On the third day John visited.
Jack was sitting on the edge of the hospital bed, leaning over Ianto, their mouths pressed together as they leisurely made out. It was something they had both missed; the taste of the other and the feel of their lips together, connecting them on more than just a physical level.
"That's really hot."
Both men shot apart so they could look at the newcomer in the door.
"Don't let me stop you. I don't mind waiting, 'long as I get to watch."
Jack sighed. "What the hell are you doing here, John?"
"Just wanted to see how things turned out before I left."
"No, really, why are you here?" Jack insisted.
"That's the truth! Wanted to make sure my three months weren't wasted."
Ianto spoke before Jack had the chance. "Thank you," he said, taking his lover by surprise. "I know it must've been hard finding him just to bring him here."
John shrugged. "He would have been a whiney bitch all the time, anyways."
Ianto smiled a little. "You'll find someone to put up with your slimeyness someday."
John looked between the two of them. "I'm happy for you, Jack. Really."
"Thanks," Jack replied, still a little uncertain.
"Now I'm off. I've had my full of this tiny planet. I'm gonna head back to Serine 5."
Jack rolled his eyes. "No need to tell you to have fun there."
John grinned. "Fun's guaranteed!" He gave a casual wake before taking his leave.
"Serine 5?" Ianto asked once he was gone.
"Pleasure planet. Every species you could ever want, all ready to fuck at a moments notice."
"I take it you've been there?"
Jack leaved over and kissed his forehead. "A long time ago. Back when I was someone I'd like to forget."
"Bet you'd like to visit again. The planet, not the time."
"Ianto, you really underestimate my feelings. I prefer you over anyone on that planet. What we have is special. Everything on that planet is superficial. It's just sex there."
Ianto smiled. "You sound like a true romantic."
"I try."
"What if I was there with you?"
Jack paused to give it thought. "Would you just be there, or are we talking threesomes and moresomes?"
"Threesomes and moresomes."
Jack thought about it for another moment. "Only if you were there because you wanted to be, not because of me."
"Good answer."
Jack started absently running his hand through his lover's hair. "I want to show you someday. The universe, I mean. We see all the shit that comes through here, but there's so much beauty out there, too."
"Since you can't do that, how about we travel the world? Forget Torchwood, forget aliens, and just go?"
Jack laughed. "Have I ever told you I love the way you think? We could do it, you know? And in style. I have over a century of savings from Torchwood, so that would never be a limit."
"Would you really do it? Take me to see the world?"
"Ianto, I'd give you the world if I could."
Ianto had no idea what to say, so instead he just pulled Jack forward and proceeded to snog the hell out of him.
When they came up for air, Jack said, "I think I'm going to tell your sister tomorrow."
Ianto winced. "This will not end well."