As Jack went with Simon to pay Ianto pulled Tosh to one side.
"Tosh can you amuse Jack for about half an hour, there's an errand I need to run I'll meet you back at the car"
"Sure Ianto, I'll take him for a caffeine fix, why don't you meet us in the café"
Ianto nodded and left the shop.
When Jack returned to find Ianto gone, he was puzzled as to why Ianto would suddenly run off without him. Tosh assured him there was nothing wrong and that he just had an errand to run. So he went with her to wait for him in the café. Thirty minutes later Ianto slipped into the vacant seat next to Jack and took his hand in his.
"So gonna tell me where you disappeared to Yan" asked Jack
"Doesn't matter Cariad," he whispered
Back at the guesthouse Aggie wouldn't let any of them near the lounge or the kitchen
"Go and amuse yourselves until dinner" she said, and then turned to Ianto
"Drew dropped this by earlier, apparently you left it behind" she said handing him a disc
"Oh yeah, I forgot about this" he said and put it in his pocket
"Come on lets go upstairs" he took Jacks hand and turned to Tosh
"Tosh can you grab your laptop and meet us in our room"
"Sure" she said as they headed up the stairs and she turned to go to her room
"Yan what are you keeping from me?"
"Nothing Jack" he said and tenderly kissed him
"We promised no secrets"
"Jack there's no secrets I'll tell you when Tosh gets here," he said
"Then lets amuse ourselves while we wait" said Jack and pulled Ianto into what can only be described as one of the most tender and loving kisses Ianto had ever experienced during his time with Jack. His hands rested on Iantos hips, his fingertips sliding between his clothing to gently carrass his skin
"I love you" he said as their lips parted
"My Cariad" whispered Ianto as he leant into Jack and their lips met again.
This time a gentle tapping on the door interrupted them.
"Come in Tosh," said Jack pulling away then finding Iantos mouth again
Tosh walked in to find Jack and Ianto kissing. She smiled and sat on the bed. Their mouths finally parted as Ianto gasped for breath. Jacks arms slid to Iantos waist and held him close to him
"So Yan, Tosh is here now what was it you were going to tell me" he said
He reached into his pocket and threw Tosh the disc
"Can you put that in?" he asked as he took Jacks hands in his
Tosh switched her laptop on.
"Jack let me make a drink," said Ianto stepping from Jacks embrace
"Industrial coffee thanks Yan," said Jack
Ianto made the coffee and a tea for himself, as Tosh waited for her laptop to fire up.
"What is this Ianto?" she asked as the cd opened as a music file
"Jack I asked the DJ to record this" said Ianto as the piano solo started
"Oh my god" said Jack quietly. Ianto poured him a coffee and passed it to him
"Who is this Ianto? his voice is amazing" said Tosh
"Its me" said Jack
"Pull the other one, I've heard you singing" said Tosh
Jack opened his mouth and sang along
If you're lost you can look and you will find me
Time after time
If you fall I will catch you I'll be waiting
Time after time
"When did you learn to sing like that" she said amazed
"I've always been able to sing Tosh I just choose not to"
"Why did you record it Yan?"
"I thought Tosh could do a couple of copies, we can give one to Andrew and Michael and one to Aggie, but if you'd rather not" he said looking at him
"Yan it's a brilliant idea" he said as he leant against the wall
"Can I have a copy Jack?" asked Tosh as the cd stopped
"If you really want one I guess so" he said smiling
"Did I really sound like that?" he asked Ianto
"I told you, you're fantastic," he said kissing him again, Jack opened his mouth and responded
"Erm guys as much as I'm all for your relationship could please try and remember I'm in the room" said Tosh smiling
"Sorry Tosh" said Jack
The sun was shining and it was a bright warm day. Jack turned over and kissed Ianto tenderly. He opened his eyes and smiled
"I love you Cariad," he whispered
"I love you too" said Jack
They shared a shower together and then started to get ready for their civil partnership at 11am that morning. At 0930 Tosh knocked on their door
"Guys you ready?" she called
"Tosh help" called Jack, he couldn't get his tie done right
Tosh came in and fixed it for him, then walked round both of them straightening their jackets and ties. She placed a single red rose in their buttonholes.
"Ok you got the rings" she asked Jack
"Yes, here you keep hold of them" he said as he handed her the two black velvet boxes. She put them safely in her purse
"Ok come on, Andrew and Michael are waiting downstairs," she said
The 3 of them walked down the stairs. Andrew and Michael were waiting in the foyer for them along with Aggie and a camera
"Wait there, let me get a picture of you" said Aggie
Jack and Ianto stepped to the side of Tosh and they each took one of her hands
"No this should be just you?" she argued
"One of the three of you together and then one of Jack and Ianto before you leave" said Aggie
They stepped out into the sunshine.
"Ok we'll follow you in our car" said Andrew
"Ok" said Jack and took the keys from his pocket to promptly have them taken away from him
"Tosh"
"You and Ianto get in the back together, I'll drive you," she said
Jack nodded
By the time they reached the registry office Jack was shaking with nerves.
"Its alright Jack, I was nervous too" said Andrew as Jack tried and failed to calm down
"I've never been so scared in my life"
Andrew kissed him on the cheek
"Come on you'll be fine, it'll be over before you know it"
Jack nodded and they went into the small room set aside for the ceremony
The registrar turned to them
"This is a civil partnership agreement, you will be bound by the same agreements as a separate sex union, your union will be recognised as a legal binding contract entitling you to the same rights as a separate sex married couple do you both understand this"
"Yes" said Jack
"Yes" said Ianto
"I understand you both want to say a few words to each other before you sign your union agreement"
Jack nodded and turned to Ianto.
Ianto looked at him, then at the registrar, over at Andrew and Michael then Tosh and finally back to Jack
"Yan?" asked Jack
"I'm sorry I can't do this" he said and ran from the room.
Jack just stood and watched him leave, he could hear him crying but couldn't move. The tears slowly trickled down his cheeks as reality dawned on him. Ianto had left him.