Sudden Understanding - A Torchwood Fanfiction

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Title: Sudden Understanding
Author: qafkinnetic
Rating(s): PG
Pairing(s): None
Warning(s): Spoilers for Reset, Dead Man Walking and A Day In The Death and DW: Utopia
Summary: Ianto talks to Jack before they go to Henry's, and Jack has a bout of empathy. Takes place during A Day In The Death, before Torchwood goes to Henry's. This will make more sense if you've seen the Doctor Who episode Utopia.

Ianto joined Jack in his office as they prepared to go to Henry's estate. He leaned against the desk as Jack finished off some paperwork in case they were caught. When Jack finished signing his name and leaned back in his chair, Ianto sat up straighter and caught the captain's eye.

"You should really treat Owen better. He's having a hard time of it as it is without you being nasty to him."

"I thought you didn't like him."

"I don't love Owen. But he's part of our team, Jack. And he's just died and come back. You of all people should be helping him. You're the only other one who knows what that's like."

"There's Suzie."

"Jack. You know what I mean. You need to support him. He's hurting. And I can only do so much. I know he appreciates my support but what he really needs is yours."

"But he shouldn't be here, Ianto. It's messed up. He shouldn't be alive. He shouldn't be here. He shouldn't exist. He's just…wrong. That's it, he's wro—"

Jack stopped, eyes wide. He let out a long breath.

"Jack?"

"Shit. Where's Owen? I want to talk to him."

Comments

[jsks.livejournal.com]

whoo! interesting twist.

[rabecka.livejournal.com]

Oh, very nice...

[charie-caphine.livejournal.com]

Oooh, bet that hurt. Cool drabble!

[pecos.livejournal.com]

This story is so short and powerful, like a slap.