After a week the crew was getting restless. They all wanted to leave. Bill didn't want to, but he knew he had to.
"Go through the town one more time, if you don't find Jack we'll leave tonight."
The crew then went out again. Bill checked everywhere he could think Jack would be.
He was about to give up when he heard some women talking.
"Can you believe it, that boy must have had scurvy. He was sweating and he looked absolutely horrid. I wonder what was wrong with his arm."
Bill had to cut in, "Excuse me ladies, this boy, where did you last see him?" They all gave him a weary look, "Please forgive me, I'm a doctor who has been treating him, can you please tell me where you last saw him."
"A few alleys down that way." Then they walked off. Bill then checked every alley for him.
Bill was in his last alley when he saw a foot. He walked towards it and saw the body behind it. It was a passed out Jack. He did look horrible. Bill new why too. He lifted the boys sleeve and saw the burn mark.
"I am so sorry lad. Let's get you back to the Pearl."
Bill carried Jack all the way back to his cabin. He told his first mate to get out of there when the crew got back.
Robby was on the Pearl and wanted to help Bill with Jack.
"Is there anything I can do?"
"Go get me a cold cloth. We need to break his fever."
"It's gonna be okay Jack. Your not gonna feel well for awhile, but you'll get through it."
When Robby got back Bill put the wet cloth on Jack's forehead.
"Is he going to be alright captain?"
"He'll be fine. He got a pirate brand burned on to him. He's strong though, he'll get through it."
Happy Birthday Jack Bill thought after Robby left. "Happy Birthday"