Drabble: Sins of the Father (Part 9)
Jack quickly looked around the ship to make sure there were no officers left to discover him and then lifted the heavy crate and began struggling up the stairs with it. He managed to get himself and the porcelain clear to the dock before Mr. Gibbs found him.
"I went back to the tavern," his first mate explained. Obviously, he had seen that Will and Elizabeth had arrived, so he had come looking for Jack, hoping to find the porcelain as well.
"Seems that you were right, Captain." Both men grinned and Jack motioned toward the crate. Gibbs quickly helped him lift it and they hurried to one of the smaller inns and stowed it safely in a room.
"What about the ring?" Gibbs questioned.
Jack smirked slightly and shook his head. "We already have the porcelain, mate," he answered. "There are some things you just can't quite put a price on, eh?" Gibbs nodded in understanding. Neither had any reason to dislike Will or Elizabeth. Plundering ships wasn't the same as stealing personal belongings that held value, especially from people that had saved your life. Besides, having allies that could help keep the commadore away from them was never a bad idea.
"I'll stay here tonight," Gibbs offered. The last thing he intended to do was leave their plunder unguarded.
Jack nodded then sauntered to the door. "I shall return Elizabeth her ring and offer my condolences to young William," Jack quipped as he opened the door. "Tomorrow we will be rich men."