After breakfast they took a stroll around the ship they looked at the Ocean from their favorite spot, the bow. They had ended up there without even thinking about it. Jack had his arms around Rose just staring into the beautiful blue water. Excuse me, sir a voice said from behind. Yes, Jack said. I have a letter for you. Are you Mister Jack Dawson? Yes, I am. He handed the message to him. It read:

Jack told Rose he didn't know anyone named Mr. Bowman he had no idea what this person was talking about. So he ignored it. He told Rose to stand a little bit to the right that the scenery was as beautiful as she was. He started to draw the black charcoal pencil he used was more expensive than the ones he use to use. Rose asked where he had found them. He told her that he had found them on the table next to the fireplace. It was already night when he finished. He wasn't dressed in anything fancy he still wore his old clothes the people around him thought he was strange to wear those clothes especially since he was rich. Jack thought just because he was rich why should he change into something he was not. Rose didn't care what others thought. They went to their room this time something was different. Her mother's door was locked when they left, but now it was open. They went in Jack told Rose to stay back and go call the master at arms to say that someone was stealing from them. She left. As soon as Rose was gone he went to the fireplace and got a fire poker he slowly walked to the room. When he peaked in he saw Rose's mother. She turned around.

Well if it isn't the thief.

What are you doing in my room?

Your room! This is mine, you thief.

No it is not these rooms are registered to me and Rose. So I would appreciate if you'd not take anything that isn't yours.

So you finally got her and took her away from me didn't you, Jack.

I did no such thing. She was tired of you running her life.

Didn't you want her to marry into wealth well now she has it so now do you like me?

Maybe, I love Rose I always have.

Then show it.

Rose arrived with the master at arms. She was surprised to see her mother was there.

Never mind it was a mistake, Jack said.

Mother where have you been? I looked for you and they said you weren't aboard.

I have been here Rose, but under another name.

But why? Mother

Because after Titanic sank I became a seamstress and I worked for a man named Robert O'Riley. He offered to marry me if I became his financial advisor he called me his good luck charm so I took his offer.

So you are Ruth O'Riley now?

Yes Rose.

And I presume Rose Dawson.

Yes mother see you were wrong Jack took care of me. Unlike Cal who tried to shoot me when I decided I didn't want his money or him.

What he tried to shoot you oh Rose you should have told me.

But mother you never listened to me I tried to tell you. All you thought about at that time was money.

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