But It Won't Pay the Rental by golden_d (G)

[merryghoul]

Fandom: TORCHWOOD
Pairing: Gen (Jilly Kitzinger)
Length: 1028
Author on LJ: golden_d
Author Website: Fanfic master post on LJ,, AO3 profile, FF.net profile
Why this must be read: Yes, yes, I know, I recced a Miracle Day fic for my last Torchwood rec of the month. In general, a lot of people in (and out) of the fandom have apathy towards Miracle Day for various reasons.
Without spoiling anything, this fic speculates about what happened after Jilly Kitzinger after the events of Miracle Day (the series) have transpired. Jilly's well characterized in this one, and even if you loathe Miracle Day, this fic is worth a read



Thank god the exchange rate was favorable. Oh, Jilly knew she was getting cheated, but she also knew she’d gotten herself the best deal possible, especially given that the only Mandarin she spoke was nǐhǎo and xièxiè, and she didn’t speak Shanghainese at all. The pawnbroker spoke more English than he was letting on, she could tell, but she was--



But It Won't Pay the Rental