Ianto swollowed hard and headed for the front door. He opened it and his mouth fell open at the sight of Jack.
He wore a light beige coloured leather jacket instead of his usual Airforce coat. It suited him and went well with the light blue shirt, dark trousers and camel coloured desert boots.
"Please, come in. Dinner is almost ready."
Jack handed Ianto a bottle of wine. "Great. I'm starving." His eyes twinkled.
Ianto blushed. He took the bottle of wine. "Thank you."
Jack followed the young Welshman to the kitchen.
"Can I make you a coffee? Or shall I open the wine?"
"Let's save the coffee for after the meal." Jack smiled. "Got a cork screw?"
Ianto nodded. "Second drawer down by the fridge. Glasses to the right. Top cupboard."
Jack uncorked the bottle and took two glasses from the cupboard.
"Take them through to the dining room. Dinner's ready." He picked up the steaming dish of lamb risotto, and followed Jack.
Jack poured two glasses of wine, while Ianto spooned the risotto onto their plates.
"Smells delicious," said Jack.
Ianto blushed. "Thanks."
As they ate, Ianto thought about Lisa. He shifted in his seat.
Jack frowned. "Are you okay?"
"Er, yes. I'm fine."
"You're a great cook."
"I try my best."
"Your best is really good."
A car horn from outside brought Ianto's head around and he look down the hall to the front door.
"Are you expecting someone else?" asked Jack.
Ianto shook his head. "No...yes." He pushed his chair back. "You need to leave. Use the fire escape. You need to go, Jack. Now!"
"Ianto!"
"There's no time to explain. Please! Go now. Before..."
"Before what?"
"I'll explain later. Just trust me...please." He leaned forward and kissed the immortal.
Jack shook his head. "I dont know what the hell is going on, Ianto Jones, but you better call me!" He headed towards the fire escape door and never looked back.
Ianto's heart sank.
He heard footsteps outside his front door. A key turned in the lock and Lisa entered the flat.
"Where is he?" She asked.
Ianto looked towards the open fire escape door. "The horn spooked him." He lied.
Lisa frowned. "You gotta be kidding. Horns go off all the time!"
"He doesn't know that."
"You warned him."
"No!"
"They are NOT going to be happy, Ianto."
Ianto sighed. 'That's their problem' he thought.
Lisa walked to the fire escape door, slamming it shut. "What have you done?"
Ianto started to clear the table.
"You haven't finished your meal,"
"I'm not hungrily."
Ianto's mobile rang. "Hello." He moved towards the kitchen. "I know. I...I said I'd call you."
Lisa moved towards him. "Is that him?"
Ianto shook his head. "I'll see you tomorrow." Pause. "Please..." he sighed. "Yes, I promise Rhi." Another short pause. "Yep, that'll be good. I'll text in the morning. Give my love to the kids. Bye." Ianto pocketed his phone. "My sister, Rhiannon."
Lisa smiled, shaking her head. "Right."
"This isn't going to happen tonight. You'll just have to tell them to wait a little longer." Explained Ianto.
Lisa walked closer to the Welahman. "You don't mess with these guys, lover. They KILL people!"
Ianto walked towards the front door, put on his coat and opened the door ."I'm going for a walk."
"Be careful out there.'
"Is that mean as a threat?"
Lisa just smiled.