The party was a huge success. The food was gone with a blink of an eye. The booze was downed and licked clean. Leaving many of your son's passed out on the deck.

You were in the kitchen doing the dishes. Since Thatch worked so hard to cook up all of the food. You thought he deserved a break.

You stacked them on the counter before taking up the large pile of plates. When you bumped into someone. Looking over the side you saw Marco who smiled to you.

"Here, let me help." He said.

Before you could object he took the plates and put them in the cupboard. You smiled going back to the dishes and started washing them off. Marco took your side with a rag and started to dry them.

"Another great party." You said.

"Oh yeah. Since Ace joined, everything seems to be. Wild." He said.

You smiled, "Yeah. Ace fits in here."

It was quiet before Marco turned to you.

"You know, you also left for about a year. Then came back like nothing happened." Marco said.

You bit your lip, "Oh that. I. Had something to do."

"Mama, is there something your not telling us? You can tell me. You know that."

"Marco. If I tell you. You'd have to take it to your grave. No one must know of this. Even your father."

He was shocked slightly, "Pops doesn't know? What did you do that was so bad?"

You winced, "Don't say bad."

"I won't tell anyone. I promise."

You sighed putting the plate down, "Well..."

Thatch and Ace were chatting when he shushed Ace. He poked open the door slightly peeking inside. Ace did also under Thatch's chin. They saw Marco shocked.

"Pops doesn't know? What did you do that was so bad?"

That watched you wince, "Don't say bad."

"I won't tell anyone. I promise."

They watched as you put the plate down.

"Well. Once I heard Roger was having a child. I went to go see how the mother was doing. Little knowing I was also pregnant. I stayed with Ace's mother to help. She asked me to watch over Ace if I had the chance. So I agreed. A marine then later took Ace leaving me with my daughter. She grew and demanded all different foods. But."

You gave a shaken breath as you swallowed thickly.

"Lilly. Wasn't strong enough. I lost her six months in."

Marco seemed surprised, "I. I'm sorry I-"

"I should be the one that's sorry I. I couldn't even hold a child. Even his child. I spent the other six months coping until I came home."

Marco embraced you, as you gave a shaken breath.

Thatch and Ace pulled away from the door with tears in their eyes. They nodded to each other before heading down the hall.

You pulled away putting a hand on Marco's cheek, "Thank you Marco."

He wiped the tears from your eyes before kissing your forehead.

"No, thank you. For being my mother."

You smiled as the two of you embraced. The door opened earning both of your attention. Ace and Thatch stood in the doorway.

"Pops is lookin for you ma. It's bath day." Thatch said.

You smiled, "Oh silly me. How could I forget."

You said your goodbyes to the children before heading to Newgate's bathroom. Which was pretty much a bath house in the ship. You stripped yourself of your clothes before heading inside. Newgate was propped up against the wall with half his body emerged in the hot water.

Pulling your hair up into a bun. You grabbed the sponge and stepped into the practical pool. Newgate helped you up onto his chest and crossed his arms. You sat on his forearms resting in the warm water.

"It's been a while for us to relax." You purred.

You looked up to him with a soft smile, his face was hardened. Your smile faded as you turned to him.

"What's wrong?" You asked.

"What did you talk to Marco about?"

You stiffened, "Oh. He was just asking about some girl advice that's all."

He cocked a brow, "Really? Cause Ace and Thatch told me otherwise."

"What did they tell you?"

"I want to hear it from your lips first."

You sighed, "Well. You had a baby girl. But she didn't have your strength to make it through another three months."

Newgate blinked, as you looked away. Tears pricked your eyes as you swallowed thickly.

"And I call myself the wife of the strongest man in the world. I. I couldn't even carry his baby." You sniffled.

His large hand tilted your chin towards him, "You have the strength that I couldn't even possibly hold."

Tears dripped down your cheeks as you embraced him. You sobbed softly as he ran his hand down your back.

"What was her name?" He asked.

You sniffled looking back to him, "What?"

"The name, what was the name of my daughter?"

"Lilly."

He smiled, "That's a beautiful name."

Newgate brought you up to his lips as you kissed him. Having a small makeout session before you pulled away. Placing a hand to his lips.

"Alright enough you perverted old man." You giggled.

"I can't help it if you're going to look that sexy forever."

"I'd rather not drown. Maybe later."

"That's not the only thing you'll be drowning in."

You grabbed his cheek as he laughed. You were placed on his shoulder pouring buckets of water on his body. He sighed as you finished and slipped down onto his chest. Resting against his peck and smiling softly.

"So Ace had been promoted to commander." Newgate said.

You hummed, "That's right."

"I think maybe we should celebrate. You know, since we are alone in the bath. And this hot water is feeling really good."

"Newgate if we 'Celebrated' every time one of our son's of got an new alliance. I'd be broken."

He pursed his lips, "Fun sucker."

You sighed, "Maybe."

He grinned, "Have I told you recently I loved you?"

"I love you too."

The two of you got cleaned up and got out of the bath. Before heading into your guys room.

You giggled to his kisses. You held his cheeks as his lips pecked down your body.
The door slammed open having you both turn to Marco. Panic and fear was in his eyes.

"Marco don't you know how to-"

You placed a hand on Newgate's lips, "Marco what is it?"

He swallowed thickly as he gave a shaken breath "It's Thatch."

I'm tired of the happy pregnant ladies. So. I gave you a tragic back story.