Paradox: [par-uh-doks]
Noun
A statement or proposition that seems self-contradictory or absurd but in reality expresses a possible truth.
A self-contradictory and false proposition.
An unanticipated side effect of irresponsible time travel. (See also: Temporal Paradox: Grandfather Paradox; Predestination Paradox; Time Loop)
Fine print, Ianto thought, always read the fine print. It wasn't that he minded being spared an early death, being returned to his life…to Jack. He was very grateful for it, really he was, but…fine print. No one ever got a free ride. Especially members of Torchwood.
As days passed then weeks, and finally several months he began to grow used to the new version of his world he now lived in. The question of reconnecting with Rhiannon and Johnny still lingered but he didn't absolutely need to deal with it…yet. He knew that delaying would only make any reunion messier still, procrastination won the day.
Jack had been insatiable, greedy for Ianto's presence and safety. So paranoid that it had taken the mortal days to convince Jack to leave him in a room alone. Gwen had been far more reasonable and had worked with Ianto to persuade Jack to calm down.
Four months had passed since Ianto's reappearance.