"Ready or not, here I come," Jack called out. He sauntered nakedly through his office and out into the laboratories of the hub, taking his time to find his hiding lover. There was once a time that he thought that he was too old for games, but naked hide and seek had quickly become one of his favorites. He entered the plant-filled room easily finding Ianto crouching behind a desk. He leaned on it, the happiness clear in his eyes as he looked down at the naked Welshman. "Found you."
"You cheated. You always cheat," Ianto complained as he stood.
"Yet, you continue to play," Jack laughed helping Ianto out from behind the desk. "I think you like me cheating."
"Do I?" Ianto questioned. Jack nodded as he pushed the young man so that his back was on the desk with Jack towering over him. Jack lifted Ianto's legs taking a step forward as he continued to talk.
"You do because you like it when I find you. You wait for me with your body hardening in anticipation knowing that when I find you I am going to take you right there," Jack whispered seductively as he pushed himself slowly forward. Bottoming out, he took Ianto in his hand giving him a gentle squeeze. "Tell me I'm wrong."
"You're wrong," Ianto moaned. Jack gave a short thrust and Ianto couldn't help the yelp that escaped his lips.
"Liar," Jack responded as he claimed Ianto's mouth. Ianto kissed him deeply, letting Jack take charge as Jack moved deep within his body. Their lovemaking was slow as Jack reminded the Welshman just how much he loved him. He fell over the edge first, spilling himself between their two bodies. Jack joined him a moment, falling over the edge with a deep groan before collapsing down on top of Ianto. He lay there trying to catch his breath as Ianto ran his hand soothingly along his spine. As he rested, he heard his phone ringing in his office. Swearing under his breath, he quickly but carefully extracted himself from his young lover's body. Hurrying across the hall, he picked up the phone as it rang again.
"Torchwood," He answered. He rested the phone on his shoulder and reached for his pants.
"Jack it's Martha," Martha informed him. Jack paused dropping the pants back on top of the rest of his clothes.
"Martha Jones, what do I owe the pleasure of this call besides the fact that you missed me?" Jack wondered. "You know we can always use you around here to help out with the artifacts or for a round of naked hide and seek."
"As much fun as that sounds, I am actually calling because I need you up here at UNIT," Martha responded keeping her voice professional and not giving into his flirtations. Hearing her tone, Jack's tone immediately changed to match it.
"Is everything alright?" Jack questioned once more picking up his pants. This time he put them on followed by his trousers.
"Not really but I don't want to explain it over the phone. Please just come to the UNIT hospital and I will tell you everything when you get here," Martha answered.
"I'll be there soon," Jack told her. He hung up the phone with her as he finished dressing. Picking up his coat and keys to his SUV, he hurried out the door to the lab where Ianto was still waiting for him to finish their game. "I am sorry, Ianto, but I have to go. That was Martha on the phone and I am needed at UNIT."
"Do you want me to come with you?" Ianto asked. Jack shook his head no. Stepping forward, he kissed Ianto softly on the lips.
"I'll be back soon," he promised. Hurrying down the stairs, he ran out the door climbing into his SUV. Peeling out of the parking lot, he started the long drive up to UNIT.
-DW-
Martha hung up the phone with Jack before looking at her watch. On average it took just over three hours to drive from Torchwood to UNIT. Knowing Jack, though, he would be there in just under two hours. She looked down at the baby sleeping peacefully in his cot. He was innocent and blissfully unaware of the pain that his birth had caused and Martha was determined to keep it that way. He didn't need to know that his father had run because of his birth, nor did he realize that who was going to raise him had yet to be decided. What he needed was a home with parents who loved him and Martha hoped that she would be able to provide that for him until the Doctor came around. Wheeling the cot out of the abandoned room, she called for a nurse to clean it as she headed to her office. Opening the door, she found a bag sitting on the chair next to her desk. A quick glance revealed the blue star blankets that the Doctor had purchased for the child at her urging. She left the bag where it was as she took a seat. It seemed that she had just got situated with her work when her phone rang. She answered it quickly, not looking at the caller ID as she didn't want the ringing to disturb the sleeping baby as she leaned back in her chair.
"Hello?" Martha questioned.
"Martha it's Donna. I'm sorry to bother you but something is wrong with Spaceman. He just picked me up at my house and he was stumbling as he tried to walk. I wanted to help him to the medi-bay but he refused telling me he was fine. I was able to get him to his room instead and he collapsed on top of the blankets. I can't wake him Martha and I can't drive this thing or take him to a hospital," Donna fretted as she worried about her friend. Martha couldn't help her sigh of relief, however, over the fact that he had immediately gone to pick up his companion rather than continuing to explore the universe alone.
"I know this going to sound like a weird request, giving the circumstances, but can you please check his lower abdomen and see if he has a bandage," Martha requested. There was a long pause before Donna answered her.
"I see the bandage. Is he alright?" Donna questioned.
"Yes and no. He just had surgery and I gave him a mild sedative because he is supposed to be resting, not running off in the TARDIS," Martha explained to Donna.
"Dumbo," Donna sighed. "Do you want me to bring him back to UNIT?"
"I would but he will never forgive you if you do. As much as I hate to say it, he is safe aboard the TARDIS. She can monitor his vitals and inform you immediately if something changes. What he needs is to take it easy for the next few days, preferably on bed rest, eat and have his bandages changed when necessary. If you feel you can help with that, I would appreciate it, otherwise, I will ask you to bring him back to UNIT. No matter how much he will hate us for it," Martha responded.
"I can change his bandages, I know how. I will also make him stay in bed whether he likes it or not," Donna answered.
"Thank you. And Donna, if you ever need help, I am only a phone call away. You can contact me day or night and I will help you as much as I can," Martha told her.
"I will. Before you go, can I ask you what he had surgery for?" Donna questioned in concern.
"I am afraid I can't tell you that. What I can tell you is that he needs to talk about it. He won't willingly open up, though, so you are going to have to be patient with him," Martha explained confusing Donna. They said their goodbyes and Martha disconnected the call. Despite still being irritated with the Doctor over the fact that he had chosen to run, she felt a little better that he was with Donna. She would watch over him and make sure that he was taken care of. Now she just needed to do the same for his son. Leaning forward, she started on her paperwork as she waited for Jack's arrival.
