Rosy was determined no one was going to interfere with their decision in being together, regardless of who it was.  Thankfully, The Morgan saw it her way and agreed, declaring Rosy and John were intended.  The feel of John’s hand on her arm and the kiss on her cheek went far in helping to shake the focus she had on Capt. Angelique.  She smiled at him and sat back down, his presence beside her bolstering her spirits.  Reaching under the table, Rosy caught his hand in hers.<br/><br/>With the tension palatably lower in the room, everyone began to smile, mingle, and craft tall tales to share with the townsfolk later.  Rosy coming to dinner dressed like a debutante, how she pounced on the sexy captain, practically ripping her throat out in jealous rage, how John declared his love for Rosy by sweeping her up into his arms and carrying her into the night.  The tales would provide many a good laugh later when the couple finally got wind of them.<br/><br/>Da congratulated them on the Spanish treasure ship venture and blessed their budding relationship by a public toast.  He delivered a warning in the same breath, advising John if he broke Rosy’s heart, he’d cut out his.  The evening was almost perfect in her opinion.  As the guests settled down to begin the feast of raw oysters, lobster, clams and cooked Jamaican food The Morgan’s First Mate whipped up, Rosy leaned towards John to whisper, “Can we slip away for a moment?”  He looked at her inquiringly but nodded and rose, helping her to step away.<br/><br/>Walking into the small garden adjacent to the living room, her arm tucked in the crook of his, John was curious what Rosy had to say.  He waited patiently for her to get up the gumption to speak, somewhat of an amusing spectacle given she was herself a captain used to giving orders.  Finally, cheeks red from embarrassment, “Would you mind kissing me again, John?” Her eyes dark and beautiful, “I’m not sure…”  They weren’t arguing, he wasn’t teasing or restraining her, it felt awkward to ask for a simple thing.  They were gone for quite awhile but not beyond what was respectable for pirates.