Jack woke before sunrise. He hadn't slept long, but it was long enough for him to have a better nights sleep than he had had when Anamaria was so cruelly taken away from him. Sighing gently he gazed down at the sleeping woman in his arms. He had woken up before, during that night, and found she wasn't there. Panic had taken over him, thinking that it had all just been a dream- that was before he rolled over and found her sleeping form on the other side of him. Even now he still couldn't believe it was real. The ache inside him wasn't satisfied yet, and his heart still believed she was gone, although his mind was telling him she was right there, in his arms, where she should be and where she was going to be staying.

His hands moved down, tracing the outline of her body. They stopped when they got to her stomach. Either she had put on a lot of weight where ever she had been, (they were yet to discuss that.) or she was pregnant again. He had a funny feeling it was the latter.

Anamaria woke to see Jack smiling down at her. His hands were on her growing stomach and the feeling of contempt was with her. All that was missing was her little girl, and she was sure it wouldn't be long until she was with them.

They both lay in comfortable silence, both of their minds elsewhere. Jack's was overridden by all the new information he had been given in the last 24 hours. First of all, and the main thing to him, was the person he had once shared his life with was now back from the dead, which in itself was a major shock. Second was the fact that he guessed she was pregnant, which would mean unless that man had impregnated her rather quickly and before he had even got to her, he was going to be a father again. That made him immensely pleased! Then there was the suspicion that something was going on between his good friend William and Cathy who had taken it upon herself to become a nanny to his daughter. He was pretty sure they would be announcing either the fact they were together or that they were engaged sometime soon (he knew the whelp would want to get married again someday). And then finally there was that man who had claimed to be his father. Jack still wasn't quite sure how to take that news. The first thing that made him suspicious was that he didn't actually know the mans name, so with that couldn't link it back to any of the fairy tales his mother had told his sister when they were children. She always used one mans name as the price that came and whisked the princess away, and it certainly wasn't his father- or who he thought was his father- name.

Anamaria had other things on her mind. Far less then Jack but still quite a bit. Being reunited with Jack had bought back a few of those missing memories, but some we're still hazy. Like why she had rings on her finger- her marital finger. Upon meeting her lover again, she became pretty sure he wasn't the type who would marry, which had begun to make her panic and think that she had been married to James after all… maybe without her realizing it? For that she had taken both rings off, and for safe keeping put them in her pocket. Another hazy memory was how she had actually ended up being with Jack. She knew that she was there by choice, her heart told her that, and so did her head. The problem was she couldn't work out how it had all happened, seeing as Jack on first impressions most certainly would not be the type to settle with just one woman. All these thoughts progressed onto other thoughts, which made her worry all the more. The other things on her mind included her daughter and her life on board the Black Pearl. Anamaria knew she defiantly didn't have to worry about whether or not Amelia would know who she was. She knew who Anamaria was before Anamaria realised who her daughter was! She was wondering about her life on the pearl though. Considering all her memories had been wiped, it was understandable that a few things were still hazy, but the one thing she could not remember for the life of her, was what she did while on the Pearl.

Both pirates' thoughts were interrupted by their bouncing 2- almost 3 year old. Amelia beamed down at them from where she was stood towering over them both. She was enjoying her moment of being higher up then her mum and dad, when jack grabbed her at the shoulders, causing her to squeal and proceeded to tickle her much to the amusement of Anamaria and the enjoyment of Millie. The small family stayed in the cabin for most of the day, just enjoying being back together and not asking any questions about what had been and what was yet to come…

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Will assumed since all that could be heard from the captain's quarters was the sound of laughter and talking that Jack had finally given in and admitted Anamaria was still alive. The fact that he could also hear Amelia put him out of his worry, as after finding her not in her bed again he had begun to think she had disappeared once again without anyone realizing.

Most of the crew didn't know that Anamaria was back and very much still alive, so quite a few went around with looks of disgust on their faces upon hearing a woman's voice coming from the cabin. The general thought was that it was a whore who had just happened to stay a bit too long and met Amelia. The feel among the men was that it was wrong to do that to the 'poor lil lass that lost 'er mam'. However had they known it was the 'poor lil lasses' 'mam' in there with them, there probably would have been a much happier atmosphere on the ship. Although Will was dying to tell them all the good news, Cathy had convinced him that it was best if it came from jack. Mainly because they were more likely to believe him, as well… he held the proof did he not?

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It was well into the afternoon sun before Jack and Amelia emerged from the cabin. Most of the crew had gone back onto land and those that were still on the ship had gone down to the galley to eat and play cards. There was only Will and Gibbs on deck, both arguing about a petty thing, that had something to do with some shape or form of alcohol. Gibbs was the only one Will had confided in about Anamaria, and he was sceptical to say the least. Seeing Jack come out of the cabin without his girl, made Gibbs doubt the information William had told him further.

"Ello captain." Jack looked up to see the two men looking at him expectedly.

"Hello?" Will looked on wide eyed, as though expecting something to happen. Mr. Gibbs well, he just looked pissed.

"Erm… Jack haven't you forgotten someone?" Jack looked Will straight in the eye, knowing what he was talking about.

"She… wanted to be alone for a bit. Me and madam here are off into town to buy some sweeties." Will and Mr. Gibbs nodded as Jack walked down the gangplank and into the town centre, his daughter in his arms.

"'E didn't say anythin' about Anamaria, Will. Was ye lyin't' me boy?" Will sighed.

"No I was not. Just… give him time. Maybe they have some things to sort out before they make it known to the world again." Gibbs grunted, before taking a swig from his flask and walking down to the galley, leaving Will alone on deck. "Thanks Jack." He muttered under his breath.

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It was Jack who put Amelia to bed that night, much to her protests of wanting 'mummy'. Any crew that heard her say that just hung their heads, thinking she was crying out for someone that wasn't there once again. After leaving Anamaria on her own for a bit- due to her request- Jack hadn't let Millie go back in to be with her mum, much to her disappointment.

Anamaria had requested some 'alone' time after finally becoming overwhelmed at everything. She had told Jack she needed some time to collect her thoughts, which she did but while sleeping. Jack returned and found her asleep and smiled. Sitting down beside her, he gazed at her for a few minuets, and stroked her hair. This was enough to stir her from her slumber.

"Hey…" Jacks voice was softer than usual.

"Hey…" Anamaria's voice was still groggy from sleep.

"We need to talk…"