Celwriter: okay, most of the voices are back so I can start writing again. Fabulous stuff there. And now, I have someone to email and exercise my imagination. Fantabulous! I will survive!

Evil voice who likes to spite readers: Not for long!

Chapter 36

The doctor was able to stop the bleeding and stitch Cel up. Philip and Ricky stayed outside the office the entire time. Finally, after a week, the doctor decided that Cel would be able to move.

The doctor helped her to hobble out the room. Ricky and Philip waited outside to help her out. She placed an arm over the two's shoulders and they set off.

"Thanks for everything, James," Cel told the doctor.

"You're welcome," he replied and smiled. Cel winked at him before turning to the door. Jack was waiting with a carriage. She climbed in and so did Jack. Leaving Philip and Ricky to walk, they headed for the dock.

"You still haven't told me why you didn't catch the pirates," Cel told him.

"Tis the commodore's fault," Jack answered. "He followed and, of course, knew nothing about my plan and completely ruined everything. Doesn't matter much, lass, because he caught all but four or five. If we'd used my strategy, they'd all be in the noose."

"I'm sure they would, Jack, I'm sure they would," was all Cel said.

The End

A sequel will soon be posted, so stay tuned for one based more on the adventure and intrigue and less of a Mary Sue.

Sincerely,

CB Celwriter