Having eaten nothing all day, Jack was starving. He walked back inside the house with Ianto their hands still clasped together.
"You two didn't eat a thing, get yourselves upstairs and showered dinner will be served in 1 hour exactly, if you're not in the dining room I will come and get you myself," said Aggie with her hands on her hips as they walked into the kitchen
Jack flashed her the famous Harkness smile
"And don't you think that's going to work on me" she said
"Can I trouble you for a cup of your wonderful coffee" said Jack changing tactics; his smile had never failed before
"Upstairs NOW both of you"
Ianto smiled and pulled Jack from the kitchen.
"Met your match in her Jack, the smile failed" he said laughing
"I can't believe it, it works all the time" he said a little downtrodden
"My Cariad" said Ianto and pinched Jacks arse as he walked up the stairs in front of him. Jack smiled, he loved the beautiful Welshman more than he'd ever loved anyone, he'd never proposed to anyone before Ianto. He'd never wanted to commit to anyone before.

They shared a shower together and hurriedly got dressed. Ianto instead of pulling on jeans decided on a suit. Jack whistled as he watched his lover get dressed. He'd seen him get dressed hundreds of times but here he was putting a suit that he wore most of the time and Jack found the scene strangely erotic. He pulled on a clean pair of jeans and a t-shirt. Ianto was standing in front of the mirror, Jack walked up behind him
"Talk about beauty and the beast" he said and kissed Iantos neck
"We'd better go down before Aggie comes up and gets us," said Jack
"Do you think she really would"?
"I don't think I want to hang about and find out"
Jack slipped his arm round Iantos shoulder and they left their room.

They walked into the dining room hand in hand. Aggie was waiting for them; she led them to the table that had been reserved for them.
"How would you like your steaks?" she asked
"Well done for me" said Ianto
"Medium for me please Aggie" said Jack
She disappeared and returned a minute later with a mug of coffee and a tea.
"Thanks Aggie" said Ianto

She smiled and went back to the kitchen. Jack looked around there was only one other couple in the dining room and them seemed to be having a heated discussion in hushed voices. He turned his attention back to Ianto as he spoke
"What are we going to do about a civil ceremony Jack?"
"I don't know, why don't we pop down to the pub after dinner and speak to Andrew and Michael"
"We didn't get them a gift"
"Doesn't matter, why don't we invite them down to Cardiff for a holiday"
"Yeah with us chasing Weevils, nice holiday"
"We could always take another holiday," suggested Jack
"2 holidays in a year, whatever will Torchwood 1 think"?
"I don't give a stuff Yan, I'm just glad they forced this one on us"
"Me too" said Ianto, he leant over the table and kissed him
"Sorry I stormed off"
"Its forgotten Yan, just please don't do it again"
"I won't, just promise to behave when we go shopping in future"
"I'll try," said Jack smiling

Their conversation was interrupted by Aggie bringing over their dinner, 2 huge rump steaks and chunky chips.
"Looks fantastic Aggie" said Jack
"Good, I don't normally serve steak but after scaring the hell out of me and not eating all day you deserve it"
"Thanks Aggie" said Ianto picking up his knife and fork
The steak was cooked to perfection. Every time Jack or Iantos cups were empty a fresh cup replaced it. Aggie was feeding them up.
Jack leant back in his chair, he was completely full having only eaten about 2 thirds of his steak but he simply couldn't manage another bite. Ianto was still tucking in to his. Jack relaxed and watched him eat, the way he lifted the fork of steak to his mouth and licked his lips in anticipation of what was to come. Ianto knew Jack was watching him eat, he didn't care. The steak was perfect, he didn't realise just how hungry he was until he started eating. Finally he placed his knife and fork down and leant back, he looked up at Jack and smiled.
Jack drained his coffee just as Aggie appeared
"Can I get you any dessert?" she asked as she picked up their plates
"No thanks Aggie, I couldn't eat another thing" said Jack
"Do you have any ice-cream?" asked Ianto, smiling at Jack
Jack moaned, he was going to have to sit through Ianto doing the spoon thing again.

As Ianto slowly ate his ice cream, Jack was getting more and more uncomfortable just sitting and watching. He wanted him. Ianto was watching Jack squirm in his chair as he leisurely licked the ice cream from his spoon, always careful to tickle his lips with his tongue after every mouthful. He put the last spoonful of ice cream in his mouth and smiled at Jack, he knew exactly what he was doing to Jack. He stood up and took Jacks hand and led him from the table. Back in their bedroom the door had barely closed behind them before Jack took Ianto in his arms and kissed him. The dressing on Jacks hand still stopped him from hugging him as tight as he wanted to, he couldn't' stand too much pressure on the wound although it was feeling a lot better. He decided tomorrow he would find a doctor to have a look at it for him as Owen suggested. Ianto kissed him back and let his hand roam inside Jacks t-shirt as he moaned into his mouth. As Jacks tongue flicked inside he could taste the ice cream. After a few minutes Ianto pulled away from the kiss but stayed in Jacks arms.
"Are we still going to the pub?" he asked running his hands over Jacks bare skin
"Yes, I think we need to pick Andrew and Michaels brains about our civil ceremony, I don't have a clue how to start"
"Me neither, where are we going to get the ceremony done Jack? Here or back home in Cardiff"
"I don't know but where ever we decide I think we'd better invite Tosh, she'll never forgive us"
"What about Gwen and Owen?" he asked
"I was thinking about them, I'd love to just see their faces when we return to the hub and announce we got married" he said smiling
"Oh Owen is going to be so pissed" said Ianto
"I don't care, as long as you're happy that's all I care about" he said and tenderly kissed him; Ianto responded but didn't open his mouth. Just a tender kiss between lovers. He removed his hands from inside Jacks t-shirt and tucked it back in, then he crossed the room and retrieved the sling for Jacks arm
"Yan I don't need it," said Jack
"Please Jack, I just don't want someone to bump into you in the pub"
Jack nodded and held his arm in the elevated position for Ianto to tie the sling. Ianto helped him into his greatcoat and slipped on his suit jacket.

They walked into the pub and found Cassie behind the bar. She came rushing out when she saw them and engulfed Ianto into a hug
"Are you alright? Andrew told me you got lost in the woods"
"I'm fine Cassie, how are you feeling?"
"I'm fine, tired but then this little one is very active tonight," she said touching her swollen stomach, the baby reacted as she touched it
"Want to feel?" she asked them
Jack put his hand on her stomach just as the baby kicked
"That's amazing," he said smiling
"Yeah well you wouldn't say that if it was you she was kicking all day and night, I've never known her so active still it's a good sign"
"It is" said Ianto as Cassie took his hand and laid it on her stomach, the baby started to do cartwheels inside her
"I just wish she'd calm down a little"
As Iantos hand was touching her stomach, he reached inside her with his mind
"Calm little one" he sent a wave of calming emotion to the baby and she immediately settled down.
"Now I know where to come, she's calmed right down" said Cassie
Jack felt Iantos mind focus on the baby and knew what he had done. He smiled.
"Andrew around by any chance?" asked Jack
"Yeah he and Michael are upstairs on a break, take a seat and I'll call them. Would you like a drink?" she said
"Just a coffee if possible" said Jack
"Of course, Tea for you Ianto"
"Please Cassie, point me in the right direction and I'll do it"
"Not a chance, sit down" said Cassie

Jack and Ianto went to the corner they sat in last time they were in the pub and a few minutes they were joined by Andrew and Michael, who also bought over their drinks.
"How are you feeling Ianto?" asked Michael
"I'm fine, I'm so sorry for all the trouble I caused last night, I just got confused and couldn't find my way out of the woods"
"Doesn't matter we found you, that's all that matters"

Jack told them he'd asked Ianto to marry him and he'd said yes. They were so happy for them and as Jack explained they had no idea of where to start, Andrew agreed to help them arrange it. He offered to go with them to the registry office in the morning to find out if they could get the ceremony done before they left Gretna.
Michael refilled their mugs
"Jack would you mind if I asked a question?"
"Of course not"
"I was wondering what you have done to your hand"
Jack laughed
"Stupid really, I got annoyed at the office and threw the coffee jug at the wall, I nicked an artery as I picked up the broken pieces of glass"
"Sounds painful"
"I've had worse" said Jack smiling, and he had having been shot twice in the head and that was just by his staff.
"Jack you nearly bled to death" said Ianto
"I know but I didn't you found me" he said, he lifted his hand to the back of Iantos head and played with the hair on the nape of his neck, Ianto relaxed and lay his head Jacks shoulder. Jacks arm slipped over his shoulder and he pulled him closer. Ianto reached up and entwined his fingers with Jacks; he lifted the hand to his lips and gently pressed a kiss to Jacks fingers.