Series 2, Episode 8 - A Day In The Death

[lorannah]

MESSAGES

From: Harper, Owen
To: Jack
Subject: second opinion
Date: Wednesday 5th March 2008

'm working on my obituary. How does this sound? 'The passing of Owen Harper (1974* -2008) will be deeply mourned. Mostly by his friends and colleagues, but hopefully also by his parents, despite them never having been that close to him. They didn't know

Comments

[drakyndra]

The civilisation in a jar is the best. Thing. Ever.

[neadods]

I was just thinking this! They need to have it on Ianto's desk.

[kel_reiley]

yes! yes! someone write a fic of ianto taking care of them - and then they make him their GOD!

[ffarff]

perfect!

[unovis]

So Owen's 34 now and not 27?

[darthhellokitty]

It sure makes a lot more sense, considering he's been through medical school and all that.

[jananaphone]

That jumped out at me, too. Makes loads more sense than whatever they said on the show, those crazy people.

[lucylooo]

Okay, seriously, can the TPTB pick one date of birth for everyone and leave it at that? Between the show, the website, and the magazine, nothing agrees! Still, I was sure that Ianto was the youngest by quite a bit, not that there was only a few years between him and everyone except Jack.

Loving all of these posts, it's so great to see what's missed by not being in the UK. :)

[blitzente]

Checking the e-mails again today, the birthdate in Owen's obituary has mysteriously changed from 1974 to 1980. How's that for Torchwood retcon?

[kakareen]

I've had a thought, maybe it's as simple as this: Owen lies about his age.

[reginabellatrix]

See, that's my theory, too. I had a friend who, when he hit 27 decided that was a good age to be and just kept telling people he was 27. When he was 34, he was still telling people he was 27... I wouldn't put it past Owen to do the same. ;)