Owen didn't know what to say. At first he couldn't quite believe what he was seeing. He thought perhaps another sex pheromone had escaped again and was residing in one of them. Before his thoughts could progress any further though, the two women broke apart, obviously sensing someone watching them.

Gwen and Tosh both looked horror struck when they caught sight of Owen. They moved towards him, both talking at nineteen to the dozen but he wasn't listening to either of them. He simply turned and headed back into the Hub where Holly was still sat building a tower still.

"You caught them didn't you?" Holly said quietly, glancing up at her Dad. Owen nodded mutely and continued to help her with her construction.

Jack frowned at the pair of them and then up at Gwen and Tosh, both of whom were gabbling and both of whom looked close to tears.

"Right, you pair, my office, now," Jack said to Gwen and Tosh when they took a breath.

They looked at Jack sorrowfully but did as they were told, heading towards the top office. Jack glanced back at Owen and Holly, who both seemed content to sit and carry on with the Duplo blocks.

Jack went up to the office and faced the two women. Gwen was crying properly now, taking shaky breaths every so often. Tosh was biting her thumb, her other arm folded across her side.

"Do either of you want to tell me what's going on?" Jack asked.

Gwen and Tosh looked at each other for a moment before proceeding to tell Jack everything. They revealed that they had slept together and that they'd kissed again, just now in the toilet.

Jack frowned as he listened to their story and when they finally finished he folded his arms and looked at them both carefully.

"I suggest that you apologise to Owen then and see if he'll forgive you," Jack said quietly. "Then go home the lot of you and don't bring the domestics back to work. We've got enough with Holly coming, we don't need any more."

Jack was firm, but gentle. Gwen and Tosh both nodded gratefully and left the office heading down to the main part of the Hub. Ianto came out of the kitchen with a tray of coffee just as Tosh and Gwen were apologising profusely to Owen. He looked at them slightly confused and then glanced up at Jack's office, sensing someone watching him.

Jack gave him an 'I'll explain later' look. Ianto nodded and was about to ask if Gwen and Tosh wanted their coffees when they just walked past out of the Hub. Ianto frowned slightly, but glanced back at Owen.

"Would you like this coffee, Owen?" Ianto asked.

Owen looked up and nodded, taking the mug from Ianto. He took a sip and then set it down beside him as he began to build a second part to the Duplo structure.

Ianto took the rest of the mugs up to Jack's office and set the tray down on his desk, coming to stand beside the other man.

"What's happened?" He asked, his hand slipping into Jack's.

"Gwen and Tosh had a one night stand," Jack replied, watching Owen carefully.

"Oh," Ianto didn't know what else to say.

"They said it was just as one off, Tosh was upset about Nia, Gwen was upset about Owen," Jack shrugged. "I told them it was none of Torchwood's business."

"Right," Ianto nodded.

"I think Holly already knew," Jack frowned slightly. "We should probably investigate her psychic powers further. She could know a lot more than she's letting on."

"Good idea," Ianto agreed.

"She's a good kid though," Jack continued.

"She's got good parents," Ianto replied. "When they're concentrating on each other properly."

"Mm," Jack nodded smiling wryly. He paused for a moment. "Ever considered having kids?"

Ianto glanced at Jack pondering.

"Yeah," he said finally. "You?"

"Between running about saving the universe and running away from aliens, not really had time to consider it," Jack admitted. "But I could see myself bringing up a family eventually. With you."

He looked at Ianto and saw the other man had turned slightly pink.

"We could always look at adoption," Ianto said. "But I don't know how willing to hand over a child any social worker would be when they find out you don't technically exist."

"I wasn't thinking of adoption actually," Jack bit his lip for a moment. "I know of another way."

Ianto shot him a curious look and Jack proceeded to explain. He had in fact been pregnant himself once, carried a child for someone else in his future. He knew it was possible for a man to get pregnant and he had the stuff to make it happen.

"Jack, that's quite a big step," Ianto said carefully, not wanting to sound like he was totally against the idea.

"Yeah, but we had our partnership in the same month Gwen and Owen got married, so we've been together, five years…" Jack paused trying to work it out in his head.

"Five years, four months and thirteen days," Ianto replied. "Not that I'm counting."

"Course you're not," Jack said grinning. "Think about it. You don't have to answer now, but the offer's there if you want to take it up."

Ianto nodded still pondering.

"I'm just gonna go and check on Owen," Jack said suddenly, letting go of Ianto's hand and heading for the door of his office.

"Ok," Ianto watched Jack's retreating back slip away.

Jack wandered down the metal stairs towards Owen. The man hadn't stopped what he was doing and Jack was beginning to worry that Gwen's betrayal might've hurt him more than they realised.

"Alright, Owen?" Jack asked, sitting beside Owen and Holly.

"Yeah," Owen nodded, glancing at Jack. Well that was a good sign. He was still making conversation and giving eye contact.

"What did you say to Gwen and Tosh?" Jack said carefully.

"Forgave them and told Gwen I'd be home later," Owen looked at Jack again. "I needed a bit of time to think things over. And make sure that Holly wasn't too affected by what she knew was going on."

"Well that's good," Jack stood up again. "You can go whenever you want. I'll ring you if there's an emergency. Come back tomorrow nice and early though, the admin's piling up."

"Ok," Owen looked at Jack gratefully. "Thanks, Jack."

"Welcome," Jack replied, walking away, back towards the stairs.

"Ianto's going to say yes by the way," Owen said before he could stop himself. Jack glanced back frowning slightly.

"What?" He asked.

"Nothing," Owen replied quickly.

Jack watched Owen for a few seconds longer, before turning back to the stairs and wandering back up to his office. Ianto was still waiting there.

"How's Owen?" He asked, his voice sounding tight.

"He's fine," Jack shrugged. "I reckon they'll all be fine once they sort things out."

Jack decided not to tell Ianto about his suspicions over Owen. Not until they were confirmed.

"So, ummm," Jack paused. "Thought anymore about what I said?"

"Yeah," Ianto said, looking at his feet and smiling slightly.

"And your answer is?" Jack asked. "No pressure either way."

"Yes," Ianto grinned looking up.