?" Chris blinked in confusion.

"When the time comes," Molly explained, "let's not say those words. I don't think I could bear it."

"Oh Molly," Chris blinked again but this time from the tears that had formed in his eyes.

"Sing to me some more," Molly asked him. "I love the way that sounded."

Chris cleared the lump from his throat and obliged her request.