Torchwood Blues
Author: Milady Dragon
Disclaimer: I'm just messing around, but I certainly wouldn't mind ownership…
Author's note: And here is the Epilogue. This was an absolute trip to write, and I'm so very glad you guys loved it. You really have made writing this worthwhile. Thanks to everyone!
Epilogue
Police officer – and partner, who'd been waiting somewhat impatiently for their return to the hotel – finally Retconned, Jack and Ianto knocked on the Williams' door, which was opened by a smiling Rhys. His eyes went wide when he noticed what Jack was wearing, but the immortal didn't care; all he saw was his son, on his feet and leaning against one of the chairs in the suite.
"There's my big boy!" he called, striding forward and lifting the child into his arms. Ianto Gareth giggled. "Your Tad said you walked for him. You're gonna have to repeat that performance for me." Jack was honestly upset that he'd missed his son's first steps, but he looked forward to seeing the pictures Ianto said that Tosh had downloaded from the special camera.
"I hope he wasn't any trouble," Ianto said, rubbing the baby's back lightly.
"He was lovely," Rhys answered. "We didn't mind one bit. Did we, Gwen?"
Gwen didn't answer; she was staring at Jack's coat as if she was recognizing it from somewhere…
Oh shit, not again…Looked like he might need to warn Toshiko that they might have a nosy copper snooping around again.
"Well, we're gonna head on out," Jack replied. "Thanks again for looking after Ianto Gareth."
Rhys glanced at Ianto; the younger man just smiled slightly, then began to gather their son's things. Jack knew he was waiting for the inevitable correction, but this time it wouldn't come. They'd discussed it on the boat ride back, and Ianto had finally seen Jack's side of the argument…that he'd wanted to name their child after the man who'd made it possible, who'd accepted him for who he was and never pushed him for anything.
The man who loved him despite everything.
However, Ianto had commented that their next child would then be named after Jack…
It didn't take long to get back to their suite. There was a blue box that didn't belong there parked in the corner, and a certain Time Lord leaning against the side, arms crossed.
"Good work, gentlemen," the Doctor congratulated.
"Thanks, Doc," Jack answered, handing Ianto Gareth over to his husband. "But we're now officially retired. No more missions at least until Ianto Gareth is of age to date with his parents' permission…which won't be until he's at least thirty."
"Understood. But thanks anyway."
"I'd say it was a pleasure," Ianto sighed, "but it really wasn't."
The Doctor nodded. "Well, I've come to take you on your trip to Planet Disney. Then, after that…whatever you both want to do."
"What about Amy and Rory?" Jack asked.
"They're already waiting for us." He rubbed his hands together excitedly. "You're going to love it!"
Ianto glanced at Jack, and by the look on his husband's face Jack knew he was wondering if this was just a simple trip…
Or the beginning of something else.
God, Jack hoped not.
Fin