When a mysterious woman saves his life at sea, James Norrington gets a second chance to start over. The pair strike up an unlikely friendship, hoping that together, they've finally landed a shot at lasting happiness. But when a dark secret threatens to tear them apart, they must fight to save their new life, or risk losing each other in the process. / AU after At World's End.

"She inhales deeply, preparing herself to release the words that she has long held captive in her mind. Then...she finally allows the story to tumble forth from her lips - the story behind the countless sleepless nights spent numbing her emotions in the 'fresher..."/ Luke comforts Mara after she awakes from a troubling nightmare.