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"Uncle Jack! Uncle Jack! Wake up!" Jack was shaken roughly.

"What-? Where-? I didn't do it!" He sat up sharply, reaching for his gun. The wound in his side exploded with pain, and he nearly blacked out.

"Uncle Jack!" Johnny's face swam into view.

"Yeah, what?" Jack said, groggily. "What d'you 'ave to wake me up like that for?"

"Sorry," Johnny said, humbly. "But Father said you're not a light sleeper, so…"

"Eh?" Jack said. Since when was he 'not a light sleeper'?

Will entered the room, smiling.

"Bastard." Jack muttered. "Wot's'a time?" He added, still groggy from sleep.

"Nearly noon." Will said, still smiling. "You hungry?"

Jack sat up wearily, and shook his head.

"Have you given any more thought to what I said before?" He asked Will. Johnny looked up excitedly. He couldn't think of anything better then being a pirate.

"Yes." Will said. "I'm turning you in." Johnny leaped up.

"Father you can't!" Jack swore loudly.

Will laughed.

"I was only joking! Jack, you're a mate, do you honestly think I would?" Will asked.

"No."

"Well then." Will stood up. "I'd like to help you, Jack. But tell me your plan."

"Well, I was thinking of taking a ship, and killing that bastard." Jack said mildly, sitting back down on the bed. Johnny smiled; he liked it when Jack swore. He wasn't used to anyone using bad language, and found it quite exciting.

"What are you going to do about a crew? And what ship are you going to take? The whole navy's out looking for you, you can't take one from here." Will pointed out.

"One word will answer all of that, mate. Tortuga." Jack said, smiling. "Old Gibbs, he left the Pearl a while back, he'll help us out, find us a crew."

"What about a ship?" Johnny asked.

"An old mate o' mine should help us out. He has a little beauty. Not quite as fast as the Pearl, but she'll do." Jack said easily.

"And how are we getting to Tortuga?" Will said.

"Oh… yeah, well… I dunno." Jack said, looking crestfallen.

"My mate from school, well, his father has a small fishing boat. I could ask him if we could borrow it." Johnny piped up.

"Borrow?" Jack said. "Who said anything about 'borrowing'?" He grinned at Johnny.

"You mean, you're just gonna steal it?" Johnny said, looking aghast.

"Well, yeah." Jack said, looking at Will, as though it was his fault his son knew nothing of piracy.

"But that's… that's wrong!" Johnny said, looking from his father to Jack.

"Pirate." Jack said simply. "Look, mate, if you don't like it, tough. I ain't asking you to, just-"

"I didn't say that!" Johnny cut in. Jack looked slightly upset at being cut off.

"Where does this mate of yours keep his boat?" Will asked.

"It's not far. But if we're going to steal something, can't we take it from someone who deserves it?" Johnny asked.

"Why yes of course-" Jack began.

"What do you mean; 'we'?" Will cut in, glaring at Johnny. Jack looked annoyed.

"You can't leave me behind!" Johnny said. "I'm a pirate too! If you are, I am!" Will frowned.

"You're not coming Johnny! You're too-" Will argued.

"I am not too young!" Johnny snapped, looking hurt. "And I'm a good fighter, so why shouldn't I come?"

"I think you should let him come." Jack said quietly.

"Yes, but he's my son!" Will said, his voice rising. "And I'll say whether he's coming or not, and the answer's no!" He added as Johnny opened is mouth to protest. Johnny frowned and stormed out.

"Now look what you done!" Jack snapped. "He was gonna help me get a boat!" Will glared at him and stormed out after his son.

"Bloody pirates." Jack muttered.

TBC

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