Picture Perfect Chapter 15
After lunch, Jack made Ianto go into the tourist office so he was sitting down.
"You've done enough today. If you wanna work, the tourist office is the best place for you."
Ianto reluctantly agreed and went up to do a few hours.
Jack watched on the CCTV as Ianto happily chatted to a couple of teenage girls. They looked at him adoringly as he explained to them about the boat trip across the Bay.
Once they had left, Ianto looked up at the CCTV camera and smiled. Jack laughed.
"You know me so well, Ianto Jones."
At 4.30pm Jack called Ianto and told him to shut up shop for the night. He did so gladly. His stomach was beginning to talk to him, he was so hungry.
Walking through the secret door, Ianto made his way to the lift. As the door opened, Jack pulled him inside and into his arms.
"Missed you."
"You've been watching me all afternoon."
Jack nuzzled his neck. "Not the same."
Ianto giggled. "Jack! That tickles."
"Ready for our date tonight?"
"Yes. I'm starving."
"Good. Wanna stay close by then?"
"Where exactly?"
"Bellini's."
"Mmm, yes." He kissed Jack's cheek."
"It opens at 5.30pm, you wanna go around 6ish?"
"Do you mind? I know it's early."
Jack hugged Ianto close. "No, I don't mind. More time alone with you. Well, not alone, but you know what I mean."
"Press the button, Jack."
"Right."
The lift started to go down as the two men still clung to each other.
As the doors opened, Owen was standing in front of it.
"I was wondering why it took so bloody long to come down."
Ianto couldn't help laughing.
"Did you want something, Owen?"
"Yeah, you've got a phone call. Martha Jones."
Ianto looked at Jack, then at the floor.
"Give me a second," Jack said to Ianto.
Going up to his office, Jack picked up the phone. "Martha Jones."
"Hello Jack. Didn't drag you away from anything important, did I?"
"As a matter of fact, you did." Jack looked out the window at Ianto. "What can I do for you Martha?"
"We need you at headquarters as soon as possible."
Jack turned away from the window. "Why?"
"I can't tell you over the phone."
"I'm kinda busy right now. Can't it wait until tomorrow?"
"First thing in the morning, Jack."
"I'll be there by 10am."
"Jack!"
"Bye Martha."
Putting the phone down, Jack checked his watch. "Why don't you three head home. Ianto and I are going out to dinner at 6pm."
"Great," said Gwen. "Rhys will be please to see me home early."
"Okay, go."
The three Torchwood members got their things together and left Jack and Ianto alone.
"I better clean up before we go," Ianto said, going to the kitchen.
"Leave it. I'll help you later."
"I can do it now, it's not a problem."
"No, leave it."
"Okay," Ianto smiled.
Taking Ianto's hand in his, Jack led him back over to the old couch by the autopsy bay.
"I have to go up the UNIT headquarters tomorrow morning."
Ianto looked disappointed.
"I'll be as quick as I can. They wanted me to go straight away," he lifted Ianto's chin so their eyes met. "But I told them I was too busy." He smiled.
"Thank you."
They kissed.
"Why don't we freshen up and go for a drink before dinner. Get out of here."
"I'd like that."
"Yeah, me, too."
They went to the bunker and freshened up. Ianto put on a clean shirt and so did Jack. They then went up to the Terra Nova for a drink.
Once at the bar, Jack turned to Ianto. "What'll you have?"
"Small Budweiser, please."
Jack turned to the barman who was waiting. "Make that two, please."
They got their drinks and went and sat outside. The evening was warm.
"Do you know what its about, going to UNIT?"
"No. She wouldn't say over the phone. I'll call and let you know how long I'll be."
"It's okay. I won't fall apart because you're not here. I know you'll be back."
Jack touched Ianto's hand. "You can count on it."
After the finished their drinks, Jack escorted Ianto up to Bellini's."
"Table for two. This way."
They were lead to a table in the window, overlooking the Bay.
"All the time I've been at Torchwood and I've never been in here," said Ianto, looming around.
Jack smiled. "I've been here a few times. The food is heavenly."
The waiter came to get their order. "May I recommend the Lasagne. It is fresh and filling."
Ianto nodded. "Please."
"Make that two," Jack told him. "And can I have the wine list?"
"Certainly, senior."
Jack looked around. They were the only people in the restaurant. He took Ianto's hand in his. "How's the arm?"
"Much better, thank you."
"I remembered the pills."
Ianto smiled. "Thought you might."
Jack ordered a sparkling white wine and water, when the waiter brought the wine list over.
"Do you still have that picture of us on your phone?"
Ianto nodded.
"Waiter!"
"Yes, senior?"
Jack put his hand out and Ianto gave him his phone. "Would you take a picture of us, please."
Si, senior." He took the picture and gave the phone back to Ianto.
"Thank you."
The waiter smiled and left.