Chapter Four - Sparrow Family Breakfast.

He struggled for air. "Please someone help me!'

He fought the creature hard but it was stronger. It pitched him on to his side and he fell crashing hard onto the floor. He started to crawl as fast as he could to get away. It grabbed him and pulled him up. He clenched his eyes closed not wanting to see the mocking eyes of his attacker. Again it started to shake the life out of him.

"I don't want to die. Help me please!" He yelled.

"Adam!" a voice shouted.

"Adam wake up you're dreaming!" It was Charles' voice.

He still felt himself being shaken then a whack to his face.

"Wake up!"

Adam opened his eyes. It was Charles who had grabbed him and pulled him up. . It was Charles who was kneeling over him and shaking him. Disoriented, and gasping for breath, Adam continued to struggle against him. When he understood that he was on his bedroom floor struggling against his brother he gave up.

Charles put Adam into bed and sat down next to him. "Are you alright? That was pretty nasty. I could hear you in my room. Do you want to talk about it?" He handed him a glass of water.

"No thank you. I'm sorry I woke you Charles. Thank you for helping me." He drank then gave the glass back.. Charles smiled and blew out the candle. "My pleasure. Get some sleep. I'll have a breakfast try brought up to you in the morning. I dare say you'll need the rest. Good night Adam." Charles returned to his room.

Sidi woke early to take a long hot bath. She inspected her body in the mirror. Her fingers traced the red and purple marks on her neck, torso and thighs. Her trophies. She sat in the tub reliving the glorious events of the night before then went down to breakfast.

The family breakfasted together. Sidi greeted them radiantly. There was silence when Jack walked into the room.

Jack had bathed and dressed for breakfast. He timidly sat down in the chair between his wife and Charles and started to eat. Charles slammed his napkin to the table and stood. I refuse to eat with a pirate!

"Sit your arse down. You will not disrupt this family." James' glare was lethal.

"Merchant Marine mate." Jack chimed with his mouth full of food unsuccessfully trying not to laugh.

"Oh, God !" Charles was revolted by the food that was sprayed onto him from Jack's mouth.

Jack tried to suppress the grin that tried to hijack his lips. He couldn't resist the opportunity to get in Charles' face.

"What's wrong Charles? Pirates plundering your ships?" He tisked. " Nasty bastards. Tis a shame innit?" He took another large bite of scrambled eggs. He shook his fork at his brother. 'Perhaps he said, Charles was again showered in egg, you oughtta try shipping the 'emispheres without the best 'ores. I bet that solves yer problem mate."

Charles flinched again revolted by the chewed up pieces of egg resting on his jacket. He wiped himself with a napkin.

"It will be no shame when said pirates come against the weaponry now installed on my ships." It was getting heated.

"Jack looked sarcastically at Charles. You gotta 'ave men to operate said weaponry mate an you ain't shellin out no money to pay more men. Your barely manned ships are a well known joke."

Charles stood and threw his chair backward. "Shut up!. You know nothing of business.".

Jack stood and literally got in Charles' face. His eyes were slits, his mouth tight. "Maybe so but I know a whole lot about.."

James slammed both palms down on the table. "Charles! Jonathan! That will do!" James didn't want a barroom brawl at breakfast.

Jack looked to his father. Heeding his warning, backed off of Charles and replaced himself at the table. He turned to his mother . "Please forgive me Mother."

Charles, still red-faced and sweating did the same.

Jack looked at Sidi. She's so pretty he thought. He squeezed her leg. She pushed his hand away. He didn't like whatever game she was playing and forced his hand between her legs not allowing her to remove it throughout the entire meal. He felt victorious watching her want to explode yet forced to keep a demure face up for his family.

"Anna Maria was right" he whispered angrily to her. "You are a witch."

Her eyes flashed and Sidi "accidentally" spilled hot coffee into his lap as it was being passed to her.

Noticing Adam's absence at breakfast Jonathan knocked on his door and was showed in by a slave. He entered the bedroom. Adam was still in bed. He looked weak and tired. His breathing was strained.

"You alright mate?" Jack was troubled by how bad his brother looked.

"I had a bad night. Sit Jack." He patted the bed. Jack plopped down.

I dreamed about Bill last night Jack. It was so strange." Adam relayed the dream.

"Ye dreamed of Bill because you just found out Ee's gone Adam. Its natural."

That's all. I mean goblins Adam, really!"

Jack started to laugh. "Who couldn't take out a goblin?"

Adam didn't like being mocked so Jacked changed his tactic.

"Do you really think you can swim underwater for hours without air?"

"No."

"I do not mean to be unkind Squif but I don't see you frolicking on the beach anytime soon. Do you?" He ruffled his brothers hair..

Adam hung his head. "No. But can't you just check it out?"

"Check what out? You want me to go all the way to Jamaica to do what? Dive under the water looking for a goblin castle? 'Ee didn't die in Jamaica Adam. "

Adam was getting misty. He looked up. "Well what about where ever it was. You could look there."

Jack was getting nowhere. He sighed in surrender. "Alright mate, Alright. I'll look next time I'm out there."

Adam brightened. "Thanks Jack."

"Yeah, Yeah. Get some rest. We want ya down for Mum's birthday tonight." He cleared books and papers from Adam's bed and shook his head of a quick drawing of the goblin Adam apparently tried to draw. He blew out the candle and left the room.

After dinner the family retired to the sitting room as usual.

Jack was draped over the back of Adam's wheelchair. "Why are they making us do this?"

Adam shrugged. "It won't kill you to make Mum happy Jack."

"I'm 'ere ain't I?"

Adam smiled and looked up to his brother. "I'm glad you're here."

Jack smiled back. "Me too Squiffy. He squeezed Adam's shoulders.

James made a speech and toasted Courtney. He presented her with the usual precious stones and each of the Sparrow brothers ceremonially presented her with a gift as well. Courtney was all tears and kisses and thanked them all from the bottom of her heart. Cake was cut and Champagne flowed as they all mingled.

Jack sat on the floor in front of Adam's chair eating cake and coffee. Um Adam." He started. "Dad cut me off."

Adam shook his head. "You can't possibly be surprised."

"No, but I need a new boat an ain't got no money."

"What happened to The Black Pearl?"

"Well it ain't actually in my possession right now.I mean of course it is mine but - "

"You lost your boat?"

"I'm Captain Jack Sparrow." Jack chuckled an embarrassed chuckle. "I didn't lose me boat." To be lost would mean my not knowing exactly where it is when if fact I know exactly where it is. It is not in my possession. - exactly."

"Uh huh." Adam realized he knew better than to ask stupid questions. "Let me see what I can do Captain Jack."

"Thanks Adam." Jack grinned and punched his shoulder playfully.

"Did Dad really get you branded?"

Jack lifted his sleeve "Ave a looksie."

Adam let go a low whistle. "Sadistic bastard."

Jack nodded in agreement.

Courtney was in heaven celebrating her birthday surrounded by her perfect loving family.