Great Inagua, October 1722

It was a warm day on the cove. I walked over towards Ah Tabai and Adewale. It was Ah Tabai's first time at the cove ever since we decided it would be used as the Assassins headquarters. I found comfort knowing that all the mistakes I made in the past were truly behind us and now I was part of something better and was making the world for everyone. I went to ask Ah Tabai if this place would fit our purposes.

"Gentlemen. How do you find it here?"

"It will work for us. But our goal must be to scatter our operations. To live and work among the people that we protect, just as Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad once counseled."

"Well until that time, it's yours until you see fit."

I nodded and was on my way to talk to Anne but Adewale stopped me.

"Edward...Captain Woodes Rogers survived his wounds. He has since returned to England...shamed and in great debt but no less a threat."

"I will finish that job when I return. You have my word."

We shoke hands and parted. Adewale may not know this, but I couldn't have asked for a better friend than him. If it wasn't for him, I may never have made it this far. I walked up the stairs and sat right next to Anne. I will admit, I've grown really fond of her. She's been a wonderful companion to have around. She's an amazing quartermaster and she fights better than any man on my ship. And dare I say it, I think I love her. I poured her a glass of rum.

"Evening, Anne."

"Edward."

"I'll be sailing for London in the next few months. I'd be a hopeful man if you were beside me."

"England's the wrong way round the globe for an Irishwoman."

"Will you stay with the Assassins?"

"No. I haven't got that kind of conviction in me heart. You?"

"In time aye...when my mind is settled and my blood is cooled."

I heard a man say "Sail ho! Coming into the cove!"

I got up from my chair and saw the ship. It had a British flag. That's when I knew that Jenny was here. I felt a hand on my shoulder. It was Anne's and it felt warm.

"You're a good man Edward. And if you learn to keep settled in one place for more than week, you'll make a fine father too."

I nodded. Anne then walked over to a musician and started to sing. It was a beautiful song. It was famous one in Ireland. They called it "The Parting Glass". Eventually the musician played his gutair and another musician joined in with his violin and another playing his flute.

And while they played and Anne sang, I stared a table and saw all my old friends. Stede Bonnet, Benjamin Horningold, Charles Van, Mary Read in her James Kidd disguise, Edward Thatch and Calico Jack. I started to feel a tear slide down my face. I hadn't realized until now, but they all made me realize that I didn't need a fortune. And I realized how much I missed them. Even those who betrayed me. I sat down next to them.

"I'm sorry mates. It's my fault most of you are dead." Stede placed a hand on my shoulder.

"No it's not Edward. You made me realize there was more to life. Thanks to you, I finally realized that I could break free of my chains and make myself into a man quality. I didn't need to be afraid for my life anymore. Thanks to you and Thatch, I learned to defend myself and those I cared about."

Benjamin then said, "You and I were friends for a long time Edward. I joined the Templars because I thought that everything we fought for and built was being destroyed. And instead of trying to fix it like you were, I turned away and opened a new path. It turns out that path made you and me into enemies. I'm here to say that while I died as your enemy, I come to you now as your friend again. Because you have changed from the man you used to be. I just wished I could have lived to see it."

It was Charles' turn to speak. "You and I may not have seen eye to eye on a lot of things Kenway, but one of the things I admired about you was your ability to make fast friends. After you left me on the island, I then realized that you were the only real friend I had in years. And it really hurt that you left. But you had every right to. I should have listened to you and not have lost my senses. I rotted in jail and was treated like an animal. I died believing that you would always think me as a mad man. But I realize that I was wrong to ever think that".

Thatch gave me a pat on the back and said, "Kenway, all you need to know is that out of all of the men I've met in my life and the pirates I've trained, you were the one person who was like a son to me. I remember teaching you how to plunder ships. It fills me with much pride to see that my teachings have been put to good use. I feel like an old crow for saying that but it's the honest truth. You may not have always agreed with my methods but you always stood by my side than the less. And for that I thank you."

Jack gave me a silly smile and said "And now it's my turn to thank you, Edward. After you got your ship back from me, I thought you were going to fillet me and turn my organs inside out. But you didn't. And I wondered if it was because you couldn't bring yourself to do it or if it was because you intended to do worse to me. Now I realize it's because you did care. I heard how you said that while I wasn't a great friend or sailor, I didn't deserve the fate that I got. I'm sorry I wasn't the best friend in life. But know that when you are ready join us here, I'll be one of the first people to greet you."

When Mary spoke, I just started to cry. Mary held me in her arms and said, "Don't cry Edward. It doesn't do any good. And besides, you weren't the reason I died. If anything, I kept living hoping to see you again. Before I died, I told you that I would always be with you. And you have changed so much from the reckless and careless man you used to be. Look at you. You've come so far and I'm so very proud of you. I told Anne how much I cared for you. I also asked her to take care of you for me. And remember, I'll always be with you." She kissed my on my cheek.

I smiled at all of them and got up from the chair and headed to the dock. Before I got there I found some beautiful tulips growing from the ground. I picked them up and headed for the dock. I waited to see what Jenny looked like. When she walked down the platform, I was shocked to see how much she resembled Caroline. I realized that leaving Caroline was one of the worst decisions I ever made. She was right. We didn't need a fortune. I was so focused on trying to make better for us that I never realized that the only thing Caroline wanted was for me to stay beside her as the husband I should have been. I loved Caroline but I thought that by being a privateer would make things better for us. I just hope that she can forgive me and trust that I'll take good care of our daughter. I presented Jenny with the flowers. She took them and smelled them. She then threw here arms around me and gave me a big hug. I chuckled and smiled. It was from that day forward that I would be the father Jenny would need me to be. The kind that would never leave his daughter and would always be there for her.

A few months later, I decided that I would head back to England with my daughter. We both headed for the Jackdaw holding hands. When we got on board, I was surprised to find Anne there.

"Anne? What are you doing here? I though you weren't coming with me."

"I decided that I would like to see England. Also I promised Mary that I would take care of you. And I think Jenny would like to have another girl on board."

"Oh yes please father. It would be so nice to have another lady to talk to."

"Oh all right. Why not? Anything for my little girl."

"Yay!"

Jenny ran in to put her things away. While she was away, I had a talk with Anne.

"Is there another reason why you wanted to come with me, Anne?"

"Actually yes. Edward, I've grown really fond of you. And I don't want to see yourself to get hurt again. And I already lost someone who was close to me. I don't want it to happen again.

"Well, isn't that funny? I feel the same way. I lost Caroline and so many people. I don't want to lose Jenny. But I don't know if I can do it by myself." She then took my hand and said:

"You don't have to."

I then pulled her in close and hugged her. And before I knew it, we had our lips together in a passionate kiss. So we would set sail for England with our new family. With the woman that I grew to love and the daughter that I would never let leave my side.

"Anne? Do you think you can sing that song again? I really like it."

"I'd be more than happy to, Edward."

And so she sang "The Parting Glass" again. And I realized that I was a very happy man now.