He approached the old, oak box. LJ watched as Jack brushed his fingers across the dusty top. "I'm nervous I won't be ready," he said to the monkey. "Still, here goes nothin'..."
Jack braced his hands on the edge and heaved the lid off the chest. The beautiful, bright coins glowed. Jack shielded his eyes in anticipation of Davey Jones. He waited. And waited. Kept waiting. He felt a tug on his shirt. Jack turned around to see LJ smiling. The coins were not beaming with light, nor had Davey Jones appeared.
Stunned with relief, the Captain turned to LJ and cried out, "Whoopee! We did it!" The two danced and sang around the chest about really bad eggs and a pirate's life. In the middle of their song, Jack stopped, causing LJ to crash into him from behind. "I should probably ask for my wish now."
He lowered his hands into the treasure and fingered through the smooth, gold coins. Jack closed his eyes, smiled, and allowed his wish to go through his mind.
A warm glow overcame the room and then darkness...
When Jack opened his eyes, he was in a new room. "Hello handsome," said his mom. "Do you like your new room?" Jack eyed the area, then a rush of excitement overcame him.
He was home!
His wish finally granted, that night Jack retired to his crib. Ready for his new adventures!
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