Izzy Hands singing La vie en rose [Our Flag Means Death, s2ep6 - Calypso's Birthday]

Hello, people. I have come to provide the most important content: Izzy singing in drag. I love him so much, it's making me nauseous. I've been watching these clips for the past hour straight.

[@gooey-boop5520]

Dude izzies redemption arc might be the best in TV history

[@cassandrafountain-balli77]

I am one thousand percent with you on that sentiment. 💔🕊️

[@djvendetta8601]

I'm not sure it's up there but it's still great and the scene made me feel something and it was beautiful

[@nakga2player27]

Zuko has the best character development in all of tv history

[@Kcohamgotowac7]

I know that everyone probably gonna talk about Stede and Ed but I’d like to appreciate Izzys’ beautiful singing and that he finally gets along with the crew 😭♥️

[@odds_bodkin]

Izzy is our unicorn and I'm so happy he got to shine! His arc is incredible this season.

[@kiwiana6190]

Yeah I’m glad Izzy found his calling, he turns his misery into music, his pain into power, and I like that the show demonstrates how being queer helps the pirates express themselves freely, like drag.

[@michaelhoward8495]

i love izzys character development

[@TDArulesclub4]

Izzy's character development became my absolutely favorite and probably maybe more. He gets along with the crew he once hated and they accept and love him too 😭 He sounds FREE

[@SebastianSketchs]

Right? Like he is such an asshole but he’s our asshole. He’s so mean about everything but he’s so mean about it and such a sweet way. He just wanted to be a drag queen unicorn, that’s all he ever wanted to be. With that ever too much to ask? I don’t think so. This man singing has healed my ever being.

[@krunchykonfections9512]

The fact that he is so specifically singing that song about the crew has me sobbing. His character development is fucking top notch

[@ToesterWaffles]

and then he died rip izzy 😢

[@Morporkshortman]

​@@ToesterWafflesboooo spoilers!!

[@cecilia8515]

@@ToesterWaffles You should probably warn it is a spoiler in case people haven't seen it yet. It's not available yet in the UK.

[@oystersaucee_]

@@cecilia8515 damn it came out 2 years ago and it isnt available *yet?* i wouldve lost hope already bruh

[@allieisnothere8389]

Izzy singing thissong in his drag makeup means so much to me; truly queer healing

[@Marialla.]

It's not just drag makeup. It's specifically an homage to Edith Piaf, who sang an original version. She wore her eyebrows like that.

[@RavenSutcliffe]

​@@Marialla.It was Con who decided on the eyebrows! From an interview with the makeup artists: "We had to try several eyebrows. Con kept insisting that this had to look beautiful, it was very important to him. And the eyebrows are very obvious, so they couldn't be evil eyebrows, or funny eyebrows. We settled on something quite soft, in the end, that he suggested, and he really liked them like this". I haven't seen anyone else who noticed it was an homage to Piaf and I'm so happy you caught it!

[@emmahansen-zs4wo]

i fr thought that when he would start singing it would sound horrible, but he has the voice of an ANGELLLLL! And the crew cheering on him and all wanting an extra is so wholesome i literally cried durin this episodeeeee

[@mainie_videoediting]

I love the comedic way he starts the song, going lalala just follow my beat! to frenchie 😂 they set it up like it was going to be funny and then it was just beautiful

[@kristinwarner9539]

I mean, Con got a Tony nomination for his role in Blood Brothers, he's got a set of pipes on him :)

[@catharine8697]

Yeah every Broadway fan was waiting for a moment like this as soon as we saw Con O’Neill on screen in S1. It would have been a crime to NOT have him sing at some point.

[@MoonMusicOwl]

Con has actually sang on Broadway before! It was a long time ago, but yeah he still has the chops. 😊

[@HikazePrincess]

I just love the song so much, I appreciated him singing the encore in French ^_^

[@kaishaman7144]

I was just thinking how easy it would be to turn a scene like this into something comical (given how the media treated this kind of scenes in the past). But it's not comical at all. It's beautiful, healing, and gentle. Unapologetically so. Full or acceptance and celebration. THIS is how it should be done 🤍

[@UwUxy]

I really wish this aged well

[@_Petrichor]

@@UwUxyWhy wouldn't it?

[@RavenSutcliffe]

​@@_PetrichorSPOILERS LIKE HUGE SPOILERS Because they decided that Izzy's redemption arc and healing should end by him dying apologizing to his abuser and saying that with him dead, Ed is free to be happy. And that the crew (whom he tormented and didn't even make amends with) loved Ed, instead of acknowledging they love Izzy because Izzy was the one who put in the effort to build a relationship with them. They brought back all of his self hatred and suicidal tendencies too. There's no funeral and they not only bury him on land but in Ed and Stede's front yard after ripping off his prosthetic to mark the grave. Somehow Jenkins maintains this was a "kind" ending.

[@RavenSutcliffe]

Con insisted so hard 😭 he said "it can't be funny; it needs to be beautiful" before deciding on the makeup and shooting it

[@thatguyblu23]

Agreed ❤❤❤❤

[@Lefkotheavav]

Ed didn't turned poison into positivity... Izzy did. For me the show could end here.

[@iremofthepillars]

yes.. yes!!!! Izzy didn't need to die at all, he was the character with more growth without changing who he is. Ed and even Stede became somewhat toxic to eachother and the others but who they kill? My beloved Izzy.

[@Lefkotheavav]

@@iremofthepillarsit would be way better if Stede and Ed chose to stay behind to solve their problems and let Izzy take over as captain

[@user-uf2ok6md9p]

​@@LefkotheavavI thought this was how it was going to go! I was sure his arc to regain the respect of the crew was leading to him taking charge and having a most loyal and welcoming team to do so with. Would have LOVED to have watched into season 3 and had the chance to witness Izzy getting the queer love his poor heart needs just as Ed and Stede did. And maybe pay a visit back to the inn to visit, he brings the crew to help them rebuild the inn, something like that. Ugh.

[@TDArulesclub4]

i would have loved if the season ended here. Ed and Stede basically finally showing their love to each other, the crew getting along with each other in a celebration, Izzy in his queer healing and earning the respect and love from the crew, freeing himself. Why did the season have to end like THAT instead?

[@user-im2cq8dv5d]

That's what I'm thinking, they don't have to create a new antagonist (talking about ned

[@kaishaman7144]

Izzy singing La Vie en rose is something that I needed and I didn't even know it. Now my life is complete. What more can a guy ask for in life, amirite?

[@plastikrappavevo4786]

We can ask for a full uninterrupted version

[@cupguin]

Yeah I'm going to need an official release.

[@herefishyfishy13]

He went from so offended to his core at the idea of a talent show that he pushed Ed onto a toxic path that cost him his own leg, to singing in French in drag.

[@TeiJay_]

indeed

[@MaddyThomas100]

the credits!! With them all singing!! Chanting one more song, then Izzy saying I've got one more song, then they all cheer! This brings me soooo much comfort it's unreal!!🥺🥰

[@SebastianSketchs]

I just want to say that this is really unrelated to your comment, but. Do you like good omens, and our flag means death and I just want to let you know that that means you are one of the best people to exist on this planet.

[@MaddyThomas100]

@@SebastianSketchs awww thank you! 🥰 I love both so much! I cosplayed Crowley for comic con last month

[@SebastianSketchs]

@@MaddyThomas100 I’ve never gone. But oh my gosh now I want to. I bet you look awesome.

[@MaddyThomas100]

@@SebastianSketchs they are so much fun! Thank you!!

[@MaddyThomas100]

@@SebastianSketchs I'll be uploading on here my cosplay later if you want to look out for it😂

[@Morph_euss]

Do you lass/lads realise what's happening here ?? How the season 1 Izzy would've rather DIE than to hear about singing to the crew ? So proud of my baby

[@gardnerhill9073]

And now we know why they cancelled the talent show in S1 - Izzy would have won that thing.

[@victoriav.batistag.]

AND in make-up

[@demonic-greetings]

he'd rather die, huh... :(

[@Morph_euss]

@@demonic-greetings how dare you...

[@annegarcia5471]

I was having a nice DAY T-T

[@RavenSutcliffe]

I am never getting over Con insisting that this couldn't be for laughs, that it had to be beautiful, and then doing THIS. I'm bawling like a baby

[@stephaniel7002]

You can barely see it but Wee John briefly has his arms around Izzy after Izzy kisses his hand.

[@boneymacaroni13]

I was hoping that was his new love interest...but I guess not 😢

[@noodleslayer3826]

listening to him sing it and with the crew noises in the background is so fucking calming and reassuring and loving and i have no idea why

[@morgan_the_martian]

I thought so too, so I made this drive.google.com/file/d/1_xj1y4mBHEngaRII2OMqdatIIcBs9Ibx/view

[@maxine190889]

Thank you 🏴‍☠️❤️🏴‍☠️

[@noodleslayer3826]

@@morgan_the_martian sorry i didn’t see this thank you so much for sharing i really appreciate it 🙏🙏

[@grg626]

I haven't even watched the episode yet, but I HAD to hear Con O'neil singing. WORTH IT!!! Entire scene......just a perfect work of art and soul.

[@miledith555]

Honestly Izzy is becoming one of my absolute favourites this season. I love him becoming friends with the crew and finally starting to be happy and free of the toxicity his end Ed’s relationship created.

[@agnespn3670]

Astonishing! When my husband proposed, we were the only one in the hotel lobby. There was they guy at the piano and he asked us do we have a special song. We did not. He played this one for us. It was incredible rendition! Thank you Izzy Hands!

[@ArkadianDream]

my god I love con oneil's voice so goddamned much I am SO glad they had him sing. Such a touching rendition and I am downloading the SHIT out of this

[@PetraCsikos]

my heart can't take listening to this after ep8

[@morgan_the_martian]

Yeah, I cry every time 😭😭💔

[@aqune9578]

when everyone joins in the credits ☹ its so beautiful it makes me so emotional i was really taken aback by izzy when he first started singing i was like huh?? wtf is happening help?? but he sings so well, its so pretty, i havent been able to get la vie en rose out of my head at all

[@RDWheat]

How Izzy went from the most frustrating character in season 1 to my favorite character in season 2, I don't know. But I stand with Hands 💕

[@Persephone_frog_princess]

IZZY STOP MAKING ME CRY😢

[@spiceupyourafterlife]

I love the little moment of Izzy kissing Wee John's hand. So cute!

[@dinahd50]

And if you look closely in the background at :44, you will see that Wee John is cradling Izzy to his chest, while Izzy sings "when you hold me to your heart". There's a whole little sub-story, I think. Wee John does Izzy's makeup and gets his hand kissed, along with some cuddling while Izzy sings. I only wish that story had been able to last longer.

[@Vanessa_bean]

He was HAPPY 😭😭😭😭😭

[@marika1727]

It amazed me how his talking voice has been so harsh and then he starts singing and sounds like an angel

[@finnstefes6886]

Just listening to this on repeat right now I AM NOT FINE

[@darkwoodarcanaeum6101]

Me either ❤

[@Kar_star]

I was praying to hear Con sing this season and I am SO glad this is the song

[@Corvidpaw]

I cried so much when I heard him sing this he has such a beautiful voice

[@youandiwillmagnify]

I was so pissed I got spoiled by TikTok for Ed and Stede but I was so glad I wasn’t spoiled for this. It is so beautiful and actually made me stop and really watch when Izzy first started singing

[@T-Law.]

Izzy deserved better mannn 😭

[@morgan_the_martian]

He did, he deserved so so SO much better

[@marcustoolit]

This song will never be the same for me. Izzy was very irritating in the beginning but this episode made me love him. “ONE MORE SONG!” -Revenge Crew

[@larissa1716]

Just finished last episode and.. I love character development of Izzy. He grew so much in my heart and then broke it Also hearing his wonderful singing was a thing I needed in my life

[@pavlinasallaiova]

Yesterday I listened to this song with smile... Today... With tears... Oh how I hate and love the last episode at the same time

[@AndrewMakesPuns]

Why is Izzy's voice absolutely beautiful, this is illegal

[@Azothan]

I know that Izzy is who he is, but by God he's passionate. I can't get over the choice of song. It pops up in the best places: HIMYM, Bioshock Infinite DLCs, and now this. My fucking heart ❤️❤️❤️

[@giovannaargon9010]

I love the fact that you mentioned burial at sea in this

[@everlasting9292]

Who knew Izzy had the voice of a fucking angel?! (Apparently a lot of people but I didn’t so hearing Con sing was a real surprise in the BEST way for me!)

[@irisbjones]

Con O'Neil. That was legend.

[@grey4805]

i miss him

[@HeatherKirksey-ls6gk]

Con Mother f'ing O'Neill. Thank you for the beauty you've given to our queer community.

[@Ida-iu3uj]

I love him. :)

[@shekolacarrington9390]

I love how none of us question how the 18th century pirate is singing a song that came out in 1984😆

[@lindsaywood2748]

I started ugly crying near the end where they all started singing. Can almost hear Izzy’s smile when he starts the Lalala part. Ugh I hate that I hated him and came to love him so much.

[@l.g.2888]

Shout out to Izzy's slight mispronunciation of the French rendition that changes the lyrics from "he entered my heart" to something much more...on theme for the moment. 🫠

[@anneb799]

This hurts like hellafter the finale

[@morgan_the_martian]

It does😭😭

[@pinkvanillakitten]

Listening to this in the middle of the night and crying

[@LorewithouttheE]

SAME 😭😭😭 drowning myself in fanfics while listening to this on repeat

[@MillionthNarc]

same 😭😭😭

[@finnstefes9164]

You are doing a service to this community and I applaud you for it!!

[@morgan_the_martian]

Glad to be of help *slautes*

[@plantcatto]

​@@morgan_the_martiano7

[@morgan_the_martian]

@@plantcatto completely forgot that's a thing lol o7

[@shunshirai]

I am sobbing after today's episode, it's not fair 😭

[@roarblast7332]

This is one of the most healing shows the queer community has ever had. And i dont mean for them only. I mean, my mom is watching and loving this show with my elder brother who is gay. She still doesnt know. But i have never seen them closer. Thank you.

[@LudvigIndestrucable]

He was broken and the crew made him whole, the new unicorn, f'yeah brother, fly.

[@dont.say.alec.]

Now, in my perfect world, they wouldn't have been interrupted. They'd have celebrated Calypso's birthday, Stede and Ed would have gone at a slower, more comfortable space. Everyone would be happy, and the group wouldn't break up.

[@lechatquichante8633]

This lives in my head rent free. Con O’Neill singing Edith Piaf IN FRENCH, everyone dancing, Izzy bonding with the crew...so wholesome. This scene is easily my fav of the show.

[@jl9019]

After this episode I need more of Izzy singing. It was so magical.

[@bluchio]

shitting crying after ep. 8

[@morgan_the_martian]

Yeah i am NOT coping at all

[@winchesterfamilyforever]

Can we talk about the way Stede looked at Izzy? 😍 He finally appreciate him 🥰

[@morgan_the_martian]

You're right 🥰 He almost looks in love

[@winchesterfamilyforever]

@@morgan_the_martian maybe we can actually have Steddy Hands canon after all 😍😂

[@morgan_the_martian]

@@winchesterfamilyforever I actually think so. They balance each other out, but you can't have a scale without the main beam holding it all together....

[@benmoser11]

Legendary cover, legendary show. This show has me going through every emotion every 5 seconds lmao this episode in particular

[@morgan_the_martian]

Yeah. The show will throw the most heartbreaking scene at you and then has you laughing seconds later. It's genius

[@58andymarsh]

Grizzled, grumpy, raspy-voiced, unicorn-legged Izzy in makeup singing La Vie En Rose is one of the most beautiful things I've ever seen in a TV show. Spellbinding.

[@codemonkeys7]

Con O’Neill has such a rich and beautiful singing voice.

[@axldlimas7554]

nonononoonooo here after the final and i will literally cry

[@spac3noodl3s]

Izzy putting on makeup and singin to the whole crew was just so sweet 😭❤️

[@olliz7411]

Let's just pretend this is the actual final episode. Everyone is alive, happy and all together on the ship

[@getthebreadfeed3886]

FOR ISRAEL HANDS

[@laurenmoore1532]

i am so hurt by the final episode i’ve decided to just completely ignore all of it. the season ended here for me

[@morgan_the_martian]

Yes, that's true! Shame the season only had 6 episodes, but at least it ended with everyone happy and alive :)))))

[@TDArulesclub4]

Same, this should of been the finale to the season. The last episode kinda messed everything up and made me not like season 2.

[@laurenmoore1532]

@@TDArulesclub4 oh i absolutely agree. the poor writing of izzy’s death and honestly the entire final episode completely soured the entire show for me. i really don’t understand why the writers decided to kill him off, it felt like such a spit in the face

[@Swishyhead]

Izzy finally saw that he could be different, and that it was *okay* to be different. ❤️

[@austinwitham109]

The passion, tenderness, and sincerity. This song is an outpouring of everything Izzy has held inside. Just beautiful beyond compare

[@Marialla.]

Here is the LITERAL translation of the French part of the song. It is so perfect for Izzy's love for Ed. Especially Izzy's death scene. When he takes me in his arms When he speaks to me softly I see life as if through rose-colored glasses He speaks to me words of love everyday words but it does something to me inside He has entered into my heart (I've had) a large slice of happiness and I know the reason why It's him for me, me for him in this life He told me Swore it to me for life (crew cheers, cannon explodes) And as soon as I see him then I feel inside me my heart beating. It's you for me, me for you, forever in this life he told me so swore it to me for life And as soon as I see him then I feel inside me my heart beating.

[@utaatu4576]

Love how a show took a whole season to explain to us that this is a man to be hated and want dead- to then in the next season, in the /first/ episode, make us love him and see the parts of him worth loving. Trauma sucks, but there's a bond to be had in sharing it. Growth is possible if you actually seek to heal and mend. And getting the chance to embrace your best self to create something beautiful... The gays are messy, lads, and I'm glad we are.

[@morgan_the_martian]

It didn't do that tho? He was just. There. I didn't feel a need to hate him at all and I don't think that was the point it was making? Yea he was an ass sometimes but he was genuenly trying his best, he was doing what he thought was best. People were just unable to see it

[@JLGH4ever]

​@@morgan_the_martianFINALLY someone sees what I see in Con's performance! This is what I'm trying to achieve in my WIP!!

[@morgan_the_martian]

@@JLGH4ever Oh, a WIP? I'd love to know more, if/when you're willing to share👀

[@JLGH4ever]

@@morgan_the_martian I am willing to share, but I think my last reply got deleted. AO3 me @ ElenLuyddog.

[@utaatu4576]

Sorry, I must have mistaken just standing there for the literal murder attempts and actual torture he enacted upon the crew, or the way he lied and manipulated Ed, the gaslighting, etc etc etc. 'An ass sometimes' y'all have a very interesting perspective on what just standing looks like dude. Can't you admit that the character you love was a Nightmare? The man who loved him and the writers could. "Just doing his best" love if that were the case, the crew wouldn't have tied an anchor to him to throw him overboard with. @@morgan_the_martian

[@edwardkrawczak8927]

Wow, this hits SUPER hard after seeing the ending of season 2 😢

[@morgan_the_martian]

It is😭😭😭💔

[@sharkie5237]

wee john holding izzy>>>>>

[@morgan_the_martian]

You get it 🙏

[@neiliaadolph9475]

fang clapping in the background MY GOD I'm so soft for them

[@KmtKV5]

Gods, as an older NB I was worried about the beginning of this scene (especially because Mx. O'Niell and I have deeper voices), but then the episode celebrated the many ways of everyone supporting each other. And beyond that, let us sing and see La Vie En Rose. Thank you.

[@drama_king_august7974]

dude this hurts so much now

[@sarahhandberg5185]

God I need this as an actual recording that I can listen to over and over again

[@riz8462]

It's on spotify now

[@BunnyandMoon]

Dead inside, Buttons please being him back bbygirl.

[@Sunnychuu]

Damn izzy can sing

[@LittleC1oud]

After the ending of OFMD, this means so much more

[@-rainydandelion-]

I LOVE this song ,and when Izzy started singing it I had a heartattack and I started screaming XD Also can we all confirm that Con O'neil sings like a angel? :,,,) (sorry if my english is bad ,guys xd)

[@morgan_the_martian]

He does sing like an angel 🥰 Looks like one, too. I just love him so much...

[@-rainydandelion-]

@@morgan_the_martian EXACTLY :,,,,) We need to protect him :,)

[@ruthowen2400]

Like? He is an angel! My angel ❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉

[@TenaciousStu1]

How dare you, show?! How dare you be so gotdang DELIGHTFUL. SANG IT, IZZY!

[@IAMartpotato]

Izzy we love you baby girl 😭 god the last ep got us in the FEELS ugh i'm not ok

[@user-wz4jj4vx9h]

0:30, Он поцеловал руку Калипсо❤, а Джон обнял его, моё сердце разбито, это так милоо😍😍😍

[@BohemianAxl]

Rest in peace beautiful King of pirates ❤️

[@morgan_the_martian]

He better not, if I don't see him next season, I'm boycotting the show-

[@xxxcliffo9372]

Best scene😭

[@morgan_the_martian]

Yeah😭 it legit made me cry

[@snufkinnie]

the moment izzy sang the first few words i had to pause and run around the entire house before continuing-- i cioould not stop smiling and clutching at my heart the whole time. managed not to cry my firdt watch but now i am full on sobbing. thank you for uploading this!

[@marinazappettini]

The show that keeps on giving

[@greentea4498]

i’ll never get over what they did with izzy’s character this season it makes me so hapoy

[@ninath4732]

I love this scene , because it's just a bunch of friends and lovers who are happy and safe with each others, and celebrating it in their own place. I hope one day you experience the same thing, because it's the best feeling in the world...

[@saraann3281]

Izzy's character arch especially in this episode brings me to tears

[@cecilyvals]

i had NO IDEA con o'neill could sing!!! he's got an absolutely stunning voice, i was blown away when i saw this episode!

[@pennyaldente]

i will never get over this

[@torn180]

I need the actor to do a full cover of this please!

[@morgan_the_martian]

Me too, Con has such a wonderful voice...

[@demonic-greetings]

crying listening to this im so sad abt what happened

[@noxaidoneia]

The party's parts of this episode healed something in me

[@izzybeth]

he was such an asshole in season 1, and his development in season 2 was such a welcome surprise. I love a lot about this episode-- the look on Izzy's face in the mirror with Wee John, going shopping for party stuff, everyone's fancy party threads, THIS SONG, ugh it's all so good. I love that Izzy got to have this moment, like it wasn't just a one-off when the crew protected him from Ed, they really do love him. I'm sure it wasn't just Ed who thought he was unlovable, and look, they were both wrong :)

[@junelovejoyofficial]

My favorite scene in the whole series❤

[@the_water_gremlin4983]

I thought his voice was gonna be horrendous at first but he started singing and I fell in love

[@kristinwarner9539]

He started in theatre and musicals :)

[@the_water_gremlin4983]

@@kristinwarner9539 Oh nice!

[@Morporkshortman]

Forever in my heart Izzy. Forever...

[@oliviahooper5726]

I'm so, so in love with this. Con is such a wonderful performer and we are so lucky to have him!

[@davidkern8689]

I'm glad i'm not the only person watching this obsessively, such a great moment

[@notherndownpour7613]

just finished the second season and in fucking tears right now

[@oystersaucee_]

when i was watching the show and heard him get ready to sing i was so sure it would be awkward but god... he has the absolute definition of a hauntingly beautiful voice

[@ruthowen2400]

Its hard to describe how much this whole episode make me feel. I know its a lot, it make me feel alot. Maybe more than one human can feel in one body. Im so glad there are so many people who can share the love xxxx ❤❤❤❤ fuck i love this show 😊🎉❤❤❤❤

[@Pee23517]

If Izzy dies I’m gonna have to call in for work

[@bluchio]

how we feeling 🐟

[@Pee23517]

@@bluchio bonkers and insane

[@lakethefrog]

Call in then

[@plantcatto]

this didn't age well...

[@demi_goddess2601]

Give them the call friend

[@ThePrincessCH]

I thought they were taking things slow.

[@gilly_axolotl]

That's what couples always say 🥹

[@ThePrincessCH]

​@stinky_axolotl This might be a bigger red flag than you think. Stede's main argument for running off on Ed was because he thought that they were going too fast. At this rate, they're going to end up like Anne and Mary without the stabbing, poisoning, and the burning of their house.

[@gilly_axolotl]

@@ThePrincessCH eh episode 7 is the second to last anyways so I'm already expecting things to go slightly south before the conclusion. Im waiting to watch ep 7 for a couple days so pls no spoilers

[@DoubleFoxtrot]

Mortal peril will do that, I suppose

[@liol3409]

I think they're both saying they need to take things slow when they can't explain their own insecurities to the other. Stede still hasn't told Ed about the guilt he felt about abandoning his family or about the fight with Chauncey. He told Stede something that worries him a lot: ruining Blackbeard's life and reputation. When Chauncey told him that he had ruined the best pirate of this time, Stede couldn't return to Ed's side. The same goes for Ed. He doesn't know exactly what kind of life he wants and he worries that Stede will become a sadistic killer. Ed wants to be with Stede, but he hasn't told him that he loves him yet. Time is the excuse they both use to not talk more clearly about their feelings and insecurities, but here they let their feelings emerge, in part because they almost died a few minutes before.