missthingsplace | Deeper Shade Of Blue 37/?

Title: Deeper Shade Of Blue – Sequel to Torn
Author: missthingsplace
Parings/characters: Jack/Ianto, Gwen/Rhys, Martha, 10^th Doctor, Donna, Andy My OC's: Caden, Eloise, Claire, Damien, Chloe/James, Ben/Sandy, Ianto's family
Disclaimer: I don't own Torchwood or any of the characters ... unfortunately.
Summary: An unexpected event throws their lives in chaos, both personally and professionally ...
Spoilers: Minor ones, no surprises if you have seen the programmes - Set far after season 2 – completely AU
Warnings: Mentions of Mpreg, angst, language, slash
Rating: PG - NC17 For series.

Previous series/chapters: http://missthingsplace.livejournal.com/165103.html#cutid1

A/N The Children of time awards are now open for voting, Torn is nominated in two catagories, and Vampire!Ianto in one, if you like please vote here: http://childrenoftime.creative-musings.com/awards/index.htm

“You okay.” Jack asked softly in Ianto's ear.

“Yep, just ... you know ... thinking about how much I want Eloise home.”

“You really think that ... George was telling the truth last night, not just trying to wind you up?”

“He couldn't have known about Rebecca calling her Susan if he was, that's never been made public.” Ianto pulled out of Jack's arms and moved to make the first coffee of the day.

“Even if his information helps find Eloise I'm not sure I can forgive him for what he did before.” Jack told him.

“I don't know if he told us because he felt like he wanted to make amends or if he just reacted like anyone else about someone's child being taken.” Ianto shrugged. “But no, I don't imagine he's changed his thoughts on me being with you.”

“We'll just have to see what happens.” Jack replied as he took the mug of coffee Ianto handed him.

Ianto placed his now free hand on Jack's stomach. “Your stomach okay this morning?”

“Yeah, no pains. I was so scared last night, I can't go through nine months of that.”

“Well, I won't let you, any sign of stress and you're confined to base, boss or not.”

“Yes Sir.” Jack smiled softly. “You know, as soon as we get Eloise back we're going on that holiday we talked about.”

“As long as Chloe gives you the okay.” Ianto replied.

“It'll be all about rest and relaxation with my husband and children, how could she not agree?”

“We'll see.”

“Time to shower and dress, face the coming day.” Jack said as he finished his coffee and placed the mug in the dishwasher.

“You go first, I'm going to phone Andy.”

“Shower can wait then.”

“No, you go and shower.” Ianto told him, pushing him out the kitchen door.

“Won't be long.”

Ianto waited till he could hear the shower start and then dialled Andy's mobile number, it was answered after only a couple of rings.

“Ianto mate, how you holding up? How's Jack?”

“We'd be better if our daughter was home.” Ianto snapped and then immediately regretted it. “Sorry Andy, I know you're doing everything you can.”

“Forget it Ianto, look were checking out the area where the pub is, at the moment going door to door. From what you said we don't think she's in the actual village because it sound like she living in a more rural area but we're hoping one of the locals might remember something.”

“Yep, somewhere with fields and cows near a wood, I wish we had more to go on.”

“Anything is better than nothing, I promise if we get any kind of lead I will call you.”

“Thanks Andy.” Ianto replied saying goodbye and cutting the call.

Ianto walked upstairs ready to have his shower as soon as Jack emerged from the bathroom and almost bumped into him emerging from it with a towel wrapped around his waist.

“What did Andy say?” Jack asked.

Ianto related the call to him before they fell into a comforting hug kissing softly till they heard Caden making his usual disgusted noises behind them and pulled apart. Both of them couldn't help but chuckle when they looked at him, yes he had dressed but he was wearing odd socks and his shirt was buttoned up more than a little haphazardly.

“What?” Caden pouted.

“Go see Claire, she'll sort out your shirt.” Jack told him.

“Okay daddy.” Caden replied not sure what he meant but ran off happily to find his nanny.

“He is one of the things stopping me from losing the plot.” Ianto stated.

“And the others?”

“You, Claire, my family and our friends.” Ianto told him.

“Yeah, same here. He hasn't said anymore about Eloise, do you think she's still okay?”

“I'm sure she is, I think Caden's connection to his sister would mean he would know if something had happened to her.”

“I think we should try tonight what we did before, get him relaxed and to bed early and ask him to 'talk' to his sister.” Jack suggested.

“Sounds like a good idea, it's comforting knowing that she's okay if nothing else.” Ianto agreed. “Right, I'm going in the shower.”

They spent the morning playing with Caden, Ianto's parents came round at lunchtime and took the little boy out to give him some fresh air, driving him to the beach. Jack and Ianto decided to go to the hub, the Doctor and Donna were still there and even though they knew they would understand them not being able to make much time to see them they felt a little guilty after all the help the Doctor had given them.

Damien was in the TARDIS with the Doctor, he had given his access to her files and Damien was taking full advantage, he also couldn't miss the way the TARDIS seemed to relate to him as he used the on-board computer. Donna was with Gwen and Chloe, they were on the sofa drinking coffee from a local coffee shop and talking. As soon as Jack and Ianto entered the hub they were swamped with hugs from the three of them.

They had barely been there five minutes when Ianto's phone rang, it was Andy who had been given strict instructions by Ianto to phone him and not Jack.

“Ianto, it's Andy.” Andy began as if Ianto wouldn't know who it was. “We think we've found them, we've found a cottage in the middle of nowhere and the surrounding countryside is just like you said, cows, woods etc. There is no one home at the moment but from what we can see though the windows it is occupied and from the toys on the floor of the living room there is a small female child living there.” Andy paused for breath. “Ianto, we're watching from out of sight for them to come home, I thought you both might want to be here.”

“You really think you've found her?” Ianto replied, unable to believe his ears as Jack's jaw dropped and he rushed to Ianto's side.

“Yes, I'll text you the location and were we are waiting, just don't come on that bloody SUV.”

“Of course, shit, I mean, we're on our way.”

Ianto flipped his phone closed and told everyone. “They think they might have found where Eloise is, they're waiting for the occupants of the cottage to come back.”

Ianto phoned beeped signalling that he had received a text message, checking it as he and Jack grabbed their coats and confirming it was the information Andy had promised and rushed out the hub.

TBC