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Captain Jack Harkness - The Dead Line - BBC Torchwood Radio Drama Part I
"This must be the longest that I’ve ever looked at you and not seen you smile. I’ve watched you in your sleep; did you know that? So many times. Just woken up beside you in the middle of the night and watched you. Watched your eyes moving behind your eyelids as you dreamed. And tried to imagine what a man like you could possibly dream about. The things you’ve seen; the lives you’ve lived; the people you’ve loved. I wondered if you were dreaming about me, I hoped you were dreaming about me.
But lets be honest, Jack. I’m… nothing more than a blip in time for you, Jack. Everyday, I grow a little older. But you’re immortal. You’ve already lived a thousand lifetimes. How could you watch me grow old and die? How can I watch you live and never age a day?
I suppose we both know that will never be a problem. Not in this job.
No one in Torchwood ever lives to draw their pension do they? Even by some miracle I survive to see my hair turned grey, or God forbid fall out, I don’t kid myself that you’d still be around to see it.
One day, you’ll go again, just like you did before.
[Voice hitches with tears]
And this time you wont be back.
[Takes deep breath]
Maybe that’s what you’re dreaming about those nights, when I watch you sleeping. Maybe that’s why, even while you sleep, I see you smile.
But you haven’t gone yet, Jack. I know that. I know you’re coming back to me."
But lets be honest, Jack. I’m… nothing more than a blip in time for you, Jack. Everyday, I grow a little older. But you’re immortal. You’ve already lived a thousand lifetimes. How could you watch me grow old and die? How can I watch you live and never age a day?
I suppose we both know that will never be a problem. Not in this job.
No one in Torchwood ever lives to draw their pension do they? Even by some miracle I survive to see my hair turned grey, or God forbid fall out, I don’t kid myself that you’d still be around to see it.
One day, you’ll go again, just like you did before.
[Voice hitches with tears]
And this time you wont be back.
[Takes deep breath]
Maybe that’s what you’re dreaming about those nights, when I watch you sleeping. Maybe that’s why, even while you sleep, I see you smile.
But you haven’t gone yet, Jack. I know that. I know you’re coming back to me."
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Ianto Jones, The Dead Line - BBC Torchwood Radio Drama
As if I needed more crying like a baby. The fact, that deep down Ianto knew that he was going to die, and there was a chance that Jack wouldn’t be with him all the time… it’s just… ahh, I miss him, I miss him so much.
You guys, thanks for recommending, I’ve listened to all of them, it’s really brilliant!
So entertaining, especially in public transport, keeps me distracted from my moody city xD
I couldn’t help but chuckle in some parts and people were like o.O
I’m starting audio books today )) Hooray for new obsession ^
Just when I thought this obsession couldn’t get any worse
I just learned about the existence of all Torchwood’s novels, audio books and radio dramas. I have read about books before, but now I know all the synopsis, cause I’ve spent whole day on Wikipedia. I’m already downloading audio stuff via torrent. My Amazon Wish List is full, read customer reviews and already know where more Janto relationships can be found, which means, that I planned to collect some money by selling my stencil tees and buying those used books (15) one by one.
If one day they find me dead, tell them that cause was the obsession.
