Small Twists of Fate

Chapter Two

Hook sighed as he waited for his wife to arrive to the fish shop. He'd sent Mullins on to accompany her, just in case they were stopped along the way. It wasn't likely that would be the case but Hook would rather err on the side of caution.

Just because their home was in their territory didn't mean there weren't enemies lurking about. Besides, if Frollo was on his way to The Rose, then there was a chance he might run into Milah.

Milah's able to use a sword but with her condition, I'd rather not risk it, Hook thought as Milah came to the door. Though, much to his surprise, so did Hades.

"Captainess Hook," Hades said, holding the door for her while smirking as Mullins ran the other way upon seeing the God. Hades was probably the only being on the Isle who could get away with slight Boreadon behaviors since he was one of the most powerful beings on the Isle.

In all honesty, he was probably more powerful than the Dragon. He just didn't want to rule.

"Appreciated Lord Hades," Milah nodded, giving him a small smile as they walked into the fish shop.

Oh sure when Hades opens the door for you, it's a smile but when I do it, I get a three hour lecture about how you're still capable of doing things even though you're pregnant, Hook thought with a small internal shake of his head.

"James? What's going on?" Milah asked, pulling Hook's attention back to the task at hand. "Mullins said you needed to talk to me?"

"Yes I do," Hook nodded as he came around the counter and gently steered Milah into the back. "Actually, I'd like to talk to you both so it's rather good timing of Hades."

Hades shrugged. "I was on a walk, saw Captainess Hook making her way to your shop and curiosity struck me since I wouldn't think she'd be out this close to the end of her pregnancy. But the only thing I could think that might impact both myself and Captainess Hook would be if Poseidon got thrown on the Isle...he's not actually on the Isle is he?"

"No, no, not that I know of. And I'm sure it'd be all over the Isle if another God was here. Milah, sit down," Hook insisted, guiding his wife to the lone chair in the room.

"Then what is going on Hook? I don't have all day you know, I have an Underworld to keep running," Hades said.

"James, honestly, you're acting like I'll have the baby now if I stand for more than a minute," Milah shook her head but sat down. It wouldn't do to squabble in front of Hades after all.

Hook sighed. " A...situation has come up that could put us in a very tricky position. Mollie Smee came to see me earlier...apparently Jessica was pregnant and...well she's now died in childbirth," he said, looking at Milah and trying to be as gentle as possible.

Milah gasped as she looked at Hook. "How terrible, we'll have to provide support to the crew especially Mollie since she'll be looked to be Captain of The Rose now...wait...James, weren't you one of the last known partners of Jessica?"

"That's exactly why Mollie came to me," Hook said with a small sigh. "It's a slim chance true but...the other option for the babe's father is Frollo. And though the babe's a girl and likely not valuable to him...no one really wants to think about that maniac procreating more than he already has."

Hades shook his head. "Okay so it's clear that you should raise the kid Hook. Well, if the Captainess is on board that is. I've seen what happens when jealous spouses get involved, though I won't say Zeus didn't deserve it. But I don't exactly see what this has to do with me."

"Because I trust Frollo about as much as I trust Pan, Hades. Mollie has already said that she'll lie if Frollo comes to her ship and that she'd tell him the child was stillborn but there's always a chance that he'll push the issue. I...I have to ask...if you would be willing to house Milah, the babe, and even Mollie if Smee gives the okay. Just until I'm sure Frollo's not going to cause trouble."