Jack awoke to find himself naked and in the arms of John Hart. Pushing John aside, he got up off the bed and went into the bathroom. He was physically sick.
"That'll be the Bourbon," a voice said from behind him. "We downed quite a few, you and I."
Jack turned, clutching his left wrist. "Where is my wrist strap?"
"Don't worry, Jack, it's safe."
Jack leaned over the toilet bowl and emptied his stomach again. He hadn't been this sick in a long, long time. Wiping his mouth on the back of his hand, Jack turned to face John Hart. "Get us back to earth, now!"
"Don't you wanna put some clothes on first? I know we had a good ol' time last night, but do you want everyone to know?" he laughed, going back into the bedroom.
"What exactly did we do last night?"
"What didn't we do, you mean. You were hot, babe."
Jack closed his eyes and sighed heavily. 'Sorry, Ianto'
John was dressed by the time Jack finally felt well enough to return to the bedroom and get dressed himself.
"As soon as you're ready, we'll go. I need to be at the Hotel by 10am your time."
"What are you up to?"
John touched the side of his nose with his index finger. "Wait and see, lover."
"Stop calling me that."
"Have it your way. Come on, grab hold." John held out his arm, Jack obliged and took his arm.
Within minutes they were inside the Hotel.
"There's someone else here. I thought they cleared the place." John took out his gun. "No heroics, Jack."
Ianto had arrived just before it had gotten dark the night before, slitting the police tape on the main door with his trusty penknife. Looking around the Hotel, Ianto had chosen the Presidential Suite to spend the night in. Not that he'd slept much. He wanted to be in Jack's arms. Wanted to tell Jack just how much he loved him. Wanted to tell Jack how scared he was about giving himself completely to him. Deep down inside, Ianto knew that Jack would be gentle with him. For he knew that Jack loved him as much as he loved Jack. It was all so new to Ianto, being in love so completely with another man. But it was only Jack. Just him.
John moved around the Hotel, checking rooms to see if anyone was there.
"We need to get into the office. The safe is in there."
Jack looked around the hallway. ""It's over there," he pointed.
"Good, let's go."
"What is so important?"
"You'll see." John said, walking towards the office door. Once inside, John located the safe and, aiming his gun, blew the tumbler off.
Ianto heard the shot and moved silently to the door of the Suite. He opened it and moved out into the corridor. He daren't risk using the lift, so opted for the stairs instead. Ianto drew his gun and started to descend down to the reception area.
"Arh, there they are!" John put his hand inside the safe and took out a package.
"What are they?" Jack asked, looking at the package.
John tipped the contents of the bag into his hand. "Orange diamonds."
"Exactly. I got them from the Blowfish in exchange for bringing them here. Not a bad swap."
"What did you get from the Weevils, then?"
"A disease, if I touched them," he shivered. "I hate Weevils."
Jack couldn't help but smile.
"Okay, we're ready to jump back to Tragon Delta."
"Why there?"
"I like it, Jack. You used to like it."
Ianto opened the door leading to reception just as John asked Jack about Tragon Delta.
"It was our place. You said it was."
"That was a world away, another time. I'm here, now. We were finished a long time ago."
"Didn't feel like it when we made love last night."
Ianto couldn't believe what he'd just heard. He leaned back against the wall, closing his eyes. 'Jack!'
"I was drunk. You took advantage of that."
"Maybe."
"Give me my wrist strap." Jack held out his right hand.
"So you can jump off somewhere without me, I don't think so."
"You know you'll never truly have me, don't you? I will always love Ianto, and only him."
John clapped. "Bravo, Jack. Nice speech."
"I've known all along that it was you. I knew you were here. UNIT knew you were here."
"You're lying."
"Am I? You were at the Hub the day we came to this Hotel and got Mason."
"How do you…. Never mind." John moved closer to Jack. "Did UNIT put you up to this? Act submissive, get me to fall for it? Oh, Jack, you rascal. You did fool me, I'll give you that. So, what happens now? Men in red hats storm the place? I have your wrist strap, remember?"
"Check again, John."
John checked his pocket. The wrist strap was gone. He looked at Jack, he was holding it in front of him.
"When did you…."
"This morning, on my way to the bathroom."
"Very clever."
"I thought so."
Ianto opened the door and aimed his gun at John Hart. "Drop your gun."
"Eye Candy, what an unexpected surprise."
"Ianto!"
Jack put the strap on his wrist and moved towards Ianto.
"Arh, I wouldn't Jack. I can still kill him, you know." he turned to Ianto. "Now, you drop your gun, or I'll fire."
Ianto thought for a moment, but kept his gun trained on John Hart. "I don't think so."
John fired once. The gun was blown from Ianto's grip.
"Poor Eye Candy. He's smitten, Jack. Pity, I really would have like a night with him. Now, Jack, move aside, or he's dead."
Jack kept his eyes on Ianto, but moved.
"Okay, good."
Ianto stood his ground.
"Eye Candy, come here."
"Do as he says, Ianto."
Ianto moved slowly towards John Hart.
Suddenly from nowhere, a Blowfish threw a glass ashtray at Ianto, hitting him on the forehead. He feel to the floor, blood coming from a deep cut.
"Ianto!"
John fired again, killing the Blowfish.
Jack was beside Ianto in an instant, cradling him in his arms. John knelt beside him. "He's dead, Jack."
"No!"
"Jack."
"NO!"
Leaning down, Jack lifted Ianto's head and placed his lips over Ianto's.
"Jack."
Jack's kiss was deep and passionate. He rubbed Ianto's chest as he kissed him. All John could do was look. Slowly, Ianto began to breath again."
"How the hell did you do that?"
"Kiss of life."
"Because you love him."
Jack nodded.
Ianto opened his eyes.
Jack turned to John. "Get out of here. They'll be coming for you any minute."
"You're letting me go?"
"Just don't come back, ever."
John stood, looking down at Jack and Ianto. "Promise. And Jack, we didn't do anything last night. I lied." then he was gone.
Jack helped Ianto to his feet and took him into his arms. "God, I missed you."
Just then, Gwen and Owen burst in through the front door.
"Jack! Ianto!"
Jack wiped the blood from Ianto's forehead. "Gwen."
"We got 'ere last night, but couldn't find Ianto's car. Wasn't sure where 'e was." Explained Owen.
"I parked it at the station, walked here."
"Clever sod," remarked Owen.
"Are UNIT really coming, Jack?"
"Yep."
A car pulled up outside. Martha Jones entered the Hotel.
"Hello, Martha. You just missed him, I'm afraid."
"Course you are, Jack. Course you are." She tutted. "I'll need a full report."
Jack nodded. "As soon as I get these three back to the Hub."
"Mmmm." Turning around, Martha Jones left.
"You knew all along about Hart?"
"'fraid so."
"It was suppose to be a trap?"
"Yep."
"Jack Harkness, you craft sod."
