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Title: The Torchwood Institute
Author:
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Parings/characters: Jack/Ianto, Owen, Toshiko, Gwen, Rhys, Rose, Mickey, Rhiannon
Disclaimer: I don't own Torchwood or any of the characters ... unfortunately, just borrowing them for a while.
Summary: When Jack agrees to go to The Torchwood Institute for one month after being in rehab he never expected to find love there.
Warnings: Slash, fluff, romance, angst, humour, AU
Spoilers: Anything is fair game

Rating: NC17 for series 

Week 3

Jack couldn't keep his eyes off the young man on the far side of the room from his chosen spot in the circle of chairs, his mind not at all on the group session in any shape or form. It had been three days since their lunch date and he wanted nothing more than to get Ianto alone again, something to which everything seemed to be conspiring against.

When Ianto hadn't turned up on the Saturday and then the Sunday as usual to visit his sister Jack had begun to panic that he'd done something to scare the young man off, which sent his feelings reeling. It was bad enough that he was staying away so as not to see him, but to not visit his sister when he was all she had?

It was after hours of fretting quietly to himself on Sunday afternoon that Jack sought out Toshiko and asked of she had heard from Ianto, relieved somewhat with her answer and then worrying for other reasons.

“He's sick Jack,” Toshiko answered his question, peering at him over the rim of her glasses. “nothing for you to get worked up about, he just has a throat infection and doesn't want to risk passing it onto his sister. How are you Jack? Are you feeling okay?”

“I'm fine why?” Jack had answered, swallowing and ignoring the slight itch at the back of his throat.

“Are you sure, you look a little pale?” Toshiko pushed when Jack cleared his throat.

“I'm fine, just a little tickle in the back of my throat,” Jack insisted.

“Well, then it won't hurt to get you check out then, will it?” Toshiko said, giving the Captain a knowing smile and leading him from her office to the medial nurses station just along the hallway and explaining why they were there.

The nurse donned plastic gloves and asked Jack to open his mouth wide, she depressed his tongue and peered into this throat making a little 'aha' noise as she nodded.

“It looks like you have the beginnings of a throat infection,” the nurse confirmed. “I'll prescribe some antibiotics and if they don't work you need to come and see me again in three days.”

“Thanks,” Jack said, ignoring the smug look that Dr Sato was giving him, there was obviously no keeping anything from the woman.

Jack took the small bottle of pills and walked back to the recreation room with Toshiko as she explained that Ianto had called her again that morning to say he was feeling much better and would be visiting Rhiannon as usual on Monday.

“That's great, I know she doesn't show it but I'm sure she misses him when he doesn't visit,” Jack replied.

“Just Rhiannon?” Toshiko asked, giving a soft laugh at the innocent look upon the Captains face. “Oh come on now Jack, I've seen the way you two look at each other and lunch Jack? That was more than just an innocent lunch now, wasn't it?”

“Yeah, yeah!” Jack admitted with a grin and a shrug. “I like him, he likes me.”

“Now, that wasn't so hard to admit now, was it?” Toshiko grinned back. “Why don't you go and sit with Rhiannon for a while? I'm sure Ianto will appreciate it, let alone his sister.”

“I wouldn't have any idea what to talk to her about,” Jack said,giving another shrug.

“At this point, I don't think that really matters, just talking to her about anything could spark something inside her,” Toshiko answered. “talk about something you know, about being a pilot?”

“I'll give it ago,” Jack agreed, he hated seeing the woman stuck in her silent world as much as anyone and took a seat beside her and began to speak.

Toshiko Sato watched them, she could tell that Jack was putting everything he could into his one-sided conversation. At worst, it would have no effect whatsoever. And at best, it might help, something they all wanted. It could even help Jack too, if he touched upon his accident and the after effect.

Sensing he was being watched Jack glanced around and spotted Toshiko, he gave her a smile and then turned her attention back to Rhiannon. He had been talking to her for some while before he noticed something, where as he thought that she was just staring into space, she appeared to be intent on something upon the shelf in the nurses station but he couldn't determine what.

TBC

Date: 2011-03-27 06:58 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] black59.livejournal.com
Jack does it will find a way to help Rhi?

Date: 2011-03-27 07:45 pm (UTC)
socalrose: Picture of Percy my fictional pink ferret (Default)
From: [personal profile] socalrose
Dr. Sato knows everything! Ianto and Jack both getting sick was a dead giveaway.

So Jack spotted Rhi was staring at something at the nurses station - I wonder if Ianto had ever noticed? Or is Rhi staring at it only because Ianto's not there? Could be important . . .

Love this story!

Date: 2011-03-27 07:53 pm (UTC)
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From: [personal profile] trektorch
Very nice update. Did Jack light a spark in Rhi? Interesting to know what she is staring at. Also, I guess kissing would past a sore throat back and forth. I really like Toshiko in this story. You've certainly made up to us for not posting last week with a weekend full of wonderful updates.

Date: 2011-03-27 07:59 pm (UTC)
stargazer60: (Default)
From: [personal profile] stargazer60
Is is wrong of me to think it's adorable that they both have throat infections?

And great idea for Jack to go sit with Rhi...

Date: 2011-03-27 07:59 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] bluelilacs.livejournal.com
Jack thinking he has a secret from Toshiko is so not going to happen. Very interested to see what Rhi is looking at. Is it something she's sat looking at before and Ianto, nor anyone else noticed? Or could it have something to do with what Jack has been talking to her about? Maybe Jack really can help her. I'm excited to see what it is and what significance it may have to her.

Date: 2011-03-27 08:22 pm (UTC)
reddevilpoes: he cheats (Default)
From: [personal profile] reddevilpoes
I was just thinking...I missed T. I.
And here it is! Nice update, naughty throatinfection, now how on earth did Jack get that? ;-)
And how perceptive of Tosh to realize he could have it...

Date: 2011-03-27 10:12 pm (UTC)
zazajb: (Default)
From: [personal profile] zazajb
*giggles* both having a bad throat - can't his that from eagle-eyes Tosh. Great idea to have Jack sit with rhi - hope it sparks something off, and even if it doesn't Ianto will he happy thast Jack cares enough to sit with her... Wonderful chapter...

sorry you're not feeling well...get better soon *gentle hugs* xxx

Date: 2011-03-28 12:06 am (UTC)
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From: [personal profile] cjharknessgirl
There is no keeping secrets from Tosh. Poor Ianto and Jack both getting sick, but it was a great idea to have Jack sit with Rhiannon. I'm curious to know what she was looking at and hoping he can maybe help her.

Date: 2011-03-28 03:55 am (UTC)
kildarefiles: A Bollywood actress I feel embodies the feel of my work. (Default)
From: [personal profile] kildarefiles
Another lovely chapter, this story is good fun!!

Date: 2011-03-28 09:38 pm (UTC)
kildarefiles: A Bollywood actress I feel embodies the feel of my work. (Default)
From: [personal profile] kildarefiles
You're welcome as always Hon! I love your writing.

Date: 2011-03-28 05:39 am (UTC)
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From: [personal profile] seabiscuit
love the update

Date: 2011-03-28 08:29 am (UTC)
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From: [personal profile] schnuffie

Date: 2011-03-28 12:04 pm (UTC)
idamus: (Default)
From: [personal profile] idamus
Lovely update, eagerly awaiting the next part

Date: 2011-04-10 04:38 pm (UTC)
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From: [personal profile] owensheart
Oh I just know Jack will be able to help her.

BTW probably a bit late but love the new journal layout.

Date: 2011-04-23 02:05 pm (UTC)
From: [personal profile] hab318princess
oh, reaction from Rhi... that's interesting... great update

Date: 2011-07-31 08:18 pm (UTC)
akawho: Jack & Ianto kissing (Default)
From: [personal profile] akawho
Hmm...now what could Rhi be staring at?

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