A Pirates Passion

Madeline was lying on the bed, naked. Her towel forgotten on the floor. She smiled wickedly at him. As he approached her, she reached out and whipped the towel off of him. "Perhaps ye better show me again.
"Perhaps later, now I think I'd like something to eat, you've made me hungry.

Can I bring you anything?" he asked as he headed for the door completely naked, as he didn't care because she was the only one in the house to see him.

Madeline pouted at him. "No thank you James." She said and then smiled at him.

"Don't get lost." She said with a giggle as she watched him walk out of her room.

She settled down on the pillows. She truly did love him, but it would also take her a long time to let go of her love for Jack. She wondered where they were. What they were doing. Did Jack miss her? She shivered and pulled the covers over her and waited for James to return. She looked at her hand with the ring on and smiled. Perhaps it wouldn't be so difficult to forget Jack. But could she?

James went down to the kitchen and got himself a couple of oranges. He peeled one and ate it standing at the window. Where was Sparrow? Was he planning on returning? If he did would he want Madeline back? James knew his heart was in serious danger but it was too late to do anything about it. If Sparrow returned he'd do something he did not want to do... he would tell Madeline either she forgot him or she would watch him hang. If Madeline stayed at his side, James would promise to never pursue the pirate ever again.

Madeline felt James crawl in beside her and pull her close. She turned so that she was facing him and snuggled closer. She arched up and kissed his lips. "Mmmm oranges. Delicious." she said licking his lips.

James kissed her, "Madeline, there's something we've yet to discuss. Our wedding," he said softly.

Madeline smiled sleepily. She continued to kiss him. "Aye James."

"Well as you know my being a military officer it will be a very big affair here in Port Royal. The Governor will be in attendance and such so I just wondered what you envisioned our wedding to be like," he said timidly.

Madeline looked up at him. She really didn't want anything large. She just wanted family there, but with James being the commanding officer of the fort.

She knew that couldn't be. "How big?" She asked in return biting her lip.

"The whole regiment will be there and the Governor will insist on having the reception at his home, as he promised me when Elizabeth married Will that when I ever got married he would throw a grand ball for my special day as well," James said. He looked into her eyes and saw this was not what she wanted, "Tell me what you want my darling, none of these plans are set in stone," he smiled.

Madeline could see the excitement in his eyes as he talked about it. "I was thinking just something small at my uncle's. Just family." She said sitting up. "But you're right James. You do have an obligation to the regiment and I wouldn't want to disappoint my uncle." She said quietly. What she really wanted was to be married on a beach, wearing nothing but a simple whit dress and flowers in her hair. But she knew that James would not want that.

"Perhaps I shall have a discussion with your uncle and explain to him that we would prefer something smaller then he had for Elizabeth and Will," James said smiling. He then turned serious and kissed her, "Madeline, I promise you, as long as you are with me you will not want or need for anything," he told her. He then kissed her again deeply. He pulled her into his arms, "Sleep now my sweet little one," he said gently.

Madeline nodded and snuggled closer to him as she fell asleep. When she awoke in the morning, he was gone. When she turned, she saw a yellow rose on the pillow next to her. She smiled and inhaled its scent.

She got up and dressed quickly and met Will and Mr. Taylor at the docks. They promised to return as quickly as possible. Will hugged her and told her not to fret or worry

Will and Mr. Taylor walked through the streets of Tortuga and made their way to the tavern they figured Jack would most likely turn up. They spoke to the barkeep and he told them that Jack had been there just a week before. Frustrated, they gave the barkeep the letter and asked him to give it to Jack as soon as he saw him next. The barkeep placed the letter in a slot behind the bar. Will and Mr. Taylor were unaware that they were being watched.

Louis Jacquette saw Madeline's first mate and a man he didn't know talking to the barkeep about Jack Sparrow. He grinned to himself and put a plan into action.

Madeline made her way to the governor’s mansion. She decided it was time to pay Pamela a visit. She had not talked to her since before she and Jack had left to go after JJ. A servant let her in and showed her to the drawing room.

“Madeline, what a nice surprise.” Pamela said sweeping into the room and reaching out to hug her. Madeline slowly went to her and hugged her back.

“I figured it was time.” She said quietly and sat back down.

Pamela eyed her and sat down close to her. “I was very happy to hear that JJ had been found.” She hung her head. “I’m truly sorry for what I’ve put you through Madeline.”

“It’s alright. ‘Tis over now.” She said trying not to think about Jack.

“How are you doing?” Pamela asked her. She could see Madeline’s hands twisting together.

“I’m fine.” She said standing up and walking to the tall windows. She pushed the sheer drape away and looked out into the harbor.

Pamela watched her and slowly approached her. She reached up and touched Madeline’s arm. “Is he coming back?”

“I don’t know.” She whispered. She felt her bottom lip quiver. “He’s lost to me Pamela. It makes no difference.”

Pamela could see the pain in her daughter’s face. “Are you sure about that?” she asked.

“Aye.” Madeline said fighting back tears. She turned to Pamela. “Did ye truly love Barbossa?”

Pamela looked out into the harbor and nodded. “I did. Despite everything he did. My heart did belong to him. He wasn’t always so evil. He did love you and your brother Madeline. He loved you as if you were his own.” She looked at Madeline. “He would never show it though.”

“I’m pregnant.” Madeline said in a whisper.

“It’s Jack’s isn’t it?” Pamela said. Madeline nodded and her tears fell freely. Pamela pulled her into her arms and held her tight.

“I’ve sent word with will and Mr. Taylor to Tortuga. He needs to know he is going to be a father again.” She whispered.

“You did the right thing. That’s all you can do.” Pamela said and took her hand. Leading her back to sit on the couch. “Does the Commodore know?”

“Yes.” Madeline said wiping her tears away. “He still wants to marry me.”

“And what did you tell him?”

“I told him yes. I need to give this child a father, even if it already has one.”

Pamela took Madeline’s hand and held it tight. “Let the Commodore love you. Let him be a father to your child. Find happiness in your life Madeline.”

“I’m trying.” She whispered and let Pamela hold her as she cried.