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Chapter-3

Jack and Ianto arrived back in the hub with their arms wrap lovingly around each other. The sight of which, caused their teammate to smile. Jack kissed Ianto's cheek before heading up to his office while Ianto went to the kitchen to make coffee.

An hour later Jack calmly arrived in the conference room followed by Ianto, who placed a tray with coffee filled mugs and biscuits on the table before taking his usual seat next to his husband. Tosh, Owen and Gwen who had been waiting for their Captain and Tea Boy to join them, each reached for their coffees, taking a lengthy sip before they were ready for the meeting to start.

Jack gave Ianto's hand a reassuring squeeze as he began. "I went over the police report that I retrieved from Det. Swanson's office. She was right something doesn't add up."

"Ianto, pet, have you remembered anything from before you were arrested?" Gwen asked, her concern etched across her expressive face. We as well as Rhiannon know what a conscience shopper you are, checking expiration dates and all,that why you being late wasn't unusual and didn't set off any alarm with Rhiannon or us.

"Only being at the dry cleaners and Tesco, everything after that is still a complete blank" Ianto replied.

"Tosh what do you have for me?", Jack asked, giving Ianto's hand another reassuring squeeze.

"Jack I scanned CCTV footage from different angles surrounding Tesco and the apartment building. The videos show Ianto was at Tesco, he's seen loading his boot with his purchases at 1:30 and driving off. Nothing out of the ordinary there, no strangers approached the car or anything like that." Taking a deep breath Tosh continued, "Jack I believe someone tampered with the CCTV that surround the area near the apartment it appears to have been blocked for several hours and re-activated later, after Ianto was arrested."

Jack was frowning as he listened; he turned to look at Ianto, "let's go over what we know so far. Today was Ianto's day off; he left here around noon and headed to the cleaners, Tesco, and then to Rhiannon's. We know he visited the cleaner before Tesco, Swanson said they received the call around 3 p.m. Tosh, so are we correct in assuming whatever happened occurred after Ianto left Tesco enroute to Rhiannon.

"Yes, estimating the time of the CCTV footage it all coincides with Swanson's information." Tosh replied. "Ianto, I also had your car towed here. I haven't checked but there doesn't appear to be any damage to it, I assume your shopping is still in the boot."

So much had happen since Tesco he had forgotten about his car, Ianto thanked Tosh while making a mental note to remove his groceries later.

"Tosh before Ianto removes anything from the car, I want you two to do a complete scan of it interior and exterior. If there's anything there we're going to find it. There's no such thing as the perfect crime." Jack said before turning his attention to Gwen.

"Gwen did Andy say if there'd been any new evidence?" He asked

"Yes Jack, the victim Laura Froblisher, attend one of the local universities, and this is where it gets a little strange. She rented the flat over 2 week ago, but continued to live on campus. Andy questioned her roommate who said if she was involved with someone she was very secreted about who he was."

Jack sat pondering the information he had just heard from Gwen when Owen started talking.

"Jack I've completed my examination, ran every bloody test there was on the tea-boy. You were right there was a foreign substance in his blood stream." Owen looks from Ianto to Jack. He knew the information would only fuel his boss' anger. "Jack, Ianto had traces of Choral hydrate in his blood stream."

Hearing this Ianto sat frozen in his seat as Tosh gasped in horror. Owen could see the anger on Jack's face as his hands balled into fists. Owen noticed Ianto squeezing Jack's arm and the older man's features calming.

"Did I miss something?" Gwen inquired, "Owen what is this Choral hydrate?"

"Gwen, Choral hydrate is a powerful sedative, it's known on the street as the Knock Out drug." Owen explained. It's metabolized quickly by the body and therefore it takes very little time for the medication to enter the blood stream and cause the desired effects. Gwen this drug is a central nervous system depressant that causes extreme drowsiness."

After getting a better understanding of the drug, Gwen clapped her hands to her mouth in shock.

Jack had heard enough. Standing with his arms folded he spoke. "This proves Swanson's theory. Someone is sending a message to me or to Torchwood. Ianto, for now I think it's better if Josh is with us. You and I can better protect him and not put your sister and her family in danger. We will collect him tonight and-"

"Jack I don't think that's a good idea" Gwen interrupted, as everyone looked on puzzled.

"Jack think about it, someone went out of his or her way try to frame Ianto for murder. I'm sure they are surfing every new media stream on the Internet looking for some information about his arrest and being charged. Since there isn't any, they will figure out that you pulled some strings. They might try again, and they might not go after just Ianto this time." Gwen explained.

"Bloody hell, I can't believe I'm actually saying this Jack, but for once I agree with Gwen." Owen says, "Josh is much safer where he is". The doctor knew that both men were very protective of their son, and wanted to keep him safe.

Gwen's words struck fear into Ianto at the thought of his and Jack's son being in danger. Ianto couldn't remember what had led to his arrest, but he could remember a conversation with Owen a few weeks ago

~~~~~~~~~Flashback~~~~~~~~~

"Ok, spill it Tea-boy" Owen said with annoyance. "What's so important that you have me outside the hub standing here in the hot sun while you chase after the mini captain, that couldn't be discussed inside the hub?"

Ianto roll his eyes "Owen I want to know more about the implant Jack want you to put in Josh. I know we all have them, but he's only four Is it necessary right now?"

Taking a deep breath Owen spoke "bloody hell Ianto, we work for Torchwood, our lives are constantly being put in danger. Jack has accumulated many enemies in his lifetime, they wouldn't think twice about using you or his son as a way to hurt him. Ianto if you're concerned due to his age don't be. I agree with Jack, this will only help to ensure Josh' safety."

~~~~~~~~~~~END OF FLASHBACK~~~~~~~~

"Jack if you and Tea-boy insist on having Josh here, let one of us get him tonight and bring him back through the underground secret passage."

Jack looked at Ianto who could sense what he was thinking and nodded in agreement.

"Owen, Gwen... Ianto and I agree with you, but with one change", Jack said, "we'll take him to a place where he will be safe as well as happy with someone that he loves and that we trust."

Jack stood clapping his hands together with finality, thanking Gwen for bringing an important fact to their attention, as well as Tosh and Owen for all their hard work as well. "I want you all to go home, get plenty of rest; we'll meet up here tomorrow,An hour later than usual," he said winking at Ianto, who blushed.

This caused Owen to grunt in disgust but everyone could see the slight smirk on his face.

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