“Well Jack,” the Doctor began, “As much as it pains me to say this… We need your help.”
“More specifically,” Rose spoke up, “Torchwood’s help.”
“Help with what?” Jack asked.
“The Godfather,” The Doctor told him.
“The Godfather?” Owen said, looking like he was trying not to laugh, “What? You got late fees at the video store or something?”
“No, the Godfather is –” Rose started.
“My father” The Doctor finished.
“Your father?” Jack asked, shocked. He had never heard The Doctor talk about his family before. Up until a few minutes ago when Rose had walked out of the TARDIS with Jackson, Jack had thought all The Doctor’s family was long gone.
“Why don’t all of you take Rose and show her around our humble abode?” Jack suggested to Ianto, Owen, and Tosh. The three of them stood and led Rose out of the room, taking the two boys with them.
“So he calls himself the Godfather?” Jack asked, unable to resist.
The Doctor laughed without humor, “Yeah, he thinks he’s almighty and powerful.”
“He’s a time lord?” Jack asked and The Doctor nodded. “But I thought you were the last one? I mean, I know there was The Master, but he’s gone now. So, how did he get here?”
“No idea,” The Doctor said, “But I think it’s probably the same way The Master did. Somehow he escaped the Time War and stored his memories away. Then at some point he opened the watch and decided to wreck havoc amongst the galaxies.” The Doctor finished talked on a bitter note and Jack decided to temporarily get off the topic.
"So,” Jack started, grinning wickedly as The Doctor looked up at him, “You and Rose…”
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Growing up Torchwood
Fiksi PenggemarThe Torchwood families are expanding, and the balance between family and alien hunting is thinning. When a new threat arises, who will be able to help? Sequel to A Torchwood Family but can be read separately
