-Present day-

Jack woke to his alarm the next morning. Emily rubbed her face against his chest not quite ready to wake up. Neither was Jack honestly. It had been a long few days at Torchwood and he really was just ready for it to be the weekend. Too bad it was only Wednesday. He looked down at the little girl sleeping once again peacefully in his arms. Once she was up, he would be getting ready for work then taking her to daycare across town where she would spend the day running and playing with children her own age. Then tonight she would once more be listening hopefully for the man who would continuously let her down. Making a decision, he carefully got out of bed making sure not to wake her. He tucked the blankets back around the sleeping girl, kissing her softly on the head.

Not bothering to dress, he made his way downstairs. He started his own coffee maker, letting the coffee brew as he pulled out his cell phone. He called Gwen first passing off leadership to her for the day but would be available if needed. He then called Emily's daycare telling them he was keeping her home for the day. With the calls done, he poured himself a cup of coffee before settling down on the couch to watch the morning news.

"You didn't wake me," Emily whined as she reached the bottom of the stairs about an hour later. Jack set his cup of coffee aside as she came over to him climbing up in his lap.

"I'm sorry, baby but how would you like to have a lazy day?" Jack wondered cuddling her close to him.

"A lazy day?" Emily wondered.

"Yes a lazy day. We can sit on the couch and watch films and eat pastries," Jack tried to tempt her.

"It's not Saturday," Emily informed him softly. Her blue eyes were staring at him intently and he felt as if she were looking through him.

"You're right, it's not. It's only Wednesday but that is what a lazy day is for," Jack told her. She still looked doubtful and Jack kissed her on the top of the head. "Wake up a little bit then the two of us will get pastries and hot chocolate for breakfast. Then for supper tonight we can have pizza."

"I'm awake," she whined.

"Of course you are," Jack chuckled. He stood up carrying her in his arms back up the stairs. Taking her into her room he helped her to dress in a simple bluish shirt and jeans. She put on bright red sandals and a beaded necklace she made in daycare. Jack didn't fight her as she then declared she needed to wear a lilac sweater cause it was chilly out, allowing her to express her creativity. He brushed out her long hair but didn't try to tame it instead just letting it fall down her back. She twirled happily and Jack watched a smile on his own face. While Emily was skinny and almost pale, she passed enough for a human that most people didn't look twice at her except to comment on her white hair or vibrant blue eyes. Jack sometimes wondered if they were part of the reason that the Doctor rejected her. If only she looked more like him and not the one who sired her, maybe he would have accepted her.

"Ready?" He questioned pushing the thought aside.

"Yep," Emily answered happily.

"Then go watch the telly for a minute while I dress and then we can go." Jack watched her run off as he headed to his own room. He took a quick shower before dressing in a pair of black jeans and a plain grey shirt. It was different then what he normally wore but he didn't want to give her any reason to think they were going to Torchwood.

With both of them ready, Jack went to get the little girl from the couch. She insisted on finishing her show first, so he sat down next to her until the cartoon was over. Turning off the telly, he allowed her to run ahead of him heading out to the SUV. He helped her climb in the back, buckling her into her booster seat. He drove to a pastry shop that they only went to for special occasions. He could see the suspicion in her eyes as he helped her out of her seat taking her inside. Normally he tried to limit her sugar intake because if he let her she would only eat pastries, sugar, and other things that weren't good for her. Today, though, he allowed her to pick out a large pastry covered in chocolate as well as several others. He picked out a few for himself before ordering a large coffee as well as a small hot chocolate. She walked beside him, holding onto his shirt as he took her back out to the SUV. He expected her to be happy about her treat that he placed carefully on the front seat. Much to his surprise, she burst into tears before he could.

"What's the matter, sweetheart?" Jack cooed softly.

"I don't want you to go," Emily cried.

"I'm not going anywhere. I am just going to drive us home so that we can eat our pastries and you can drink your hot chocolate," Jack explained feeling slightly confused.

"You're not going to leave me?" She questioned sadly. Jack felt a burst of anger go through him. He quickly pushed it down as he leaned forward so that he could hold her.

"I will never leave you," he swore.

"Promise?" Emily wondered.

"I promise." Pulling out a handkerchief he helped her to dry her eyes as well as blow her nose. With his promise, she allowed him to buckle her in. She watched him closely as he went around getting into the driver's seat. Before starting the vehicle, he reached back taking her hand in his and once again assuring her that he wasn't leaving her. Wondering what the rest of the day would bring, he started once more towards their home.