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missthingsplace) wrote2009-04-16 03:02 pm
Unforeseen Complications 42/?
AU: When it all changes: Life, Love and Family in Torchwood.
Title: Unforeseen Complications (Series 11)
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, just borrowing them for a while.
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 the series.
Previous series/chapters: http://missthingsplace.livejournal.com/1
A/N In a very good mood today, managed to get two nights in a 4* hotel for the end of may in London late last night for only £113 and this morning i weighed myself on a whim and found i have lost 3 pounds ...
When Jack woke a good few hours Ianto was sitting quietly next to him reading a book, hearing the small sounds of Jack waking he placed it on the coffee table and took Jack's hand in his.
“How you feeling cariad?”
“Pains gone.” Jack told him, pulling himself into a sitting position. “It was just a painkiller Chloe gave me, was it?”
“No, it was a mild sedative, don't be angry with her.”
“I'm not, I know why she did it.”
“You okay?”
“Not really, I'm not quite sure how I'm going to handle this, waiting around worrying about the baby while Chloe tries to come up with a solution.”
“I'm scared too Jack, but we can't think the worst or we'll go mad with worry. We have to have faith in Chloe, she'll do whatever she can for us.”
“I know she will, it's just ... what if she can't?”
“Then we'll cross that bridge when we come to it, we have to try and think positive.”
Jack nodded. “We can't lost this baby Ianto, losing another baby would kill me inside.”
“Me too, I want this baby as much as you, you know that.”
“I know you do, I'm just lucky I've got you.”
“Always.” Ianto told him softly before pressing a small kiss to his lips. “Chloe's been monitoring the baby's heartbeat while you were sedated, it's doing just fine.”
“At least that's something. Where is everyone, it's very quiet in here?”
“Andy called, more cocoons have washed up in the bay in various states of decomposition, Chloe and Damien have gone to retrieve them and Gwen is meeting Andy at the station to see if he can tell her anything more than we already know.” Ianto informed him.
“How many?”
“Five.”
“Damn. I guess Damien had no luck at the nightclub last night then?”
“Nope, he said he and his mate were there till closing but no sign of anyone, male or female that looked like the image on the CCTV.”
“Shame we don't have any other leads, the cocoons didn't even give any clues to the environment where they came from. The black goo and the water of the bay saw to that, this suggests to me the alien stockpiles them and then goes hunting again when they near the end of their food pile.” Jack reasoned.
“So we should go on the assumption it will start hunting for food again soon?” Ianto replied.
“Yeah, so Damien needs to keep up the nightclubbing.”
“I wish we could be more involved, but even if we hadn't got kicked out I don't think it would be a good idea at the moment.”
“I agree, and Damien is capable of doing this, he'll alert us if he finds anything. What are they doing with the cocoons once they've collected them?” Jack asked, rubbing his hand in soft circles over his belly.
“Four are going straight into the incinerator and Chloe's going to run even more tests on the fifth in the hope she might find something she's missed, but she's not holding out much hope.”
“Do you think Chloe will let me go home? If we take the portable scanner?”
“Are you going to tell Claire, or Teyla about the complication?” Ianto asked him.
“I'm not sure, I don't think so yet. I don't want them to worry, we can tell them if things ... take a turn for the worse and we can't let the twins get any hint that something might be wrong.”
“Yep, I agree.” Ianto replied as the cog door rolled open to the sound of the alarms, Damien and Chloe walking through into the hub with a bodybag.
“Hey, you're awake.” Damien commented. “Feeling better Jack?”
“Yeah, thanks.” Jack told him. “Chloe, can I have a word?”
“Sure, just let us get this into cold storage.”
“I'll make some coffee.” Ianto told Jack. “I'm sure everyone will appreciate a cup.”
“Even decaf is better than nothing.” Jack agreed, pulling Ianto close for a brief kiss before letting him go.
By the time Ianto returned with the coffees Damien was at his workstation and Chloe was sat with Jack, Ianto handed Damien his coffee and then took the other three mugs over to the sofa.
“Jack just asked me if it was okay for him to go home, I think it's probably a good idea. You both need some time to think after what we discovered today, it was a shock to both of you and I think a couple of days at home, with you getting as much rest as possible will be the best thing you can do.” Chloe said.
“We should take the portable scanner, yes?” Ianto asked.
“It's easy to use and it will help give you peace of mind that the baby is thriving.”
“What have you told Damien and Gwen?” Jack asked.
“Just that you were in pain and needed sleep, I won't say anything unless you want me to.”
“Thanks Chloe, we want to keep this to ourselves for now.”
“Don't blame you, go home, we can handle this place and if anything comes to light you'll be the first to know.” Chloe reassured Jack.
“I just keep thinking about how on earth we can tell the twins that they're not going to have a little brother or sister.” Jack told her sadly.
“If I have my way you won't have to, now get gone and I can start my research.”
“We're going!” Ianto told her, pulling Jack to his feet. “Keep us in the loop.”
“We will, make sure he rests.”
“He won't have any choice in the matter.” Ianto told her.
“He is right here!” Jack said indignantly.
“I know.” Ianto chuckled softly as they left the hub hand in hand.
TBC
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