AN: Look how lucky you guys are. Taamar and I got this one out quick. Taamar thank you so much for your help with this chapter. You keep me sane (for the most part)

Disclaimer: I don't own Torchwood. (Bummer)

Warnings: Usual stuff…

Rating: MA

Ianto's Very Own Spaceship

"This is a nice ship you have," Jack said looking around the small eating area. Zan, the ships chef had made them all a nice dinner.

"Thank you, her name is Ruby Jewel," Ianto smiled.

"Been out long?" John asked stuffing a bit of food into his mouth.

"Three years," Ianto replied. He looked at his team members, realizing that none of them wanted to talk; they were all nervous about having the time agents on the ship, even if one of them was a Rift Child. Ianto knew the pair were plotting something, though, so he had come up with a plan before the two men had materialized into his ship. One: Separate the agents. Two: use their weakness (sex) to learn their plans. Three: discuss. Seemed simple enough to Ianto.

"Had any good orgies?" John asked.

Cy looked up from his food. "Well, there was this time. Some kinda alien gas…" he began.

"We don't speak of it…" four separate voices shouted in unison.

"What about you guys?" Ianto asked looking for a change of subject.

"Oh, we've had tons of good orgies," Jack grinned. Ianto couldn't help but grin back at him.

"What I meant was how long have you been stuck on that trading ship?"

"Oh, see you need to clarify things with a man like me. I could give you a private lesson if you wish." Jack smiled. Ianto knew that the younger version of his lover was avoiding the question and decided to allow it. For now.

Ianto got up from his seat and held out his hand to Jack. "Alright Captain, I'd love a private lesson."

Jack took Ianto's hand and Ianto began to lead him out of the dining hall, he glanced back at his team when he did, and winked. Step one: Separate the agents. Accomplished.

Earth Cardiff 1992

Ianto received odd looks as he stood on the beach in a suit and tie holding a white robe. He didn't really mind, he was just waiting for Joy to arrive. He remembered the date but not the exact time, so he had come prepared to spend the day.

"You're not blending in very well," Jason said, coming up beside Ianto looking exactly like a god in his blue swim trunks.

Ianto just shrugged. Jason laid down in the sun as if he planned on getting a tan. Ianto sighed as he gazed at the man's perfect body glowing in the sun, remembering the feel of that body against his own. It had been a very long time since he'd had a lover, and the frustration was beginning to wear him down, but Ianto ruthlessly suppressed the stirrings of desire, reminding himself that this man, above all others, was off limits to him.

"Where is Adrian today?" Ianto asked, invoking his best friend's name like a charm to halt his wandering thoughts.

"Australia, remember? Been there a week," Jason grinned.

"I meant have you talked to him."

"Yeah, we had a pretty intense conversation this morning," Jason leered.

Ianto rolled his eyes. This was decidedly not helping him keep his mind of sex. He scanned the beach and caught a flash of light. Jason followed as Ianto walked toward it. By the time Ianto reached the spot the light was gone but in its place was an extremely agitated (and naked) Joy Parker.

"Hello, I'm David Carter," he said, holding out the robe, "You're safe now, Joy."

Earth Cardiff 2000

"I don't want him," Jason stated simply.

Ianto narrowed his eyes. "You don't want me."

"He isn't you!"

Ianto remembered Jason saying that he wasn't happy about having a new charge the first day they met, but he had figured it had been a ploy. Apparently not.

"I just lost Janet, I'm not ready to do it again. I need a break."

Ianto crossed his arms over his chest. "You will meet little me at the bus station. You will bring him here, and you and Bethan will explain everything to him about being a Child. Then you will take him to your home and you will begin his training. Do I make myself perfectly clear?"

Jason nodded.

"Good, and just so you know, it hurts to think that you didn't want me!" Ianto growled and then left the house. He would be staying at his flat when he came to town at least for the next three years.

Ianto decided to go to a pub near his flat just to let off some steam. It was her grin that draw him to her. It was obviously forced as she stared at the young bartender, but it held something familiar. He took a chance and sat in the stool next to her.

"Hello, I'm David Carter," he said, holding out his hand. She smiled; it was a warm smile that made his heart long for someone else.

"Alice Carter," she replied.

"Well we share a name so I must buy you a drink?"

"I've already ordered a scotch."

Ianto got the bartenders attention. "Put her scotch on my tab and get me a water." The young bartender nodded.

"So what brings you to Cardiff?" Ianto asked. She didn't sound Welsh.

"Daddy issues."

"Ahh… I've had a few of those myself."

"Not like mine, I bet," she said, shaking her head. Again, Ianto felt that subliminal pull. What was it about this woman? The bartender placed a scotch in front of her and she downed it in one go. "Another, please."

Ianto nodded at the bartender and another scotch was placed in front of Alice.

She knocked back the new scotch as quickly as she had the first. "He has no sense, my father. Just because he donated the sperm that made me doesn't give him the right to be a part of my life."

"That's very true," Ianto agreed.

Alice looked at him. "He's bought me a house. A nice one, too, with a beautiful room for the baby. It's all paid for, he said. He thought it was the best gift he had ever given, and that I should have been so grateful."

"Love can't be bought," Ianto replied, wondering how many scotches Alice had had before he sat beside her.

"No," Alice agreed and then she started to cry slightly. "It's not his fault he's the way he is. I know, but I've been told since I was a child he was dangerous. I just want to keep my son safe, no matter how much I love my father." She signaled to the bartender to give her another drink, Ianto shook his head at the man, and suddenly the pieces fell into place. Alice, her son, and a dangerous father who couldn't be in her life. Jack.

"Alice, why don't I take you home," Ianto suggested.

She nodded stumbled a bit as she got off the barstool, but Ianto caught her, and soon they were in a cab on their way to the new home Alice's father had bought her.

"So where is your son tonight?" Ianto asked as Alice fumbled to unlock the door.

"With his father."

"Oh… that's nice."

Alice shrugged and opened the door. Ianto helped her up the stairs and into what must've been the master bedroom, where Alice promptly kicked off her shoes then landed face down on the bed. Ianto chuckled and then pulled the covers out from under her and tucked her in. He then went down stairs and fell asleep on her sofa. He wasn't sure why he stayed. Maybe he just wanted to see her smile again.

Earth Cardiff February 2003

Ianto watched as his younger self pulled away from Jason's house. If he remembered correctly little Ianto was on his way to a pub, which was a no-no. Ianto smiled at the memory. He knew that tonight was going to be hard for his younger self, though, so the smile didn't stay long.

Soon after little Ianto's car pulled away Jason's Land Rover came into view. Gwen Cooper was in the passenger seat. Jason visibly sighed when he saw Ianto coming toward the front door as he unlocked it.

"David. Wasn't aware you were in town."

"Well, I am."

"I'm Gwen," Gwen slurred holding out her hand for Ianto to shake.

Ianto was never one to be rude, so he shook it. "I'm David; it's nice to meet you Gwen."

The three made their way into the home. "So what brings you here?" Jason asked.

Ianto shrugged. He literally didn't know, he just knew he was supposed to meet Gwen Cooper here, and now he had, so he reckoned he could leave. His head still hurt when he thought about doing a thing simply because he knew he had done that thing.

"Gwen, my room is on the second floor the very last door on the right, I'll meet you up there," Jason explained to the dark haired woman. She nodded and climbed up the stairs. Jason turned to look at Ianto. "So have you come to give me a new way to torture my charge? You know, because he doesn't hate me enough." Jason spat.

Ianto had been surprised to find how angry Jason was at him when he explained everything that he had gone through and everything he would need to prepare little Ianto for. "No, Jace, I haven't. And just so you know, at this moment, he loves you and only you," Ianto spat, turning to leave. "But of course, so does Adrian. It won't stop you from fucking that woman, though, will it?" he left the house and slammed the door behind him.

Earth Cardiff March 2003

Ianto walked into Alice's house with a sleeping three year old in his arms. The three of them had spent the day at the park and the movies. Stephen was a fun kid, and Alice was a great mom.

"I'll go put him to bed," Ianto smiled at his friend. She nodded. Ianto took the little boy to his room and laid him on his toddler bed, then met Alice in the living room.

"Are you gay?" Alice blurted when Ianto sat beside her.

He looked at the woman in shock. He paused a moment, then replied, "I don't like to put labels on my sexuality."

"So you're bi."

"What does it matter?" Ianto sighed.

"It doesn't. I just know this guy that I thought would be a good fit for you."

"Oh, god, Alice. Please don't try and set me up with people."

"Three years I've known you, David, and I've never seen you with anyone."

"I travel too much," Ianto explained just as his cell phone began to ring. It was Jason.

"Ianto's left, he's gone," Jason yelled as soon as Ianto answered the phone.

"Yeah, I do remember something like that. Give me a moment, I'm with a friend," Ianto stated. He stood and gave Alice an apologetic look. She got up and gave him a brief hug before he left the house. "Okay, you may continue." Ianto sighed as he got in his car.

" He's just gone. He didn't even give me a reason. Why did you leave, do you remember?"

"Yes, I remember, but I can't tell you."

"I love you," Jason whimpered.

"How about I come over and we watch some Bond?" Ianto sighed.

"Okay," Jason sniffled.

Ianto's Very Own Spaceship

"I hope your lesson won't require too much space. My room is rather small, it may be a tight fit." Ianto leered.

"I'm very good with small spaces," Jack growled. He pressed Ianto up against a wall and leaned in to kiss him. Ianto flipped their positions with ease. Mortal Jack was not nearly as strong as immortal Jack. Ianto grabbed a handkerchief from his pocket and wiped it across Jack's lips.

"Is that paralyzing lip gloss or are you just really good about keeping your lips moisturized?"

Jack just stared at Ianto in slight awe. "I see I've underestimated you."

"Yes, but you'll never learn not to, so don't fret too much," Ianto whispered and then pressed his lips against Jacks. Jack returned the kiss with excitement. Ianto pulled back. "Now, let's get to my room so you can teach me that lesson."

The kissing started back up the moment they were in the cramped space. Ianto effectively steered Jack onto his small bed then just as effectively removed the man's clothes and secured him to the bed. He gently nuzzled his face against Jack's cock then pulled away slightly. "Clarify for me why you were on that trader ship, and why you want to take my ship over, and I will clarify exactly where I want this to be," Ianto bargained seductively, running his finger along Jack's erection.

Jack looked down at him. "Oh, you're good." Ianto bent forward and let his breath tease Jack's need. "Okay," Jack whimpered, "We detected a temporal explosive on the trader ship when it was docked at Sintel Station."

"Those are illegal," Ianto mused, making sure more of his breath hit Jack's cock.

"Yeah," Jack moaned. He tried to buck up into Ianto's mouth but Ianto held the man's hips down.

"Continue," Ianto stated. Jack closed his eyes and looked up at the ceiling over the bed.

"We boarded the ship and found the bomb with ease. Only we got caught. So we were taken hostage."

"How terrifying, did they tie you up," Ianto teased letting his tongue dart out to lick the small bit of pre-cum that was leaking from Jack.

"Yes," Jack moaned. Ianto wasn't sure if it was an answer to the question or encouragement. "but we easily escaped and then there was a bit of a struggle over the bomb and it detonated. So all the crew and everyone aboard the ship were sent somewhere or somewhen else."

"You weren't?" Ianto questioned, no longer teasing now that he was getting the answers he needed.

"We have an anti-time shift on our wristbands," Jack explained.

"Hmm… Okay. Now why did you plan to take over my ship?"

"We need to kinda run from the agency for a while; the mistake we made was massive."

"You could've just asked." Ianto chided, getting up off the small bed and beginning to take his clothes off. Jack kept his eyes locked on Ianto's form.

"You guys said you were with the ESA, we didn't think you'd be willing to hide a few Time Agents from the time agency."

Ianto smiled. "We will let you stay, just know you'll have to pull your weight around here." He pulled a bottle of lube out of Jack's trousers.

Jack narrowed his eyes. "How'd you know that would be there?"

Ianto shrugged. "Lucky guess." He got back on the bed and straddled Jack's thighs.

"I think I could enjoy being your prisoner," Jack teased as Ianto prepared himself.

"I do aim to please," Ianto breathed as he lined Jack's cock up with his entrance. "So to clarify, this is where I want it to be," he moaned as he lowered himself down.

Jack let out a soft moan in return.

Ianto bent down and captured the man's lips. He was trying not to lose control as he moved on top of Jack. He was trying to keep from letting his emotions take over. The moment felt surreal. He had imagined that he would have to wait 200 years before he was able to lay with Jack again, so the fact that he was with him again and it had only been twelve years was a wonderful gift, one he intended to cherish. He wondered if he could arrange further encounters in his future without disturbing the timelines.

It surprised Ianto when Jack finished first, but it was to be expected when he thought about it. Mortal Jack didn't have as much stamina as immortal Jack and second life Ianto had more stamina than first life Ianto. It was Jack's moans that sent Ianto over the edge.

"I like you," Jack exclaimed as they bath tried to catch their breaths.

"I like you too," Ianto smiled looking deep into the other man's blue eyes.

"I feel sleepy."

"That's the sedative. Don't worry you'll be fine." Ianto grinned. He'd had Zan put some in the food, just in case.

"Oh…" Jack mused and then he drifted off to sleep. It was only then that Ianto allowed himself to cry.