The next day it was Ianto who avoided Jack. To his credit, he didn't tell anyone why. He just went about his day like normal, taking care of files and helping the others. He just didn't look at or talk to Jack. Nor did he acknowledge the Doctor who had finally made his way out of the TARDIS and was sitting at a computer near Tosh working. Jack had been pleased when that morning he was able to coax the Time Lord of the TARDIS after showing him his team. The Doctor was fascinated by Gwen, being that he had met her ancestor in Cardiff, but it was Tosh he wanted to talk to. Jack already knew that he had met Tosh once before in his last body. The Doctor was eager to talk to her again and her ideas for the rift. So after they reluctantly climbed out of bed that morning, Jack took him down into the hub to meet her.
"You never answered my question," Tosh scolded him lightly after Jack introduced him. The Doctor smiled at her.
"To distract us, cause chaos, I mean it worked didn't it. Because of the mermaid they were able to bring everyone who knew how to fight the aliens to one place and try to kill them," The Doctor told her. Jack snuck off as the two of them sat down at her computer still discussing the events of that day. Jack remembered it, mainly because he was mad he couldn't go himself, even though he wanted to. Also, Owen had been extremely hungover that day, unable to come into work and he had to send Tosh last minute to cover him. Still everything had worked out in the end. He was almost to the stairs to his office when the Doctor noticed he was no longer with them. He looked around for Jack in confusion, relief covering his face when he spotted him.
*I need to make a call,* Jack mouthed, pointing at his office. The Doctor nodded hesitantly. He seemed nervous to be left on his own even if Jack was still in the building. He was quickly distracted by Tosh again though and Jack made it up to his office, closing the door behind him. Sitting down at his desk he pulled out his cell phone. Scrolling through his contacts he stopped at Martha's number.
"Hello?" Martha answered on the third ring.
"Martha," Jack tried to sound cheerful, hoping it was coming through over the phone. "How are you doing?"
"Better. It is strange to be living a normal life again after having to walk the Earth for a year. Mum and Dad are still living here together, so I suppose that is something," Martha commented not sounding as happy as Jack. He voice was distant as she talked to him. "I got a call yesterday from UNIT, asking me to join as a medic. Do you know anything about that?"
"The Doctor put in a good word for you with them," Jack told her.
"Have you seen him since we left the Valiant?" Martha wondered. Jack took a deep breath.
"Actually I am still with him. We are both in Cardiff at the hub. It is also part of the reason I am calling you," Jack explained.
"He's not hurt again is he?" Martha asked in concern.
"No, nothing like that," Jack reassured her. "The thing is we are both pregnant. Now before you argue that we are men, I can assure you it is possible. I am not sure how for Time Lords but by the 32nd century it will be possible for human males to get pregnant due to scientific intervention."
"Even if it is possible Jack, I'm not a midwife. I know a little about childbirth, but not enough to help you two to safely deliver your children," Martha argued him.
"I understand that, and I am only asking you because he trust you. He is very shaken up and wary of even leaving the TARDIS, let alone trusting someone new at the moment. Tell you what. Why don't you come to Cardiff, see the hub, have lunch, and we will talk about what to expect. If you still don't feel comfortable with helping us, I will try to convince him to find another Doctor," Jack suggested. The line went quiet as Martha thought about it for a moment.
"I have to go to London tomorrow to meet with Sir Alastor at UNIT. After I promised Tish I would go with her to see the doctor about her arm," Martha replied as she thought it over.
"Then let's plan for Saturday. The Doctor may even be able to come up there in the TARDIS if that would be easier," Jack told her.
"No. I am staying with my mum and dad since my flat was destroyed. I don't think that meeting the Doctor would be the best thing at the moment. They aren't angry with him over what happened during that year, but mum is still worried I am going to run off with him again. I will drive down to Cardiff on Saturday and we can discuss everything. I am not making any promises though Jack," Martha informed him seriously.
"I understand and I will see you Saturday." He hung up the phone leaning back in his chair. Placing one hand on his stomach he thought about the child growing inside it. "I hope you are a girl," He told his stomach softly. Moving his hand, he stood up, going back out into the hub. The Doctor was still distracted looking over the rife prediction software that Tosh was designing. He was talking quickly to her, and even though Jack felt he was intelligent he couldn't keep up with what the Doctor was saying. Tosh seemed to understand as she was typing almost as fast as he was talking. Jack went over to them and kissed the Doctor on the top of the head.
"Do you want a banana and a cuppa?" Jack questioned. The Doctor nodded happily.
"Did you have to ask?" He asked Jack cheekily. Jack smiled and kissed him again. Happy the Doctor seemed to be feeling better, Jack went to retrieve his breakfast.