missthingsplace | Unforeseen Complications 1/?

Title: Unforeseen Complications - Sequel to 'Deeper Shade Of Blue' and 'Together Again'
Author: missthingsplace
Parings/characters: Jack/Ianto, Gwen, Rhys, Andy, My OC's: Caden, Eloise, Claire, Chloe, Damien, Ianto's family.
Disclaimer: I don't own Torchwood or any of the characters ... unfortunately.
Summary: After the hell of their daughter being kidnapped and their wonderful family holiday they return to Cardiff and Torchwood to tell their team mates of Jack's pregnancy, after a few weeks of relative normality they find themselves on the hunt for something that's slipped through the rift unseen ... with an added complication!
Spoilers: Probably not, but you never know ...
Warnings: Angst, slash, language, fluff ... the usual!
Rating: PG - NC17 For series.

In the three weeks since their return home, to Cardiff and Torchwood life seemed to return to normal, well as normal as it can be for them and their family. They had bid a sad farewell to the Doctor and Donna only a couple of days after returning who had offered to stay as extra support while they were away on holiday and all promised each other that the next time they met would be under happier circumstances.

The weekend followed this and Ianto's parents offered to have the twins for a couple of nights, they had missed Eloise as much as they had understandably and wanted to spend some time with their grandchildren. So on the Friday evening they had taken the twins there, staying for dinner and announcing formally to them that Jack was pregnant and they would be grandparents again in May.

Ianto mum did a good job of looking as surprised as his dad and gave them a little smile, she hadn't said a word to anyone, not even his father. They both voiced their concerns, knowing how badly Jack had been at the end of his pregnancy but both Jack and Ianto assured them that no matter what happened they would make sure nothing bad happened to either Jack or the baby.

Claire spent the weekend at her boyfriends, she couldn't wait to have both the twins back under her care again but she understood how their grandparents would come first. Jack and Ianto spent most of the Saturday at the hub, catching up on what little had happened while they were away on their holiday and making sure Gwen was okay, being four more weeks pregnant that Jack but she seemed to be glowing.

They made the decision to not tell the others for a little longer about Jack being pregnant again, of course Chloe knew but like Ianto's mum she had kept the news to herself, she knew it wasn't hers to tell but upon their return from holiday she managed to get Jack to agree to a examination while the others weren't there, staying behind late to do so so she could reassure them as well as herself that all was fine with Jack and the baby.

Jack and Ianto spent all of Saturday evening and most of Sunday in bed, alternating between making love and dozing until hunger dragged them from their bed but even then they couldn't quite leave each other alone, indulging in small touches and kisses as they ate and watched TV until it was time for Ianto's parents to bring the twins home.

The following two weeks were quiet where the rift was concerned and when Jack reached eight weeks pregnant, Gwen being twelve and just beginning to get a very tiny bump to her slim figure they decided it was time to share their news. They called Gwen, Chloe and Damien to the main hub and told them to take a seat on the sofa opposite as they stood opposite with daft grins on their faces.

Jack took Ianto's hand in his own. “We have some news to share.” Happiness radiating from him as he spoke.

Ianto slid his free hand onto Jack's stomach and kissed him softly on the cheek as Gwen's eyes widened in understanding.

“You're pregnant?!” She squealed, looking like she might explode.

“Yep.” Ianto grinned. “About eight weeks.”

“Oh my god!” Gwen leapt up from the sofa and wrapped her arms around them in a three way hug before turning and looking at Chloe. “You knew.” She said a little accusingly.

“I did, but only 'cos Jack had a scare and I promised not to tell.” Chloe replied.

“It's okay, I can't believe it, we're going to get fat together!” She shrieked.

“Damien?” Ianto noticed he was sitting on the sofa still looking a little bemused as if he couldn't believe Jack was pregnant again.

“Sorry.” He replied as he got to his feet and moved closer to them. “Congratulations to you both.” He smiled as she shook their hands in turn and wandered off deep in thought towards his workstation.

Jack went to follow him, Chloe stopped him by putting her hand on his arm. “I'll go.”

Chloe moved over to where Damien was sat looking less than happy. “What's wrong, aren't you happy for them?” She accused.

“Don't get me wrong, if they're happy I am but has everyone forgotten what happened last time? How sick Jack got, how they twins nearly died inside him? I'll never forget Ianto sobbing into my arms, how distraught he was.” He looked at her with fear, fear for them in his eyes.

“Oh Damien, of course no one has forgotten, least of all them why do you think it's taken so long for them to have another child? Because Ianto was so adamant that he was never going to let Jack go through that again, but like a lot of people who've had bad pregnancy experiences they find themselves changing their minds.”

“I still don't understand why they would willingly put themselves through something like that again.”

“Because the need for another child is greater than the worries of being pregnant.” She told him softly. “And the chances of Jack getting pre pre-pre-eclampsia again are much smaller and if he does we'll be more prepared for it this time.”

“You sure about that?”

“Trust me, I'm a doctor.” Chloe said, giving him a small smile and kissing his cheek.

“Well, if they can cope with what might come then I'll just go with the flow.” Damien gave her a small smile back, he still couldn't get the image of Ianto so distraught the day Jack gave birth out of his head. “I need a little fresh air, I'll be back in a few minutes.”

By this time Jack and Ianto had retreated to Jack's office and were standing in the middle kissing softly for anyone to see and not caring a hoot while Gwen sat at her workstation, hand on her own tiny bump as she glanced up at them now and then smiling to herself.

None of them noticed Damien leaving until they heard the cog door open and by then he was gone, Chloe jogged up the steps to Jack's office to reassure them about how he reacted. As she entered the room they pulled out of the tight embrace they were in but they stood with as arms around each others waists.

“He's not got anything against you being pregnant Jack, he's actually scared that it will end the same way as with the twins. It seems he's never got over you dying during childbirth and how it affected Ianto.”

“Where's he gone?” Jack asked.

“Said he needed some fresh air, he'll be okay.” Chloe replied.

“Who'd have guessed it would be Damien who reacted this way.” Ianto said thoughtfully.

“He's just worried about you, both of you.”

“I'm going to go and find him, talk to him.” Ianto replied, releasing Jack from his embrace and after kissing him softly on the cheek he left the office and the hub, heading for the bay where he was sure he would find him.

Damien was sat on a bench gazing into the horizon, he heard someone approach and felt them sit next to him on the bench but he just kept staring straight again even Ianto spoke to him.

“You know, before I suggested to Jack that we should have another baby I did a lot of research, spoke to Chloe about the risks a second time round and check in books and on the internet.” Ianto told him quietly.

Damien turned and looked at him. “You suggested another baby to Jack? But you were the one who said no more? Even after all this time I can't get that image of you sobbing in my arms when the twins were born.”

“Even after all the problems Jack had I still found myself wanting more children as they twins grew, when their fourth birthday was looming I realised we shouldn't leave it so there was too much of a gap between them and any siblings we might have. Yes, I'm still worried something bad might happen again but we and Chloe will do everything we can to make sure this pregnancy goes as smoothly as possible.”

“But what if ...”

Ianto cut him off. “No what ifs, we will take this as it comes and deal with any problems if they happen as they occur.” Ianto smiled at him. “Really, this was planned and after a year of trying we're so happy, I hope you'll be happy for us?”

“Of course I will, you know I am. Jack is confined to desk duty now, isn't he?”

Ianto was touched by his concern. “Yep, especially now everyone knows about it.”

“Oh god, I just had a thought!” Damien exclaimed. “Jack and Gwen, pregnant at the same time ...”

“Tell me about it.” Ianto chuckled. “Come on, lets get back it's chilly out here.

TBC