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McKensie and Lara III
Thomas shook his head "dad taught us nothing about girls...I had to learn by many mistakes with Sada...she likes you idiot, it obviously isn't just her being neurotic. She wants you to treat her like a friend not an equal...girls like that hate being seen as vulnerable and weak...she's scared of getting hurt and that's why she yells and pushes you away. Trust me on this Sada hated when I tried to fix everything..." he clamped his hand on his shoulder "she's obviously dealing with a lot...don't push her aside though, unless you really hate her which I doubt with every part of me..."Jacqueline started to cry leaning into the girl and just sobbing "I don't know what is wrong with me, I get so angry when he saves me...I just want him to treat me like a lady...no not even that I don't know! It's obvious I hurt and anger him but I don't mean to I just don't know how to express my feelings...I love him, and everytime I see him I get scared and try to push him away...I don't want to get hurt..."
Sampson's brows pinched together as he tried to work through that. Liked him? It was impossible that she liked him. She hated him, she made that much clear every time she saw him. But his brother was right. He could only change his own actions, and he didn't hate her, so he couldn't push her aside. But he sure wasn't going to be cozying up to her anytime soon. They thought it was just her that was afraid to put out her heart? Well what about him? He had given her his heart once and she had torn it to shreds. "Alright. I won't ignore her." He agreed stiffly, wondering just what sort of pain he would be subjecting himself to by agreeing to this. "And I'll stop saving her." he wrinkled up his nose. "Not sure why that will help…" He shook his head. "She's not weak."Sada held her gently against her, hating to see anyone cry, it tore her sensitive heart, and she just tried to be of some comfort. She nodded along to her story, as it was quite familiar. "I know… we are very similar, you and I." She said softly. "You just want him to treat you as a friend…" She offered, brushing her fingers through Jacqueline's hair. "Maybe he just wants the same?" She offered, starting to braid her hair, a she knew how much she liked her own hair played with. "I know from experience that men have very big, and very fragile egos." She said honestly. "Even the slightest comment or circumstance can crush them much harder than many of us women realize. Maybe he's more affected by your anger than you realize?" She suggested.
Jaqueline nodded and gave a smile as she hugged her new found friend "thank you..." She said sincerely and rubbed her back as she rushed up to talk to him "Sampson may I please speak with you?" She asked softly going to keep her voice calm and sweet "I have some apologizing to do..."
Sampson had just finished scaling the rigging back down to the deck when Jacqueline walked up, and inwardly he cringed. What was he in trouble for this time? Her words shocked him to the core. Apologize? Her? She was going to apologize? I must be dreaming… He just nodded numbly, walking over to her, and tried not to look too shocked. "Ok… shoot."Sada smiled, calling good luck after her friend, and then just sitting there, smiling to herself. She liked hearing other people's stories, and helping them on their paths, offering comfort and advice. It was then, when she was lost in her thoughts, that she became aware of the fact that she was no longer alone in the brig. A rough hand clamped over her mouth, but it wouldn't have mattered. No one heard her screams.
When the sailor got what he wanted from her, he left her down there, shutting and locking the gate down into the brig in hopes that no one would find her. He returned to his post, feeling very smart, and very smug.
Jacqueline swallowed and tried to consider her words carefully "I care about you more then I'd like to admit, I don't know how to react around you...when I get scared I react angrily and then when I try to apologize it doesn't come out right..." She sighed wishing she could cover her face "so I'm sorry...thank you for saving my life multiple times.."Thomas saw the guy come out and instantly knew by the stain on his pants what happened. He growled and quickly took him by the throat squeezing hard "you like quickies,..well I'll make this quick..." He slit his throat throwing him to the Sharks. He wiped off the blood and went to get his love "Sad'a?...I'm here darling..."
All the breath was knocked right out of Sampson. He had not been expecting that at all. She gave one heck of an apology, and then admitted she cared for him at the same time. A half smile suddenly appeared on his face and he closed the distance in two steps, bending and kissing her softly, not demanding, just a quick kiss, almost a question, before he stood again. "You're welcome, and I forgive you." He smirked. Then his smile softened and he shrugged. "And I suppose I should apologize too. For teasing you, and calling you Kitty."Sada didn't know what had happened to the man, or if he was still roaming around, so she just sat wide eyed and shaking in the darkness, clutching her torn dress to herself and just hoping no one else would discover her here. She couldn't walk up there looking like this… everyone would know… when she heard Thomas, she nearly sobbed in relief, wiping at the tears on her face. "Here. I'm here!" She called, hoping he would hear her and come take her out of the cold dark place.
Jacqueline was shocked with the kiss but it felt nice, felt like things were piecing together the way they should. "Jaqueline...through all this time you never knew my name...but I kind of liked being called kitty..." She leaned back and pressed his lips to her "want to teach me to run a ship?"Thomas quickly went to her and held her close "he's shark bait now Sada I've got you...I've got you." He promised picking her up and taking her to his quarters cleaning her carefiully and dressing her in trousers. He stormed out to his crew "there are two lasses on board you treat with respect or you become shark bait."
Sampson rolled the name around on his tongue. "Jaqueline…. It's a pleasant name." he said simply, even though it sounded strange, as he had gotten to know her as Kitty, and in his mind, that was her name. It surprised him that she liked the name Kitty. And surprised him more when she kissed him back. He held onto this one for a little longer, and then grinned. "Well now. Are you saying you want to keep the name Kitty?" he asked, striding towards the rigging so they could start their lesson on ships. He looked up as the captain made an announcement, and by the look on his face, he knew what had happened. "Oh no…" he said softly. Sada nodded, keeping her face tucked in his shirt as he carried her back to his cabin and cleaned her up and dressed her. She slowly stopped trembling, and just sat wide eyed and quiet on his bed as he went to go make the announcement. She couldn't help but feel sick. That stranger had taken her first, and now she could never give that to Thomas. She curled up on his bed, not crying, just watching the water through the window.
The men on the ship raised eyebrows at each other, wondering why the captain was so strict on this all of a sudden. "But cap'n." One called out. "if they aint married… ain't they up for grabs?"
Jacqueline frowned and looked at him concerned she heard the question and felt the anger "I for one will castrate any man that tries." She warned and growled sitting by Sampson and glaring at each man individually.Thomas nodded "one man already died for touching my Sad'a, test me I dare you, the Sharks are anxious for a meal..." He growled and sliced off the man that asked the question's member and walked away casually.
Sampson watched with gritted teeth as his brother stormed about the deck of the ship, giving his speech, and hacking away at the one person who defied him. The poor man went down screaming, and after that, no one dared ask another question. Sampson eyed Jacqueline warily, wondering if she would make good on her promise just to hack at him. He sure hoped not. After the shock of the first incident died down, the crew slowly dissolved into terse nods and frightened whispers. They never knew the captain to be so harsh. Sampson, seeing that the men understood, took charge. "Well you heard the cap'n! No need to be standing about now! Get back to work!" He stood, waiting for the men to scatter, which they did promptly.
Jacqueline shook her head at his question she saw in his eyes and lay her head on his shoulder "I consent if it's you..." She whispered and pecked his cheek working on the knits as soon as the excitement died down "I'm actually glad the captain respects his girl so highly, she's lovely..." She whispered touching her long braid.Thomas felt pleased with the fear and went back to his quarters and lay by his Sada "they got the message no one will be touching you again my darling..." He sighed and kissed her neck nuzzling her "I'm so sorry it happened..."
Sampson's eyes widened, and he could hardly believe his ears. She consented? Sampson felt protectiveness surge up in him and he wrapped one arm around her shoulders, making sure every other man saw that she was clearly with him. Sampson chuckled then. "The cap'n sure seems to think so. Spent a long time looking for her, he did." he said, looking down at her. "But she doesn't have the same fire you do." he stood then, beckoning her to follow. "Come on, I'll show you the ship."Sada tensed, her eyes wide when the door creaked open, but she relaxed when she saw who it was. She tucked herself against him, trying hard to keep back the tears that were finally surfacing. "I wanted it to be you…" She whispered, her voice cracking. "Years of waiting and I wanted it to be you…" She dissolved into tears then, hiding her face against his shirt, ashamed.
Jaqueline followed him up and smiled, she knew a ship she owned her own for many years she just was allowing him to feel like a man and teach her. She swung on the rope and landed smiling "what is your job on the ship?"Thomas shook his head holding her close and stroking back her long shiny hair and kissing her forehead "it's alright lass...he didn't cause any harm he wasn't man enough..." He explained "no chance of you being with child." He kissed her lovingly "I will still be your first..."
Sampson showed her around the ship, mainly the cannons, which they had worked on adjusting themselves, and the shape of the ship which allowed them to speed along faster than most. "Main mast, usually… unless the cap'n has other ideas." he explained, shaking his head in amusement. "Before he got his girl, I had to do all the stitching." he admitted, shrugging. Sada was both comforted and shocked by this knowledge. She still hadn't had her first, she wasn't going to get pregnant… but there was a good chance that Thomas would hurt her the first time, if a small man had been painful. She hugged him, blushing furiously. "You mean that… that people could be… could be bigger?
Jaqueline laughed lightly "I'm certainly glad that you know how to be a capable seamstress...saved my life." She looked over at the ocean and gasped in delight "look there are baby seals on that rock!"Thomas cleared his throat and nodded "very...he was not, and I am very sorry he hurt you...I Wish I could have stopped it. But I feel like they wouldn't dare hurt either of you."
Sampson smiled then, glad his skill came to some use beyond just ridicule. "Very true." he agreed, leaning both elbows on the base of the bowsprit. "Well now… isn't that something." He dug into his pocket and pulled out a spyglass. He looked for a moment, and then handed it to her. "Quite cute little things."Sada nodded slowly, blushing even harder, and kept her face tucked against him. "I don't blame you. It's not your fault. I was the one foolish enough to stay alone in a dark place." She said softly, closing her eyes. "I'm sorry. If I had been more careful… I wouldn't be used."
Jaqueline looked through the spyglass and smiled nodding "very cute!" She watched the orher seals lay around lazily their fat bellies sprawled out as they made thunderous parks "their parents aren't though!"Thomas sighed "you have no part of the accountability Sada, it was him who forcefully used you...and I took care of him. I believe Sampson will protect the other girl...I'm afraid I only know the name of which he calls her which isn't approppriate for ladylike ears."
Sampson chuckled, shaking his head. "No, they're not." he agreed, glancing at the older seals. He couldn't afford much time off, however, as he was supposed to be controlling the sails. "I should get back to work…" he started, both telling her, and warning her that he would have to go, and at the same time, asking if she would be alright while he was working. Sada nodded slowly, understanding that. She knew she shouldn't blame herself. Then she smiled a little softly. "Her name is Jacqueline." She whispered, looking up at him. "She's a sweet girl." She tucked her head against the pillow. "Though you will find that I know things most ladylike do not." She kissed his cheek. "Don't coddle me too much." She pecked his lips then, scooting closer. "Though I am happy you saved me today."
Jacqueline nodded and hopped down "go ahead I'll be fine, I'll find something productive to do." She assured and pulled him over and nipped his lip playfully "I'll see you later yes?"Thomas shook his head and kissed her gently "I like to protect and coddle you though angel,..your my Sada and your innocence is what charmed me." He brushed his nose against her "when your ready..,I'll ease you into a less innocent relationship."
Sampson looked a little stunned when she pulled him towards her and kissed him playfully. But his stunned expression turned into a smirk as he nodded slowly. Kitty… He thought, but figured he wanted to save himself a punch to the face, so he didn't say it out loud. "Yes, I'll be down later. Please don't go anywhere alone with any of the men. I don't trust half of them." he said seriously, moving to start climbing the rigging. Sada smiled then, curling against him as she pulled the blanket around them and just rested, trying to relax after the events of the day. "I'll permit some coddling." She decided, smiling up at him. Then she blushed, and tucked her face into his shirt again. "Alright. Not yet. But soon."
Jacqueline gave a smirk "I can take care of myself Sam..." She reminded and gave a wave as she went down to the barracks and worked on creating medicine grinding up the supplies and creating some herbs. She sighed not knowing what else she could do to waste time. She hated not being busy.Thomas smiled and nipped her lips "alright I'll wait as long as you need love..." He hugged her closer and massaged her waist and thigh "so did you enjoy conversing with Jacqueline? I feel like she's hard to get to know."
Sampson chuckled, nodding. He saluted to her then and scaled up te ropes to half up the main mast, checking the ropes again. When a few hours had gone by and his shift was over, he scaled down again, searching for Jacqueline. "Jackie!" He called, collecting the supplies for her dressings. "We've got to re wrap your stitches...."Sada smiled then, again, pleasantly surprised at how much he loved her and catered to her needs. "Thank you love." She nodded then, thinking back to the girl. "I did. It's nice having some one to talk to, even though I still don't speak English very well. Pirate speak is even harder..." She shook her head, wrinkling up her nose. "Like......" She struggled to form the word. "Idjit." She said, frowning at how harsh the English word was. "What does that mean?"
Jacqueline looked up weakly her stitches had already burst fighting off an impulsive man. He was dead next to her her saber soaked in blood. Blood just kept pouring out of the large seam. She couldn't keep her eyes open as she struggled to stay concious. He was still on the upper levels.Thomas listened to her sound it out "oh idiot...um it's a term meaning someone isn't smart or makes wrong decisions...it isn't a kind word but most pirate slang isn't proper English either." He took her hand and slowly removed the glove holding her bare hand.
Sampson searched the deck, and then the bunkers, and then the level bellow that. And that was where he found her just swaying there. He spotted the blood and swore. "Just can't keep out of trouble, can you?" he asked, raising an eyebrow as he rushed over to her and helped to gently lower her back to the floor, where he undid the bottom half of her shirt and surveyed the wound. A second set of stitches wasn't going to help now. "I'm going to have to cauterize it, I'm sorry Kitty." The name came out naturally, and this time he wasn't mocking her, he was completely sympathetic. He lifted her gently, moving her into the kitchen by the fire, where he took his dagger and heated it in the coals. He pulled out his bottle of rum and handed it to her. "Drink." He said simply, not going to let up on this. She was going to need the alcohol for this next part. Sada frowned, thinking that over. "Idiout…" She said with a little smoother accent. "Idiot…" She shook her head. "Such a strange word." she said in her own language again. She watched as he pulled off one of her gloves and held her hand. It was so strange to feel skin against her own, and she couldn't help but blush, watching him.
Jacqueline whimpered and closed her eyes as she watched him heat up the metal, she took the bottle and started to swig it down focusing on anything then what she was about to endure. She gripped on his shirt with her free hand needing something to hold on to tightly. "It was his stupid fault..." She protested.Thomas smiled loving her gorgeous carmel skin against his rough tan one. He laced them together and kissed the back of her hand carefully "you don't know how lost I was without you Sada...I felt as if I had no purpose."
Sampson checked the dagger every couple of seconds. "I know. Of course. It looks like you took care of him though." he smiled gently. He tore a piece of fabric and handed it to her. "I have to do this, or it'll just keep coming undone." He said apologetically. "Bite down and brace yourself. That was all the warning he gave her. He pinched the wound together, and brought the dagger down on the edge, dragging it across. Sada's face only blushed brighter, and she smiled, liking the feel of his rough hands, and his warm lips on the back of her hand. Her smile dwindled when he spoke and she looked at him, her dark eyes wide. "You always had a purpose, and it far encompasses any man I have ever met. You mean the world to me, but I am not your only purpose. Please don't just feel like I'm your only reason to be great. I want so much for you." She whispered, reaching up her other hand to run it down the side of his cheek.
Jacqueline bit down hard on the fabric her eyes wide as she screamed silently her body thrashing at the pain and sickly smell that came from her burning flesh. She whinpered and shook in shock trying to be brave for him but not even a man could take that agony. Thomas closed his eyes as she spoke and swallowed "I feel no reason to be great if you are not by my side...a captain is nothing without his first mate and that is you...yes I have done incredibke things but they made no sense when all I longed was to see you at one of the ports."
Sampson would have cringed, or stopped what he was doing, if he had been a weaker man. But he knew this had to be done to save her life. So he just kept at it, searing the skin closed. When it was done, he dumped the knife in a bucket of water to cool, and gently dressed and bound the wound up again. "This will heal sooner now." he promised. Sada bit her lip, feeling both very special, and very worried. "Ok. Alright, thank you." She whispered, kissing his cheek. "But please don't lose sight of you vision because of me. I like that you're passionate." She kissed his other cheek. "And just so you know, losing you killed me too." She said, peering into his eyes seriously.
Jackie spit out the cloth and nodded not having a voice anymore from screaming, she wrapped her arms around him and held him closer crying silently with no tears. She didn't know how to show she was strong when she was scared and hurt. She buried her face in his neck.Thomas nodded and pushed her hair back "I'm not going to...we are leaving towards the island. Edmund is already practicing the crow neat techniques and Sampson...well he is too focused on the girl. They are fascinating together."
Sampson finished up bandaging her, and then carefully re did the buttons on her shirt, smiling gently. "You're pretty brave…" he soothed, holding her against him, "I had to do that to one man… and he peed himself." he chuckled, shaking his head. "He's been nervous around fire ever since." Sada smiled, relieved. The last thing she wanted to be was something that held him back from his dreams. She wanted to help him pursue them. She lay back, laughing softly. "Ah yes. The two spiteful love birds. How long do you think it will take before they are tangled up in each other?" she mused.
Jacqueline swallowed feeling a rush like she didn't know existed, the pain and the intimacy of the fire turned her on. She pushed him to the back of the rock wall near the stove and had his shirt off quickly "tell me im brave again..." She whispered her voice still hoarse.Thomas chuckled "minutes, from the way they were looking at eachother...it's not hate it's love...and fear that they are just like eachother and just as lonely..." He kissed her softly "I just prefer non complicated simple love..."
Sampson was slightly surprised, but he took it in his stride, pulling her against him, letting his hands wander down her back and arms, and then up into her hair. "Extremely brave…" he whispered. And then he seemed to catch himself and he stopped moving. "And injured. I don't want to hurt you." He whispered, his voice ragged with want, contradicting his words.Sada smiled softly and shook her head. "I just hope she's smart and I don't have to be an emergency midwife here…" She kissed his nose and smiled shyly. "I love a nice simple love story too." She agreed. "They were the kind I read about in legends as a child…" Her smile turned wistful.
Jacqueline shook her head kissing him deeply and pulling his trousers off "I'm fine...I don't feel anything...but want for you..." She moaned and ran her hands down his body and pinned him to the wall.Thomas shook his head "babies on board...what else could go wrong? I don't think there is any birth control available and they are expensive..." He watched get and smiled "tell me a legend love..."
Sampson needed no further prompting. He pulled her against him, barely able to get her out of her clothes fast enough. He wasn't sure when things had changed between them, but what he felt right then was lovely. Sada smiled softly, shaking her head. "I'm not talking about birth control. I speak of every women's natural understanding of her body, and the best times to conceive, and how to avoid it." She explained. Then she smiled, nodding eagerly. "Alright. I'll tell you about the goddess of light and her golden hair." she offered.
Jacqueline got up and slowly got dressed kissing him deeply "felt like a kitty then..." She purred and slowly stood helping him up and hugging him close "guess my anger was just because I wanted to be with you..." Thomas blinked "I didn't know there was a way...I suppose I'm pretty naive when it comes to woman..." He leaned back smiling "I'm ready..."
Sampson chuckled, pulling his coat on and fixing his ponytail. "Hmm, my Kitty." he reminded, wrapping his arms around her in a gentle hug. "You know I loved you from the first night. I was just hurt, and scorned, and every time i came back I hoped. I always loved you, you know." He whispered, running his hand through her curls. Sada smiled, starting her tale. She spoke in her language, and in the practiced rhythmic way of one who has heard and told the story many times. It was of a lovely golden maiden who loved the pale boy of the shadows. Though they both were from completely different kingdoms,light and darkness, they were completely in love. And every day, the sun would protect the shadow, and every night, he would do the same for her. Sada stopped the story then, ending it with them being completely in love. "That story has both the happy ending I told, and the tragic ending that some poets prefer, but I like the happy ending most of all."
Jaqueline smiled "I was scared to love you...I was scared that I wasn't worth it, because I lie and steal...I hurt you so many times and I'm so sorry." She kissed him deeply and nudged her nose against his "I love you Sampson..."Edmund could finally wrote back to his love, the pigeon carriers would send his letter to Tortuga and then back to him.
My dearest,
It has been weeks since I last saw your beautiful smile, I miss you terribly my heart breaks thinking that it will be longer then a month till Im home. The storms have taken us off course to our goal and some of the crew is ill. I feel find my love so do not worry...I hope you are doing as well. Inside is a sea bird made of drift wood, they call me sea bird on the ship may it protect and comfort you.'
Thomas listened intrigued and smilrd "I love the happy ending as well...that was beautiful Sada we may need you tell stories on the ship to keep the crew entertained as we forge these seas...it may be months before we get back to the island."
Sampson shook his head, smiling gently at her. "You are the bravest girl I know. There was no reason to be scared." he said, kissing her back when she pressed her lips against his. "I do believe I love you too, Kitty." He whispered, his smile playful. "Now let's go, word of where we've been has probably already spread across the ship, and I have no doubt the cap'n will have me whipped for it." he winked and headed up top. When Emma got the letter, she cherished it like her most prized possession, reading over it many times until the paper was soft from being folded and unfolded so many times. She sat in her rocker, knitting and fingering the bird, letting it rest on her swelling stomach as the occasional tear would run down her face. The letter she wrote back, was this.
Edmund,
I miss you dearly with each day that goes by. I only hope that you are having the best time adventuring, wherever you are. Make memories, so you can come back and tell them to me, I thank you for the bird, sea bird is quite the fitting name for you. Do not worry yourself over me, as I have found good work in the palace to keep my hands busy while I wait for your return. Stay safe my love,
Emma
She stood, wandering to the window. What would happen if Edmund was gone so long that he missed the child's birth? What would happen if he never came back? The thought made her pale with fear.
Sada smiled softly, taking a little bow. "It was nothing a child couldn't do. My people is very passionate about tales and theatre." She said honestly. "I will be more than happy to speak with your crew, but unfortunately, much of the charm is lost in the language barrier." She reminded. "I have not practiced that tale half as much in English."
Jackie smiled and laughed getting pulled up with him and shaking her head "I'll have myself be whipped then...you did nothing wrong...I subdued you and chained you to the stove wall...took advantage of the poor sailor."Edmund felt like there was something off about her letter, he wrote her another one.
My love,
I have fears that need to be voiced are you truly alright?...after the island im coming home. The pirate life is not for me, I'll find other ways to be an adventurers. Please tell me what is going on, even in your hand I can read sadness and pain...it scares me."
Thomas nodded "my men should know your lamguage better, it's the second most common language at the sea..."
Sampson raised an eyebrow at that. "You subdued me?" he repeated, shaking his head. But he was smirking, thinking it rather funny that she would think that. But wasn't it true? She had pushed him up against the wall… "Alright. We'll go with that, and I can watch my reputation turn to dust…" He said woefully. Emma read his letter, knowing that she would have to tell him sooner or later. She had just hoped it wouldn't be through a letter. Biting her lip, she started to carefully write again.
Edmund,
How can I not write with sadness and pain when it is all I feel when I think of you not returning for another couple months? I miss you dearly Edmund. And, I suppose I can't keep a secret from you forever. I am with child, Edmund, your child. And I wish to the depths of my being that you would be able to make it home before the baby emerges. I love you dearest, forgive me for not telling you sooner, I wished to tell you in person.
your dearest,
Emma
Sada smiled softly then. "I would love it if others understood my native language." She said honestly. "Then we could converse more easily." She smiled at him, kissing his cheek. "But for now, I should rest, and you should get back to your crew."
Jackie smiled and kissed his cheek "either way your not pleased, you seemed pretty pleased at the time." She reminded and frowned seeing the one they call sea bird look so distraught. She knew Sampson and him were mates so she pushed him towards the man. Edmund coukdnt believe it, it made his heart sick, his darling Emma was with child and he could not get home to be with her and care for her. It was a child out of wedlock and she must be getting judged fiercely for that...he knew the crew needed him but he had to get home before the nine months.
Thomas nodded and tucked her in kissing her head and locking the door behind him as he went out to give the orders and get hold of his ship again.
Sampson chuckled. "Oh I was pleased." he promised, and then looked over at Edmund, who was holding a letter in his hands. He walked over with Jackie's prompting and frowned in concern. "Sea bird… you're looking a little down. Something come up?" he asked gently, not liking to see his mate so distressed.
Edmund looked up and shook his head "apparently im about to become a father...and I feel torn helping you guys to the island or seeing my Emma and helping her through this difficult period...she just told me and its been nearly 4 months...Im just feeling stuck..."Jackie frowned "I can be crows nest I did it on my own ship, you need to get home and by with your lady...she needs you far more then this crew."
Sampson chewed his lip, knowing this was a tough decision for him. "Jackie can take over the crowd nest, if you want to go home to your girl. We'll all understand." He promised. "It's your decision man, but congrats on the kid." He smiled at him, happy and worried for him at the same time.At home, Emma spent much of her time working to busy herself, and she tried to ignore the snide comments the other staff gave her for getting pregnant. They called her the unfortunate widow.
Edmund nodded and hugged Sampson tightly "thank you man, I'll write to you and the crew often. Don't get stupid and be good to your brother." He said with a wink. He got on the row boat and quickly paddled to Tortuga 'Baby girl I'm coming home to see you and meet our little one, it'll take about a week but I'll be there pretty girl, I love you more then you or anyone could understand.'
Javkie smiled and hugged him "show me what to do sir, I have a new position and all." She saluted him and shimmied up the pole and into the crowd nest "the view is incredible!"
Sampson nodded, waving to Edmund as he took off. "Take care Sea Bird!" he said, smiling as Edmund disappeared into the distance. Then he chuckled, swinging up the rigging after his girl, laughing as he went. "That's the idea and all, lass. That you can see far around…" He teased, joining her in the crows nest. "think you can do it?"Emma got the letter and nearly sobbed with joy. He was on his way home to see her! He would be able to see the child! He would be able to help her while she was pregnant. It was a dream come true, and she treasured the letter, waiting for the day Edmund would return.
Jackie smiled and nodded "I certainly can, I'll be able to direct the captain past the fog and rocks...I wont let anything happen to the ship. I captained my own for some time if you recall."Edmund knocked on the door and smiled at James "your highness I am here to see my wife and the mother of my child." He said giving a weak smile he certaintly had changed in the months, stronger with long hair and facial hair.
Sampson laughed, raising his hands in surrender. "Alright! Alright! I don't doubt that you can." He promised. "I just want to make sure that the person we're trusting our lives to at least believes in herself." he said seriously, glancing out over the ocean. James answered the door and his eyes widened. "Ed!" he cried, hugging him tight and ushering him in. "My gosh you've changed in only a couple months!" He said, shaking his head. "How was your time at sea? Emma is down in the kitchens right now, she'll be thrilled to see you."
Jackie smiled and nodded "I do, it's one thing I don't have trouble with I've always trusted only myself and I have no doubt I can do this Edmund. Even in a tempest I'll be fine." She pressed her lips to his "do you trust me?"Edmund hugged his friend and chuckled "it was marvelous, quite an adventure but once I heard of Emma I had to come home. He say politely taking off his bandana and sitting stiffly he felt uncomfortable in such wealth.
Sada's expression immediately softened at her admission, and she scooted closer, laying one delicate arm around the shoulders of the sailor, holding her in a gentle embrace. "You… you can tell me… I promise… promise I won't talk." She assured, meaning that she wouldn't tell anyone else about it. She just wanted to help the poor girl, who was obviously emotional about something.