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A/N:Thank to my awesome beta reader ''J3d1M0nk3ySp0ck'', for taking the time from her busy schedule to beta and edit this story. Thanks to everyone who has reviewed, alerted or favourited this story. Warning: slight Gwen bashing , chapter is rated M, due to sexual content ,Final chapter will be up soon.

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Chapter-30

Gwen was on a mission; she had to get to the Hub and talk to Jack before he made what she believed would be a huge mistake, likely with devastating results. She was confident that if she got Jack alone he would agree with her. Shivering against the cool early morning breeze, Gwen wrapped her jacket tightly around her as she approached the tourist office. She had planned to arrive earlier than usual, determine to talk with Jack alone. If Ianto wanted a surrogate mother in Mary fine, but telling her about Torchwood was another matter entirely.

As the cog door alarm announced Gwen's arrival she was stunned to find Owen and Tosh already there.

"Good morning Gwen" Tosh said with a smile. "We've been waiting for you, now we can all go downstairs together. Jack's waiting."

"Owen, Tosh you can't seriously agree with this!" Gwen snapped, "Jack's not thinking straight. What do we really know about her?"

"Bloody hell Gwen, give it a rest, we know just as much about Mary as we did about you, and our fearless leader told you all about Torchwood."

"Owen it's not the same", Gwen snapped.

"Gwen you're right it's not the same, unlike you Mary is being told willingly, not under force because she wasn't retconned properly. And anyway, she gives me the impression of someone who respects other's opinions and realizes that she doesn't know everything. We learn from experience, which Jack has more years of than the three of us have put together. Gwen you had an opportunity to voice your objections and Jack's answer satisfies Tosh and myself. So what if he's making a mistake, which I doubt, it's his to make not yours, remember Jack will be running Torchwood when we cease to exist, so get off your high horse and realize you are not superior or always right. Now if you don't mind, let's go."

Tosh smirked, inwardly thinking that sometimes Owens harsh sarcasm could be a good thing.

Gwen's face was burning with anger at Owens words as she reluctantly followed him and Tosh down the stairs to the lower lever until Owen stopped abruptly, breathing in deeply.

"Please tell me that's tea-boy's special blend I smell" he said hopefully, before rushing to the door, pressing the doorbell so that Moonlight Serenade played softly.

Entering their boss' underground home, the torchwood team was greeted by the delicious aroma of Ianto's freshly perked coffee filling their nostrils. Owen wasted no time pushing past Tosh and Gwen, heading straight to the kitchen and filling a mug with coffee, closing his eyes and moaning as he savored the taste of the delicious brew.

Looking from Owen to Jack, Mary smiled, "what is it with you lot and coffee?"

Hearing Mary's comment everyone burst into laughter, while Ianto offered Tosh and Gwen a coffee filled mug along with a Danish. Even as she enjoyed her coffee Gwen couldn't push back her belief that what Jack was about to do was wrong.

Watching his friends enjoying the coffee and pastries, Ianto smiled as memories of similarly happy times resurfaced.

After everyone was relaxed Jack stood up with his arms crossed. Watching him, Ianto knew something was about to happen, even with partial memory loss he could tell this was serious, arching his eyebrow Ianto give Jack a curious look.

As Jack began to speak, he could see the look of disapproval on Gwen's face, "Mary as I was saying you are a very important part of Ianto's and our family and you deserve to know about our life".

"Jack are you absolutely sure about this"? Gwen interrupted.

"Gwen, for once could you please not question Jack's judgment?" Tosh asked, causing Gwen to scowl.

Ignoring Gwen's interruption, Jack went on to tell Mary about Torchwood, starting with how the Doctor saved Queen Victoria from a vicious alien. Faced with the fact that aliens could attack Earth at any time, the Queen had established the Torchwood Institute in 1879 for alien research in the Torchwood Estate, the house where the attack took place. Jack revealed that he was the head of Torchwood three, which was where they all worked, along with some minor details that weren't classified.

Imagine everyone's surprise especially Jack's when Mary revealed she already knew about Torchwood. During Ianto's nightmares he would scream out Torchwood, Jack and baby among other things. Her son had been in pain she'd needed to help him, which had led to her doing some research; unfortunately she had been unable to find out much of anything. That was one of the reasons she had planned to bring Ianto back to Cardiff to find Jack. "Your secret is safe, I never even told my husband what I was planning, I knew he would object."

While Mary spoke, Owen along with Tosh couldn't keep from smirking at Gwen's dumbfounded expression after hearing Mary's admission. Although Jack had told Mary about Torchwood, he'd still maintained a healthy level of security, never revealing the Hub's location or taking her inside of the base itself.

Jack wanted to talk with his son before he took him to see Ianto, so he met Rhiannon and Josh at a cafe near the hub. The little boy laid his head on his father chest and cried hot tears that soaked into Jack's blue shirt when he was told his tad was having some trouble remembering. It broke Jack's heart when Josh put his finger in his mouth sniffing, "Tad won't know me. I wanted tad to see I can do all the but-ten myself." Jack assured his son that his Tad would never completely, forget him because he loves him very much, this brought a smile to his son's little face and Jack reminded Josh how his tad had called him while he was away. (Thanks to Tosh' genius)

It's been two days since Jack spoke with Mary. The team had accepted her knowing about Torchwood. Ianto seeing Josh, who ran into his arms calling him tad as he kissed him, was like shock therapy. Josh never left his tad's side and Owen was amazed at the progress Ianto was making, noticing that the smallest things would trigger more memories, Josh and Myfanwy had caused a major break-through. The return of most of Ianto memories had lead to a joyful reunion between a father and son as well as between him and Jack.

Rhiannon seeing her brother safely back with his family, easily promised not to destroy Mary's happiness by revealing Ianto wasn't her son. If Rhiannon were honest she was developing closeness to this special lady, which led not only to her being Josh's grandmother, but her own kids; David and Mica as well.

Mary had called Wilfred Senior, informing him that she was spending some time in Cardiff to help their son. Wilfred was seething with anger, but kept his composure, telling her to take as much time as she needed to help their son get better. He and Abby would manage the bookstore.

Jack decided Ianto's flat, which they still had, would be perfect for Mary until her return to Newport. With Gwen, Tosh and Rhiannon's help Mary was happily moved into Ianto flat within the week. She was within walking distance of the tourist office and Ianto and Josh could visit often and she them. Mary was overjoyed when her grandson Josh would stay overnight with her.

This also gave the Torchwood team the freedom to go about their usual duties in the hub. Mary believed Jack and Ianto's home went along with the tourist office. No connection to Torchwood.

Looking at his phone's ID, Victor groaned before answering "Hi Wilfred".

"Victor it's been two days what the hell's going on?" Wilfred scowled.

"Wilfred we have to be careful, Mary knows me. Carl's been watching your son and her closely, she's living in a flat that we're told is owned by your kid. Part of our plan is already in place. Your family will soon be back home and Harkness will be out of their life.

Carl listen as Victor spoke with Wilfred, remembering Victor telling him how they had been friends since grade school, always looking out for and helping each other no matter what. They had helped each other's families throughout harsh times as well as financially when needed.

Wilfred breathed a sigh of relief, hearing that his family would soon be home, away from the filthy and sordid life that wanker Harkness had put them in.

"I'm sorry Victor, but this waiting is so hard, I'll be patient and wait for your call. Goodbye."

After Victor finished speaking with Wilfred, he and Carl stepped up their surveillance and plotting against Jack. The next couple of days were filled with Carl getting friendly with the local pub's barmaid (squeezing her for information) on the team's visits, while discreetly watching Mary with her son and grandson at the flat. Now all they had to do was wait for the right moment. That moment came when Mary called Wilfred, informing him that she was returning home the following day, Wilfred Junior was happily reunited with his family with only minor memory loss that was being monitored by Dr. Harper.

Mary's last night in Cardiff was filled with joyful bliss, happily surrounded by the love of her son and newfound family. Jack and Josh, Rhiannon, Johnny with their two kids, Rhys, Gwen, Tosh and Owen. Jack and Ianto had surprised her with an elegant dinner at St. Davis Tempus at Tides. Mary exclaimed she had never before seen such extravagance. Ianto made sure she would always remember since the occasion had been photograph and secretly recorded. As the night came to an end, Josh insisted on spending it with his grandmother since she was leaving in the morning.

With Josh spending the night with Mary, Jack and Ianto barely reached their home in the lower level before their clothes were strewn everywhere as their naked bodies rubbed against each other in a buildup of hot passion. Jack pushed Ianto down onto the bed, leaned in to kiss him long and hard, whispering words of endearment and love with Ianto echoed. Since Ianto's memory had returned they couldn't get enough of each other. Later, Jack held Ianto secure in his arms falling asleep basking in the blissful afterglow.

After Jack and Ianto collected Josh, Mary insisted on driving her car back to Newport, despite Jack and Ianto's objection. She placated them somewhat by promising that on her arrival she would call them.

Mary returned home bracing herself for Wilfred's wrath over her decision to leave with their son. But instead was lavished with hugs and kisses to her extreme surprise.

Later in the bookstore, Mary told Abby about Ianto regaining his memory. Although Abby was fond of Wilfred, she knew he could never give her his heart. Abby didn't mention what had happened prior to Mary and Ianto leaving, so Mary wisely decided it should remain unspoken of.

After the bookstore closed that evening, Mary invited Abby to stay for dinner, where she showed pictures from an album Ianto had presented her with, along with the video of her special night. As they enjoyed each item, Wilfred watched Mary joyfully talking to Abby, laughing as she described how mesmerizing the night was. Since Wilfred Jr. had come back into her life she had really started to live again, enjoying life to its fullest instead of going through the motions. It had been so long since he seen her this happy and pain free. Was it right for him to destroy her happiness again? He was the reason Wilfred Jr. had been on that ferry, his hatred had caused their son to flee their home. Hadn't he hurt her enough?

Wilfred excused himself leaving the family room to call Victor.

"Hello Victor, this is Wilfred, listen I can't talk long. Forget about Harkness and come home. I'll call you tomorrow and explain. Bye."

"Wilfred, Wilfred, hello, hello!" Victor shouted, looking at Carl. "What the hell is going on, this not like Wilfred. Something is wrong."

"Victor you don't think Harkness got to him somehow?" Carl asked with alarm.

"I don't know", Victor sighed. "But we make our moved on Harkness tonight."

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