A Pirates Passion

Plans continued for the wedding during the next few days. Camille and Elizabeth worked on Madeline’s dress. It was a simple white dress, no sleeves and very low cut. Madeline would wear no veil and her hair would flow freely.
Will and Jack spent time on the Pearl and just being goofy. Along with JJ and Mr. Gibbs. The women just rolled their eyes at their antics.

Madeline took Elizabeth to Angel’s grave. Knowing how much she loved her as well. Together they made sure it was free of debris and clutter and that the roses were well watered. When they were finished, they headed towards the beach. The weather had taken a turn for the warmer and they were both dressed in island style sarongs. Free of corsets and stockings.

As they walked, the sun was began to set. Madeline glanced at the small harbor and saw Jack and Will on the Pearl. Playing with their swords. She pointed and Elizabeth laughed with her. Their walking slowed.

“How is he?” Madeline asked. Her eyes still on Jack.

Elizabeth didn’t even have to ask who ‘he’ was. “Still hurting.” she said and wrapped her arm around her cousin’s waist. “He goes to the harbor every day. Looking for your ship. Waiting for you to return.” she said gently.

Madeline inhaled deeply and let her breath out. Jack was going to be her husband. But James would hold a special place in her heart. It killed her to have hurt him like she did. “Does he ever speak to you?”

“No. Not really.” Elizabeth said as they slowly made their way towards the Pearl. “The only time he talks to Will is when new swords need to be made for the men.” she looked at her cousin. “Did you love him?”

Madeline closed her eyes for a brief second. “Aye, I did. He was wonderful to me. But I think deep down, he knew who had my heart from the start.”

Jack and Will leaned over the railing of the Pearl. Watching Madeline and Elizabeth walking on the beach.

“Wonder what they’re talking about.” Will said as he pulled out a cheroot out of his pocket, offering one to Jack. Jack took it with a raised eyebrow.

“Does Elizabeth know about these?” he asked.

Will laughed. “Aye, she does.” he said and lit a match for the both of them. He glanced over to see the girls had stopped walking and were now facing each other. “Are you happy Jack?”

Jack smiled as he watched Madeline. “Aye Will. I am very happy.”

Madeline could feel Jack watching her. She turned and waved to him and blew him a kiss. He waved back. “I hope he can find happiness one day.” she said and reached for Elizabeth’s hand. “Come cousin. Let’s go bother our men.”

Together they picked up their skirts and began to run in the surf.

Jack and Will started laughing as they watched them run. They nodded to each other and ran out to them. Capturing them in their arms and spinning them around. The four of them played in the surf, acting like little children. But none of them cared in the slightest.

Pamela stood on the porch of her house, watching the two couple’s on the beach. She felt a pair of hands on her shoulders.

“Looks like they are having a good time.” Daniel Taylor said kissing her cheek.

Pamela reached up to touch his hand. “Aye. It’s about time my daughter finds happiness and piece in her life.”

“But what about you Pamela. You also deserve some happiness.” he said turning her around to face him. He cupped her face in his hands and lowered his lips to hers in a gentle kiss.

Madeline looked over Jack’s shoulder. “Jack, look.” she said as he turned around and saw Pamela and Mr. Taylor kissing.

“Looks like Mr. Taylor has the right idea.” Jack said smiling and kissed Madeline. He held her close. “Do ye think she’ll stay on the island or go back to Port Royal?”

“I don’t know. I don’t know what Mr. Taylor’s intentions are.” she said with a smirk.

“If you ask me.” Will said as he and Elizabeth walked next to them. “I’d be willing to bet she’ll be staying here.”

Madeline smiled as she watched her mother. She squealed when Jack picked her up and threw her over his shoulder. “Let’s go for a swim minx.” he said and ran with her to the water.

Elizabeth and Will watched them and laughed. “Who would’ve thought.” Will said.

Elizabeth merely nodded but then squealed herself when Will picked her up and ran with her to the ocean.

The next few days continued to be very busy. Jack rarely saw Madeline, except for at night when she fell into bed exhausted. She had been working very hard to make the wedding perfect. Jack told her it didn’t have to be perfect as he wasn’t. She hugged him tight at his words. She loved him so much.

While Madeline was off with the wedding plans with Elizabeth. Jack spent time aboard his ship. Making sure it was ship shape for their wedding night. Madeline didn’t know it, but after the dinner, Will, Mr. Gibbs, Mr. Taylor and few of the other crew would sail them off a ways from the island and then they would row back. Leaving Jack and Madeline totally alone.

Jack was polishing the wheel when he heard a noise. He quickly drew his sword to investigate. He sheathed his sword when he heard sniffling from one of the boats tied to the side of the Pearl. He peered over the side and saw a small child inside.

“Well, what do we have here.” He said reaching down to pull the child out. When the child stood in front of him, he realized it was a small girl, holding a long piece of hair in her hands. Jack knelt in front of her. He took the hair out of her hands and lifted her face.

“What happened lass?” he asked.

She wiped her tears away, but they kept falling. “I wanted to play with them and they kept calling me scardey cat and then they held me down and cut of my hair.” she said sobbing.

Jack’s eyebrows furred together. “Yer Timothy’s sister aren’t you?”

“Aye sir.” she said through her sobs.

Jack reached up and wiped her tears. “No need to call me sir lass. Who did this to you?” he asked.

“I can’t tell you Captain Jack. They made me swear not to tell.” she said as she hiccupped.

“Katrina, ye need to tell me lass.” Jack said as she threw herself into his arms and cried. Jack hugged her to him. His heart ached slightly thinking about Angel. “Tell me who did this.” he said pulling her away from him slightly.

“They’ll know I told.”

“It’s alright. Whoever did this will be punished.” He said rubbing her now short blonde hair.

“My brother and JJ.” she said in almost a whisper. “I only wanted to play with them. They pick on me because I’m so small even though we are the same age.”

Jack inhaled deeply. He stood and reached for Katrina’s hand. “Come with me little one.”

Katrina slowly reached up and placed her small hand in his. They made their way off the Pearl. Jack headed towards Madeline’s house. She was sitting on the porch with Elizabeth. Her eyes widened when she saw Katrina’s hair. She jumped up and hurried over to them.

“Katrina, what happened to your beautiful hair?” she said kneeling in front of the little girl.

“Maddy, where is our son?” Jack asked sternly.

Madeline slowly stood and looked at Jack. “He didn’t?” she asked in disbelief. She could see the anger in Jack’s face. “I think he and Timothy are playing in the caves.”

“Will ye please go get Camille and bring her to the house?” he asked.

“Aye Jack.” Madeline said quietly.

Jack bent down to look at Katrina, who had stopped crying, but was on the verge again. “Lass, ye aren’t in trouble, alright. Ye did nothing wrong.” he kissed her cheek. “Why don’t ye go sit with Mrs. Turner while Captain Maddy fetches yer mum.”

Katrina nodded and hurried over to Elizabeth. Madeline looked at Jack again. “Where was she?”

“Hiding on the Pearl.” he said as he looked toward the caves. “I will be right back.” he said and turned on his heel.

Madeline watched him go and then went in search of Camille.

Jack reached the caves and could hear laughing. He couldn’t believe his son would do such a thing. He thought he had taught him better.

“Jack Sparrow Junior. Ye get yer bloody ass over here right now!”