52 - Christmas Time

Jack was still wondering about the ring.

Christmas had come and gone with no mention of it, now Jack was getting worried.

His gift of a pocket watch had been accepted gracefully, the …cufflinks nice and he had hidden his disappointment well, wearing them daily.

A teddy bear and a toy soldier. Ianto must have had them specially made but why not the ring?

He had asked Gwen and her blank face had not been staged. She knew nothing of it.

The twins laughed and told him that he was clearly mad as Ianto couldn't keep a secret to save himself.

Mickey accused it of being a cock-ring. Charming.

Jack enjoyed the huge Christmas party complete with pole dancer, that Gwen still has it!

The sheepie clad Ianto had tried as well, his Santa hat falling off each time until he stomped on it declaring it a party pooper.

Rhys had laughed until he lost his breath and Ianto had become upset at the thought of him being unwell. Jack had explained and Ianto's relief had been plain for all to see.

Jack wondered what will happen as they die.

Jack and Ianto will watch them all die, how will Ianto brave this storm?

The wrapping paper had been piled into the corner along with discarded boxes and bows.

Jack noticed Ianto was missing and looked about the room, then reached over and patted Rhys' arm. "You see my Christmas sheepie?"

Rhys snorted and pointed to the large pile in the corner and Jack grinned, creeping over to pounce on the hiding sheep.

Ianto bellowed and hooted as he rolled about with Jack and everyone laughed as Ianto proved his strength as he easily flipped Jack and grinned down at him, a bow stuck to his head.

"Oooo, look" Jack said softly. "A pressie I've not unwrapped yet."

Ianto looked up and felt his head, finding the box.

He grinned and slapped it back demanding a right royal doing.

Now!

Everyone laughed as Jack was led away to their bedroom and if it was nearly an hour before they came back, and if it was a different onesie, no-one mentioned it.

A few giggles may have been heard, but no-one mentioned it.

Or the big red bow Jack calmly placed on his own head as they were all leaving.