I take it Mr. and Mrs. Turner are "Papa" and "Mama" by now. Will is such excellent father material, isn't he?

I reckon it's been quite some time since Jack's jaw has dropped to the ground as it must have done when Mab sang her last song. Funny his reaction to her first: like he expects her to act more modestly as a "proper wife" should? As for the musicians at the party, were they also the ones that provided music at the church? Was that done at that time? It was so nice to hear Jack refer to Seb as "brother." That he has a family now after so long... I think I smiled right along with him. I wonder what else he will come to rediscover about himself now that he is a married man! Can't wait for the next chapter!

How sweet of Jack to remember his birth family on his wedding day and to address Mab privately by their real married name. How sad that his line dies with him as Mab can give him no children. Glad that thought didn't appear to cross either Jack's or Mab's mind that day. And how sweet that Jack would think to give Mab yet another wedding gift! I am confused about the references to Jack buying Mab's wedding dress and now something of a trousseau with the plum colored dress. Was it then customary for the bridegroom to do so? How great that Jack has made them a matched set with a matching coat!

I'd have been rolling in the aisles at the thought of Jack betting on himself, and the sniggers that went around about his vow of faithfulness. I would have been snorting myself! Did the man who gave the bride away in that day in age have the right or expectation to say something? Would have been nice to have Seb make some statement to the congregation. Or the question "is there anyone who knows of any impediment?" Alain could have made something up to cause trouble. Glad you didn't go that route... could have taken your story in an entirely different direction. Finally, I just melted over the crewman asking Jack if he could marry Mab himself. Oh, the picture in my mind's eye!

Faced with such beauty, a man should be speechless,...” well said, Jack, you smooth talker you! Every man could take a page from Jack's book now and then! Joshamee's surprise was funny. Liked the byplay in the cabin, although I hardly remember the events alluded to as it was probably 18 more or more months ago that I first read them. Still, how funny it must have been for E & W to see J so in love! Hope Alain doesn't throw a monkey wrench into the works.

How sweet the flabbergasted Seb is! To be dismayed at not getting to "give her away" and then his relief at yet getting to do so! I could kiss him! Also, funny business about Jack's ring... I almost think she'd rather wear another than the one so famously known by naval captains. Could get her into a spot of trouble with them or rival pirate captains down the road. She should perhaps pocket it as a token should she ever need to "prove" herself married to Jack but otherwise wear something more akin to what other married ladies wore: to "fly under the radar" so to speak. And finally, no one writes the old FTG better than you do, my dear! I was fairly steaming and panting to be laid upon that bed by Jack at the end there!

Such a funny picture: Jack edging out the door of the dress shop. Now, had it been lingerie Mab was after, perhaps Jack would have stayed to give his, um, "considered opinion" on the matter... LOL!! And how sweet for him to make the arrangements for an abbreviated honeymonn. I am confused, however, about the last bit: why seek a new priest when the one that had married them that day had agreed to marry them again in three weeks time? Perhaps I'll figure it out as I read on? I'd forgotten how much I like this story, and the man that Jack is in this...

Had to back up some chapters to recollect where we were in this story and saw that the last review I posted was for Chapter 97. So, here's my thoughts on this Chapter 98... I so appreciate the feeling behind Jack wanting to marry with his real name; however, we don't know his backstory and "Sixsmith" doesn't mean anything to me. I was hoping for a "lord" title as the second son of some English noble. Sigh... but I shudder in apprehension that by signing the register, someone may one day read it, recognize Mab's name, and later accuse of her of bigamy when her marriage to "Jack Sparrow" is known. I hope when they have the public ceremony, Mab will go by "Mab Allerton" and not "Staunton." All about symmetry and fair play here. Eagerly looking forward to reading and reviewing next chapters...

Hils...I'm so glad that you are back and things are settling a bit. I understand the parent situation fully. But on to more important things...I absolutely love the new chapters..and as usual I'm dying for more even though I just got these.
You writing is fantastic as usual...Thank you.
Keep writing because there are those of us who wait for chapters from you...and we do appreciate it.
JOW

It is so good to have you back, Hils! I'm so sorry you've been so stressed lately. I hope things get peaceful for you soon.

*tosses rice at the happy couple*

Will signing their true names in the church registry come back to haunt the couple? I have to wonder...

I finally had a chance to catch up on your story! Been in Idaho for months and months now, but yay! I hope you update soon, but unable parents can be very demanding. Im taking care of mine as well. Hope everything is ok.

Peace and Love

Rock n Roll Star

My wild guess is that it will NOT to smoothly. *patiently waiting for an update*

I hope your family is doing better, and that all is going well.

I liked your other two stories better, the Bessie series are the best in my opinion. It's a bit more 'normal'.
:) But still, your stories are some of the best there are on fanfiction.

I think you need alot more Elizabeth in this story, loved her!

I would be honored to shoulder the beta-ing of this eloquent story. Thank you for requesting me!

No! You did it again!
"Will it go smoothly?"
Update as soon as possible, and I hope things with your parents work out for the best.