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Ianto was nervous but knew that was not helping anyone so he tried to be calm. He sat at the downtown ranch of his bank while Jack visited the one uptown.
They were moving money and removing money. What they couldn't physically take they were gifting off to Ianto's sister Rhiannon. Once things get dicey, she needs money too and they knew she would never talk.
Ianto stood at the safety deposit box and tried not to grimace as his breasts ached, the little one left behind no doubt getting the bottle he had expressed that morning. Toshiko would be on it, Rhys lovingly helping while Andy was Ianto's driver today. C-Section ya know… not allowed to drive. Or lift anything heavy… like a safety deposit box… well… the staff member lifted it onto the table, he was just gonna lift the contents.
"Mister Jones, this is highly irregular of you, are you sure you don't…."
Ianto swung to face the Bank manager with full on ire, the contents of the box on display. The man's voice faltered as he took in the weapons and such laid out, then he paled.
"Mister Barlow. I was living in Torchwood… the sinkhole town. Only it was not a sinkhole, this is a government cover-up and people are getting killed to keep quiet what happened. To that end… I shall not tell you. I will however, remind you of the confidentiality that was paid for handsomely each term for this box and will continue to come from the account for that purpose long after I leave." Ianto said calmly "You have breached protocol by entering with the box open, I could by all means issue a written complaint to those higher up and have your job, only… I know you are merely flustered. I need the money to disappear for a while. I needed room on the box for the money I can not carry today… I also needed some things from the box… as you can see. Like you can see the green Beret and the insignia on it. My husband was chief of police in the town of Torchwood and we do not want to be part of the nastiness coming. Do you understand? There will be nastiness ahead for those connected to that village"
The man spluttered a bit for a moment, then nodded. This man was someone you don't fuck with, not with the money he has and the fact he was not taking everything out of the accounts. The bank still came out on top with the accounts left open so… he can be a good boy. And both men knew he understood that hat as his Da had worn one too.
Besides, Mister Jones was always likeable and always brought chocolate and roses in on Valentine 's Day and a cake for Christmas for the staff room and such.
"Of course dear boy."
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They got back at about the same time, Jack already standing outside the SUV talking with Rhys who stood with the baby in his arms nodding at whatever they were discussing. Andy pulled to a halt and waved like a maniac with both hands, Rhys smiling warmly at him and wriggling fingers back in a more sedate manner.
Ianto was clambering out of the passenger side to call out to Jack when a truck roared up the driveway with a wide eyed Idris behind the wheel and Ianto felt his mouth go dry at the sight of his cousin's open fear.
"It's happening" Idris yelled as he slid out of the cab of the truck, his wife beside him clutching her baby to her chest as she sat silently staring down at them from the high cab.
"The sinkhole coverup… yeah… it happened but…"
"No. No... the mop up" Idris moved towards them, his eyes darting around "Three stores have UNIT in them, covertly mulling about like customers but my staff clocked hem. I think they are waiting for me. I sent the code word back to the compound they have locked down too but I didn't want to go back there. it would mean…"
"Driving though unseen watchers, yes. Thank god you and Helena were out today, and little Darius is OK?" Ianto asked as he moved closer to the cab, Helena finally opening the door to slide down to meet him.
"We have no idea what to do. Idris said you might. We changed vehicles with one of the delivery trucks at the outer depot. And Idris swept it like you taught him" she said with open dismay "Francine, the girls…"
"They know the drill. Are likely to be already moving through the tunnel system to the garage at the other site. If they have any brains, they are mobile as we speak" Ianto assured her "That old place had secret passages and shit up the wazoo. The fear of being raided and burned at the stake once upon a time for being thought of as being witches, made them secretive as hell."
"Oh god" she started to weep softly "I was so scared."
"Come on, Toshiko can check on the CCTV if everyone is OK."
Idris however, had noticed what was in Andy's arms and his eyes slid from Toshiko's little girl in her own arms to the other bindle "Toshi… you didn't have twins."
"No, she didn't. The little girl in her arms is hers. Jasmine." Ianto said calmly "The little boy in Rhys' arms is mine. You know… the phantom."
Idris stared at him for a beat, then snorted as he said "Fuck off."
"No, I mean it. I was preggers too only no one seemed to notice, too busy trying to knock me down for not being 'normal' or whatever" Ianto replied with a half shrug.
"Wow" Idris faintly said, a grin forming "You always were different."
"And I would have him no other way!" Jack firmly added "He's perfect."