Chapter Four

Rhiannon walked around the St David's Shopping centre, glad that Johnny had decided he wanted to take David to a rugby match at the Cardiff Blue's stadium that night. Kick off was at 7.45pm. With Micha in tow, she walked in and out of shops, not really buying anything. All shopped out, she decided to stop for a snack in McDonalds at 7.25pm.

"I expect your dad and David will grab something to eat before the match," she told her daughter.

"And at half time," laughed the girl.

Her mother nodded. "Knowin' your dad."

Rhiannon settled herself and Micha at a corner table, before ordering.

Barry and Frankie walked from the flat to Queen Street, stopping every now and then so Barry could check his phone for text messages.

"We're gonna be late," said Frankie.

"It's a lady's prerogative to be late, moron! Besides, it don't take long on the bendy bus."

Frankie sighed. "I'm hungry."

"Again? We ate less that two hours ago!"

Frankie scratched his chin. "I know. But all this…" he waved his hands around, "is makin' me hungry."

Barry shook his head. "Okay, let's grab a burger."

Walking into McDonalds, Frankie gave Barry a ten pound note and went towards the stairs.

"We're takin' them with us," Barry called to him, joining the queue.

"Oh, right."

Rhiannon turned, as Barry moved behind her. She crinkled her nose. Checked out the coat and smiled to herself. A second look told her that she knew this young man from somewhere.

"'scuse me, but don't I know you?" she enquired.

Barry smiled. "I don't know sweetheart." He cocked his head to one side. "Might do."

"Yeah, I do. You come from Newport don't you?"

Barry looked from Rhiannon to Frankie, a nervous look passed between them. "I don't think so. I'm from Swansea, you see."

"Right. Must be thinkin' of someone else. Sorry."

"No harm done."

Rhiannon got her order and went to sit with Micha.

Barry bought two burgers and shoved Frankie out the door.

"What was that all about?"

"That was Ianto Jones' sister!"

"No!"

"Move it!"

TWTWTW

As Ianto stepped out of the shower, Jack wrapped him in a large white towel. The younger man accept the embrace that followed, putting his head against Jack's ample shoulder.

"Let's get you dried off and into those sexy clothes," said Jack, a touch of playfulness to his voice.

"I'm still not sure about this."

"Oh, you'll be fine. I'll be right there."

"That's what bothers me!"

"Of yee of little faith."

"Can't I just get another phone?"

"No, you can't 'just get another phone'. What about me? You want me to get one, too?"

Ianto looked away and then into Jack's eyes. "Yes."

Jack dropped his hands, letting the towel fall to the floor. Gently patting Ianto's butt, he turned away. "See you in my office in ten."

TWTWTW

Entering the Terra Nova, Barry took off his coat and seat by the door, while Frankie stood at the bar. Both men looked decidedly shifty and the barman gave both men a funny look.

"Order then!" spat Barry.

"Arh, two pints of Fosters, please."

The barman poured the pints.

Frankie took a sip from one pint, leaving it on the bar while he took the other over to Barry.

"Stay at the bar. He don't know you."

"Right."

Barry checked his phone, noting the time...7.48pm.

TWTWTW

As Ianto entered the office, Jack looked up and wolf whistled. "Damn, you look hot!"

"Jack, I…"

Jack stood up, walking towards his young lover. "You look great, I meant to say."

Ianto had to smile. "No, you didn't."

Jack laughed. "Yeah, you're right. I didn't." Taking the young Welshman's hands in his, Jack pulled him close, so their lips met. "After this is over, I am going to enjoy disrobing you, Ianto Jones."

"I'll be glad when it is over."

Jack checked his watch. "7.50pm. Wanna make a move?"

"No, not really."

Jack sighed, letting their hands drop to their sides. "I'm not enjoying this either, but I want this guy out of our lives."

Ianto rolled his eyes and sighed. "I guess you're right. But I don't have to like it."

Walking down the stairs, the two men made their way to the Tourist Office. Once outside, a breeze caught Ianto making him shiver. Jack put his arm around his shoulders.

"I'll be watching, okay?"

Ianto just nodded.

TBC