Decision Time Part 2

Peter Mason was handcuffed and bundled into the back of the SUV, the Torchwood team made their way back to the Hub. They drove in silence. Jack occasionally looking into the rear view mirror, sneaking a peek at Ianto. He smiled to himself, happy in the knowledge that there was something special between them. Something that could grow into a meaningful relationship. Jack was going to make sure it worked.

He had loved Ianto Jones from the moment he set eyes on him. Before he'd even joined Torchwood. Seeing him there, in the park, leaning against that tree for support….knowing that nothing would become of it. How wrong could he have been. He looked into the mirror again. Ianto smiled back. Jack smiled.

Once back at the Hub, Peter Mason was put into a cell next to the Blowfish and Weevils.

"You can't keep me here! I want my lawyer!"

Jack just stood in front of the cell, arms folded across his chest.

"You have no right to hold me here."

Jack shook his head and walked away.

"Come back here! Do you hear me? Come back here!"

Going back into the main area of the Hub, Jack looked around for Ianto. Gwen nodded towards the small kitchen area. He saluted his thanks.

Ianto was busy making coffee for the team.

"Ianto. Busy as usual."

Ianto smiled. "I do my best."

"I was thinking. Maybe we could go out for that meal a little later than we planned."

"I'd like that," replied Ianto.

"So would I. Your choice."

"Maybe a movie and then a takeaway back here."

"Will you be staying the night?"

"If you want me to."

Jack put his hands on Ianto's upper arms. "Yes, I want you to. We don't have to do anything. I just want to hold you."

"I'd like that, too."

Jack removed his hands and stepped back. "I better inform UNIT about Mason. I can't keep him here indefinitely."

"I'll bring your coffee in to you."

"Thanks."

"My pleasure."

Jack went into his office and sat down. He looked at his phone, picked up the receiver and dialled a number. Minutes later, he was back outside calling down to Gwen and Owen.

"Weevils spotted in the multi story car park behind the Millennium Centre. Go check it out. Tosh, bring up the CCTV from out front by the Water Tower."

Jack looked at the screen. People were milling around outside the Centre. Tourists were taking pictures of the silver Water Tower. No Weevils.

"Ianto."

"Jack?"

"Forget the coffee. Get on the lift."

"Jack."

Jack opened his wrist band and punched in a code just after Ianto stood on the platform. It began to rise, and Ianto watched Jack as he came level with him They exchanged a smile.

"Go into the Centre. Look around. Make sure it's clear of Weevils."

"Okay, Jack."

"Keep you coms on."

"Will do."

In seconds, Ianto was outside the Hub, in front of the Water Tower. He waited until there was no one near and stepped off of the platform. He moved off towards the Centre, keeping a close eye on those around him.

Jack watched the screen. Gwen and Owen were inside the multi story car park. He got Tosh to switch channels so he could follow their progress.

"Nothing so far." Gwen said.

"Keep looking. Ianto, anything?"

"Nothing Jack."

"Who told you about the Weevils, Jack?" asked Gwen.

"UNIT got a report of a sighting just as I was phoning them about Mason."

"Are they coming to collect him?"

"No, we have to drop him off at the Police Station. He'll be picked up from there."

"What will 'e be in there for, Jack? What's the charge?" this from Owen.

"Illegally importing aliens." laughed Jack.

"They got that right," returned Gwen.

"Okay, get back here. Pick Ianto up on the way. He's inside the Centre. I'll call him. Ianto?"

"Yes, Jack?"

"Get down to the main door. Gwen and Owen will meet you there in a few minutes."

"Okay. On my way. Jack?"

"Yeah?"

"Can we get a DVD to watch later. Maybe a carry out as well?"

Jack smiled. "Perfect," he replied.

After meeting Ianto, Gwen, Owen and Ianto walked back, via Cardiff Bay and the Information Centre, to the Hub. Jack was waiting for them.

"Well?"

Owen shook his head "Nothin'."

Jack looked at Ianto.

"No Weevils inside."

Jack frowned. "I wonder where UNIT heard it from. They were most insistent."

Tosh turned in her chair to face the others. "Jack, Mason is lying on the cell floor."

Jack and Owen rushed to the cells. Mason was lying face down.

Opening the cell, Jack and Owen went inside. Owen checked his pulse. "He's dead, Jack."

"No, he was alive when I put him in here."

Owen eyes his boss.

"He was alive, I tell you."

"Jack, we have a visitor." Gwen said, her voice a little shaky.

Jack and Owen made their way back up stair. There in the middle of the Hub was John Hart.

"Hello, lover."

Jack looked amazed.

"What are you doing here?"

"Is that any way to treat an old flame? Shame on you, Jack." John walked around, looking from one member of the team to another. "I was passing through, and thought I'd drop by and have a cosy chat."

"Passing through? I don't think so."

"Oh, Jack. You know me so well." he winked at Ianto. "Nice. Yours?"

"Why are you here?"

"Unfinished business, you might say. Er, Mason was his name."

"You killed him!"

"Right. Had to think of something to get you lot out of here. Weevil sighting. Good, aye?"

"Why kill Mason? What did he have on you?"

"All those Blowfish and Weevils. They were sent here by me, Jack."

"Why?"

"Why not? Your planet needs livening up."

"Right."

John moved closer to Ianto. "Are you sure he's not yours, Jack? Can I have him?"

Ianto glared at John, then moved back one step.

"He'd be a useful addition to my gang," he laughed.

"Back off. They are my team, and are staying that way."

"I was part of your team… once."

"That was a long time ago, and in a different world."

John sighed. "I miss you, Jack."

"Get over it. I have."

"So I see. Got quite a set up here, haven't you? Two cute ladies a doctor and Eye Candy." John leered at Ianto.

"Back off," Ianto told him.

"Oh, feisty, isn't he?"

Jack ignored the remark. "Who's paying you, John?"

"Jack, you know better than to ask me that. I'd have to kill ya."

Ianto laughed.

"Arr, Eye Candy thinks that's funny."

Jack nodded. "I can't die. Something happened, and now, I can't die."

"Everyone dies, Jack."

"Go ahead. I'll just come back in a few hours."

John looked around at each of their faces, and knew it was true. "Damn! You get all the best gigs."

"So, why are you really here?"

"I told you. Unfinished business. Mason was weak and greedy. He wanted too much money for too little in return. He was expendable. After you found him, I didn't see the need for him anymore."

"How did you know we'd found him?"

John smiled. "The Blowfish you let go. Tracking devise. Very clever."

"Now what?" Jack asked.

"Oh, I was thinking, dinner a movie. But you wouldn't, would you?"

Jack shook his head. "Not with you, no." He looked at Ianto.

"Yes, I thought so. You and Eye Candy. Cute, real cute."

Ianto moved towards John Hart.

Jack shook his head. "Don't, he's not worth it."

Ianto's face was flushed with anger.

"That's right, Eye Candy. You do just as he says. Jack likes giving orders." He turned to Jack. "Slept with him yet… no, didn't think so."

Ianto couldn't take anymore. He launched himself at John, hitting him full in the face and knocking him to the ground. Jack intervened, grabbing him by the upper arms.

"Ianto!"

John rubbed blood from his lip. "Oh, I have to hand it to you Jack, you sure know how to pick them."

With that, John opened his wrist band, punched in a number and was gone in a flash of light.

"Where do you know him from Jack?" asked Ianto.

"We were time agent together. I… also… we were lovers for a while."

Ianto turned away.

"But that was along time ago. In another world. I'm here now, with you."

Ianto turned to face Jack. "Are you? Do we have something, or am I wanting too much too soon?"

Jack took hold of his hands. "I told you I loved you, and I do. I want this to work. I want to settle down. I'm tired, Ianto. I was tired and lonely. You fill the void I've had for so long."

"Do I? You're not just saying that?"

Jack shook his head. "No. I mean it."

"What do you want us to do, Jack?" asked Gwen.

"Go home. There's nothing more to be done here."

"What about Mason?" asked Owen.

"I'll take care of him. I'll call UNIT and say he had a accident in the cells. Not much they can do to me, is there." He tried to smile. "Go on, go home."

The three Torchwood members left together, leaving Jack and Ianto alone. Jack turned to Ianto. "Are we still on for a DVD and a takeaway? Or have you changed your mind?"

Ianto turned sparkling blue eyes on Jack. "Maybe just a takeaway. I don't feel much like watching a movie. Sorry."

"That's okay. Neither do I. We can sit and talk, if you like." Jack watched Ianto. "Ianto? I do love you."

Ianto smiled weakly. "I know."

Jack moved closer to Ianto, pulling him into a fierce hug. "I don't want to loose you. Not now, not ever." He kissed the top of his head, his forehead, his lips. Ianto melted into his arms, accepting Jack's tongue into his mouth. His heart skipped a beat. His skin felt warm. He was deeply in love with this man kissing him. How could he not give himself to him. He wanted to. He had to. But not tonight.