Um, so this is the last chapter. Kind of a depressing thought actually. This story was like my baby. But now it's all grown up and off to do whatever… (sniff). Oh well. This is about letting go of the kids isn't it? Wow that's ironic...

This Chapter is dedicated to (in no particular order):

Alenor Peredhel, Sakura123, NazgulQueen, Pookie Power 2005, RedFireHead41, Charmed Angel, they call me KEERAN, Jinxeh, Harm Marie, christinarr, thomthom830, Caribbean Babe, Katyann, and Kara Adar

Thanks, merci, etc.

Hasn't changed since the first chapter.

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They were in Port Maria within a few days. They had docked now, and a few of the men were out getting supplies.

Kate was in her cabin, shoving things in her bag angrily. She picked up her book, staring at the cover.

Her fingers traced over the gold lettering, and she sat cross-legged on the bed. There was a light knocking at the door.

"Who is it?" The door opened a little, and her father poked his head in. He entered slowly, and sat beside her.

"Your mother's book." She nodded. There was a pause.

"You really love him don't you?" The words came as a surprise to her.

"I think so. Don't know what it feels like." She kept her eyes on the cover.

"And your happy here?"

"Yes."

"I guess you should stay then." She looked up at him in shock. "You don't need me watching over you every second of the day. I think you can handle yourself now."

"Dad I…" She wrapped her arms around his neck in a hug. "Thank you." He returned the embrace, closing his eyes to keep from crying.

"I need you to promise me one thing before I let you stay Katie." He let her go and held one of her hands.

"Shoot."

"If anyone ever, ever hurts you or tries anything you don't want them to, you'll tell Jack, or Ana or anyone."

"I promise. I'll see they get thrown off personally."

"I guess you should unpack then." She nodded, and got up.

"And I guess that you should go tell Jack."

"No, he knows. I already told him that you were staying." Kate smiled, and began to empty out her bag.

Will walked back outside, squinting in the bright light.

"How'd it go?"

"She's happy. That's all that matters." Jack nodded and went back to checking the rum supply.

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Later when everything was loaded, it was time to say goodbye. Some of the crew stood around the gangplank while Will prepared to leave.

He went to Jack first, shaking his hand.

"Thanks for the help Jack. Take care of yourself."

"No worries mate." Will nodded and looked over at his daughter.

Kate and Jonathan stood in the middle of the crowd, arms around each other. She had gone and told him that she was staying immediately after packing. He had taken it as a sign that Will wasn't going to try and kill him anymore.

He stuck out his hand to Jonathan.

"Take care of Kate for me. Make sure she doesn't get in any trouble."

"Of course sir." They shook hands, and Jonathan squeezed her a little. She smiled back at him and her father.

As soon as Will approached she hugged him.

"I'll miss you daddy." She blinked back tears.

"I'll miss you too. Be sure to visit."

"I'll make Jack come back as often as possible."

"You keep yourself out of trouble alright?" She nodded and went back over to Jonathan. Jack came up behind the two and put a hand on each of their shoulders

"I'll keep an eye on the two of 'em. Keep their hands off each other for a few days." Kate's eyes widened and she whipped around.

"Jack!" The pirate shrugged back at her.

Will picked up his bag and walked down gangplank with one last wave. Everyone waved back, and they set sail.

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The two teens stood at the back of the ship, watching the port disappear. Jonathan stood behind Kate, his arms wrapped under her arms and over her stomach. Kate sighed and leaned back on him.

She felt happy and safe being there, with Jonathan. Everything was good. The past was behind her now, and it was time to heal.

It was time to move on.

The End.

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Very sappy ending, I know, but I had to end on a positive note!

So, I had sooo much fun writing this story. I think it was a good way to start my writing here. It was great that all of my reviewers gave me positive advice and just plain encouragement and comments.

Thank you so much.

Chicaga

P.S. Thanks for reading Sarah Y. ; )