The boats are drifting away now, and that which ties him to Elizabeth's world is melting away once more. He gives his daughter a final, lingering smile.
"I’ll give your love to your mother, shall I?"
With that, he turns back to face the dark, open waters. He hears her cries, but he can't help her. He can't save her. He can only be proud of her, and let her go.
Besides, Caroline waits for him somewhere out there. He has so very much to tell her.
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Date: 2007-10-02 03:37 am (UTC)"I’ll give your love to your mother, shall I?"
With that, he turns back to face the dark, open waters. He hears her cries, but he can't help her. He can't save her. He can only be proud of her, and let her go.
Besides, Caroline waits for him somewhere out there. He has so very much to tell her.