Ianto hadn't been out of the hub in two days and Jack could tell the stress of staying in doors was slowly coming down on him. "So how about we go get some lunch?" Jack asked casually.

"I can order pizza, or do you want something else today?" Ianto asked looking up from the rift monitor. He had been looking through Toshiko's old notes on trying to find the patterns in the rift. That way they could be more prepared for what was to come. So far he hadn't understood a word of it.

"I was thinking Fish and Chips, on the pier." Jack smiled.

"I..."

"You're going to be okay. It's been two days." Jack said emphasising the time. "I miss showing you off." Jack grinned lightening the mood. Ianto a little reluctantly nodded his head. Jack could tell that he was still scared but he knew that Ianto couldn't hide forever.

Ianto grabbed his jacket from the side and then headed to the lift with Jack. Jack called over their shoulders to Gwen saying they were going to lunch. Gwen knew it was just to get Ianto out of the hub for a bit and didn't say anything about her not being invited.

Jack took Ianto's hand in his as they lift moved upwards. Ianto looked around as they became street level. He sighed when he saw no James. He wasn't sure what he expected. Was he expecting James to be waiting outside the tourist office or him? Just waiting. Or maybe James was at Ianto's flat, sat outside hoping he would come by soon. Or maybe Ianto was just being paranoid. Maybe James came back to see family and hadn't thought about Ianto in years. As much as Ianto wanted to believe the last scenario his gut was telling him that he needed to keep an eye out.

Jack and Ianto walked in a comfortable silence to their favourite fish and chips restaurant. It was never too crowded and the service was always good. Jack pulled out Ianto's chair for him making the younger boy blush and laugh.

"Since when have you been a gentlemen Jack?" Ianto smirked.

"I'm always a gentleman." Jack grinned. "Especially in bed," He winked to the waitress who was serving them, the young blond girl blushed and asked them what drinks they wanted. They both sad water and the girl smiled and walked away.

"You're so cruel," Ianto laughed. "You'll be lucky if she doesn't put something in your drink."

Jack just smiles at him and they start to talk about their day and what they think the little rift activity means. Jack believes that it's a warning of something big to come, and Ianto thinks that he should be more optimistic and maybe the rift is slow because it's slow and they shouldn't read more into it.

Jack thinks there lunch date went well. Ianto seemed a little less paranoid and he was glad. It was good to see his young lover smile. "So tonight, I was thinking we could go to that little Italian place down the road."

"Two meals in one day? You spoil me." Ianto laughed. Jack just grinned and took his hand again and they headed back to the hub.

"I feel better now after showing you off." Jack smiled. He pulled Ianto close to him and kissed his lips softly.

"Jack." Ianto groaned.

"Ianto." Jack laughed mimicking his lovers voice. "You know you love it when i kiss you."

"Yes, I do." Ianto said. "Just not in public when people are watching."

"Fine. Have it your way." Jack said and they continued to walk towards the hub.

They were almost at the hub when Ianto felt someone's hand on his back and he knew it wasn't Jack's cause he was holding his hand. He didn't want to turn around because he already knew who it was. The voice confirmed it. "Hey, Yan. It's been a while."