Jill woke up slowly in the strange bed the next morning. She stretched lazily, trying to chase away sleep. Her eyes shot wide open and she sat up in bed when realization hit her. She was aboard the Black Pearl and it was moving. Jack Sparrow was back in her life and she had told him she loved him last night in response to him own similar confession, and meant it. And now she was lying alone, stark naked in Jack's bed.

Wrapping the sheet tighter around her, Jill scrambled to find proper clothing for the day. She growled when she couldn't find anything before deciding to risk it. Fastening the sheet around her, she flung the doors open and stormed onto the deck.

Tortuga was gone from sight for the first time in her life, causing Jill to stop. Looking around she found the crew going about their business, the Pearl in the middle of a blue expanse from horizon to horizon. Suddenly, Jill felt very small compared to the rest of the world and continued silently searching for Jack. She stopped short again when she saw her prey standing behind the wheel, gazing out over the sea. She quickly forgot her anger, and clothing situation, and remembered why she loved him. She watched him silently work for a while, unaware that someone was standing beside her. Turning slowly, she jumped at the unannounced presence.

It was a woman, about her age, with caramel skin. She was very beautiful but dressed in pants and a dirty tan tunic. Her hair was tucked underneath a wide brimmed hat, shading her face.

"Names, Anna-Maria. Jack said you might need some more functional clothing," the woman said quickly.

"Um… yes. That would be wonderful."

"Follow me. You can borrow some of mine until we can get you your own."

With one more glance Jack's way, Jill quickly followed Anna-Maria below the deck of the Pearl to the crew's quarters. Once there, Anna-Maria gestured for Jill to sit while she began digging through a worn trunk. Anna-Maria silently tossed Jill pants and a faded blue tunic before Jill even had a chance to sit down. Jill quickly pulled the tunic over the sheet before loosening the makeshift dress and dropping it. Anna-Maria stood straight and turned to face Jill with a basic pair of shoes in her hand as Jill finished dressing.

"How do you know ol' Jack?" Anna-Maria asked, tossed the shoes at Jill as she sat down on the nearest bed.

"We were childhood friends."

"Ah. He really like you, ya know."

Jill didn't answer, merely shoved her feet in the large shoes.

"Where are we heading?" Jill finally asked.

"Port Royal. Jack has some friends there he wants to visit. We'll stock up before heading out again."

Jill nodded but didn't say another word. Anna-Maria stood and beckoned her to follow her back up on deck. Once there, she pointed Jill in Jack's direction, before returning to her own job. Jill slowly climbed the stairs joining Jack at the wheel.

"Wonderful, love. You look more like a pirate now," Jack said, turning to survey Jill's new outfit.

"Where's my dress, Jack?"

"Which one, love?"

"The one I had when I arrived."

"That rag? I had Anna-Maria throw it overboard. We'll get you something better in Port Royal."

"I have no money for new clothing, you know that."

Jack fixed her with a warm smile. You just let ol' Jack take care of that, love."

Jill sighed and placed one hand on her hip. "I can't keep allowing you to buy me things for nothing."

Jack turned back to her and grabbed her by the belt, pulling her close.

"I wouldn't call last night "nothing", love."

"Jack, I don't want to be your whore."

"Don't worry yourself, love. I want more from you than just that."

Jack let go and Jill slowly backed away.

"How long before we reach Port Royal?" Jill asked, flushing a bit, unable to meet Jack's intense gaze.

"A couple of hours. We'll eat lunch there. I have some friends I'd like to introduce you to."

"But this is a pirate ship. Won't we be blown out of the water?"

"Not in Port Royal, love. I'm close friends with the current governor. We'll be safe there. Listen, why don't you go ahead and familiarize yourself with the Pearl. I'll come find you when we're in Port Royal."

Jill nodded before turning. Jack quickly caught her by the belt again, pulling her close.

"I meant what I said last night. I do love you, I wish you'd let me show you." He gently placed his lips at the base of her hair line at her back.

Jill only freed herself from Jack's grip before starting her private tour of the Pearl.