Disclamer: WHYYYYYYYYYYY cant I own Dr Who??????
The Doctor was literally shaking as everybody sat round the table. He didn't want to make this announcement but he knew he had to. When he saw Ianto feeding the baby a bottle while proud dad Jack looked on the Doctor almost cried. He really didn't want to have to tear this beautiful little family apart.
"Will there be snacks?" Handy asked but donna quickly shushed him when she noticed the Doctor's sad face.
"I think it's not the time for snacks" the Doctor said. "I have some very bad news. I don't even know how to say it."
"Just say it straight" Jack said.
"OK here goes. There are some very bad people after Megane Rose. It's very dangerous for her."
"NO!" said Ianto. Jack hugged his husband and baby protectively.
"She's in danger and she needs to be hidden. We need to... we need to pretend she's died. I know a safe place to send her to hide and in a few years time we can come back for her and she'll be safe and hopefully she won't be chased anymore."
"you can't take my baby away" Ianto cried, tears running down his face. "She's ours. OUR BABY!" He sobbed into Jack's chest. A single tear slid down Jack's cheek. The others looked stunned. The Doctor hated the look on Rose's face. Just when everything looked OK, it had all gone horribly wrong.
"Couldn't we... I mean, we live in a bloody time machine..." Donna began.
"Yes," the Doctor said. "Which makes things easier. What will be a few years of Megane's life will only be a few weeks of ours."
"Do we have to?" sobbed Ianto.
"I trust the Doctor" Jack said bravely. "I know this is for the best. Can we have one last night with our baby?"
"Yes" the Doctor said. "We'll take her to her safe place tomorrow."
~Ianto's diary~
18th October
I can't believe that this had to happen. I knew it was too good to be true. Today the Doctor told us that they are after Megane Rose and we have to send her into hiding for weeks. Years of her life. I won't be the one to see her say her first word. Jack won't be the one to teach her to ride a bike. I won't be the one to teach her how to read and count to ten in Welsh. It's the worst thing in the world. But I can't be selfish. She'll die if she stays here with us. We all will maybe. I need to give her a chance but it hurts more than any pain I've felt before.
~Jack's diary~
18th October
I am cursed never to be happy. The brightest point of my life is come to an end now and there is nothing any of us can do. The Doctor has tried his best but it's not enough. Today me and Ianto spoilt our baby and showered her with kisses. She's asleep now and I already miss her more than I thought possible.
~The next day~
"Where exactly are we taking her?" Jack said as the Doctor fiddled about with the TARDIS controls.
"51st Century."
"Not being funny, but bad things happen there too" Jack said. He remembered losing Gray all those years ago.
"Trust me, Megane Rose will be safe with my friend. She's a good woman and nobody will ever think to look there."
Donna recogised the place immediately and looked at the Doctor questioningly. He pressed a few buttons on the computer and led everyone onto the teleporter. Everyone except Donna and the Doctor looked very puzzled.
They reached a small house and a lady with curly hair came out.
"Hi River" said Donna. "Read any good books lately?"
"As a matter of fact I have" River Song said. She held up a letter with a stamp. "I got your email" she said.
Jack and Ianto followed in. Ianto was sure he saw recognition on Jack's face at the lady.
"So this must be Megane Rose" River said. "I heard all about her. I promise you she will be safe here. There's other children to play with and she'll get the best education in the world. Every book ever written is in here."
Nobody noticed Jack and Handy slip off. Everyone was too preoccupied with meeting the lady who would be raising Megane Rose.
"So I hear you and the Doctor are together" she said to Rose. "He was always hung up on you. You look very healthy. I bet you're going to hear the pitter patter of tiny feet soon too!"
"I'm not..." Rose said.
"Oh goodness me I'm so sorry. When you're in love you often get a little fuller. I'm sorry. You must be happy."
"Right now's the time." The Doctor said grimly.
Each person held the baby and said goodbye. The Doctor kissed her. Rose shed a tear and breathed in the baby smell. Handy and Donna both tickled her as they loved the sound of her laughter. Ianto and Jack were inconsolable. The Doctor had to prize her away.
Just as they were about to leave Handy said:
"Wait River! Remember when we... well, I mean he... but remember when we first met and we were all very confused? Well I just realised that it's not him but it's me who was your Doctor. I want to stay here with you. I love you River! I love you so much and I want to be with you."
River blushed. "Of course you can" she said.
The group left smaller. Dinner was a sad miserable affair.
~Ianto's diary~
19th October
Well I said goodbye to my baby and it feels like part of me has been ripped apart. She's safe though, safe from whatever is out to get her and that's good. They'll never find her inside a computer. But still, I cant stop crying. I hate this so much.
~The Doctor's diary~
19th October
I had to do it and I hate myself for it. I hate myself so much. Over dinner I looked at my knife and under the table I poked it into my skin. It didn't make me feel better but I deserve the pain. Once again I have ruined a life. Several lives. Ruined a family. I deserve to hurt.
~Donna's diary~
19th October
What a horrible day. Also I LOST HANDY! WHAT THE HELL IS HE PLAYING AT?????????
~Jack's diary~
19th October
I just know that something bad is going to happen. I feel it in my bones. Thing is, I know River Song. I know her well. No not in *that* way! I knew her when I was a time agent. I mean maybe she's mellowed now but I don't trust her at all. That's why I sent the other Doctor to stay there. He's a great friend, he truly is. He'll watch over our baby. I hope this all blows over soon. I miss her so much. I'm trying to stay strong for Ianto but he thinks I'm being cold. I wish he knew how much I want to sob my eyes out.
~Rose's dairy~
19th October
I'm fat again. I didn't eat dinner to make up for it. Nobody noticed and I'm not surprised we're all so sad.
~The Doctor's diary~
25th October
Nothing can help this pain I feel. Even the cut of the knife across my skin does nothing. I will still do it though. The scabs and scars remind me of what I've done.
~Handy's diary~
25th October
It's quite boring here really. River mostly plays with the kids which is good because I don't really like having to shag her all the time. She's a nice lady, I'm sure, but I just don't want to do that all the time. I don't think she's up to no good, though. I miss everyone so much. Megane Rose grew her first tooth today. I'm writing this down so I can show Jack and Ianto when we're all back together. I hope it's soon. Oooh, I have to go I think I can hear someone coming.
Handy put down his pen and listened out. A knock at the door. But not one knock. It went tap-tap tap-tap. He froze in horror. He knew that rhythm.
OH NOES!!!!!!! EVERYTHING HAS ALL GONE HORRIBLY WRONG!!!!!!!!!
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