With Elizabeth's time approaching, Jack has been trying to keep himself busy by not thinking about the approaching baby issues. He spent most of his nights pacing, worrying and at times when he needed to clear his head, he would take a swim just to have something to do. Of course he never swam at night ( Read more... )

It was sunset and the Pearl was out on open waters between Africa and India. The Pearl was making excellent time within the week and a half since her departure from Portugal. Jack left the helm to Mr. Cotton as he overlooked the horizon from the castle above the quarters he and Elizabeth shared. In the week and a half, they managed to fight like ( Read more... )

Jack had woken up early to clean up. Elizabeth made him fully aware that certain smells made her a bit uncomfortable and he certainly didn't want to be the cause of it. The last time was a bit messy...or could have been. He avoided the pickles and rum in the morning and chose to stick with the hardtack and water. Gibbs thought this was unusual for ( Read more... )

Jack never was the man to follow tradition. Even if the code specifically called that no women or fighting was to be on board, he broke that rule when he allowed Elizabeth to board the Black Pearl several years ago. A pirate lord was he and still is, though her being the King was the better choice ( Read more... )