Originally written for the LJ community tw100 challenge prompt #237 "barking up the wrong tree."

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"No!" Tosh yelled but it was too late.

The device Gwen picked up zapped her and she passed out.

Ianto was nearest; he dropped to his knees and cradled her head. Gwen opened her eyes and looked right into his blues, "I love you."

Shocked and a bit horrified he froze as she grabbed his head and brought him down into a searing kiss.

In shock, he heard Jack's laughter, "It's a Tukuku prank and she'll be out of love in 24 hours."

Owed added, "Why couldn't it be me? With Teaboy there she's so barking up the wrong tree."