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Katherine paced endlessly in Father Francis' office. She knew that the only way to be able to see Jack was through here. She would try to go everyday to try and visit him, but they always deny her entree. Every time she would wake in the morning, she had to remind herself that she was at her father's home in Port Royal. Being away from Jack, made her heart ache. Since the time they have arrived back, practically everyone knew what had happened. Elizabeth had to hide her face in shame, according to her father, but to everyone's shock, she was thrilled about the idea of being a free woman again.
Katherine knew that now that Elizabeth was a single woman and that James will do anything to separate Jack and Katherine, Elizabeth will take advantage and will try to seduce Jack again. Katherine thought that it'll be a worse pain that death to see that happening. Abigail would also mope around the house with the though of Will facing the gallows. Weatherby would feel most pleased seeing his daughter away from the pirate that was her husband, but her depression didn't encourage anything.
Katherine stopped short as Father Francis walked in. "Ah, Katie, how lovely to see you!"
She nodded and kissed his hand out of respect. "Father, I came to you in this time of need."
He looked at her puzzled. "But what is it, child?"
"It's Jack! James has him locked up because he found out about the affair he had with my sister. Surely, you must know this already." He nodded. "But that ended months before they got married and before we were married. The only reason why James arrested him is to have vengeance.
Father Francis sighed. "A dark spirit has his mind fooled, but what do you want from me?"
Katherine took a deep breath. "I need you to help me go see him at his cell. I-I know the nuns go to the prison once a week to bring food to the prisoners. I was wondering if I could go, just so I can see if he's all right."
"Katie, that'll be lying," he said, shaking his head. "I don't know if I'll be able to do that."
Katherine began to shake. "Father, please," she begged, falling to her knees to his shock. "I've tried to go see him myself, but they won't let me because James forbid it. This might be the only opportunity I have to see him alive," she sobbed.
"Child, please," he said, pulling her up. Father Francis sighed. "All right, I'll… arrange something, but stop crying, Katie," he said, wiping her tears off.
"Thank you so much," she whispered, kissing his hand. "I don't know how I'll ever repay you."
He smiled. "Just keep being the good Christian that you are."
Jack sat in his cell, thinking about Katherine. He couldn't stand being away from her for so long. He wondered if James had brainwashed her into thinking he was a bad man and if it was the reason why she had yet to visit him. He had already lost everything he had, but loosing her was worse than death. He thought back all the times they had made love. It was the closest thing he had of her.
Jack's head shot up when he heard the guard's footsteps coming towards the cell. His heart jumped thinking it was Katherine, but it sank when he saw Elizabeth, standing behind the guard.
"You have ten minutes," said the guard, then leaving them.
Jack," she said, smiling. "You're all right."
He looked at his crew, who all had an annoyed look on their faces. "Elizabeth," he simply said. "Why hasn't Katie come?"
"I don't know," she scowled, angry that he was still thinking about her sister.
"Is she against me? Does she still love me?
"Elizabeth shook her head. "I wouldn't know," she lied. "I barely see her. James has… visited her many times now."
Jack glared at her. "Visiting her? For what reason?" he hissed.
"James wants to annul our marriage and want to remarry again. He wants to marry Katie," she explained.
Jack's grip on the cell bars tightened. "But she's married to me."
"Since you are a pirate, he's going to discount that the two of you ever got married in the first place."
Jack closed his eyes not believing what Elizabeth had just said. James took his ship, but he refused to let him take Katherine. "Please, tell Katie to come see me. I need to speak with her."
Elizabeth nodded. "I'll tell her, but you have to escape, Jack, or they'll hang you."
Jack's face hardened. "I'll worry about that."
She opened her mouth to speak, but the guard interrupted her. "Your visiting time has finished, Miss Swann."
Elizabeth nodded. "If you need anything…" She said, looking back at Jack.
"I need to see, Katie," he quickly said.
She sighed. "Please, don't tell anyone I came to see you. I love you," she last said, before leaving.
"Don't get upset, Jack," said Mr. Gibbs. "It could always be gossip."
"That damn commodore wants to take Katie from me for revenge. She'll be free if I die or if our marriage is annulled. If he convinces her… I'd rather see her dead or die myself. We need to escape," growled Jack.
His crew nodded, but it was Will who flashed a grin. "Leverage," he said, looking at the cell. They all looked at him confused, but hoped that the young pirate had an idea.
Early the next morning, Katherine followed the nuns from the convent. A note was sent to her late last night from Father Francis, telling her to come early the next day, so that they could dress her and so she'd have the opportunity to finally see Jack again. Poor Abigail wanted to come too and get a chance to see Will, but only Katherine was given that chance.
Her heart pounded in nervousness, but she braced herself. She just hoped everything went as planned.
"We come to feed the prisoners," said Madame Claire.
The guard glanced at her. "I'm not authorized to let you do that. Come tomorrow and I'll see if you can go in."
"But the food would go to waste," she protested.
"Leave it here, I'll pass it out."
"For the love of God, please, let us do our mission, son. I reassure you that the Virgin Mary will recompense you."
The guard sighed. "Fine. Let them go through," he ordered.
"Jack, some nuns are coming," said Mr. Gibbs, capturing his attention.
Jack quickly got up as Katherine rushed to the bars.
"Jack!" she said with joy, cupping his face.
He sighed, leaning into her hand. "Katie, I've missed you so much."
Katherine smiled and kissed him through the bars. Both tried to make the best of the kiss, but they wanted… needed to get closer. They moaned quietly as they continued to kiss, not caring who was watching. They finally were together, even if it was for a short period of time. Her coming proved to him that she still loved him just like he loved her.
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