Final chapter! This was so much fun to write and thank you everyone who reviewed! The reviews kept me going! Enjoy!
"Jim! We're home!"
Jim awoke to Carolyne gently shaking him. He found himself still in the galley, on a hard wooden bed. He slowly sat up and cringed in pain. His body was still getting used to his metal side. He moment he stood, he fell over onto Carolyne who helped support him. It was the first time he stood for a few days. His bitten leg couldn't support his weight and he stood hunched over.
Jim was surprised to find it was dark outside, but he felt safe to realize he was in fact home.
"All hands on deck! The captain's about!" a voice exclaimed wildly.
The crew members all appeared, offering Jim help getting to the dock.
Once Jim was on the dock, his mother came running over to finally greet her son in a very tight hug.
"I'm so happy you're safe," Sarah whispered.
"Me too, Mom," Jim said, hugging her back. "I met my dad."
Sarah stared at him, looking angered and horrified. "That jerk! Did he do that to do?"
"Mom, I'm fine."
"Look at you! You're limping and you can hardly walk on your own! I can't believe this! How could your own father do that do you!" Sarah exclaimed.
"We must be thinking of different people," Jim said.
Sarah ignored her son's comment. "Now, let's get you home. I'm sure you're tired, and you'll need to see a doctor. I am not letting you on another boat again."
"But Mom...I'm the captain," Jim said. "I like it out in space. I want to sail more often."
Sarah nodded in acceptance. "Well, let's just get you rested first."
Jim waved goodbye to his mother, Delbert and Amelia at the Spaceport. He was now the captain of his own ship, with Carolyne as midshipman and Morph as trusty companion. He ordered his ship to sail. He didn't entirely know where to go or what he and his crew were going to do, but he was sure he would run into riches and old pirates.
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