The Torchwood Drabble Files

by badly-knitted

A collection of Torchwood drabbles that continues to grow. Thanks to everyone who's making this possible. You're greatly appreciated, so I'm reinstating an old game - the writer of every 100th review gets to request a drabble/ficlet of their choice. Still using a T rating to cover anything I might write, just to be safe.

391. Confessions - Follows 'Begging'

Title: Confessions - Sequel to 'Begging'

Author: badly-knitted

Characters: Jack, the Doctor, mentions John Hart and Gray

Rating: PG

Written For: Challenge 315 – Drone at tw100

Spoilers: Fragments/Exit Wounds, maybe Kiss Kiss Bang Bang

Summary: Jack and the Doctor talk about Hart and related topics.

Disclaimer: I don't own Torchwood, or the characters.

A/N: Part Twenty of the Drone Series.

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I love Janto: John has no self control, granted (it's something he's going to learn), but I believe he CAN feel remorse, he just chooses not to. That will change.

The Doctor is happy to help Tosh, he likes her.

There won't be any need for a lotto ticket, Donna will have a good life ahead of her. One day I might even write some of it, when I'm not buried under a pile of half-written fics, challenge deadlines and rabid plot-bunnies...

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Jack told the Doctor the whole story: his past history with Hart, the incident with the 'cluster bombs', Hart's return and the devastation of Cardiff at Gray's orders. He admitted his guilt over what had happened to Gray and explained that the punishment his brother meted out on him was justified.

"I deserved it. I let go of his hand."

"Oh Jack, you are so wrong about that. Your father should never have placed responsibility for protecting your brother on your shoulders. You were still a child yourself; he should have protected you both. I'm so sorry, for all your losses."

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OoOoOoOoO

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When work on the drone was completed, the Doctor grasped Jack's shoulders.

"Forgive yourself, Jack. It's time you let go of the past. Remember when Rose convinced me to let you stay on the TARDIS?"

Jack smiled.

"Those were good times, Doc; some of the best. You turned my life around, ya know. Whatever good I've done is because you and Rose believed in me."

"I wasn't sure but Rose, she was convinced that you were a good man. You just needed a little help to see that in yourself. She was right. She always saw more clearly than me."

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TBC in 'Attitude Adjustment'