Unforeseen Complications - The missing scene! (Ooops)

[missthingsplace]

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/165103.html#cutid1

A/N This was written before the last chapter posted (91) and i was going to make it longer before posting or add it to the next chapter ... however, in a moment of madness i forgot to add it to the last chapter when i posted and didn'r realise until it was mentioned in my comments. I am indeed a ninny, please forgive me ..

They didn't have to go far before they found Chloe, and they were more than a little surprised when they did, spotting her almost as soon as they entered the cells.

“Chloe?” Jack said, using her name in the form of a question. “Is everything okay?”

She gave him a beaming smile. “Couldn't be better.”

Chloe was sat on a wooden backed chair facing Janet's cell, as they approached they could see that Janet was sat on the floor of her cell.

The amazing thing was that Janet was actually holding a cup and drinking from it instead of lapping it from a bowl like an animal.

The mug looked tiny in her huge clawed hands but she seemed to have mastered it perfectly, as she saw them come into view she tilted her head a little and seemed to give them a look as if to ask why they were staring at her.

“But ... how?” Ianto stuttered.

“We seem to have formed a bond of some kind, ever since she was shot by ... Teyla.”

“She's never shown any inclination to act, well, human before.” Jack pondered.

“When I was treating her for the bullet wounds I forgot to give her more sedation, it wasn't until I finished I realised she was conscious and just letting me help her.”

“So ... how did you get her drinking from a mug?” Ianto asked, curious.

“I've been visiting her almost every day since I got out of hospital, she seemed to take a great interest when I drank my coffee or tea, watched me intently, so I started bringing an extra mug with me.”

“You've been giving her coffee and tea?” Ianto asked worriedly.

“No, her mug just contains water.”

“And she mirrored you?” Jack asked.

“She tried, at first she dropped a few, and got more than a little agitated with herself and for a while I thought I was going to have to give up.” Chloe replied. “But I persevered and eventually she got it.”

“Bloody hell, you'll have her completely domesticated before we know it!” Ianto exclaimed.

“No, I don't think it will ever go past simple things like drinking from the mug, I can't see her using a knife and fork to eat her dinner.” Chloe replied, giving a small chuckle.

Janet let out a small, quiet growl as if she knew they were talking about her, a odd look on her face.

“I think I just upset her.” Chloe noted.

“But weevils don't understand us.” Jack frowned.

“She's been here a long time now Jack, all creatures have the capacity to learn. I'm not saying she'll become fluent in English or even be able to speak a simple word like yes or know, but I think she can understand us a little.”

“So, I won't be able to get her to do the housework around the hub then?” Ianto grinned.

“I'm afraid not.” Chloe told him, grinning.

“You said she let you treat her when the sedation wore off?” Jack asked.

Chloe nodded.

“You're not taking risks are you, going in her cell?”

“I'm not an idiot Jack, I think it was just that she knew I was helping her, I certainly wouldn't just put myself in that position on a day to day basis.”

“Just checking.” Jack told her, seeing the look on her face.

“We'll leave you too it then, I'm taking Jack home.” Ianto told her, wrapping his arm around Jack's waist.

“Good idea, the more rest the better.” Chloe replied, looking at Jack.

“I feel fine.”

“You're pregnant Jack, just look after yourself, rest, eat and sleep whenever you can.”

“Yes ma'am!” Jack grinned with a mock salute. “Be careful.”

“I will Jack, I'm going to check Myfanwy's wing again in a minute, it's almost completely healed.”

“We'll see you tomorrow.” Jack told her and they turned to leave, bidding their farewells to each other.

“The kids will still be out with Claire.” Ianto told him as they made their way out of the archives.

“You just want to worship my big belly.”

“Among other things.” Ianto replied with a grin making Jack chuckle.