09- The aftermath always lacks that adrenaline

[itsthecoat.livejournal.com]

[Jack appears on the Plane, once again back to his usual immortal self. He looks much better than he did before; though he still looks somewhat tired, he seems a lot more rested now, the bandages are gone, his hands healed, and his clothes look as neat as usual.

He looks around the Plane, sighs, then sticks his hands in his pockets] Is this the part where I apologize for going off the deep-end, or can I just say 'Promise I'm sleeping now' and pretend it never happened?

Comments

[itsthecoat.livejournal.com]

I don't need you guys to risk getting found by the Master, alright? Just leave it alone Ianto.

[damnfinecoffee.livejournal.com]

How can I? You can't expect me to sit around waiting now that I know how to fix it. Even if the Master does find us he won't have the chance to do anything. All it will do is increase our chances of remembering what's happened this year.

[itsthecoat.livejournal.com]

Just drop it, would you? It's not worth you risking your life for something that's going to happen regardless!

[damnfinecoffee.livejournal.com]

I can't drop it. My job is to protect people from alien threats, and now you're asking me to sit back and wait whilst one's destroying my entire planet.

[itsthecoat.livejournal.com]

Because it's going to be over in three months, nobody except those unlucky few will remember a thing, and I need at least you to survive this!

[damnfinecoffee.livejournal.com]

It doesn't matter if I survive or not. If I die I'll just come back when it's over.

[itsthecoat.livejournal.com]

[Jack pens his mouth to reply, but nothing comes out for a moment. He closes his eyes, and when he opens them they look much more tired, much older than before] You and Tosh are going to die because I wasn't there. I already have hers and Owen's blood on my hands once, do you think I want to know that all four of you died while I was busy being the Master's favorite chew toy?

[damnfinecoffee.livejournal.com]

If I risk that it's my choice.

[itsthecoat.livejournal.com]

.....you're right, that is your choice. [And without a second look, Jack drops from the Plane]