Soulbound (Final Space. Jackspeed fic)

Ch 12: Pirate Jaxx!

"I can't wait to be free of this walker," Jaxx sighed, pouting down at the metal contraption as he made his way up the walkway toward the house.

"The doctors want you to take it easy for a while. We have to go back in two weeks, so they can keep an eye on your recovery," John told him. The taller man was carrying several bags, while Gary trotted ahead of them with Mooncake's jar in his arms.

"Whoa! Watch that first step," the captain warned, stopping the little man before his walker hit the stairs.

The Greytrexian grimaced, his teeth gritting as he grumbled, "I hate this walker, and I hate this eye-patch."

"I think you look cool, Jaxx. You're like a pirate!" Gary said, spinning around to smile at the smaller man.

Jaxx couldn't help letting out a laugh at his son's adorably bright attitude. "Thank you, Gary. Although, I'm not sure what a pirate is..."

"They're really cool. Actually, they're normally the bad guys, but sometimes they're the good guys, too. Dad, can we watch Pirates of the Caribbean tonight?" the little boy pleaded.

"As long as Jaxx is up for a movie," John told him. Setting the bags down on the sidewalk, he helped his soulmate up the short flight of stairs.

"I'm all for relaxing on the couch tonight. It's good to be out of that hospital," the pilot sighed.

"Alright then. Pirates of the Caribbean, it is. I haven't seen that movie in years. It's a classic, you know," the captain said, opening the front door. Gary ran into the house, and Jaxx followed at a leisurely pace, leaving John to collect the bags.

"It's good to be home."

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Note: Grumpy Jaxx! He can't be cheery all the time.

A brief ending to a long story. I have an alternate ending coming up soon, and, because the plotbunnies keep biting, I do have a short sequel in the works, as well. Let's just say that it's called "Gary the Matchmaker," and leave it at that.