''Cecilia!''
The spirit remained near Captain Hook's bed. She looked exactly the same from when he saw her years ago. She still wore a white and violet dress with a red bow attached to it. Most of her hair remained concealed under her hat. Cecilia began to frown. There was sadness in her eyes.
Captain Hook stood and shook for another reason. Disbelief. He eventually ceased shaking. ''Cecilia, I…'' Her sad expression caused him to scowl again. That was when he remembered he was a gentleman.
Captain Hook removed his hat and bowed in front of Cecilia.
Sadness remained in the spirit's eyes.
Captain Hook frowned as he glanced at the floor. ''Cecilia, I'm sorr…'' He paused. Part of him refused to face the past. Cecilia's sad expression never exactly helped. *I might hurt Cecilia another time. Perhaps not with lies this time. Perhaps with other words.*
Captain Hook saw tears in Cecilia's eyes. He dropped his hat. Glowering, he approached her. He placed a finger and his hook on the corners of her mouth before he moved them up. ''YOU ARE GOING TO SMILE!'' he shouted. He watched as she turned to his hook. He heard her gasp.
Cecilia stepped back. Her eyes were wide as her body shook.
Captain Hook tilted his head to one side in confusion. He saw his hook and understood why Cecilia was frightened. Concern filled his eyes. ''Cecilia, I…'' Captain Hook approached her. He paused.
*It's still difficult to apologize* Captain Hook thought. He still faced Cecilia. His eyes were a bit wide. Rage replaced shock. Captain Hook watched as a tear ran down Cecilia's face. He began to squint. One corner of his mouth parted and revealed a tiny grin. *Let Cecilia suffer!*
Captain Hook viewed Cecilia trembling before his grin vanished. Another frown formed. *I should not be distressed about Cecilia's previous words. She is with me right now. My exact wish.* Captain Hook concentrated on Cecilia's face. He saw her eyes another time.
Captain Hook's jaw dropped after he noticed how beautiful Cecilia was. Her eyes no longer bothered him. She was the same woman he loved years ago. Captain Hook blushed and looked down. A sheepish expression appeared. He saw Cecilia again.
After blushing another time, Captain Hook smiled. It was a rare gentle smile. He stretched his hand to where Cecilia stood. Captain Hook continued to smile after Cecilia ceased trembling. He bowed again. He viewed her approaching him at a snail's pace.
Captain Hook embraced Cecilia. ''I am not letting go of the past.''