3 months later

Dear future reader,

So much to tell! After being rescued by Commodore Gillette, Mr. Norrington and I were taken to Port Royal. Not long after, however, Mr. Norrington was jailed for piracy, along with Captain Sparrow, who had arrived on the Black Pearl with the rest of the crew. I was also arrested, by my own father, for the murder of my brother.

It was only thanks to Commodore Gillette that we escaped, barely. Lord Beckett nearly apprehended us as we were boarding the Pearl. Mr. Norrington even convinced Commodore Gillette to join our crew, to avoid the punishment Beckett was undoubtedly planning.

That night, I saw Elle again, and we were allowed to share our cabin for the sake of poor Gillette, who was taking my place in Mr. Norrington's cabin. After exchanging apologies, making amends, and realizing that we both still loved each other, I decided to ask the question that had been on my mind since I first saw the Black Pearl in Port Royal.

I asked Elle to marry me.

She has been Mrs. Elle Silverthorn for three happy months now. Captain Sparrow performed the service, which was effective, if a little less than traditional. At the end, instead of the anticipated "kiss the bride" conclusion, Captain Sparrow declared, "Now you're married! Drinks all around!"

And there were. Captain Sparrow and his crew made complete fools of themselves all night. Ned and Fin, Elle's cousins, were quite a sight, dancing and singing Irish tunes. Even Mr. Norrington and Will Turner indulged themselves, though not nearly enough to become as senseless as their fellow crew members. Needless to say, they were the only two not regretting it the next day. Elle and I found it quite amusing that Captain Sparrow's hangover forced him to leave Mr. Turner in charge of the ship for a day.

As for the future, who can say what lies ahead? I nearly fell overboard the other night when Elle mentioned the possibility of children, until I saw the twinkle in her eye and realized she was joking. Or was she? Maybe someday it would be nice to settle somewhere and have a family. But for now, we're content to remain as members of the crew of the Black Pearl.

I no longer fear my father, knowing that my Captain, fellow crew, and my new wife will back me up in any trouble he tries to bring upon me. And Elle doesn't look over her shoulder, anxious that her brother will send her to a nunnery. She's a married woman now, free from any authority her brother had over her.

When I left my father's house, I left behind wealth, status, and a life of comfort. And yet, I do not want for anything. This is where I belong. Here, on the Black Pearl, with Jack Sparrow as my Captain and Elle O'Brien as my wife.

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