ALRPGALW Chapter 25

Ianto felt at ease in Daniel's company and was loathed to admit that he did feel pangs of jealousy when he first saw him with Jack. He knew that Jack would never cheat on him, but his head ruled his heart sometimes and sometimes it was wrong. But Ianto was never afraid to admit it. He smiled to himself, gaining confidence.

"I….we were thinking," began Ianto. "It would be nice if we had the same room for the reception. If it's okay with your two, that is."

Jack smiled.

Daniel looked at Graeme, who nodded.

"We'd love to. Thanks."

Ianto smiled. "We'll arrange it with my sister. She'll be in her element." He laughed. "We were thinking maybe Apricot and White Roses."

"Perfect," said Graeme. "My favourite flower."

"Good, that's one thing less for everyone to worry about." Ianto looked at Jack. "We were also thinking about food. Maybe a buffet."

"Ideal."

Ianto's smile spread. "Good."

"Did you say you were having a bridesmaid?"

Ianto nodded. "My niece. She's 7."

Graeme smiled.

Daniel turned to Jack. "Are you going back to your quarters for the wedding night or are you staying at the St David's Hotel?"

"We were going to look at the suites tomorrow. We're taking Rhiannon there so she can size up the hall for flowers." He winked at Ianto.

"We have a nice room anyway, so we're staying where we are. But you should stay there. Enjoy yourselves." Daniel smiled. "Don't want either of you damaging yourselves trying to get down that ladder now, do we?"

Jack looked at Ianto and smiled.

"Jack!"

"What?" he had a glint in his blue eyes. "Daniel knows me."

"Mmm, that I do."

"So," began Ianto, turning to Daniel and Graeme. "Tell me a bit about yourselves. Where did you meet?"

"In A&E actually. I was the attending physician and Graeme was brought in after a car accident about three years ago. "We….just hit it off. I asked him out," he shrugged "And here we are."

"What do you specialise in?"

"General medicine. I couldn't decide. Drove Jack mental." He smiled. "I like the idea of helping everyone."

"I picked up a few pointers…." began Ianto, then he looked at his hands and then at Jack.

"Ianto looked after a friend." Jack smiled, taking his hand in his. "He makes a good nurse."

Ianto mouthed, 'Thank you'

"So, Ianto, what do you think of the Hub? Awesome place, no?" asked Daniel.

"Yes, it is. Very impressive."

"Jack tells me you're an archivist. Bet there's plenty to do."

"Things come in almost daily. I spend at least three to four hours down there most days. I also work in the tourist office."

Graeme smiled. "I can see how you'd be an asset there."

"Ianto has a way at putting people at ease," Jack said. "It must be those beautiful Welsh vowels."

"So, are you two looking forward to tying the knot as it were?"

"I….just want us to be together," said Ianto. "It's all I've ever wanted."

"Is that right you were straight when you joined Torchwood?" asked Daniel. "I never know whether or not to believe what Jack tells me."

"Yes, I was. Well sort of. I fell in love with Jack on the night we met, I just didn't understand those feelings. Tried to put them at the back of my mind. Difficult when I saw him everyday." He smiled. "It took me a while to actually tell Jack."

"You don't mind us talking about it, do you? If you do…."

"No, I don't mind in the least."

"Maybe we could carry this conversation on in a pub. The waiter is giving us funny looks."

"I think we've outstayed our welcome."

"I'm not surprised. Look at the time."

Paying the bill, Jack led the way out to the nearest pub.

"Okay, what'll you have? Ianto."

"Beer, please."

"Daniel?"

"Two lagers for us, please."

The three men got a table while Jack got the drinks.

When they were seated, Ianto turned to Daniel. "I have to admit, I was a bit jealous of you the other day." He smiled. "Sorry." He began to wring his hands.

Daniel placed his hand over Ianto's. "It's okay. Jack helped me when no one else would. I owe him a lot. But there was never anything between us. I love him, yes, but like a father." He smiled. "But don't tell him that."

Jack came back with a tray of drinks. "What are you two chatting about?"

"Oh, this, that, you." Daniel told him.

"Good. That's what I like to hear." Giving out the drinks, he added, "All good, I hope."

They all laughed.

"Right." Jack smiled. "I better take that as a yes."

They spent the next hour or so chatting and making plans for their big day. At 11pm, Jack decided it was time to make a move.

"You're more than welcome to join us tomorrow. Around 11.15am."

Daniel nodded. "We'll be there."

They all hugged. Daniel and Graeme walked off towards the St David's Hotel and Jack and Ianto went to the tourist office.

Once in the Hub, Ianto quickly cleared up while Jack checked for Rift alerts.

"That's what I like to see," Jack said to Ianto. "All nice and quiet."

Ianto smiled. "Before we go and pick Rhi up tomorrow, I need to go into town."

"Okay."

"Alone."

"Okay."

Jack didn't ask any questions. The look on Ianto's face asked him not to.

"I'll only be an hour."

"Fine. I'll be waiting here when you get back."

"I could get the bus in and you could come pick me up." Suggested the younger man.

"Okay. How about from the station? It's easy for me to get to."

"Fine."

Putting the bin bag in the kitchen, Ianto followed Jack up to his office and down to the bedroom below, for a night of lovemaking.