A/N; alright, this is just a quick little chapter I wanted to get up before I went to bed, so I hope you guys like it.

Disclaimer: don't I wish I owned Torchwood...

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Jack had to admit to himself that Ianto's brother and their friends were definitely an interesting group to get to know.

There were about ten other guys that James worked with all young lieutenants and ensigns with very odd nick names. But they were a good lot that loved to laugh and play, and he was surprised that they were rambunctious but not the type to disturb the peace.

James had a nice little house on the water over looking the harbor and Jack couldn't help but feel comfortable as he sat in a chair on the porch with his drink and watched all of the younger men play around in the grass after dinner. But he was surprised when James came and sat down beside him.

"So Mr. Harkness, care to come join in on the roughhousing?" he asked with a smile.

"Nah, I'm good." said Jack with a smile, taking a sip of his beer. "In all honesty I'm amazed Ianto's doing that with broken ribs that are still healing."

It was true that Ianto was right in the middle of it all, happily playing American football with the rest of the group, and playing pretty rough as well, but smiling the entire time.

"Ianto's a lot tougher then he let's on." said James with a smile. "He's one of the few people that can take down just about any one of us in hand to hand combat training."

Jack was really quite surprised by that pronouncement. He knew Ianto could fight, but not to the point that he could out do someone in the special forces. He smiled little, Ianto truly was full of surprises, and every new person he met from Ianto's life, gave him more and more insight to the young man he had fallen for.

"He's actually one of the few people that can take down Alistair without help." James added. "That normally takes all of the rest of us brothers put together."

"Now that's impressive." Jack admitted.

"Absolutely." James agreed with a nod. After a moment he sighed, "I'm definitely going to miss everyone here while I'm gone."

"Where are you going?" Jack asked in curiosity.

"I'm off to the UK for eight months. They picked about fifteen of us from all the teams and they're trading us to the Brits for eight months. From what I hear they decided to try something kinda like a foreign exchange thing. Fifteen of us go to London, fifteen Brits get sent here in our place."

"Now that's something I've never heard of."

"That's because it's never been done before." James admitted. "I'm the only one from my group going. So, while I know some SEALs in other groups, I don't know the ones going with me. I do know that I'm going to be stationed in Hereford."

"A new place with new people. It might be fun though." Jack pointed out. "And you won't be very far from us. There's a train that runs from Hereford to Cardiff. It's literally only about an hour drive. Maybe an hour and a half depending on Traffic."

"That's good to know. Oh, by the way, Ianto said I could stay with him for the first few days till I find a place to settle. Is that alright with you? I mean, we talked about it quite a while back, and it'd only be for about a week. If that."

"It's fine with me, it's his flat." Jack said honestly with a shrug. "Now if we were talking about you staying at the hub, that's another story entirely. That's my home."

James laughed. "Nah, I think I'll avoid that. From what I hear it's quite an unusual place." he said with a smile. "And yes, the entire family knows about Torchwood, if only because of Alistair. Ianto working for you just confirmed Alistair's stories of your existence."

Jack was quite surprised that an entire family knew bout them, but then again, it was probably more of a warning considering Alistair's past with them. "What did he tell you?"

"That Torchwood one was the one you wanted to avoid because they weren't the nicest lot, Torchwood two you never hear about because it's in Scotland and the guy doesn't do much, Torchwood three is a decent group, and Torchwood four, no one has any idea where it is."

Jack couldn't help but laugh before taking another sip of his beer. "I think you've got it right." he said with smile. "Torchwood one is gone though."

"Kit told us about that." James admitted. "And your group isn't very big is it?"

"Nope. Just me, Ianto, Owen, Toshiko and Gwen."

"Ianto was telling me about Miss Sato. She sounds like a great lady."

Jack smiled. "Tosh is really something special." he said honestly.

"He showed me a picture of her, she's gorgeous." James said with a smile. "And I hear she's mellow and shy like me too."

"You're shy?" Jack asked surprised.

"Around girls yeah." James muttered, a crimson tint appearing on his cheeks.

Jack couldn't help but chuckle slightly. "I hear you're into computers like she is."

"The only ones in the family better then me are dad, Alistair and Tara."

"Impressive." he admitted. "A love of computers, a mellow attitude, and an overprotective streak. As long as you treat her well, you just might have a chance with her."

James smiled. "You really think so? Ianto said I might, but I thought she might be a bit out of my league."

"Nah, I think your good." Jack said with a smile. If he were honest, James really was quite handsome himself. He could see why Tosh thought so.

He was obviously well built from his training and his skin was tan, making his sandy brown hair stand out on the top of his head, he had a nice smile and green eyes that sparkled when he laughed.

"She saw your picture and decided she definitely liked how you looked. She just wanted me to figure out your personality and let her know what you're like."

James chuckled slightly, but turned a little bit redder. "Okay, now I kinda can't wait to move out there. I really want to meet her."

Jack couldn't help but laugh a little. "When do you leave?"

"I'll be there in about three and a half weeks. I'm kinda excited. I've never been to Cardiff, I've been to Cardiff by the sea, but that's because that's a place a couple hours north of here."

"Be prepared, it's starting to get pretty cold out there." Jack warned.

"Yeah, I already have money saved up to buy myself some nice warm clothes when I get there. I have few, but definitely not enough for the upcoming winter." he said honestly. "The funny thing is, I think I'm more excited about going there and meeting Miss Sato rather then going there for my training."

Jack laughed.

Ianto was right, the kid would definitely be good for Tosh, and even if they couldn't make it as a couple, they'd definitely be wonderful friends. He'd be the type to give Tosh the real confidence boost she needed, especially because Ianto had said that when James took on a girlfriend, he was the type to make her feel as special and loved as possible and more often then not he was the one that would get dumped, leaving him hurt. Just like poor Tosh.

Yup, they'd make a cute pair, they had common ground, similar personalities, and they both thought the other was very good looking.

Jack was somewhat excited to see where the whole thing would lead for his dear little Toshiko. But one thing he knew for sure was that Owen was going to start getting very jealous which was going to be perfect.

After about another hour, Ianto decided it was getting late and that they should head back up to Oceanside, so they said goodbye to James and his friends and started heading back over the bridge and up the coast.

"So what did you think about James?" Ianto asked.

"I like him. You're right, he'd be good for Tosh, even as just a friend. He'd definitely be a confidence booster for her." he admitted. "And they do have very similar personalities, and he'll be close by in Hereford."

"Right, I've been meaning to tell you about that." Ianto said with a blush.

"I'm guessing he'll just be taking over the couch?" Jack asked with a smile.

Ianto chuckled and nodded. "Basically." he said. "Sorry I forgot to mention it too you."

"You never mentioned that the whole family knows about Torchwood either." he pointed out with a good natured smile.

"Right, well….. Some things are just better left to be discovered with each new person you meet."

Jack laughed. Of course it was just like Ianto to avoid a direct answer to the question.

"So, how's he going to get around Wales?" Jack asked.

"He's obviously got to get a car." Ianto shrugged. "He's been to London enough times, and he's driven there, so he knows the difference. He's just never been to Wales."

"Well at least we know he'll be able to drive." Jack agreed. "Is he good with directions?"

"That's what a GPS is for now. But give him one or two trips and he'll have it down easily enough. He's good at memorizing directions and the landscaping around him. We've actually thought about having him stay in Cardiff so he'll be close by if he ever needs anything."

"I'm sure he could easily find a flat mate or something." Jack said honestly. "The kid seems easy enough to get along with."

"He is. James isn't picky and he keeps to himself pretty well. His dorm mate in college once told me that if it weren't for hearing the occasional scribbling sound from his pencil and paper rustling he'd never have known James was there. He's pretty quiet. We were all pretty amazed when he joined the SEALs and made it. But then again, Alistair once told me that sometimes it's the quietest ones that have the greatest leadership potential."

Jack smiled. He had to agree with Alistair.

Ianto was a prime example of that theory, even if he didn't know it, or admit it. He could take charge of a situation, or see things from every angle and a different perspective. He ran things like clockwork and made sure everyone and everything was always taken care of.

That's why Jack planed on leaving Ianto in charge when he left with the doctor, because he knew that when he returned, he would find the place running just as well as when he left, if not better.

The rest of the car ride went by pretty quickly as the two talked and laughed about whatever came to mind. When they had arrived home, most of the house was dark, the only light coming from the bedroom windows of the older kids who were up studying or watching t.v. since all of the little ones had gone to sleep. So they quietly headed up to Ianto's bedroom and stretched out on the couch to watch a movie before bed.

Jack couldn't help but smile as they sat together. He was sitting at one end of the couch, with his legs stretched out and his stockinged feet propped up on the coffee table.

Ianto on the other hand was stretched out on the couch, his feet hanging off the opposite end of the couch, his head resting on a pillow in Jack's lap.

Jack was really quite comfortable as he sat there with a hand on Ianto's shoulder, gently rubbing his thumb in soothing circles over the young man's shoulder blade. But after a while he realized that Ianto had fallen into a deep peaceful sleep. So he gingerly lifted Ianto's head off of his lap and moved enough to stand. Then he carefully stripped off Ianto's clothes and put him in the bed under the covers where he instinctively grabbed a pillow and hugged it tightly as he snuggled down under the covers.

After watching Ianto settle, Jack then turned the television off before stripping down and joining Ianto in the bed, gently wrapping his arms around him before he fell asleep, truly happy about where his life seemed to be going.

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A/N: yay, Tosh is going to get to meet James! If only to make Owen jealous and maybe try and win her back eventually, yay! Anyway, I got another chapter up for you guys so let me know if you liked it.