Owen looked at Ianto with worry in his eyes, but Ianto nodded in reassurance and stood, facing Jack. Calmly, he began to speak, "While you were away, Owen and I began a relationship. It was just sexual at first, but it's developed into something deeper."

Jack could hardly believe what was being said and repeated, "Owen?"

In defense, Ianto grabbed Owen's hand and pulled him up beside him, drawing him in close. Jack continued, "When I left, you hated each other. For God's sake, you shot him!"

"A lot has changed, Jack. We needed time to get to know each other outside of Torchwood," Ianto replied then gazed warmly at Owen and smiled, "Turns out we have a lot in common."

Jack's voice grew desperate as he spoke, "You told me you loved me and want to be with me."

Without hesitation, Ianto answered, "I do. I love you more now than ever, but I also love Owen."

"So what, are you going to be with both of us?" Jack asked incredulously

"Yes, I want to be with both of you. Owen and I are in love but we're incomplete, we need someone with us."

As Jack struggled to respond, Owen cleared his throat and spoke nervously, "Jack, remember when you once told me about relationships where you came from? At the time I thought you were just talking about somewhere in the U.S., but you meant in the future, you said that people form triads. That's what Ianto and I want. We've been waiting for you."

Jack stepped back as he stammered, "I can't . . . I need . . . I need to think. Please, give me some time."

Ianto could feel Owen tense up and pulled him close, whispering, "Let's go back to your place."

As Ianto and Owen left, Jack returned to his office and sat down heavily in his chair, trying to sort through what had happened. In all the scenarios Jack had contemplated occurring when he returned, forming a triad with him and Owen, of all people, had never crossed his mind. Sure, there had been times he found himself attracted to the young doctor, particularly when he would fly into a passionate rage, but he had not considered acting upon it. The biggest question running through his mind was could he share Ianto? As a 51st century man, he had been involved in all kinds of polygamous relationships, but he had set aside many of those notions as he integrated into his surroundings in Cardiff.

Glancing at his computer, he noticed a message waiting for him. A quick note from Tosh read: Jack, I realize you're probably shocked and hurt, so was I when I found out. But watch this video and I think you'll understand it better.

Upon opening the video, Jack wondered just how much of the activity in the Hub Tosh monitored and when she had installed a CCTV with sound. The footage was from the autopsy bay with Owen tending to a large abdominal wound on Ianto. As he placed the stitches, his normally skilled and practiced hands were shaking slightly along with sweat beading at his forehead. When he finished, Owen sat and watched Ianto's unconscious form, gently stroking the young man's hair. Once Ianto woke, he gazed up at Owen's worried face and smiled.

Owen frowned, "Why are you grinning at me? You nearly died tonight."

"Yeah, but it was fun. Besides, I knew you'd save me."

Owen stood up, his voice raising, "Fun? Ianto, I don't know what you think is fun about what we just did but it's probably best that you don't go out in the field anymore. I'm not like Jack; I can't protect you every time."

Ianto gazed over to Owen, replying, "No one expects you to be like Jack except you."

"What do you think is going to happen when he comes back and finds out you were hurt under my watch? He hates me enough already and will only hate me more if something happens to you."

Ianto tried to sit up but cringed and lay back down with a sigh, "Jack doesn't hate you. He forgave you for what happened."

"But he doesn't know the whole story: I was jealous. When I fought with you and shot him; I was jealous," Owen said sheepishly.

"Jealous? Of what?"

"Of you and Jack, what you two had."

"You called me his part-time shag," Ianto added bitterly.

"I know, but I was upset. He had obviously chosen you to be with and seeing how much you loved him and defended him, I was jealous that you two had something that I didn't. All these years, he's never looked at me the way he looks at you."

Ianto reached his arm out and pulled Owen in close to him, "He will, someday he'll see you like I do."

Owen smiled slightly and leaned down to kiss Ianto as the video stopped. Sitting back in his chair, Jack wondered just how he had missed whatever Owen felt for him. After a few minutes of thought, Jack stood and gathered his coat before leaving the Hub.


Owen sat on his sofa with his head in his hands. Ianto was at his side trying to give him words of comfort, "It's not you. He's been through a lot since he left and needs to think. I know Jack and he's not going to leave either of us."

Owen shook his head, "Ianto, I can't stand the idea that I'm getting in the way of you two being together. He loves you and I don't want him tolerating me just to be with you. You should go be with him; I'm not worth it."

"Look at me," Ianto commanded, "Owen, look at me."

Reluctantly, Owen raised his head and gazed into Ianto's eyes. Ianto clasped his cheek and drew him into a soft kiss. Softly, he told him, "We're marked men. From the day we first started at Torchwood, we began living on borrowed time. I continue to go out in the field and face certain death because there is no greater thrill in this world then living my life to the fullest with you. Even when Jack was with me, I still felt empty, stranded, but when we connected, I knew that I had found a purpose. Eventually, we'll die or grow old and Jack will move on, but we're going to be together 'til the end."

At that, Owen smiled and returned Ianto's kiss before the two were interrupted by a knock at the door. Owen patted Ianto's knee and stood to answer, assuming it was their take away order. When he answered, he was taken aback when he found Jack at the door staring at him intently. Before Owen could say anything, Jack reached forward and pulled him into a passionate kiss, taking his breath away. When Owen finally managed to wrench backward, he gazed up at Jack in confusion.

Jack placed his hand on Owen's cheek as he spoke, "I'm sorry I never noticed it before."

With a small smile, Ianto stood and approached his lovers, first removing Jack's coat then placing a lingering kiss to his lips before turning and kissing Owen. After loosening his tie, he took Jack's and Owen's hands, leading them to the bedroom.

Jack was on his back on top of Owen's large bed while Owen and Ianto licked and sucked at his hard cock. Moaning loudly, Jack bucked his hips when both their mouths met at his leaking tip, their tongues working in tandem. Breathlessly, he called out, "I'm coming."

When Jack came, Ianto took everything into his mouth before grabbing Owen behind the neck and swapping it between them. While enraptured watching his beloved Ianto and his new love, Owen lustfully kiss, Jack sat up and reached into the side drawer to retrieve a bottle of lube. Roughly, Jack took hold of Ianto and Owen's wrists and pulled them over to him. Positioning them side by side on their hands and knees, Jack poured the lube onto each of their tight entrances. Standing behind them, Ianto on the left, Owen on the right, he used one hand on each to begin loosening and stretching them as they kissed deeply.

Once he felt they were ready, he started by slowly entering Ianto as he continued to work Owen with his right hand. While he began thrusting into Ianto faster, he spoke, "You two seem awfully used to this. How many men had you been with while I was away?"

Owen laughed as he replied, "I lost count. You remember, Ianto?"

Between moans, Ianto answered, "Counting the pizza boy we sucked off? Thirteen."

Pushing in deeper, Jack purred, "I'm sure you took dutiful notes. Later, you're going to tell me about each one."

When Jack pulled out of Ianto, the Welshman let out a disappointed moan making Jack smirk, "For a triad to work, you have to learn to share, Cariad."

Owen kissed Ianto's pouting lips, answering, "Oh don't worry, Ianto's an expert on sharing."

Jack wrapped his right hand around Owen's chest as he knelt behind him. Using his left hand, Jack pushed himself slowly inside of Owen, allowing him time to adjust. Once he was all the way in, Jack pulled Owen up so that his back was flush against Jack's chest. As Jack began thrusting slowly, Ianto knelt in front of Owen and began sucking him deeply while Owen fingered him from behind. Jack peppered kisses along Owen's neck before turning his head and fervently pushing his tongue inside his mouth. Owen moaned deeply as Jack thrust against his prostate, causing him to suck even harder on the older man's tongue.

Ianto began working his way up Owen's torso, licking at his abdomen then softly biting at his nipples before reaching his neck. Taking both of them in his hands, Ianto jerked them in time with Jack's thrusts. As Owen began to reach climax, Jack released his mouth and caught Ianto in a deep kiss, allowing Owen to rest his head on Ianto's shoulder. When Jack felt Owen reaching his climax, he pulled the doctor in closer and buried himself deep inside, coming moments after Owen orgasmed. Gently laying Owen down on the bed, Jack knelt and finished Ianto with his mouth.

After positioning Ianto to lie next to Owen, Jack crawled off the bed and made to leave the room. Ianto called out, "Leaving so soon?"

Jack turned back and smirked, "Oh, I'm just getting something to drink; I'm not done with you two yet."

Ianto relaxed and nestled into Owen's arms. Softly, Owen purred, "That was amazing."

"Jack's the best. I suppose that after 150 years, a person picks up certain skills."

"No, I mean it felt . . . right. Him with us: it's what we've been looking for."

Ianto gazed into Owen's eyes, seeing relief and happiness written in them. After tenderly kissing him, Ianto curled in closer and replied, "I've never been happier than I am right now."

Once Jack returned and after several more rounds, Ianto and Owen dozed peacefully at his sides while Jack vowed he would never leave them again.


Author's Note: Thanks for reading. This was a blast to write.