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"Well now, there he is" Bobby waved out to Jack across the food court and he waved back as he saw her.

The scan had been lovely and Ianto was so touched that he had photos for the baby album but as Jack neared he wondered if the metaphoric exchange of leash was about to happen.

"Here he is then safe and sound" Charlie said happily, "We even got the food in."

Yep.

"And what did you get him" Jack asked as he leaned over Ianto to check and Ianto felt his cheeks flame with embarrassment as Jack reached over his shoulder and hooked the plate with the slice of chocolate cake from his tray, "And what's this then? Contraband on my watch?"

"Oh shit, sorry" Bobby said quickly, "He said he was allowed it, I never thought."

"No, no. My fault, I should have thought to text you the list of approved treats" Jack sat and took a bite of the cake as Ianto stared at him.

He resisted the urge to bark like a dog.

Just.

"I am also aware of the list and my numbers all week which have been down" Ianto said as calmly as he could with his teeth clenched together, "I was allowed a piece of cake."

Jack silently got out his notebook and consulted it as Ianto's eyes widened with extra shock at seeing IANTO'S FOOD written on the front of it for all to see.

"Fine" Jack shrugged, "Go get yourself a slice of the banana cake, has walnuts in it here. Good for your bowels."

Ianto blinked as the money peeled form Jack's wallet fluttered onto his tray and he stared at it like it was some weird alien.

"Go on then, I can see you from here" Jack waved his hand and Bobby got the first indication there was a problem as she looked down to see Ianto's hand clasping his trousers tightly.

"I don't' want banana" Ianto said sullenly.

"Fine. Sulk" Jack shrugged, "First you want cake, then you don't want cake. Babe, I know we don't have many treats these days but maybe you could suck on a barley sugar or something. Lets remember the entire family gave up goodies for you."

Ianto's hand twisted the fabric and Bobby's eyes widened as she saw the knuckles whiten, then he realised and straightened it shakily, "Fine. Never mind."

The drive home was in silence and as they neared the house Jack glanced over at Ianto who seemed to be asleep with his head lolling against the window. They pulled into the forecourt and John was rolling up the garden hose by the chalet.

"Have a good time?" he called out.

"Yeah, poor thing fell asleep" Jack stage whispered, "We had a great time. He didn't even end up buying anything after all that carry on about the mall."

Jack was opened the door as he spoke and barely had time to register the shoes before Ianto kicked him solidly in the midriff.

"Cariad, oh my gods, sorry" Ianto gushed as he slid down to the ground, "I didn't know you were opening it and I went to kick it open, are you OK?"

"Fine" Jack gasped as he struggled to get his breath back. Strong kick, Jesus.

"Oh. Good." Ianto straightened up and brushed his trousers down, "Gosh, maybe you need a lie down or something after such a tiring day of me."

Jack looked up with confusion as Ianto walked away.

Gods he was acting weird.

Like he was pissed about something.