Evidence Innocent
Jack checked the CCTV feed on Douglas, who was sitting on the floor, in one of the cells of the Vaults. Douglas sat in the same spot for the last five minutes, just looking forlorn. Sometimes Douglas did look up at the CCTV, looking at it with sad blue eyes, reminding Jack of an unhappy caged animal. If Douglas was telling them the truth about everything, then what Jack saw on the monitor was indeed the case.
Even after what Douglas said, Rhys refused to leave him alone with Torchwood. Jack finally decided to have Gwen watch over Douglas, who was locked up in their SUV, while the rest of the team searched the building for the creature.
They did find the damaged door and the remains of the meat the creature had eaten, but the creature was gone. When the rest of the test returned outside, the full moon was clearly visible, but Douglas had not changed. Gwen informed Jack that Douglas was mostly quiet, but every now and then he asked her what was her relationship was to Rhys.
Rhys also came back with them to the Hub, not to stay with Douglas, but to fill out some paperwork, stating that the damage was caused by an attempted burglary and for Torchwood to reimburse Rhys for the meat that was eaten by the creature.
Douglas remained quiet as they escorted him to the Vaults, even when a Weevil charged to the front of its cell, roaring at them. All Douglas did was to look at the Weevil with an expression of surprise and curiosity. The Weevil responded by letting out a meek whimper and backed off.
"Now what do we do?" Ianto asked, making Jack look up to see him, the rest of the team, and Rhys.
"Well, this certainly changes our plans," Jack said.
"We can't let him go," Owen said, making Rhys frown at him.
"What do you mean you can't let him go? How many times I have to say this? He saved my life!" Rhys said.
"Rhys, we know, but this is more complicated," Gwen said.
"What do you mean?" Rhys asked.
"It could be a trap," Owen said. "Maybe he's waiting for us to let our guard down, then attack us."
"So you think he allowed himself to be captured, just to attack you?" Rhys asked. "How is he going to do that locked up? What do you have to worry about? He's the one outnumbered and outgunned."
There was silence as the members of Torchwood thought over what Rhys said, knowing that his words make sense.
"He does have a point," Ianto finally commented. "There have been opportunities for Douglas to escape, but he hasn't."
"Jack, I have to admit, but Douglas could be innocent of the murders," Toshiko said. "That second werewolf seems responsible for the killings."
"We don't know if it is a werewolf," Owen said. "From Rhys's description it sounded more like a werewolf on steroids."
"Have you encountered something like this before?" Gwen asked Jack.
"No," Jack said and looked at Douglas. "He has the answers, but he isn't talking."
"Of course he isn't talking! Why would he? He's locked up! Maybe if you treat him nicer, he'll talk," Rhys ranted, making the others looked at him. Rhys took a few steps back, feeling he overstep his bounds.
"Jack, maybe we should let him out of the Vaults," Toshiko said, looking at him. "He's the only one who knows about the creature."
"We can still question him in the cell," Owen said.
"True, but he does look miserable," Ianto said, looking at Douglas. "Everything we thought we knew about werewolves, he's proven wrong. He's the only one with the answers and we have so many questions."
"Jack, please," Gwen said. "I believe he will talk if we show him we're not hostile."
Jack sighed as he thought, going over the situation. After a while, he picked up a laptop.
"Rhys, come here," Jack said. Rhys looked at Gwen, who nodded back. Rhys reluctantly walked up to Jack, who escorted him to the sofa under the 'TORCHWOOD' sign painted on the wall.
"Have a seat," Jack said and Rhys complied, as Jack worked on the laptop. When he was done, Jack placed the laptop in front of Rhys. The screen showed the CCTV feed in the conference room. Rhys looked at Jack, wondering what he was doing.
"Ianto, show Rhys where the armory is," Jack said, and headed to the Vaults.
"Jack . . . um, what are you doing?" Ianto asked, stopping Jack.
"There's a creature out there killing people, and the only one who has information on it is Douglas," Jack said, looking at his team. "If Douglas does turn on us, I want to be prepared. Meet me in the conference room in three minutes, but be armed."
Douglas looked up when he heard Jack's footsteps, and saw him stop in front of his cell.
"May I ask for a glass of water?" Douglas politely asked.
"You can have it once you're out," Jack said, making Douglas stand up and look at Jack in curiosity.
"We need to talk," Jack said.
