Something New – represents optimism for the future as well as optimism for the future with the bride's chosen life partner.
"Move in with me" Jack asked his Welshman.
"Don't be daft, Jack" Ianto replied and started to walk towards the kitchen.
"Why not?" the immortal asked, extremely wounded by Ianto's rejection.
"Because I love you too much" the dark-haired man replied seriously.
Jack looked at him, confusion written all over his face. Ianto sighed loudly and cradling his lover's face in his hands, he explained:
"I don't want you to suffer when I die"
"But I will, anyway" Jack replied.
"But it will hurt less if we keep it casual as it is now" Ianto said seriously.
Jack nodded, pushed the new golden key inside his trousers pocket, took his greatcoat and left Ianto's flat. The Welshman was astonished and a little hurt; he thought that Jack would have fought harder to make him change his mind.
The following days were a bit awkward but then Jack went back to his usual self and to Ianto's bed. However, Ianto knew that nothing was as it had been before and he regretted his so direct explanation but there was no way to take his words back.
Two hours later, Ianto Jones was lying dead in a pool of his own blood and a crying Captain was shouting at the stars in a language he only could speak. Suddenly, a golden glow enveloped the still frame and lifted it some inches above the floor. Ianto's body started to fit and after some minutes, it was lowered onto the floor again. Jack was so shocked that he had not been able to move, only to stare at his lover's body.
A loud groan made the Captain look and he discovered a pair of crystal blue eyes looking back at him.
"Ianto?" Jack asked confused.
"Death does not want me, it has just sent me back to you" Ianto said and sat there without a single scratch or wound on his pale skin.
"Why?" Jack asked, still puzzled.
"Why what?" Ianto asked.
"Why did you stand between me and the weevil?"
"Because I'd give my life a thousand times to keep you safe" Ianto confessed.
A sudden wind enveloped both men and the Doctor's voice sounded loud and clear:
"Jack and Ianto, a new beginning is waiting for you two, born from the unselfish love Ianto feels for you, Jack and I can assure you that he feels the same for you, Ianto. So embrace this new chance of life you have been given Ianto jones and make the most of it" and after saying that, he disappeared.
Jack looked at Ianto and the Welshman, who knew his Captain better than himself, kissed him on the lips long and sweet and then whispered in his ear:
"Would you mind asking me again? Because my answer is definitely "Yes"
Jack did not ask at all; he only took the new shiny key from his greatcoat pocket, put it on Ianto's hand and kissed his partner-to-be until they became breathless and so a new stage in their lives was born.
