COD (Cause of Death): Unknown

TWENTY TWO

The first time Molly Hooper found herself in the company of the greatly attractive Captain Jack Harkness was during one of the many supposedly relaxing days with the Doctor. River Song, whom also was a doctor and time traveler as Molly had now gotten acquainted with calling herself as well. It had been six weeks since she entered the blue box and found herself on different planets. No one would believe her if she told her where she had been. That wasn't what was important this day.

The duo of Molly & the Doctor were currently back in time during the good old days as he referred to them in Paris, France. It all look so grand and beautiful. As if she had stepped into a book filled with beautiful black and white photography of those times. Molly had gotten to the point where she stopped asking, "Are we really here (insert magnificent place here)?"

The answer would always be the same and therefore it was now very old. Six weeks was a long time to be with someone like the Doctor, Molly figured. He didn't talk about his other companions as much. He just said that he truly missed them and remembered his days with them over and over again. Molly was one of the bright ones, he had stated upon her inquiring about his sadness. She could see him just as clear as she could see anyone. That wasn't exactly knew to her.

It was during this conversation that a crash sounded a few blocks away and of course they had to go investigate what was going on. It just couldn't be left to the local police. They wouldn't know what to do.

Molly had seen a bit as far as the strange but this turned out to be much more ordinary than strange. A man, a simple man kicked open a pod that was covered in dirt and stepped out unscathed. He wore a smile as he hopped out and walked straight for the Doctor as well as herself. "Doctor, it's good to see you again!"

"You couldn't have called, Jack?" Doctor looked annoyed but also was smiling which she supposed was a good thing. She had seen him angry before. It was quite scary while at the same time very fascinating. It reminded of Sherlock. Then again she had other ties to Sherlock Holmes. Some she hadn't ridded herself of, nor did she think she could as of yet.

There was a reason she was so connected to him, she had been told. There are just some ties that are meant to stay entwined. "I suppose I could have but I had to get away from the team , again. They are so irritating right now. Oh! Who's your friend?" He turned to Molly with a smile that seemed to grow as he took her in fully.

"Jack, don't you start. She is spoken for in a manner of speaking. You can't interfere with these matters."

"Fate and all that good stuff then? How intriguing!" He seemed to get even more excited about it as he straightened himself up a bit and took Molly's hand and kissing it. "I'm Captain Jack Harkness, who might you be?"

"Molly Hooper, it's nice to meet you Jack. You're a friend of the Doctor then?" She smiled politely at him as she placed her hand over his. "Yes." He nodded. "I've gotten him out of pretty bad situations as well as get him into a lot of trouble." He chuckled.

"What are you doing here, Jack?"

"I need your help with something. Molly can come too!" He said turning back in her direction and beginning to pull her along. The Doctor had to rush to catch up with him. Jack was always running from something. This time was no different.

Molly smiled fondly at the man himself after she explained what was happening now with Irene Adler. Molly had been telling the truth when she said that herself as well others had crossed paths with Miss Adler during her time with the Doctor. Just like now she had been a problem. Causing chaos was her specialty. "So, what you're saying is that she's trying to break up you and Sherlock before you even really have a chance at anything? What did you do to her, Dr. Hooper?"

"I've only met her once before my time with the Doctor and last night of course. Then she had been posed as a dead woman. That was a lie, clearly. Sherlock Holmes either fascinates you or drives you completely mad. I'm going to go with the former for her. I pose a problem because Sherlock in his own way has become attached to me and Irene clearly doesn't like that." Molly sighed.

They were sitting underground in a makeshift base directly under the London Eye. It was safe enough that they could talk about everything without having to do some very drastic as well as criminal things in order to stay safe. Molly knew it wouldn't have to be the first time if that was the case however. Nearly every time she was alone with Jack Harkness they were caught inbetween the line of being good and bad. It was different but Molly didn't think it was so bad.

This life has changed her perspective of how things should be. That wasn't to say she would kill the next person she saw. It just meant she was much more cautious about things.

A ringing sounded in the room before Jack could ask more about the problem they were faced with now. Jack placed the small device that he had taken from a small bag and placed it on the table before them and pressed a button. Before long the holographic image of the raggedy man also known as the Doctor appeared . He was moving around a lot but he stopped upon seeing that he had gotten the right channel.

"Jack! Ah, yes Molly you're there. That's good. I thought I was going to have to hunt you down." He smiled as he zoomed in a bit with his face being the only thing that could be seen. "Irene has reappeared then? She did promise that you would cross paths again. What is on her agenda now?"

"My demise, of course." Molly rolled her eyes.

"Of course. Did she tell you anything of major importance besides the obvious?" Doctor said after a moment of thinking.

"I suppose so. She's hoping that I will just give up because I don't have friends. She wants Sherlock again, of course. I don't understand her logic. She is gay, as far as I know. What could she want with him."

"He is a genius. An arse but a genius, his brilliance is wanted by many far and wide. It is one of the reasons why you were chosen to protect him."

"I still am very confused by that though, Doctor. I have very little to do with him besides my small play in his fake suicide and helping with experiments on occasion. I don't think my infatuation with him has anything to do with it. It doesn't make any sense."

"It makes complete sense! Who better to make sure his pretty grand head stays put where it's belongs than a woman who loves him that much. You were willing to die for him once. I'm sure it won't be a problem a second, third, or tenth time." Explained Jack.

"I've never been afraid to die." Molly said quietly.

"It's different when it comes to Sherlock Holmes. You truly will go that distance for him. That's what sets you apart from that woman. You know him better. You don't have to know about his past, you were able to see him when he needed you to. That is what you need to remember. He chose you the second he saw you had always been valuable to him. It didn't hit him until he was at his low but that doesn't matter anymore. This is a new type of protection. You know how to deal with this. Irene Adler is the weak one in this game. She is the amateur." The Doctor said seriously.

"I know. It's just strange to be this important. I never counted this much before."

"Not to take his words and their lack thereof meaning then but you need to hear this. You have always counted, and his trust in you is much higher than it was before. There are a lot of variables that haven't been accounted for but you're the best when it comes to the unknown. You know how to make it work, and that is what counts. You are an intelligent and clever woman, Molly Hooper. You will save him again. This is more than about you or him. This is about the safety of the masses. We are right here waiting to lend a hand. All you have to do is ask."

Molly wiped her eyes upon realizing that she was crying. "Thank you."

"No, thank you for accepting this fate for all of us."

Molly just nodded as she felt her phone vibrate in her pocket. She thought of ignoring it for the moment. They had to plan the next couple days out. This was the homestretch. There was no time to focus on anything else. "Check it. I have a good feeling." Doctor muttered before his screen flickered off. That left just Molly and Jack.

There lay another message from SH.

Should I be worried, now? I always thought you were supposed to tell someone that face to face. – SH

No. Do you trust me? – Molly

I don't have much of a choice now do I? I have always trusted you. – SH

I think you of all people should know you always a choice. Thank you. – Molly

Can you tell me where you are? Or is that asking too much? – SH

Still not safe. I have to protect those I deem precious, one of them at the moment anyhow. How's my Nana? – Molly

How'd you know I was here? – SH

Molly? – SH

Molly placed her phone on the table after that. There was nothing else she could say at present. There were matters to discuss.

Hello again. Building up to the big finish. The final chapter is actually my favorite. Let's keep that in mind, shall we. It's worth the wait.

See you soon.

Much love,

Day