Weddings and Lost Pirates

Regina sat on the couch opposite her father's chair. She smiled. "How's everything been going for you father.?"

"Oh, well, you know... my oldest daughter was just kidnapped by pirates then engaged to a blacksmith..... not much, really." he said, attempting to be funny.

Regina chuckled. "Let me guess. Commodore Norrington proposed first and you wanted her to marry him."

"Well, yes, of course! But I suppose I shall have to accept it. I should have known, however. After all, there was that slight relationship between them when they were younger...." he said, frowning distastfully.

"And I'm glad she married Mr. Turner. If you don't mind me saying, he has a better personality than Commodore Norrington ever did." Regina admitted.

"Yes, well. He hasn't got much of a living..." Gov. Swann said.

"The blacksmith part or the pirate part?" she asked.

Gov. Swann winced at 'pirate'. "Well, both one would assume..."

Regina leaned in listening. "Father, when I left years ago, did you ever figure out where I went or did someone tell you?"

"Well, actually, your mother told me, before you left. She also said not to stop you.... it was her last wish." Gov. Swann said sadly.

Regina looked at the floor. She didn't look up again. "I miss her. I always have. At nights I dream about her whether sleeping or not."

Regina's father nodded. "I miss her too." he said. Dami didn't want to inturrupt but she also didn't want to see such an uncomfortable subject being discussed.

Regina took a deep breath. "We better go, Father. It was nice seeing you again." she said standing.

Gov. Swann looked up. "Hmm? Yes, well, sorry to see you go. I'm glad you came to see me though." He smiled and hugged Regina.

Regina smiled and hugged back. She felt free but she didn't want to be anymore. "I love you, Father, and we'll visit again soon." she said as they walked to the door.

"Well, good. I'll see you then" he said watching them as they left. He then turned and walked to his study.

Regina walked back to the ship. She flopped on her bead face down.

"Are you okay?" Dami asked hesitantly.

Regina screamed into her pillow. She turned onto her back. "Why am I so screwed up?"

"Hmmm, seeing as I've only just met you... I'd say its your shoes." Dami said sarcastically. "But really. Why are you so upset all the sudden?"