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Chapter-4

More Secrets Revealed

~~~Jack, Tosh, Martha and Owen~~~~

As the cog wheel door alarm signaled Owen's arrival, he was met by Tosh carrying a tray with mugs full of coffee and a plate of sandwiches from the kitchen. Assisting Tosh with the tray, they entered the conference room, where he saw a weary Martha still comforting a grief stricken Jack.

Owen had witnessed his boss deal with countless difficult situations, but this was a side of Jack he hoped he'd never see again. It was unnerving. The fearless dashing hero Captain Jack Harkness was gone, replaced by a broken man who had lost everything, and now he needed their comfort and support.

Seeing Owen, Jack smiled wanly. "Owen, did you know Ianto and I were going to be married? Now it will never happen. I feel so empty and alone. I fought so hard not to love him, and I knew he would leave me, but not this way, and not this soon." Tears slid down his face.

"Martha, Tosh, please help me understand. Tell me everything you know. How do I have a son? Why didn't Ianto tell me? I need to know, I need to know." Jack whispered.

Tosh was the first to speak. "Ianto love you very much and his decision not to tell you about Steven was a heartbreaking one because it meant that he would have to leave Torchwood and you."

Jack frowned. "Then, why Tosh? Why did he do it? I don't understand"

"Before Ianto discovered he was pregnant, he called me, devastated. He said that you walked out on him when he suggested taking your relationship to the next level."

Tosh drew in a deep breath and continued. "Your reaction only added to his fear of you leaving him for Gwen or the doctor. Ianto loved you so much that he was willing to accept whatever you wanted rather than to lose you."

"When he first started getting sick, he was positive that it was food poisoning. The rift was keeping us busy so you never noticed, and, well, you know Ianto." she shrugged. "After a couple of days, he didn't improve, so I use the Bekaran scanner. When Ianto discover he was pregnant, he freaked out. After all, he was a man. He was so sure something alien had latched onto him. When we called Owen, Ianto insisted we not say anything until after a complete examination and testing."

Tosh smiled. "After Ianto overcame the shock, he was so happy that the baby was yours, and not an alien."

Now, Jack was sitting up straight, like a soldier in attention. He was hearing some home truth and what part he played in it. He couldn't complain if he didn't like what he heard. He had wanted answers and now he was getting them.

Hearing this, Owen sat with his mouth agape. Rubbing his temple, he says, "Now I remember. I did the sonogram and DNA test. We never found out what caused his pregnancy; we just theorized it was something he came in contact with in the archives. But why didn't I remember until now?"

Martha spoke next. "From my understanding, you were retconned. You had demanded Ianto tell Jack or you would. Ianto knew that Jack didn't want anything permanent and he wasn't going to push him into a proper relationship or marriage because he was pregnant. And leaving Torchwood gave him the greatest chance of living longer and being there for his son, knowing that Jack wouldn't."

"Owen, Ianto's decision to retcon you wasn't a easy one. Tosh said as she looked in his eyes for understanding. "He didn't tell me until the next day in confidant."

"Jack, Owen, can you understand why Ianto made these decisions?" Tosh asked gently.

Owen swore under his breath, but said he understood.

Jack nodded. "Yes Tosh, I do, but it pains me that he didn't tell me. I was wrong about us and I realized it too late. I lost so much precious time with him and my son, and I will carry that guilt for the rest of my life."

"Jack, we need to talk about Steven." Tosh reminded him. "That little boy has lost his tad now he needs you, his father."

"No, Tosh he doesn't need me. Ianto's family will take care of him. I will make sure he is safe and financially cared for, but-" Jack sighed. "he doesn't know me."

Hearing this Tosh and Martha smiled as Owen and Jack stared at them, confused.

"Jack, do you think that Ianto didn't tell him about you and throw in a cover story about why you weren't with them?" Tosh said. "And look at the picture. Don't you recognize the bear that Steven is holding?"

Jack look closely at the picture, then, in shock, back to Tosh. "What the hell?"

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