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The three decided to take a bit of a rest for a few hours so they went to get something to eat downstairs.
"So tell us Jack, what were our parents like as children," Will asked as slowly as he could (between eating food).
He didn't want to upset Jack, but that night he seemed overly happy. He even didn't really drink as much as he usually did.
"Well, your mother, lass, was an angel. Mother's favorite of course being the only girl and the youngest. Yer father on the other hand, he was a couple of years older than me and was a great friend. Never let me down, right up until the end."
"So, how long are you and your crew going to be here on the island," Elizabeth asked.
"Couple of days at least. Tomorrow, I'm going back up to the ship to tell them we'll be here for a little while anyway."
"Is most of the crew still there from our grand adventure?" Will asked.
"Nay, most of them I think had their fill. Some got passage on other boats. I believe Anna bought a new one and she's sailing somewhere off the coast of Bermuda with her own crew. Before they all left however I said that they are always welcome to come back if the need should arise."
They finished up their meals and went back upstairs.
"I never thought I'd be in Tortuga and not have to think about rum or women," Jack said quietly.
"What was that," Will asked.
"Nothing whelp. Keep reading missy."
Will and Elizabeth sighed before she continued. Jack gave a gold grin the whole time.
Being on a ship for the past two months, Emma couldn't be more at home. The sailors were very kind and they even let her help out when they had the chance.
"You're a right natural missy. You ever been on a ship before," one of them asked.
"My father's when he was still alive."
When they asked who her father was, she quickly changed the subject. Weatherby had been in the navy when he was younger (as per British rule) so he quickly stopped throwing up as soon as he got his sea legs back.
"I'd hate to say it, but it's been ages since I've been on a ship like this."
"Well you are 33 and the Governor's son. There isn't enough for your father to allow you to leave like this unless you leave yourself," Emma said.
Weatherby nodded and thought it all over. He also had a strange twinkle in his eyes every time he looked at her. She found out the reason a few days later.
It was an ordinary day on their ship. Emma was down in the kitchen attempting to cook something for everyone down in the little kitchen. One of the sailors told her to take some time off so she decided to go back to their room and continue to teach Weatherby how to tie some knots. Everyone was assembled in front of her once she reached topside. The Captain stood at the front and Weatherby was right next to him. He went over and took her hand.
"Emma Smith. I love you with all my heart and soul. In front of all of these men, will you be my bride," he said on bended knee.
Emma looked up into the men's faces. They were all smiling and nodding. The Captain nodded along with them.
"But, we can't get married on a ship, it's not proper."
"A captain does have the legal right to marry two lovers lass," their captain said.
Emma had tears in her eyes. "In front of these witnesses, I agree to your conditions. Yes, I'll marry you Weatherby."
The men cheered and the two of them were married by the end of the hour.
Their first night as husband and wife was extraordinary. The next morning, Emma made a wonderful breakfast of fruits and more fruit (since that was all the ship had left because they had to pick up supplies soon). Someone snuck up behind her and began to kiss her neck. She smiled at once and turned to kiss him back.
"Good morning love," she whispered.
"Good morning. What are you making," her husband asked.
"Fruit salad."
"Great, need any help love?"
"No, go tell the crew to come down soon."
"If I didn't know any better, I'd say you'd make a great captain."
"Why do you say that?"
"You're good at bossing people around."
They both laughed before she pushed him out of the room.
They arrived at an English port a month after that.
"It was nice having the both of you on our crew. We're not going to be back to London for a while but if you ever need us for a trip or something of the sort look us up."
They all said their good-byes before the young couple got away.
"Love, you do know we have nowhere to go right," Emma said.
"Yes we do. Didn't I tell you?"
"Obviously not if I'm asking."
"I have a cousin who lives nearby. He's the local doctor and he'd be thrilled to hide us."
"Why?"
"He doesn't like my father much."
Emma nodded and they made sure the bags were tightly in their hands before making their way.
Hope you all liked it. Next chapter has Weatherby's cousin. Just wait to see who I picked. Hope you're all having a nice summer so far. Later :-)
July 7th is only a few weeks away now!