As Ianto moved around the Supermarket, he thought of Jack. Thought of him walking into the trap that HE was setting up. The trap that Lisa had arranged for THOSE men. The trap that would possibly be the end of Captain Jack Harkness, and his heart sank. Was he really ready to do this? He shook his head and sighed.
He placed rice and fresh tomatoes into his basket, then moved to the fresh meat cabinet. He took out a joint of lamb, adding it to the basket. Double cream next and rosemary. He moved around the store, adding meringue shells and strawberry's. His basket full, he headed for the checkout. He put his goods on the counter, and, as the lady behind the till rang them up, Ianto looked out of the window.
It was getting dark - in more ways than one - he shook his head again, raising an eyebrow.
"That's £19.97 please."
Ianto handed her a £20 note and forced a smile, as she handed him his change and receipt. "Thanks."
A car pulled up across the street from the Supermarket as Ianto walked out of the automatic doors. Lisa honked the horn to catch the Welshman's attention.
"Make sure you put him at ease. Maybe the bedroom would be a good place." She winked.
Ianto looked around and walked off in the direction of his flat. Once inside, he placed the shopping bag on the work top and sighed deeply. He did not want to do this. He liked Jack. No...it was more than that. He wasn't quite sure how he felt about the handsome Captain. He didn't fancy men. He half smiled. Did he fancy Jack? Was that it? Did he want Jack? Yes, he did.
He shook his head as he put the lamb into the oven. He opened the rice into a frying pan. Next he cut up the tomatoes and put them to one side in a dish. After an hour, he checked to see how the lamb was doing. Satisfied, he turned on the gas under the rice and added a ladle of stock. Bringing it to the boil, he stired the rice in the liquid until it began to soak into the rice. He added another label of stock and then more until the liquid was gone and the rice was light and fluffy. He checked the lamb again and took it out of the oven. He added the tomatoes and cut rosemary. It smelt delicious. Next he sliced the lamb and added that to the rice. Mixing it all together, he placed a lid on the frying pan and left it on a low heat while he prepared the meringues with strawberries and cream. When done, he placed them in the fridge.
A knock at the door brought his head up.
Jack!