Ladies and gents, in a bizarre and much appreciated twist of fate, the manuscript of More Harpers was found in a random rubbish bag that has been sitting outside for no less than 60 days. In the rain. And it is undamaged. There is good in the universe and I intend to exploit it. I don't own Torchwood or the characters, but after the tears and hell of this nonsense, I sure as hell own this plot! So without further adieu, chapter 10 of More Harpers.
The next day, Gwen and Owen came into the Hub hand in hand and called a meeting. The two stood in front of the others and laid everything out.
"As you all know, Gwen and I are having a baby." The team nodded, "But now, Gwen and I are living together too." Jack and Ianto smiled at each other. "But this will in no way affect how we work. Except for from now 'til the baby is born, Gwen stays out of the field."
"Owen, really, I'm fine." Gwen attempted in vain to argue.
"Now, babe, don't try changing my mind, I won't have anything happening to you or baby Jeremy."
"Jeremy?" Gwen cocked her head.
"Yeah. For a boy."
"No." Gwen said flatly.
"No?"
"No."
"Okay, I was just trying it out."
"Owen, Gwen, baby names later. Aliens now." Jack commended. They nodded and obeyed. Everyone, except Gwen, had to go out alien hunting.
"Be careful, and don't get yourself killed." Gwen called to Owen before he left.
"Wouldn't that last part fall under the 'being careful' bit?" He rolled his eyes and grinned.
"Don't be smart, just go." Gwen kissed him and the team was off.
Gwen stood by on the coms.
"Owen, be wary, blowfish within twenty yards and closing."
"Thanks babe." Thunk.
"Owen? Owen! OWEN!" Nothing, "Jack," Gwen switched coms, "Owen's been hit, he was just around the corner from you." She could hear Jack running, she rubbed her belly and prayed that Owen was okay. Gunshot. Scream. Silence. She waited.
"Gwen, he's fine, just knocked out."
"Owww…" She heard Owen groan in the background. Relief washed over Gwen.
"Oh thank God…"
"Harkness actually, Jack Harkness." Jack teased, "We're on our way back." When they arrived, Owen was helped inside by Jack and Ianto.
"Owww…my head…" Owen complained.
"Owen!" Gwen ran and hugged him, "I told you to be careful!" She smacked his arm.
"Well, I'm sorry a piece of alien sushi clobbered me from behind."
"Now that's my Owen, sarcastic and complainin', just the way I like it." Owen chuckled and kissed her softly. Tosh and Owen just smiled at each other and giggled.
"Oi, what are you two school girls laughin' about?" Owen called in their direction.
"You two are so weird." Ianto forced out.
"Well, if you two are gonna take the mickey…"
"No, no, it's …sweet." Tosh said between giggles.
"Ugh," Owen turned back to Gwen, "When did we become sweet." Owen said with distain, then he smiled secretly. Just for her.
