AN: So… babies. Any thoughts on either human or weevil ones? Please can nobody suggest that Owen and Ianto raise a Weevil baby – seriously, how would that even work? :)
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Owen left Ianto down in the archives. If anyone asked he would tell them the young Welshman was still looking for additional data on Weevil behaviour. In reality he needed time away from the prying eyes of his team-mates to decide what step to take next in response to his mother's sudden reappearance in his life. Owen walked up the steps to Jack's office and walked in, spotting the immortal man was sat at his desk flipping through a file.
"Will you ever learn to knock?" Jack asked glancing up from his work as Owen settled himself into the chair opposite.
"Doubtful." Owen remarked.
Jack smiled. "What can I do for you?" He asked, leaning back in his chair and giving the medic his full attention.
"I have a theory as to Roger's strange behaviour. I think he's on heat. The strange noises he's making when he's down in the cells are largely directed at Janet. My theory is that when he was in the club he was seeking out a mate, and now he's in the cells he's taken a shine to Janet." Owen explained, trying to remain serious despite the rising smirk on Jack's face.
"So you're telling me that Roger is horny? Brilliant. So what do we do?" Jack asked.
Owen shrugged. "Cold shower?" He suggested with a smile. "I don't know Jack. It's up to you. Whilst I am vaguely interested in the biology of the Weevils, and the fact that out there they must be reproducing to keep their numbers as high as they are, I'm not sure sticking them both into the same cell and allowing them to crack on would be a good idea." He replied.
"True. Okay let me take a look at your files, and I'll make a decision. Is Ianto digging out everything we have on their behaviour?" Jack asked.
"Yep." Owen said simply.
"Is he alright?" Jack asked carefully.
Owen nodded but didn't speak, and Jack could see he was lying, even though it was obviously to protect Ianto.
"Okay." Jack said. "Give me everything you have and I'll make it my top priority." He said changing the subject back quickly.
Owen rose to his feet with a nod. As he made his way out the office door he glanced over his shoulder at Jack. "I'll keep my eye on him. Just give him some space for a few hours." He said softly before leaving without giving Jack the opportunity to reply. Jogging back down the steps he went across to his desk and began gathering up the files he had on Roger, as well as those he had on Janet. Setting them into one pile he decided to go back down to the archives to dig out the last of the files on Weevil behaviour that had been compiled over the years and see if there was anything else to either prove or ruin his theory.
"You two okay?" He asked as he strolled past the still silently fuming Tosh and Gwen.
"Oh piss off Owen." Gwen snapped.
"Fine thank you Owen." Tosh replied in a much more civilised tone with a smile.
Owen winked at her and smirked as he went down the steps that led to the archives and walked inside the cavernous room. "Ianto?" He called out, unable to see him.
"F-9." Ianto's voice called back.
Owen laughed softly. "You're where?" He called.
"Row F – Rack 9. Seriously – how hard is it?" Ianto retorted, though Owen could hear the grin on his lips. Walking down to the appropriate row Owen looked along it and spotted Ianto standing beside one of the immense racks, rifling through a stack of dusty papers. "How's it going?" He asked.
"There's nothing on Weevil Reproduction. To be honest we don't have much on Weevils generally, just what you've gauged from our resident. Did you tell Jack your theory?" Ianto asked as he returned the papers to a file box and replaced it on the shelf.
Owen nodded. "Yeah he's going to take a look at the files and make a decision on how to deal with it."
"Cold shower." Ianto said as he walked towards Owen.
"That's what I said." Owen replied.
Ianto smiled. "How are the girls?" He asked.
"Same old, same old. How are you feeling?" Owen asked with a gentle concerned tone.
"I need to see her. I need to talk to her. I need to ask her things. So it looks like I need to call her. With our immense database we must be able to dig out a Newport phone number." Ianto pointed out.
"I'm sure we can. Or there is always the more traditional Newport phone book." Owen offered.
"True." Ianto replied. "Before I do anything though, I need a coffee. Maybe I can pacify the troops with a fresh dose of caffeine." He wondered as he walked beside Owen back to the archive door. As he reached out his hand to take hold of the handle Owen stopped him.
"I just want you to know that I love you, and I will be with you every step of the way, and I am so proud of you." He said softly.
Ianto smiled as he pulled Owen into his arms. "I love you too, and thanks." He said planting a kiss on top of the medic's head. Taking hold of Owen's hand Ianto walked out of the archives and back up to the main Hub area.
"Coffee anyone?" He called, loud enough for Jack to hear.
"Please!" Jack called back.
"That would be lovely thank you Ianto." Tosh replied with a smile.
"Not for me. I'm going to nip out." Gwen said shortly, before picking up her handbag and striding out through the cog door.
Ianto rolled his eyes and looked Owen. "Coffee?" He asked.
"Like you have to ask." He replied. "I'll take the files up to Jack, so I'll have mine up there." He added, placing a brief kiss on Ianto's lips before walking off.
Ianto turned to look at Tosh who was smiling fondly at the display. "I appreciate what you did earlier – we both do." He said as he walked over to her desk.
She shrugged. "It's okay. She's out of control, and what she did is just… well to be honest a little creepy." She replied. "Is he okay?" She asked softly.
Ianto nodded. "He's going to be fine. I'll make sure of it." He replied with a brief glance in the direction of his boyfriend. "Right, coffee." He said suddenly, his tone returning to a more jovial one. "And if I remember rightly, there are some chocolate biscuits in the cupboard that Jack hasn't found yet." He added with a smile as he walked over to the kitchenette.