Deeper Shade Of Blue 38/?

[missthingsplace]

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

A/N Okay, i have taken pity on ya all, here's the next chapter ...

Jack slammed through the gears as they sped towards the location Andy had sent them via the text, neither he or Ianto were saying much, both of them just wanting to get there as soon as possible and their emotions were in such turmoil they weren't sure they could speak without breaking down anyway.

Andy's text had also told them that he and his officers were staking out the house from a barn in the fields opposite, which normally housed the hay for the cows but was almost empty at the time and had room to hide their cars as well.

Slowing down as they neared the location it took all their strength to not go straight to the house and headed into the field and pulled up inside the barn. Andy and his officers were sat at the top of some of the few remaining bales watching over the house from the small gap where the metal roof almost met the wooden wall.

“Nothing yet.” Andy called down to them as they began the climb up the neighbouring bales.

“You don't think it's been abandoned, that she got wind that we might know where they were and fled again?” Jack asked as they reached the top.

“Looks like nothings been pack, she would have at least taken the basics and looking in the kitchen window all the breakfast things have been washed up, not the actions of a woman fleeing the scene.” Andy told them.

“Okay.” Jack said thoughtfully as he and Ianto perched on the hay bales, hands clutched tightly in each others.

“So, how did you end up here?” Ianto asked.

“One of the villagers remembered seeing the woman leaving the pub with the little girl yesterday, she was in her car and the woman pulled out in front of her and well, the roads being narrow like they are around here she couldn't help but follow her until she turned off into the drive of that cottage.”

“So she didn't actually recognise them from the appeals on the TV?” Jack asked.

“She doesn't have one and although she knew a child was missing she had no idea what Eloise looked like.”

“So we just sit here and wait?” Ianto asked.

“Yes, if we go after her car she will make a run for it and we could lose her again, once she's in the house it will be easier to confine her and get Eloise back safely.”

Ianto made to climb back down to the ground. “I can't just sit here watching an empty house.”

“Wait, I'll climb down with you.” Jack told him, adding to Andy. “We'll be just down there, we want to know the second you see anything.”

“Of course Jack.”

Once they reached the bottom Ianto climbed into the back of their car, Jack following him. As soon as Jack closed the door behind him Ianto wrapped his arms around his husband, holding him tightly.

“Do you really think we're going to get Eloise back today? As much as I so want her back I can't let myself get my hopes up.” Ianto said into Jack's chest.

“I'm just trying to keep calm, trying to keep my stress levels down.” Jack replied honestly.

Ianto's head shot up. “Are you in pain?”

“No, no, not at the moment and I want it to stay that way.”

“You're not just saying what I want to hear?” Ianto concern etched on his face.

Jack pressed a small kiss to Ianto's lips. “No, I promise.”

They fell into silence again as they just sat in the back of the car holding each other with their eyes fixed on Andy and his officers at the tip of the barn waiting for some sign something was happening. The minutes turned into hours before they heard what sounded like a car pulling onto the drive opposite, Jack and Ianto were out the car instantly as the police scrambled down the pile of hay.

“Stay there!” Andy ordered Jack and Ianto, running out the barn with the officers and around to the side of the barn.

“No chance.” Jack muttered as he and Ianto moved to follow them.

Andy had to hold them back as they watched Rebecca Downs get out the car followed by a very unhappy looking Eloise. She looked well looked after, but there was nothing happy in her expression as she followed Rebecca into the house.

“Just a few more minutes, wait till they're inside.” Andy told them.

“Come on, come on.” Ianto was muttering under his breath, they were within feet of their daughter.

And that was all hell broke loose, Jack ran across the road with Ianto hot on his heels towards the house ignoring Andy as he shouted after them. Jack's shoulder his the front door with full force sending it flying off it's hinges as they both pulled their guns out of their holsters and ran into the house as a shocked looking Rebecca appeared in the hallway.

“Where is our daughter?” Jack demanded, advancing on her, his gun trained on her body.

“No idea what you're talking about.” She tried to bluff as he voice trembled.

Ianto moved to stand next to Jack, his gun in the same position as he growled. “Where is Eloise, we know you have her.”

“DADA?” A little unsure voice shouted from the adjoining room. “DADDY?”

Ianto rushed past Jack, holstered his gun and shoved the door open as Jack moved close enough to Rebecca to put the end of the barrel of his gun against her forehead, not even registering that Andy was stood behind yelling at him to drop the gun.

Eloise leapt into Ianto arms, sobbing her heart out into his chest as he held her tight his eyes full of the hate he was feeling for the woman at the end of Jack's gun as he stroked her hair and told her she was safe.

“I should just fucking shoot you, do you know what you've done to us over the last week?” Jack snarled.

“She's my daughter, not yours.” Rebecca told him. “She needs a mummy.”

That just angered the two men more, Ianto carried Eloise out of the room and stopped beside Jack.

“She doesn't need a mummy, she has two daddies and a brother who love her and that's what matters. You need help, serious help.” Ianto snarled at her before carrying his daughter out the house.

“Please, don't hurt me.” Rebecca whispered.

There was a small sound as Jack cocked his gun and her eyes widened with terror.

“Jack, don't do it, she's not worth it.” Andy said as he moved behind him and put his hand on Jack's shoulder.

TBC

Comments

[cjharknessgirl.livejournal.com]

Oh I loved that you posted this! Yay, I'm so glad they've got Eloise back, that's a big relief! But I really hope Jack doesn't do anything stupid. Can't wait to read more!

[missthingsplace.livejournal.com]

This is something that might convince him ...

Thank you :D