Chapter 12- Jack's Suggestion and an unsuspected relationship
Rachel was not right in the head after that. She was still in mourning for their stillborn daughter they had named Ellen Marie Barbossa. It was two months and she did not seem to want to live anymore. Barbossa had gotten over it already. He and the kids tried without success to get her mind off the baby. Having Anamaria give birth to a healthy baby boy did not help at all. Anamaria was always occupied with the baby to be able to help comfort her. The baby's name was James Samuel Sparrow. Jack suggests to Barbossa that they port at Tortuga and he take Rachel out and try to rekindle their romance. Barbossa responds, "I will ask her if she feels up to it. If I can get her off this ship for a bit, I might be able to help her forget what happened long enough to stop her mourning. If she agrees we may not return to the ship that night if that is alright." "Do what ever you need to. I will explain why to the crew later." Barbossa nods and walks off to his and Rachel's room. When he walks in, he sees Rachel sleeping. He lies down next to her and puts his arm around her. He starts twirling her hair between his fingers. She wakes at this motion and looks up to see her husband lying next to her. She asks, "What are you doing Hector?" "I have to ask you something." "And that is..." "We are thinking about going to Tortuga and letting the crew have fun for a change and spend their loot. I was wondering if you would accompany me to shore when we arrive and enjoy yourself for one day." She stops and thinks about it and replies, "I would enjoy that." "We might even sit and watch the sunset on the beach like we used to." She smiles at that and he continues, "Now, will you do me the honor of accompanying me out on the deck to talk and laugh like we used to do." She nods and they leave their room. They lean on the edge of the ship and stare at the sunset. A voice behind them says, "This is a cause for a celebration!" It was Jack. They roll their eyes and groan before turning around to face Jack and Anamaria who are standing behind them smiling. Anamaria and Rachel start to laugh and cry happy tears. They hug each other. The men give each other a look that says, "Do woman always have to cry?" At that moment Jack suggests, "How about I fetch some rum to celebrate with." They all nod and he climbs down to get the rum. He goes into the wine cellar and grabs the rum. He's about to leave when he hears two people talking. He then sees Alexis talking to Gibbs' son, Rath. "Alexis, why do we have to tell them about our relationship just yet?" "I'm pregnant Rath. We have to get married before we let them know so they do not disown us. I want my parents to approve and your father as well." "Are you sure the child mine Alexis?" "I am pretty darned sure it is." "I love you Alexis." Rath kisses Alexis and they look around nervously before going up the stairs. Jack comes out of hiding and says to himself, "Barbossa will kill Rath if he finds out." Jack hurries up the stairs so they do not think something bad happened.