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EXT. RHIANNON'S HOUSE-NIGHT
Jack is back outside of Rhiannon's house again. This time, he approaches the house and looks inside. Ianto is asleep on the couch, covered in a blanket. Jack jiggles the window and slips in quietly. He sits down next to Ianto on the edge of the couch. He sits in silence for a moment, watching Ianto sleep in peace. Then he reaches out to brush the hair away from his forehead. Ianto stirs. He opens his eyes and looks blearily up at Jack.
IANTO
(still groggy)
Jack?
JACK
Hi.
IANTO
What are you doing here?
Did you follow me?
JACK
I came in through the window.
IANTO
You broke into my sister's house?
JACK
Something like that.
IANTO
What are you doing here?
JACK
I was in the neighborhood. Just felt like stopping by.
IANTO
You expect me to believe that?
Jack shrugs. Ianto sits up so they are face to face now. He leans in close to Jack.
IANTO
You were lonely.
Jack shrugs again.
IANTO
Admit it. You missed me.
Jack is getting close to the breaking point again. He leans in and kisses him before he loses control.
JACK
Yea. I did.
Ianto smiles. Jack looks at him for a moment.
JACK (CON'T)
I just wanted to see your face.
Ianto looks back at him, letting Jack study his face. Jack touches his cheek, then looks away.
JACK (CON'T)
Now go back to sleep. In the morning, you'll realize this is all a dream.
IANTO
This is a dream?
Jack nods and smiles.
IANTO (CON'T)
It feels pretty real to me.
Jack gently pushes him back down.
JACK
Goodbye.
Ianto curls back up on the sofa. Jack pulls the blanket up over him.
IANTO
(already drifting back to sleep)
Goodnight.
Jack watches him.
IANTO (CON'T)
Jack?
JACK
Yea?
IANTO
I love you.
JACK
I know.
IANTO
No, I really do.
Jack looks as if he is about to say something, but cannot. After a moment, he tries.
JACK
Ianto?
But there is no response. Ianto is already asleep. Jack looks sadly down on the sleeping face. So calm, serene.
He gets up and leaves. He walks outside, then turns back to look at the house one more time. Then he turns and walks away. He pulls out the wrist strap, then disappears into the night.
FADE TO BLACK.