Summary: Gwen learns some things about her team and fiancé and finally get given the consequences for her actions.

WARNING: GWEN BASHING FIC!! (If you don't like this category, then don't read this story. I do not appreciate flamers if I warn people.

Disclaimer: They're not mine, that's the truth; I'm borrowing them, so please don't sue!

Pairings: Jack/Ianto, Gwen/Rhys (shortly), Gwen/Jack (one sided thankfully!!)

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Jack sighed inwardly in annoyance as Gwen chattered on about something she believed Torchwood should do something about. To the left of him, Owen groaned and shifted; impatient to get back to the decomposing alien in the autopsy room.

At this, Gwen glared self-righteously and said, "I know you don't care about others, Owen. But I do."

At this Owen glared right back and was about to make a scathing comment at her; until he caught Tosh's gaze. She was sitting next to Ianto and was fiddling something on her laptop. Shaking her head slightly, she gave him a look which told him that Gwen wasn't worth the effort. So he stayed silent and Gwen happily went back to her lecture on hoe Torchwood should be helping the public.

Jack watched in silent amusement as Tosh and Owen mouthed to each other,

'You owe me.'

'I know, I would have had to put up with her ranting.'

Jack turned to his right and looked at Ianto and saw to his mirth that Ianto was writing a list on 50 ways to shut Gwen up. Some of them actually looked plausible.

Jack surveyed his team again and saw that they all were as sick of Gwen's lecturing as he was, so he stood up and clapped his hands together before leaning them against the conference table.

"Alright. Enough, Gwen. I think everyone should enjoy n evening off, rift permitting. So go off and have fun, but don't forget to keep your mobiles on you." Gwen looked over to him,

"But Jack. Can't I finish.." Jack interrupted her.

"No, Gwen. Go home to Rhys, your fiancé," he said emphasising the last word. "Enjoy your night Gwen, but don't forget to have your mobile on hand."

Gwen retorted, outrage in her voice, "You expect me to keep my life together, but when I am able to enjoy some downtime I have to be ready to come back to work?!"

As the others stood up, smirking to each other, Jack replied in a cold tone. "A minute ago you didn't want to leave and now you're complaining? Go home, Miss Cooper. Enjoy your night in."

As she stormed out in a huff, tripping on her shoes he spoke to the remaining members of the team quietly. "She's going to learn that not everyone comes at her beck and call."

"What do you mean, Jack?" Tosh said, curious. Jack caught Ianto's eye and winked. Ianto smirked.

"Oh, you'll see."

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As Gwen came into her flat she started talking.

"Hey, babe. Great news; Jack gave me the night off, so I thought we could go out to the lovely little…" She trailed off as she saw Rhys getting ready for what was obviously going to be a night out. He was turned away from her, wearing what she called his 'pulling shirt.'

"Oh, aye. So you got the night in, eh? You can catch up with your latest TV shows and gossips. I'm going out." He walked over to the mirror and started checking his hair.

"But," she said helplessly; "I've got the night in…" Rhys interrupted her.

"And I'm going out. Just because you've got the night off doesn't mean I have to drop my plans for you."

Gwen had the strange feeling of de ja vu but she couldn't place it. She ran over to him and pulled on his arm, "Please?" He shook her off carefully.

"No." He looked her in the eyes, "I'll be back late so don't wait up." He walked to the door and as he went for his keys she called out,

"Take my car, please? That way I'll know you'll be safe." She silently congratulate herself as he did and called out, "I love you."

The shutting 'snap' of the door was her only answer. As quiet penetrated the apartment, she fumed silently. Angry that he wouldn't even give up a night of drinking with his mates, while she, day after day worked so hard to save Earth from the monsters in the Universe, sacrificing so much and risking her life repeatedly.

She pulled out her phone and used it to find her car with the GPS tracking device inside; glad for once that she'd taken the time to get Tosh to teach her how.

She saw it was stationary at a pub and decided to wait an hour to find out who he considered more important to spend time with than her.

She flopped down to the couch dramatically, wondering whether or not to call Jack; he loved spending all his time with her, just like she loved him. Though she'd never tell Rhys.

That was until she remembered that she was angry at him for showing her up in front of the others. As she sat, she wondered what to do now.

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Gwen pulled up outside the pub Rhys was at; getting out of Rhys' car as quickly as possible, ignoring all the other people in the street that for some reason were glaring at her.

Pulling open the pubs dor, she flounced in and…stopped as she saw Rhys sitting in a booth with Jack and Ianto. They were laughing at something Ianto had said, and Jack was for some reason holding Ianto's hand, even though he was using him as a part time shag and replacement for herself. In Jack's other hand was a beer.

Gwen felt confused; why would Jack and Ianto be out with Rhys; unless…her heart sped up and she felt sick.

Quickly storming over, she reached across and slapped Ianto hard on the cheek. Immediately Jack and Rhys both stood up, Jack growling at her menacingly, like she was a Weevil.

"What the hell was that for, Gwen?" He snarled. He moved in front of Ianto protectively despite Ianto's murmured, "It's fine Jack. Honestly."

Gwen noticed for the first time; despite the fact the men she loves are glaring at her, that both Ianto and Jack were wearing jeans and casual T-shirts.

"Well?" Jack said, impatient for her answer.

"What's got into you Gwen?" Rhys said and she brought herself back to what caused her to intervene and slap Ianto. She focused on Jack and started shouting.

"You bastards, you absolute bastards. How dare you do this?!"

Jack glared at her while Ianto simply looked confused.

"What are you talking about Gwen?" Jack asked, wanting to understand.

"You know exactly what I mean! You've drugged him!" She pointed at Rhys.

"Wait," Jack said slowly. "You think that Ianto and I have retconned Rhys?!" He made an exasperated noise and ran his hands though his hair.

Rhys looked shocked at her theory.

"Gwen, all we've done is had a few drinks," Ianto said. "We haven't drugged Rhys and we have had no intention to."

Rhys then spoke up, his eyes boring into hers. "Gwen. What's all this about? And how did you find us? Were you following me?" He looked outraged and Gwen felt at a loss at how to explain to him what she was doing. She decided for the good old tactic of distraction.

"Why are you out with my work mates anyway? Can't you just leave it alone."

Jack sighed, stood up and pulled Ianto up behind him. "What's so wrong with hanging out with a few mates?"

Gwen glared but faltered, unable to reply until another thought occurred to her. "Do you do this often?"

Rhys nodded, smirking slightly. "Almost every week, if it suits." He was shrugging his coat on and doing up the jip, putting some change onto the table.

"Do Tosh and Owen come as well?" Jack nodded affirmative.

"Most of the time, though they are out tonight on a date."

Gwen felt excluded for a minute before realising that this must be Jack's way of making sure that they team felt included as well, but she decided to be sure.

"Why have I never been invited?"

This time Ianto answered softly, smoothing down the creases in Jack's T-shirt. "You've always wanted Torchwood to keep out of your private life, so that's what we've done." At this, Jack smiled gently at his lover, before turning to Rhys and addressing him.

"I think it's time Ianto and I went home. Have a good night Rhys." He turned to Gwen. "I'll see you tomorrow at work on time."

Again he emphasised his words, and taking Ianto's hand he led the way out of the pub and into the street towards where Gwen assumed Ianto had parked his car. She looked at Rhys who finished his drink and strode past her, not even glancing at her.

She realised that he had taken his keys off her and had replaced them with her own. She grumpily crossed her arms and headed off towards where she had seen her car. Hopping inside, she reviewed what had happened inside, still confused over the fact that the whole team and her fiancé were going out together on a regular basis without her.

She started the care and slowly drove home, wondering at the expressions on Rhys and Jack's faces as she had slapped Ianto. If she didn't know any better she would have thought that both of them had been staring at her with a look of disgust. She shook herself from that point of view, knowing that what she had done was perfectly reasonable; believing that Jack was having drinks with Rhys because he was going to Retcon him was the obvious answer, because really; how was she to know that Rhys, Jack and the others got together weekly for a drink and a chat.

She pulled up outside the flat and quietly entered, unsure why but slightly dreading the confrontation with her fiancé. Stepping into the lounge, she saw Rhys sprawled on the sofa, glaring at her. He gestured next to him and she sat down tenderly; aware that Rhys could go off his nuts and could possibly kick her out for the night. He wasn't too bright but he had strong emotions that he didn't restrain and could easily go overboard.

"So," she put on a bright smile. "Did you have a good time out?" At Rhys frown she belatedly realised it was the wrong thing to say to him.

"Well I was having a good time; until you interrupted and slapped Ianto. You know, I honestly didn't' think you can embarrass me more than you just did. You acted like an idiot in front of your friends and for what reason? You though, you actually thought that Jack and Ianto were going to Retcon me and yes I know what Retcon is."

Gwen gaped slightly, feeling like a fish as she began to realise that Jack had actually explained to Rhys some things, and that Rhys knew a lot more about Torchwood than she had known that he did.

She wanted to go back to the Hub and scream at Jack for a few hours, she never wanted Rhys to be involved with Torchwood; he was part of her private life and she didn't want the two to cross.

Rhys was looking at her expectantly and she forced herself to look sincere and said softly,

"I'm sorry Rhys. I wasn't trying to embarrass you; I just really wanted to spend some time with you. And when I saw you with my team mates, well I just thought the worst. I mean, how else was I supposed to know you've been going out with my workmates?"

Rhys growled at hat and Gwen reflected that whatever she said to him at the moment, even an apology; he found a flaw with it and attacked it.

"You didn't know that I've been going out with your mates? Gwen I told you over three months ago! And every so often I mention it! Are you honestly that dumb or do you just tune me out when I talk? And you can't hide behind the fact that you've had a tough day at work, because even if Jack and the others have had a really crap day; they are all willing to listen to anything anyone of us have to say. They also have the decency to remember it!"

He stood up,

"I'm going to bed. You can stay on the couch tonight. I don't want to sleep next to you right now." To her shock he walked over to their bedroom, slamming the door as he went.

She huffed and pulled out a blanket from the cupboard and settled down on the lumpy mattress; thinking that she needed to get a new one. Closing her eyes, she willed herself asleep; trying to forget everything that had happened, her mind confused by what she had experienced. She curled up, wanting to go to the Hub and see Jack as soon as possible. Sleep claimed her and she slept blissfully, unaware of what was to come because of her actions.