It was a little bit of a trek to get to the mines. Jack didn't mind it though as it gave him something to do besides sit around the house all day and be reliant on the Doctor. Though the Doctor was trapped on this planet as well, he had saved Jack from being tortured and had also stood up for him. Jack had been losing himself before the Doctor showed up and the Doctor was helping him to find his way back. Though Jack had always felt protective of the Doctor, it was nice to be taken care of for a change and he couldn't wait to get home to him.

As they got closer to the mines, Jack could see that it was another set of caves. Around the caves, carts were set out and had lumps of rocks in them. Jack tried to remember if he had seen evidence of the mining in the town. He was sure whatever they were mining for was not being used in the town but instead transported off the planet. Hades though had no resources that Jack was aware of, so he was interested to find out what was valuable enough to mine for. He followed the men closer to the mines and grabbed a hat and a pick axe. Going into the cave he continued to follow the men, a few of them branched off down one tunnel. He continued with the larger group though until the reached the end of the tunnel.

It wasn't hard to figure out what to do. The reason why though was beyond Jack as he continuously worked throughout the long day. The Doctor might have had a better idea and so when no one else was looking, he slipped a piece of the rock into one of his pockets. At the very least it would give the Doctor a five-minute distraction. At the end of the day, the group turned to leave the mines. As Jack followed behind them, he saw a glint of metal laying on the mine floor. It looked as though it had come off the pick-axe but it was too shiny. Moving quickly he reached down and scooped up, pocketing it as well.

"Hurry up Newbie," One of the men yelled. Happily Jack took off after them, eager to get home.

-DW-

The Doctor was busy all afternoon as well. He didn't know when Jack would get back and he found that he missed him. In the midafternoon, he saw people heading back towards their homes after finishing their day. Smiling he sat out two bottles of water near the couch. Finding a sharp piece of clay, he cut the bread into slices the best he could and then set them by the fire to warm up. Jack entered the house as the bread was beginning to toast and he took a deep breath in.

"That smells delicious," He stated. The Doctor smiled as Jack kissed him softly on the cheek. Turning he saw that Jack was covered, head to toe in dust.

"You need to get cleaned up," The Doctor informed him. "The water from yesterday is still in the jug."

"Will you help me wash my back?" Jack flirted. He was surprised when the Doctor nodded. The Doctor moved the toast away from the fire so that it didn't burn before standing up. Jack stripped out of his dusty clothes and laid them on the floor. The Doctor took a clean cloth, getting it wet in the bucket. He ran it across the back of Jack's neck before starting on his back.

"How were the mines?" The Doctor asked.

"Just what you would expect them to be. It is hard work, but I actually felt as though I had accomplished something for the first time in months. How was the clinic?" Jack wondered.

"Busy. Lots of people here who cut themselves. There was also a little boy who came in with his mother. He has a severe ear infection and there was nothing I could do to help him. He can lose his hearing if it continues to go untreated," The Doctor informed Jack, sounding slightly distressed. Jack turned around and took the Doctor into his arms. He held the Doctor closely, kissing him softly.

"You will find a way to help him," Jack informed the Doctor.

"What if I can't? Nothing makes sense here Jack. Time doesn't work normally and no one seems to notice nor care. Cadis informed me that we may have meat tomorrow, but when I asked her how she didn't know. I don't like not having answers Jack," The Doctor pouted slightly. He leaned more into Jack, resting his head on Jack's shoulder.

"Think of it as an adventure Doctor," Jack whispered. "You will help these people just like you always do and then we will get you home to your TARDIS. You just have to be patient until then."

"I hate being patient," The Doctor whined.

"I know," Jack cooed. He kissed the Doctor on the top of the head as he ran his hands down the Doctor's sides. Dipping them into the top of his trousers he pulled them down until the Doctor's bottom was exposed. He grabbed it with his hands, kneading the firm checks in his hands. The Doctor moaned, moving his hips against Jacks. Leaning back, he pushed his lips against Jack's kissing him deeply. Jack momentarily forgot about the items in his pocket or the toast that was waiting for them as he lifted the Doctor in his arms. Balancing the Doctor against the wall, he sheathed himself inside of the Doctor's body. The Doctor wrapped his legs around Jack's waist, helping him to hold himself up and move. The Doctor stared into his eyes as they moved as one. Panting, he leaned in, kissing Jack.

"You can't distract me this easily," He gasped as Jack moved particularly deep.

"I can try," Jack answered. He found his release first, his legs nearly giving out. The Doctor stared him with hurt in his eyes, as Jack lowered him to the ground. Leading the Doctor to the couch, he used his mouth and fingers to bring the Doctor over the edge as well. Kissing up his body, he found the Doctor's lips. The Doctor kissed him back softly as he lay sated on the couch.

"Bed," He yawned.

"Dinner first," Jack replied. He stood moving to get the forgotten toast. He put it next to the fire for a moment to rewarm it before bringing it to the Doctor. The Doctor lay with his head on Jack's thigh as he nibbled on his piece. Jack gently stroked the Doctor's head as he ate his own. As he did he thought about the fact that they were on a prison planet, but he felt happier than he had in a long time. It made as much sense to him as the planet did to the Doctor, but that was all right. For the first time in a long time, Jack felt as though he were home.