N/B Not long left on this story. I am hoping to post a chapter a day, depending on how my health is. Hope you enjoy.

Chapter Ten

Gwen watched as Jack paced. She knew something had happened and it, of course, had something to do with Ianto. The main problem was how Agent Romanov was watching Jack; it scared the shit out of her. Gwen had also found out that the woman had been an assassin, an exceptionally good one by all accounts. This was the woman who was singularly protective of Ianto. If Jack wasn't careful, he could end up in serious trouble. These were not like anyone they had met before. She also bets that apart from The Doctor, he hadn't met many people like this.

Owen sulked as he watched Tosh laugh and jokes with Clint Barton. What did a man like that see in Toshiko Sato? She had already spent most of the morning with Tony Stark and Bruce Banner. It was true, his life was actually getting weirder and that was something he never thought was possible.

"Tosh?" Tony called as he walked in with Bruce, tablets in hand.

"Yes," she smiled at Clint and walked over to them. The three of them had their heads bent of the devices, mumbling and pointing at things.

Natasha slowly walked over to Clint and grinned at him.

"Don't start." He warned.

"She's nice; I like her, not your usual type I'm glad to say."

Nick walked onto the bridge and glared at Jack. There was only one reason that he was still around. Toshiko Sato had been a lot of help, but they were limited on what they could be until they could get the device. Then he would see what she was made of. If she lived up to the reputation that Ianto gave her, he might offer her a job. She already got on well with Stark and Banner; they both have kind of adopted her as a kindred spirit and sister.

The doors opened again. Jack looked up this time as almost everyone was here and his face fell. There stood Ianto holding hands with Captain Perfect.

Nick turned to them and smirked. They dropped their hands and grinned.

"Glad you could join us gentlemen." Nick raised an eyebrow. "Mr Jones how are you today?"

"I'm feeling a lot better, thank you." Ianto couldn't keep the grin off his face.

"I bet." Natasha replied laughing.

Ianto shook his head and moved off to start the coffee and see what else he had on today.

"Stark, Rogers go over the mission plan one more time and they show us." He watched as the two men nodded and headed out. Those two had come so far in a short time.

Tasha rushed off after Ianto, she knew what that smirk meant and wanted all the details.

Tosh stared in confusion; Clint moved to stand beside her. "She wants to find out what happened between them last night." He paused. "Nat never had any friends, especially not ones that she could laugh and joke with. We are here because of what we can do. It all changed for her when Ianto arrived. He actually changed things for a lot of us. I guess you already know what Ianto brings to the table."

"Yeah, I do, and I miss him. It's not the same and with Gwen and Jack. It hurts me because they broke his heart."

Clint pulled her into a quick hug. "I think things worked out for the best for him though, don't you?"

"Yeah." Tosh laughed. "Only Ianto could end up splitting with an immortal and ending up with a super soldier. I mean, come on he's Captain America."

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"So?" Natasha asked as soon as she entered the kitchen.

"Go away." Ianto said with a grin as he walked over and hugged her.

"You seem to be sending mixed signals Ianto." She wrapped her arms around his waist and held him. "You look so happy today."

"Well yeah last night was ….. I don't actually have the words."

"So you and Steve?" Ianto pulled away and covered her mouth with his hand before she could say anymore. "I have no idea why we're friends, seriously I don't"

"Because I can torture and kill anyone who hurts you." She grinned.

"You know, it's scary, but you actually think that is a positive thing. I love that you care but would rather you didn't torture or kill anyone for me." He laughed. It had become an old joke between them.

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It had been hours, and Jack had enough things weren't going their way. He just wanted to talk to Ianto, just to explain and to tell him, he was sorry. He looked up as Nick called them into the conference room

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Jack sat and watched as Ianto gave out teas and coffees to everyone. Perfect as always. He watched as Stark and Rogers ran through the plan. It had been well thought out, but he didn't care, not at the moment.

"I'm not going in." Jack said loudly.

Everyone turned to him. He stood and placed his hands on his hips.

"What did you say?" Nick asked.

"I'm not doing it." Jack repeated.

Ianto's eyes burned with rage. He stood up and grabbed Jack by the coat and dragged him out of the room.

TBC