Pirates of the Caribbean – The Life I've Always Wanted

By Princess-Pirate

Email: lziceprincessyahoo.co.uk



Summary: Sequel to Blood Is Thicker Than Rum. The story picks up eight months later. Tragedy strikes as romance blooms between someone they never thought would fall in love.

Disclaimer: All the characters, ships, and places in the Caribbean belong to Walt Disney and producer Jerry Bruckheimer, as well as the dialect in the flashbacks from the movie. I don't own any of them (I wish). Some of the new characters are my own creations and therefore I have some ownership over them.

A/N: Please read and let me know what you think. Reviews and ideas on coming chapters are most welcome. Also note that I've changed Bootstrap's name from William to what everyone used to call him – Bill. This was since I discovered that there was some confusion if Jack called them both William.

Chapter 11 – Confessions And Forgiveness

"It's good to see him better" Bill said as he looked at Katherine. She smiled and gave him a hug.

The door opened and Jack came walking out from the room. "Will wants te see his father" Jack said softly as he looked at Bill. "He's still weak and a little emotional. We're still waiting for the doctor to 'ave a look at 'im."

Bill nodded and walked past Jack.

Katherine was following him but Jack grabbed her wrist and pulled her back.

"The two of them need te talk Kat" Jack said as he looked at her, getting ready to be slapped.

Instead Katherine nodded and turned to Jack. "I love him Jack" she said, "I love him more than you can imagine. Ever since you and him saved me from father. Why can't you accept my decision Jack?"

Jack looked at his sister. With a nod he motioned her to follow him. He walked down the stairs and out into the garden, sitting on a bench under a tree. Turning his head, he saw Katherine coming out as well. She walked to him and sat down.

"I'm sorry" she said "You saved me from father. I had no right to speak to ye that way. You're not only my brother but also the fleet's commodore. You could have me and Bill keelhauled without any problems."

"But I wouldn't" Jack said softly as he looked at her. "Yer me sister Kat. I made a promise to look out fer ye and te protect ye. I know now that I can't look after ye forever. I need te look out fer me own family as well."

"Jack…" Katherine started but Jack silenced her.

"Let me finish" he said "I can think of no better man te take care of ye as well as I would 'ave been able te do than Bill Turner. He was me best friend and I trusted him with me life and I think that now I will be able te trust him with the life of me sister."

Katherine looked at him in shock. "You mean?" she asked and Jack nodded.

"Aye luv" Jack said looking at her and taking her hand in his "Ye and Bill have me blessing te get married."

"Thank ye Jack" Katherine said as she hugged him "Ye don't know how much this means to me."

"'Tis me pleasure luv" Jack said as he rubbed her back "But yer problems aren't over yet. Ye still need te get past young William and ye know how stubborn both father and son are."

Katherine nodded and looked up to the window of Will's room, hoping that Will and Bill would be able to forgive each other and move on.

"That should do it," the doctor said as he finished tying the last bandage. "You should be back to normal real soon. Just take it easy."

Will nodded but bit his lip as another wave of pain swept over him.

"You okay son?" his Bill asked as he sat down next to Will.

Will nodded but groaned when he tried to move. "I'm okay," he said as Bill got up to call the doctor.

"I'm so sorry Will" Bill said as he looked at his son "If I hadn't come up with that silly idea you wouldn't have gotten a panic attack. Please forgive me?"

"There's nothing to forgive father" Will said "You followed your heart just the way I had followed mine with Elizabeth. I'm sorry for being so inconsiderate. You are my father and I should know that you would never be untrue to mother's memory."

"I didn't want to hurt you Will" Bill said, "I never wanted to hurt any of you. Neither did Katherine."

"I know dad" Will smiled weakly "You love her and she loves you. She's a remarkable woman and it's thanks to her that we're all here and not in Oxford's hands anymore. I'm sorry for acting like a spoiled brat. You love her and I'm sure I'll be able to get use to her as my step mother over time."

Bill's face lighted up and he looked at Will. "You don't know how much that mean te me Will," he said as he carefully hugged Will "I just want you to be happy."

"I am father. Once I'm better we can get away from here and life can return to normal."

"You should talk to Jack first lad" Bill said "He wants to stay until ye and Lizzie's little one is born. He didn't know what went wrong during the other one's birth and wants her te be in the hands of a skilful doctor once the time comes. And it's gonna be a while fore yer on yer legs again."

"I know" Will yawned as he looked at his father. "Father?"

"Aye Will" Bill turned to look at Will.

"Can you call Katherine please. I need to talk to her."

"Aye lad. First get some rest and I'll make sure she gets the message."

Will nodded and his eyes started to close. "Dad" he whispered once more "I love you."

"Love ye too son" Bill said as he pulled the blankets over Will and tucked him into bed like he always did when he was younger "Love ye too."

A/N – Well what do you think? Didn't expect Will and Bill to talk again soon. I also started a new story named Feelings Too Deep To Admit To You. It's a modern story with the POTC characters. Hope you like it. I'll also try to update as soon as possible.