I've discovered a few inconsistencies in the story, and I'm sorry if it doesn't all make sense… although it shouldn't be too hard to figure out. Any problems, don't hesitate to ask :) Oh, and since I'm Australian and have never been to Europe before, and consequencely never been on a plane before, I can't guarantee my information is correct… brought from my sometimes overactive imagination – and Google earth :)

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2 days later

'Right, Ianto, we're off on a holiday!' Jack's voice bounced around the Hub, making Gwen, Martha and the rest of the UNIT task force look around at Ianto, who was trying to hide in the autopsy bay. After much discussion (and some arguments) it had been decided that Jack and Ianto would be going on enforced stress leave for one week to Scotland, staying in a little cottage close to the town of Turriff, on the north end of the country.

'Ianto, where have you got to? Oh, hey guys!' Jack was in a very good mood as he bounded down the stairs from his office. The UNIT team had only gotten there that day and were just settling in, with Gwen and Martha showing them the ropes.

'Hey Jack!' said Martha, looking up from explaining what a Rift Manipulator was to a young man barely taller than herself. 'I thought you'd be gone by now!'

'Nope, can't find Ianto. And since it is technically his holiday, I thought I should find him before we left,' Jack replied, smiling. 'I thought the team were all experienced?' he said with a frown at the young man.

'So did we, believe me!' Martha came towards him, indicating the young man behind her. 'He seems to have been assigned to this for the experience though. I don't know why. Still, he seems nice enough and he learns fast.' She looked up at him. 'Hey, don't worry, we'll be fine!' she said in response to his worried look.

'As long as you're sure.' he said, smiling at her. 'Now, where is Ianto?' He looked around, finally seeing the top of the man in question's head walking up the stairs from the autopsy bay. 'Ahh, there you are! Come on Ianto, it's time to go!' With that he said his goodbyes and bounced out the door.

Ianto walked up from the bay slowly, looking around at all the people. 'Now, you're sure you'll be fine?' he asked Martha, still looking around. 'Just remember, call if you have any trouble. I made a list for you, here you go…' He handed her a sheaf of papers just as a faint cry of, 'Ianto!' came floating through the still open door. Ianto glanced at it and back at Martha. 'Just remember, stay away from the coffee machine, please?'

'Of course we will; now go!' Martha gave him a hug, then Gwen, and then he was hurrying out the door to the cab Jack had gotten to take them to the airport.

'Come on Yan, hurry!' Jack called as he came out into the sunshine; a rare occurrence for Cardiff. Ianto hurried across to the waiting cab and got in; a moment later all that could be seen was a slight haze of dust, swirling about in the air.

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'I hate aeroplanes,' Ianto grumbled as they stood in line to board the plane. 'I hate flying.'

Jack looked at him, curious. 'Why?' he asked.

Ianto shrugged. 'I don't know. I've just never liked aeroplanes.'

'Oh.' Jack looked ahead, and nudged Ianto in the ribs. 'Come on, we don't want to miss it.' Hurrying over the gate, they passed the official their tickets and were soon on their way to the runway. 10 minutes later, they were finding their seats.

'11B… where is it?... ' mumbled Jack as he made his way down the aisle. Ianto sighed in exasperation.

'It's right here, Jack,' he said, pulling him over to the correct seats. Before he could move, Jack had pushed past him and sat down in the window seat. 2 seconds later, he looked up at Ianto, worry shading his face.

'Did you want this seat, Yan?' he asked, indicating the seat he was currently sitting in.

'No, Jack, I'm fine here, I prefer this one,' Ianto replied, feeling some of his annoyance melt away as he looked at Jack's upturned face. Can't stay angry with him, can I? he thought to himself as he sat down. Suddenly, Jack reached across in front of him, grabbing one of the few magazines poking out of the top of Ianto's carry-on bag. Settling back in his seat, he looked at Ianto briefly before beginning to read. Nope, definitely can't, mused Ianto, settling down for the flight.

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2 hours later…

Ianto had to shake Jack 5 times to wake him as they landed in Glasgow. He had fallen asleep about half an hour into the flight, and Ianto hadn't had the heart to wake him (even though the magazine that he had been reading was getting crumpled and dirty under his feet). Ianto himself had spent the flight tense and fidgeting.

'Jack! Wake up!'

'What?' Jack said groggily, sitting up and looking around.

'We're here, we have to get off the plane,' Ianto told him.

'Oh… Oh! We're here!' Suddenly Jack was up and bounding away down the aisle, wide awake. 'Come on Yan! We're here!'

Ianto got up and moved down the aisle after him, smiling slightly and carrying both his and Jack's bags because, of course, Jack had forgotten his in his excitement. As he descended down the plane stairs after Jack, he couldn't help but blink a little in the light. The sun was shining! Jack was waiting impatiently at the bottom of the stairs.

'Come on Yan!'

'Coming, coming…' Ianto joined Jack at the bottom of the stairs, and they walked into the airport proper. It being a Saturday, there were plenty of people about, so Ianto kept an eye on Jack just in case he lost his over-enthusiastic colleague in the crowd. 'Jack, where exactly are we going?' he asked.

'Don't worry, Yan, it's all sorted,' Jack replied, smiling at Ianto and slinging his arm around Ianto's waist. 'After we get our bags we'll be going on a bit of a drive.'

Ianto looked at him, and on seeing the excited look on his face, let the matter drop. 'Alright, have it your way…' he said with a small smile.

Jack led the way over to the baggage turntable, and gently linked their hands together. 'Jack…' Ianto said.

'Yes?'

'What have I told you about holding hands in public?'

'Oh…' Jack smiled sheepishly and removed his hand. 'Sorry.'

Ianto looked at him. Seeing Jack's expression, he came to a decision. He reached over and took Jack's hand, causing the other man to jump. Startled, Jack looked at him. 'What…' he managed to speak without yelping.

Ianto just raised his eyebrow and smiled.

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