"Jack, I need to talk to you" Elizabeth told him as she entered their cabin.

They had been travelling for about a month now, and as always when she was at sea she couldn't believe that she had ever lived without it for so many years. Jack, who was now almost 13 years old, had taken to life at sea very quickly as well, and he was enjoying spending time with the crew and the Captain as often as possible.

"What's wrong luv?" Jack asked.

"You like Jack right?" she started the conversation off.

"Aye" Jack confirmed. "He's a great kid"

"And you haven't really minded having a kid aboard your ship right?" she continued.

"No, I quite like having him around" he assured her.

"That's good" Elizabeth nodded hopefully. "Because we might have another child aboard the Pearl soon. I'm pregnant Jack"

"You're…." Jack trailed of.

"Pregnant" Elizabeth finished the sentence for him.

"Well, my father will be pleased to know he's getting a grandchild" Jack stated,

"And how are you feeling about it?" Elizabeth tried to press.

"I'm very happy" Jack informed her with a forced smile.

"You don't look it" Elizabeth tried.

"That's my story and I'm sticking to it" Jack replied.

Elisabeth couldn't help but laugh at that. Anyone else having that reaction would have made her angry and hurt, but he somehow made it funny. Not that his lack of enthusiasm was surprising in any way, she had been well aware that Jack Sparrow wouldn't go all warn and fuzzy when he was informed that he was about to become a father.

"What?" he demanded.

"It's okay to feel scared and overwhelmed Jack" Elizabeth assured him. "I had the same reaction when I found out a couple of days ago"

Jack nodded and grabbed her hand to pull her over to him. When he could get a better hold of her he pulled her down to sit on his lab.

"I want it to be perfectly clear that it has nothing to with me not wanting this child, or me not loving you" he told her as he caressed her cheek.

"I know that" she smiled and kissed he palm of his hand.

"Good, because I need some rum right now" Jack sighed in relief.

"Already two steps ahead of you" Elizabeth laughed and put the bottle she had brought for him on the table in front of him.