Jack was in the middle of tracking an unknown species when he heard the Doctor moan. He tried to ignore him and hoped the Doctor would go back to sleep so he could keep working. This wasn't the first time the creature had appeared on his radar but they had lost it every time before now. Jack wasn't about to let that happen again. He had his full team in the field and they were quickly gaining ground.
"Gwen in about 10 meters you and Tosh should come to a fork in the road. Turn left," Jack told him through the ear pieces they wore. "Owen keep heading straight for now."
"Yes sir," Gwen replied.
"Message received," Owen responded. Jack leaned forward in his chair studying the map and looking for any place he could send Owen to the right. If he didn't find one soon the only choice would be to waste time having Owen turn around. He wanted to avoid that if at all possible because he was trying to corner the creature while keeping it away from the city.
"Jack," The Doctor whimpered loudly from his room.
"I'll be there in just a moment," Jack called back, cursing slightly at the Doctor's timing. He found the road he was looking for and radioed its location to Owen. Standing up, he hurried to the Doctor's room, hoping to just get him and get back out to the computers. The minute he walked into the room though, he knew why the Doctor sounded upset. The room smelled of sick. The Doctor himself was pale and shivering despite being covered by his warm comforter.
"You ate too many Jammie Dodgers didn't you?" Jack questioned as he walked over to the bed. The Doctor nodded, looking miserable as he lifted his arms for Jack to get him out of the bed. Jack obliged him, setting him in his wheel chair, before stripping off his sweat soaked shirt. Getting a wet cloth he wiped the Doctor's face and chest down, then put a new shirt on him. Then came the task he really didn't like but had no choice to perform. He cleaned up the mess the Doctor made.
"If you feel sick again, call me so I can give you a bucket," Jack gagged.
"Da-di-di," The Doctor stuttered trying to get the word out.
"You did," Jack sighed and the Doctor nodded. Jack stood leaning over to kiss the Doctor on the head. "Then I am sorry I didn't listen. I have a project I need to get back to, but you can come and sit with me. I will also get you a cup of tea to calm your stomach as well as a bowl of chicken soup."
"K," The Doctor answered. He didn't want to be in his chair but he didn't complain as Jack pushed him over to the rift computers. On the screens he could see several maps as well as dots moving towards a central location. Jack's team was out trying to catch something, but what they were after was also moving. While Jack made his tea, the Doctor worked out that at the angle the unknown creature was heading, that Jack's team would miss it. The only way to catch it was to have Owen get back on the main road and have Gwen's team push it in that direction. It was still a long shot but would give Jack a better opportunity. Now the problem was trying to convey his idea to Jack.
"Here you are," Jack cooed as he helped the Doctor take a sip of the tea.
"Jack," The Doctor pointed at the maps. "No."
"I am sorry we have to catch it. It has been wrecking havoc in the area for six months now," Jack apologized. He picked up the spoon for the soup and offered the Doctor a bite. He took it but then pointed at the maps again.
"No," he said again, this time pointing to the blip that represented Owen. He moved his hand slowly so that it pointed back to the main road.
"I just got him off the main road because I am trying to corner the creature here," Jack explained. He pointed to a small clearing in the woods. The Doctor sighed. The creature would be long past the clearing before Jack's team ever reached it. He took another bite of the soup as he continued to stare at the map.
"No ape. See," He pointed again. The creature was quickly getting to the clearing and Jack's team was no where close.
"Shit," Jack realized what the Doctor was seeing. Grabbing the radio he flicked it on. "Owen turn around and get back to the main road as quick as you can. Gwen, I need you to speed up. The creature is going to get away unless you can push it away from the clearing towards the main road."
"Are you sure Jack," Tosh's voice spoke up.
"It's the only way," Jack told her as he looked at the Doctor. The Doctor nodded his agreement. "Now move."
"On it," Owen radioed back. Jack smiled as he turned towards the Doctor.
"Thank you. I almost missed that." The Doctor rolled his eyes. "Okay I did miss that. Now let's finish your dinner and then you can help me guide them." The Doctor nodded again and ate the rest of the soup. The hot liquid calmed his stomach and made him feel relaxed. He yawned, leaning his head against Jack's shoulder as they sat side by side staring at the screen. It took almost an hour but Jack's team was finally able to corner the creature they were chasing.
"It's a bloody cat," Gwen's voice came over the radio.
"A cat couldn't think the way this thing does," Tosh disagreed.
"Well it looks like a bloody cat then," Gwen spat. They had just spent several hours chasing what looked like a common house cat. She was tired and just wanted to head home to Rhys.
"Bring it in anyways," Jack told his team. He turned his head to look at the Doctor. "Do you think it is only a cat?"
"No," The Doctor yawned.
"Me either," Jack responded.