Drabble: 'Heading Out' (J/E - G)

[dwgm]

With Thanksgiving Week off, there is time for writing -- even with my little grandson's birthday celebration this last weekend and everyone visiting over Thanksgiving.

Here is a 200 word response to the current drabble challenge at blackpearlsails, a "deleted scene" from DMC, set in Jack's cabin shortly after the Pearl sets sail from Tortuga with those "hundred souls"...



~ Heading Out ~


There was room for two in his (admittedly rumpled, and less than pristine) bed, but she’d none of that (probably for the best), though she did seem happy enough to accept the protection of his cabin and the offer of a hammock. He fetched said hammock from behind a sea chest, and as he straightened he noticed she was eyeing him speculatively, her smile satirical. He raised a brow. “What?”

She made no effort to dissemble. “Are you often approached by sailors looking for the man I love? Your reply to me back there on the dock seemed awfully pat.”

… my first and only love is the sea… Ah, yes. “It’s been known to happen. I am Captain Jack Sparrow.” He smirked (modestly). “And no harm in lettin’ ‘em down easy. I ain’t a cruel man.”

She chuckled. “No. You’re many things, but not that.”

Regret was a waste of time, of course, but as she obligingly took one end of the hammock and together they hung it from its hooks in the carved beam overhead, Jack winced just a little at the precise nature of some of those many things and the unfortunate inevitability of her discovering them.


~.~

Comments

[aletheiafelinea.livejournal.com]

Oh, that was good! And it was missing so far. I don't think I've seen some fic really pointing at Jack's reply in such way, and it just begs for it. Indeed, she had to remember and wonder! And it's not so often - yet so adorable! - to see them like this, Jack uncertain and all 'What?', and Elizabeth with a speculative look at him. *g* I like the last line too.

[geekmama.livejournal.com]

I don't think I've seen some fic really pointing at Jack's reply in such way, and it just begs for it.

It really does! I thought it pretty hilarious at the time, and I was happy to see this prompt, gave me a chance to explore it a bit. I'm so happy you enjoyed this. Thank you very much for letting me know!

[jennifer weston (from livejournal.com)]

> Jack winced just a little at the precise nature of some of those many things and the unfortunate inevitability of her discovering them. <

Indeed. But take heart, Jack; you're going to discover a few things about yourself too.

[geekmama.livejournal.com]

. Very true. Thank you for reading and commenting!

[pearlseed.livejournal.com]

A rare and wonderful look at Jack looking at himself and what he is and isn't. Regret isn't worth the time it requires, he's right about that. And funny too becos Lizzie is on target with him more than he likes to admit to. Caught that one toot suite indeed! Love stories, just do. Thank you for making more--definitely thanks!

[geekmama.livejournal.com]

Jack was certainly at a low point at that time, and though he was trying to wiggle out of his dire predicament, he was certainly not blind to what he had become. I'm so glad you enjoyed reading this. Thank you for your thoughtful comments.

[woolymonkey.livejournal.com]

Lovely!

[geekmama.livejournal.com]

Thank you!

[florencia7.livejournal.com]

After so many years, and so many fics you still manage to write a missing scene that feels so refreshing and so wonderfully re-discovers a well-known line! That's amazing ♥ Fantastic drabble! I loved it!!

[geekmama.livejournal.com]

It has been a long time, hasn't it? We need to do something special for the 10th anniversary.

I'm so happy you enjoyed this. It's always fun exploring one's favorite lines and scenes, as you know. Thank you so much for your lovely comments!

[hereswith.livejournal.com]

What a wonderful little deleted scene! I can see it so vividly before me. Loved the parantheses and her questioning that response :-) I too liked Elizabeth being speculative and satirical and Jack more uncertain.

[geekmama.livejournal.com]

It's always intriguing to imagine what might have gone on that evening. I'm so glad you enjoyed this version. Thank you so much for reading and commenting!