Ianto sat gently running his fingers through Jack's hair as he waited for the Doctor to return. Jack's breathing was even and he looked peaceful despite the turmoil that raged in the Captain's mind. He knew that they had to be careful not to upset Jack but he never imagined that even saying the wrong sex for the child would cause him to panic. He felt lost and the one person that he normally spoke to was laying in his own pain beside him. He couldn't ask Jack, how to help him, without risking his mind. He sighed wondering briefly if he had made the right choice of joining the Doctor on the TARDIS. The thought was quickly answered by his own knowledge that he had helped free Jack's mind. Jack had also called for him upon waking and he wasn't about to leave his lover scared and alone. He was going to stay by his side and the next time he woke, he would be ready to help him.
He didn't have to wait long as Jack soon began to moan himself awake. He tossed his head back and forth trying to get comfortable before throwing his arm over his face. He lay like that a moment before his arm fell to the side and he rolled away from Ianto. He quickly rolled back as his arm flung across Ianto's legs. Ianto wasn't sure if he was just trying to get comfortable or if he was having a nightmare.
"You're alright, love," Ianto cooed reaching over to run his fingers through Jack's hair. Jack moaned moving closer to Ianto. As gently as he could, Ianto guided Jack's head to rest on his thigh before continuing to run his fingers behind the Captain's ear. "Are you waking up?"
"Yeah," Jack moaned. He started to open his eyes but Ianto but a hand over them stopping him.
"Keep your eyes closed for a moment," Ianto whispered. He leaned down kissing Jack softly on the head as he moved his hand relieved to see Jack's eyes were once more closed. Leaving his mouth by Jack's ear he spoke softly to his lover. He reminded Jack that he was aboard the TARDIS and currently in the Doctor's room. "You haven't been well so the Doctor and Martha are taking care of you. You don't have to worry, though, because the baby is fine and they will make sure it stays that way." He kissed Jack again before straightening up.
Jack opened his eyes slowly. He saw that Ianto was telling him the truth and him waking up in the Doctor's room wasn't just a dream before. He still wasn't sure how he had come to be in the Doctor's room when he had been in his and Ianto's home. He could still hear the Doctor telling him to take his hand and being reluctant to listen. He had also heard a voice telling him that he was having a boy despite Owen being positive he was having a girl. He also remembered Ianto telling him he was carrying a boy the last time he was awake. He forehead furrowed in confusion as he ran his hand down to stomach.
"Ianto?" Jack spoke at last.
"Yes, love?" Ianto wondered.
"Why did you say I was carrying a boy?" Jack asked.
"Because Owen was wrong. You are going to have a little boy not a daughter," Ianto answered carefully. He would explain later that Jack had never actually spoken to Owen about the child he was carrying.
"We're going to have to redecorate the nursery. I should take it out of his paycheck," Jack stated and Ianto smiled.
"That's alright," Ianto told him. "If you want to, we can paint a nursery for the baby after he is born." Jack nodded not lifting his head from Ianto's leg. Ianto could tell Jack was thinking but he didn't push him to talk. He really didn't want to lie to the immortal, nor did he want to tell him the truth and push him to far too fast. So instead, he enjoyed the quiet of the room and having his lover back in his arms. A soft knock on the door reminded him that they weren't alone and he looked up to see the Doctor standing in the doorway with a tray.
"Can I come in?" He questioned rather than just interrupting them.
"It's your room," Jack responded. Taking that as a yes, the Doctor made his way into the room and over to the bed. He sat the tray down on the end table before picking up the cup of coffee from it.
"I made you a nice cup of coffee," the Doctor informed him. Even though Ianto had expressively forbidden the girls from touching his coffee maker, he had still used it as he didn't think Jack would appreciate the coffee that he had on board. He was positive, though, that Ianto would forgive him as he had made the coffee for Jack and not himself. Ianto helped Jack to sit up, supporting him as he took the cup of coffee from the Doctor. With Ianto's help, he brought it to his mouth taking a small sip of the familiar tasting liquid.
"No more," he whispered after barely wetting his lips with the coffee. Though it tasted good, it made his stomach flip and he was afraid he was going to get sick again.
"I also made you a nice breakfast of toast and an egg," the Doctor told him. Jack shook his head no as he let himself slide down the bed again. He just wanted to close his eyes again and drift back to sleep. The Doctor wouldn't let him, though, as he ran his hand softly along Jack's arm. "I know you're tired and that you don't feel well. Part of the reason is your energy is low, Jack, and by not eating it will just continue to drop."
"I don't care," Jack answered grumpily.
"Please love, try to eat," Ianto whispered. He took the piece of toast from the plate offering it to Jack. Jack took it from him bringing it slowly to his mouth. He took a small bite of it. The toast tasted dry in his mouth and he had trouble swallowing it. He swallowed feeling it stick in his throat. Ianto helped him to take another drink of water. Held between the men he loved, he felt content despite being ill and confused. He also had a sinking feeling that the baby wasn't either of theirs. The thought made him gag again and despite knowing he had to eat he on purposely dropped the rest of the toast onto the floor.
"That's alright we can try again later. Right now, I have a surprise for you," The Doctor stated. He got out of bed and with Ianto's help got Jack to his feet. The two of them supported the captain as he was half carried out of the Doctor's room and for a short walk down the corridor. They made it to the control room quickly, thanks to the TARDIS taking pity on the ill man. Crossing the room, the Doctor opened the door to reveal the bright room of the resort. Through a large glass window, Jack could see blue water lapping against a sandy beach. He didn't care at the moment as he focused on the large bed. With their help, he made his way over to it, grateful as he was allowed to collapse down upon the blankets. Exhausted from the short walk, he lay on his side breathing hard as his eyes started to drift closed again. Within no time, his breathing evened out.
"It's beautiful," Ianto commented as he moved towards the large window to look out. The sun shown brightly in the sky and a flock of large birds were calling as they flew. "How long are we going to be staying?"
"As long as he needs," the Doctor answered. Joining Ianto, he reached out squeezing the young Welshman's hand. Ianto smiled as he squeezed the Doctor's back wishing that Jack was there enjoying the sun with them. Looking back at the sleeping Captian, he reminded himself that just days before Jack was lost in his mind. Soon, he told himself as he looked out again. Soon, Jack would be awake for longer periods and they could enjoy walking on the sandy beach. He looked forward to the day, as he turned to smile at the Time Lord. For the second time, their lips met and Ianto found himself not pulling away as they kissed slowly.
