Will and Liz are appearing on Oprah, to taut Will's new book: "True Love Waits", which is on Oprah's book list.
Oprah: And now we are going to hear from some dear friends of mine, who have truly exemplified a commitment that can inspire us all. Ladies and Gentlemen, William and Elizabeth Turner!
(everyone claps. Will and Elizabeth come out looking very smart and stylish.)
Oprah: Thank you both so much for being here. I'm sure it must be difficult, after being separated for so long, to take time.
Will: It's a pleasure. We are so honored to be here.
Elizabeth: He watches your show constantly. He's such a big fan.
Oprah: Now, Elizabeth I know you have this incredible story of love. You crossed some clear class boundaries to get together, had your wedding day ruined, and then actually experienced the death of your husband, only to have him restored to you. And then you were seperated for 10 years?
Elizabeth: Yes, 10 years.
Oprah: Tell me about the journey. Were there ever moments you didn't think you would make it?
Elizabeth: Oh, all the time. People see it as this epic grand story, but having your wedding ruined? Do you have any idea how much money we'd spent on that? So there's a ton of credit card debt right there, not to mention, we had to send the gifts back.
Oprah: Did you ever get the storybook wedding you'd hoped for?
Elizabeth: Well, it was sort of rushed. We were in the midst of an epic battle, and then Will died, but once things got sorted out we had a day to ourselves before he had to leave again.
Oprah: I'm sure it was a truly special day.
Elizabeth: Of course, but frankly, we've had much better since. The first time is always a little awkward.
Oprah: (changing the subject) Will, what was the separation like for you?
Will: Well, we skyped a lot. Wrote a lot of letters. There were a few times we cheated on the curse a little bit: a little trick I learned from Davy Jones about a bucket of water. Long distance relationships can work, they just take a lot of effort and commitment. Plus, Elizabeth was raising a kid and working full time as Pirate King, and she had a lot of people looking after her. That made it much easier on me.
Oprah: (to Elizabeth) And during this time you raised your son.
Elizabeth: Yes, Will Junior.
(Camera shows Will Junior in the audience, waving.)
Oprah: What was that like for you?
Elizabeth: It was a great experience. I had a lot of help, especially from two people: Captain Jack Sparrow and Captain Hector Barbossa.
Oprah: (to audience) We've asked Captain Sparrow and Captain Barbossa to be here with us today. Ladies and Gentlemen, please give them a warm welcome!
(Everyone claps wildly as Jack and Barbossa come onstage. Both look snazzy.)
Oprah: So you two were there for Elizabeth while she was raising this child apart from Will?
Jack: Every inch of the way.
Barbossa: We love him like he was our own son.
Jack: It was a little like living in a sitcom. Every day you wake up, go up on deck, and think, what trouble is the kid going to get us into today?
Barbossa: And if it wasn't the kid, it was Elizabeth. Oprah, I don't know if you know what a hardened criminal she is. Why, just thinking about all the violence, all the debauchery...
Oprah: (interrupting) So, Will, what inspired you to write this book?
Will: (clearly drumming it up to get attention away from Barbossa and Jack) Coming back to find my love with Elizabeth stronger than ever. I just wanted to remind modern couples that true love can last forever. I don't think people have heard that message since the Princess Bride came out.
(Everyone smiles and nods.)
Oprah: That is such a powerful message.
Jack: (interrupting, clearly to steal attention away from Will) You know, Oprah, what made this whole experience that much more dramatic? I was in love with Elizabeth at the time she and Will were married.
(the crowd gasps.)
Oprah: Oh my goodness. I had no idea!
Jack: Most people didn't. I didn't want to do anything that would jeopardize Elizabeth's love for Will. I tried to treat her with absolute honor and respect.
(Will rolls his eyes. The crowd claps.)
Oprah: It was incredibly selfless of you to save Will's life and assure they would be together.
Jack: Well, I care about them both so much. That's why I stayed around to help raise Will junior.
Oprah: What was that like for you? Were you still in love with Elizabeth?
Jack: (tearing up) Yes... for a long time it was incredibly difficult. I had to deny myself for the sake of her marriage. I didn't think I would ever love again...
(The crowd is all misty eyed. Will is rolling his eyes and Elizabeth is shaking her head, no doubt remembering Jack's many exploits during the time period.)
Oprah: What helped you finally move past her?
Jack: Well, I worked a lot. Stole and buried a lot of treasure, you know. After a while, though, I knew I needed to move on. Will was coming back, and they would get on with their life. That's when I met Kate Beckinsale. We are currently dating. She is the first person to make me feel this way in a long time.
Announcer voice: Ladies and Gentlemen, Kate Beckinsale!
Kate Beckinsale walks out in armani. Even Oprah seems surprised.
Jack: So Katie, tell me. What is it like, dating the most notorious pirate in the caribbean?
Katie: It's a blast. We're having a great time. We're still in the flirty romantic stage, so it's all, "will he kiss me? will he use tongue?"
Jack: (giggling) Oh, he will.
Oprah: And do you ever talk about his past?
Katie: Oh, all the time. He's legendary. He's got endless stories. So I have to come up with endless stories to top him. It's kind of like a game.
Jack: Which we often play naked.
Oprah: I think there's a lot modern couples could learn from you. Do you have a message you want to leave the audience with?
Jack: Just follow your heart. Don't be afraid to love again...
Will: Excuse me, Oprah? But I thought this episode was about ELIZABETH and I!
Oprah: Oh, right. Ladies and Gentlemen, you will all be taking home a copy of Will's new book, "True Love Waits"!
Jack: And, stay tuned for MY book, which will be released soon, entitled, "True Love or True Lust? A Pirate's approach to romance."