New Horizons 18/?
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missthingsplaceTitle: New Horizons
Author: missthingsplace
Parings/characters: Jack (Jack/Ianto Rhys/Gwen) OC's: Dafydd, Angela, Christopher, Charlie
Disclaimer: I don't own Torchwood or any of the characters ... unfortunately, just borrowing them for a while.
Summary: After losing Ianto and Gwen in the same attack Jack accepts a request by the queen in Washington DC
Spoilers: None
Warnings: Angst, slash ... the usual.
Rating: NC17 for series. This chapter PG
Previous Chapters: http://missthingsplace.livejournal.com/2
A/N Okay, i was meant to be writing for wrianojune today and i did a little before the bunnies for this refused to let me write anymore, so you get this chapter a couple of days earlier than planned ... maybe they'll let me write more for wrianojune tomorrow .... or even the next chapter of unforeseen ...
The first email Jack had gotten from Martha arrived a week before, within an hour of the one had had sent to her, but he hadn't got the read it until the following morning. By the time he'd woken, showered and sat down with his laptop he had over a dozen emails from her, most of them were just her begging him to respond.
As Jack reread the email with his hand on his belly, for what seemed like the millionth time he couldn't help but smile to himself.
Jack!
First of all it's so good to hear from you, I can only apologise again for not being able to make the funeral. I want so much to be there for you but as much as I pleaded UNIT wouldn't release me from my duties, I wish now I had just gone AWOL and damn the consequences.
At first I thought you were kidding me, I mean, I know you're ... special but a pregnant man? But somehow, once it had sunk in I had an inkling it was true and called Ianto's sister to confirm she knew, that was an odd conversation!
She's so excited Jack, she thought she would never be an aunt to Ianto's child now he was gone. You've probably read her email by now, she's going to insist that you stay with her and Johnny until the baby is born and then for as long as you need.
I can't believe you're pregnant!! I'm so happy for you Jack, have no fear, I won't be telling anyone at UNIT or him about the baby as it's none of their business and I don't care what they say I will be taking some leave to care for you during the rest of your pregnancy.
You're right in thinking that you shouldn't leave it too long to fly, I want you to come home as soon as possible, I'll even meet you at the airport and drive your to Rhiannon's house. Do you still have the TARDIS key with the perception filter?
If you don't I still have mine, I think you'll be able to use it to leave the house without people realising there is a pregnant man among them although soon you'll probably want to rest. I'll be keeping an eye on that blood pressure mister!
Saffir is a beautiful name Jack, Rhiannon told me that Ianto chose it a long time ago and what it means, I'm sure it'll be perfect and with your and Ianto's gene's she going to be one gorgeous little girl, there is no doubt about it.
Make your plans Jack, book the flight and let me know when you're coming home, I can't wait to see you, it's been far too long.
Pregnant!
I can't wait to see you with a baby belly ...
Lots of love,
Martha.
Jack shut his laptop, unplugged the power lead and packed it into it's carry bag, placing it beside his suitcase as he waited for his lift the the airport. He had said his goodbye's to the rest of Torchwood Five's team the day before, something that became a lot more emotional than he had been prepared for but he knew with Dafydd leading them they were in good hands.
Moving around the apartment Jack checked each room, making sure he hadn't left anything behind and double checked the contents of his hand luggage, making sure it contained the tickets for his flight, passport, his mobile phone and Ianto's diary, which he was going to read from cover to cover on the flight home.
When the doorbell rang Jack reached for his coat, happy in the knowledge that when he arrived back in Cardiff he would be able to wear it again, the weather in DC had been far too hot since he had arrived for it and he felt like he wasn't properly attired whenever he'd gone out.
Jack opened the door and smiled when he saw Charlie standing there.
“You're carriage awaits Sir.” Charlie told him, giving a mock salute before they both chuckled softly.
“I appreciate this Charlie, I could have got a cab ...”
“No, I brought you here and I shall take you back.” Charlie told him. “Where's your case?”
“I can manage.” Jack tried to insist.
“Not on your condition!” Charlie told him as he brushed part and located the case behind the door.
“I'm pregnant, not sick!” Jack huffed.
“All the more reason to not be carrying a heavy suitcase.” Charlie admonished him, lifting it up. “Ready to go?”
“Yeah.” Jack replied, grabbing both his hand luggage and laptop bags, following Charlie from the apartment and closing the door firmly with a small sigh.
“What's with the sigh?” Charlie asked as they got into the lift.
“I think I'm going to miss this place, but I miss Cardiff more.” Jack told him.
“You will keep in touch though, won't you?” Charlie asked, not quite meeting Jack's eyes as the lift doors opened again to let them out.
“Oh yeah, I'll be keeping tabs on all of you.” Jack replied, reaching out and briefly touching the fingers of Charlie's hand with his own before withdrawing them again.
“Good, and we want pictures, as soon as the baby is born.” Charlie told him.
“You try and stop me, you'll all be sick of pictures of us by the time she a week old.” Jack grinned.
During the short drive to the airport Jack let Charlie just talk, finding himself a little emotional now he was actually leaving, just nodding and replying with barely one word when required, the baby seemingly picking up on his emotions and kicking frantically as they pulled into the car park.
Jack got out the car quickly, grabbing his bags from the back seat before Charlie had to chance to notice just how he was feeling and told him he was fine to go on into the airport on his own, that Charlie didn't have to see him off.
“Jack .... I ...” Charlie found himself suddenly lost for words as he tried to tell him how he felt. “I ... wait.”
Jack slowed and then stopped before turning around slowly, seeing the sadness in Charlie's eyes and let him catch him up.
“I'm going to miss you too Charlie.” Jack told him softly. “I wish we had met maybe a few years from now ...”
“It's okay Jack.” Charlie replied, reaching out and stroking his fingertips down Jack's cheek.
Jack dropped the bags on the floor, not caring or even thinking that he might break something and grabbed Charlie by the tie, pulling him close he kissed him desperately. Charlie responded immediately, his mouth opening to let Jack's probing tongue into his mouth, kissing him back with the same desperation until they pulled apart panting.
“Goodbye Charlie.” Jack told him, picking up his bags and walking away without waiting for an answer, a tear rolling down his cheek as thoughts of Ianto filled his mind.
Jack checked himself in and walked through the to gate, putting his coat on and feeling comforted by its weight and feel as he waited for his flight, by the time he boarded the plane Jack was yawning, feeling so tired was something he wasn't at all used to.
Placing his property in an over head locker Jack buckled himself into his seat, as soon as the plane was in the air Jack relined his business class seat into a bed, covered himself with the blanket provided and fell asleep, not waking until hours later and he was almost home.
Getting to his feet Jack stretched and headed for the toilet, splashing his face with cold water to freshen up and then headed back to his seat, a smile on his face at the sight of rain hitting the windows of the plane.
“We're home baby.” Jack whispered as he stroked his belly. “Back where we belong.”
“Are you feeling okay sir? We'll be landing soon.” A female voice asked him.
Jack smiled up at the flight attendant. “Better than I've been in a long time, thank you.”
“If you're sure sir.” She replied and Jack realised his was still rubbing his belly with the palm of his hand.
“I'm fine.” Jack insisted and she nodded and left him alone again.
As the plane descended Jack felt more and more excited about why he was going back to Cardiff, in another twenty weeks or so he would be holding his and Ianto's child in his arms, a miracle.
An hour after leaving the plane and getting through the airport, passport control, collecting his luggage and customs Jack finally got through the airport, hearing a loud squeal of excitement to his left he knew instantly it was Martha.
Turning Jack could see her waving frantically at him, running towards him and wrapping her arms around him in a tight hug as she kissed his cheek.
“You're home!” Martha almost screamed in his ear.
“You have no idea how good it is to be back.” Jack told her as they headed to her car.
“What did you tell the queen, as to why you were leaving so soon?” Martha asked, lifting Jack's suitcase into the boot of her car.
“Personal reasons, she didn't even question it, I think even she realised I shouldn't have taken the job so soon after ... after Ianto ...” Jack gulped back a sob.
“I'm so sorry Jack, I know how much you loved him.” Martha consoled him, hugging him again.
“But at least I still have a part of him.” Jack replied, pressing Martha's hand to his belly as Saffir began to kick again.
“I can't wait to see her on a scan, I know Dafydd sent me the pictures he had take but it's not the same, this is just amazing!” Martha exclaimed excitedly.
“Dafydd is Ianto's cousin.” Jack told her quietly. “I never knew that until I met him, he has his eyes.”
“That must have been so hard, seeing someone who reminded you of him every day.” Martha replied.
“A first, then it became somehow comforting.” Jack smiled softly.
“And who's this Charlie, you mentioned him a lot in your emails?” Martha asked, raising an eyebrow questionably.
“Just a friend, a good friend.” Jack replied.
“You sure about that?”
Jack nodded. “Positive, it's far too soon for anything else.”
“You're going to keep in touch with him.”
“Yeah.” Jack replied before changing the subject. “Come on, I thought you were taking me to Rhi's house, she'll be busting a gut wondering where we've got to.”
“Sure Jack.” Martha replied as they climbed into the car and headed out into the traffic towards Rhiannon's house.
TBC
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Date: 2009-06-13 10:06 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2009-06-15 08:28 pm (UTC)Thank you :D
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Date: 2009-06-13 10:13 pm (UTC)I'm so glad he's back in Cardiff.
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Date: 2009-06-15 08:29 pm (UTC)Thank you :D
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Date: 2009-06-13 10:23 pm (UTC)Glad Jack is happy to be back in Cardiff.
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Date: 2009-06-15 08:29 pm (UTC)no subject
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Date: 2009-06-15 08:30 pm (UTC)Thank you :D
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Date: 2009-06-15 08:30 pm (UTC)Thank you :D
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Date: 2009-06-13 11:51 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2009-06-15 08:31 pm (UTC)Thank you :D
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Date: 2009-06-14 12:28 am (UTC)Nicole
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Date: 2009-06-15 08:31 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2009-06-14 01:35 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2009-06-15 08:31 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2009-06-14 01:41 am (UTC)Feel sorry for Charlie.
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Date: 2009-06-15 08:32 pm (UTC)no subject
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Date: 2009-06-15 08:32 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2009-06-14 02:18 am (UTC)It's all just so lovely and squee-inducing.
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Date: 2009-06-15 08:32 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2009-06-14 05:27 am (UTC)Stupid UNIT not giving Martha time off for Ianto's funeral.
Fantastic update!!!!
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Date: 2009-06-15 08:34 pm (UTC)no subject
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Date: 2009-06-14 11:29 am (UTC)Hopefully everything will go right with Jack's pregnancy.
I'm glad he's got Martha and Rhi.
And as for Charlie...maybe in a few years time... :)
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Date: 2009-06-15 08:35 pm (UTC)Thank you :D
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Date: 2009-06-16 05:08 pm (UTC)Thank you :D
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Date: 2009-06-21 06:51 pm (UTC)So glad Jack's back in Cardiff!
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Date: 2009-06-21 08:46 pm (UTC)Thankies :D