TBYOYL The Sequel

As Jack approached the tourist office, he noticed a young man standing by the door.

"You intend to stand here, or go inside."

The young man turned around.

Jack's heart missed a beat.

"It seems to be locked. I tried knocking, but no ones in there." He smiled.

"Er, maybe if you came back in an hour or so, it'll be open."

The young man looked at his watch. "Why not, I've got nothing better to do."

Jack smiled. "Good."

He watched as the young man walked towards the steps leading to the bars, shops and café's at the Bay.

As he disappeared, Jack whispered, 'Ianto.'

Getting out his keys, Jack unlocked the tourist office door and went inside. He went straight to the computer, turned it on and brought up the CCTV cameras around the Bay. He searched until he found Ianto sitting at a table outside the Terra Nova Bar, drinking from a cup.

"It's been a while. I wonder if you'll remember me."

Pushing the red button on the wall behind him, Jack went through the secret door to the lift that would take him down to the Hub. Going to his office, he took off his coat and booted up his computer. Ianto was still sat at the table, drinking. Jack smiled, remembering their relationship at the age of seventeen. Then frowned, remembering how it ended with him going back to his own century, leaving Ianto alone, heartbroken. But they'd met again, only for Jack to retcon Ianto. Make him forget they had ever met. It broke Jack's heart, but it had to be done, for Ianto's sake.

Jack leaned back, lacing his fingers behind his head and sighed. "What have I done?" he said aloud. "And why are you here?" Jack zoomed in on Ianto's face "Still as beautiful as ever." He smiled.

Finishing his drink, Ianto got up and walked towards Harry Ramadan's. Jack followed his every move.

The cog door went back and Tosh came through, going straight to her work station.

Jack called down to her. "Morning Toshiko."

"Jack."

"How's that translation coming along?"

"It's coming," she replied, giving nothing away. "What are you up to?"

"Spying."

"Is he nice?" Tosh laughed.

"Oh yeah."

"Does he have a brother?"

"Sister."

"Mmm, no good."

Jack laughed. "I'm gonna do a turn in the tourist office this morning. Just an hour or so."

"Okay."

"What time is Gwen and Owen due in?"

"About now." she replied. "Gwen's getting coffee."

Jack switched off the computer and headed for the door. He walked over to stand beside Tosh. "I'm heading up now then."

"Okay. I'll let you know when I crack this," she said, pointing to the monitor.

"Thanks. Have fun."

Tosh frowned. "And you."

Jack put the open sign on the tourist office door and sat back, waiting. After almost 45 minutes, Jack given up thinking that Ianto would be back, when the door opened and in walked Ianto Jones.

"We meet again," he smiled at Jack. "If I'd have known I'd have stuck around."

Jack returned the smile. "I wasn't ready to open up then, sorry."

"No problem. I went for a coffee."

"Close by?"

"Yeah, the Terra Nova." The young man pointed.

"Arh. So," said Jack standing. "What were you after? Boat trip. Best places to eat. Bus and sightseeing timetables," he spread his hands to show where they all were.

Ianto shook his head. "Actually, I was after some information about Torchwood Three."

Jack remained calm on the outside, but inside his heart was pounding. "Never heard of it, sorry," he lied.

Ianto smiled. "I was told it was down here at the Bay."

"Really?"

"Yep. Asked quite a few people, actually. They all pointed me towards the Bay." Ianto moved from one foot to the other nervously.

"Arh. Looking for anyone in particular?"

"I….I was in London. Canary Wharf…."

Realization hit Jack like a sledgehammer to the back of the head. "You were there….when they attacked?"

Ianto nodded. "I managed to get out in one piece. We lost a lot of good people that day." He looked at his hands, placing one on the counter top.

Jack covered it with his own hand. "I'm sorry," he smiled apologetically. "What brought you to the tourist office?" He removed his hand.

"The big SUV parked around the corner, with Torchwood written on it."

Jack had to smile. "Oh, that."

Ianto nodded. "That. I presume this is a secret base."

"Really, a secret base."

Owen Harper entered through the secret door, not knowing that there was someone in with Jack. "Shit!" He said, on seeing Ianto.

Jack raised his eyebrows. "Doctor Owen Harper. Ianto Jones."