Heaven And Hell 56/?

[missthingsplace]

Title: Heaven And Hell - Sequel to One Week In Cardiff.
Author: missthingsplace
Parings/characters: Jack/Ianto. Gwen. new team members.
Disclaimer: I don't own Torchwood or any of the characters ... unfortunately.
Summary: Set after series 2. 
Spoilers: None.
Rating: pg13

Fourth connected series, links for the three previous series can be found in my Fic Master List  with a complete list of all my fics and are in the following order:

Mother's Day
Celebrations
One Week In Cardiff

A/N Middle of the afternoon, Monday, January 28th, 12 days before Civil Partnership. 

Gwen and Damien had finally finished cleaning up the glass from Jack's shattered glass wall, neither of them had any idea how Jack was going to get it replaced. Gwen had wandered over to the autopsy bay and from the above walkway she could see Jack sitting with Ianto, he had pulled a stool up to the autopsy table Ianto was laying on and had his head laying on Ianto's shoulder, his hand clasping Ianto's across his chest.

She silently slipped away and went in search of Chloe, finding her in the conference room sitting at the table with her head laid upon her folded arms. Gwen closed the door behind her and sat in the chair next to Chloe pulling it from it's usual position so it was closer to her and put an arm around her shoulders as Chloe looked up at her with red ringed eyes.

'We have to be positive sweetheart, for Jack's sake.' Gwen told her softly.

'I know, but seeing them like that ...' Chloe forced back the tears that were threatening again. 'Is he still down with Ianto?'

'Yes.'

'Do you think this guy, John will come?'

'If I know John as well as I think, then yes, he will come.'

'It's been nearly three hours since Jack went to send the message, I'm not so sure.'

'I don't know what Jack told him, but I have a feeling Jack won't have actually told him why he needed him and John being John will come once he does get the message.'

'Will he do it, when he knows he needs him to save Ianto?'

'I think so, but it's whether Jack will do whatever he wants in return ... I have a feeling there will be a high price to pay for the favour.'

'You mean ..?'

'By saving Ianto he may risk losing him completely.'

'Is John really that kind of person?'

'Yes.'

'I'm beginning to wish he hadn't sent the message.'

'You and me both.' Sighed Gwen.

'I should go and check on Ianto.' Chloe gently shrugged Gwen's arm from her shoulder and stood up from her chair.

'You might want to freshen up first, splash some cold water on your face.' Gwen suggested.

'That bad eh?' Chloe managed a weak smile.

''Fraid so.'

Chloe nodded and headed off for the bathroom, Gwen headed back down to the hub and found Damien slumped on the sofa looking a little lost.

'Hey.' Gwen said as she sat down next to him. 'You okay?'

'I feel like a spare wheel, I want to do something to help and I can't think of anything.'

'Just like the rest of us then.' Gwen replied sadly.

'I've been monitoring the CCTV from the Plass, but I realised I have no idea what this John looks like?'

'Bit shorter than Jack, very slim, cute. Short hair, or it was the last time he was here and probably wearing a red jacket and dirty black jeans.'

'Not seen anyone like that yet.'

'Keep looking yeah?'

'Of course.' Damien got up from the sofa and went back to his computer monitor and brought the CCTV feeds back up again.

Chloe came back from the bathroom looking much better, there was still a telltale pink tinge to her eyes but they were a thousand times better than they had looked before. She hugged Gwen briefly before walking towards the autopsy bay, as she slipped quietly down the steps she realised that Jack had fallen asleep on Ianto's shoulder.

She checked Ianto over as best she could, trying to not disturb either of them but as she went to walk away Jack opened his eyes and lifted his head.

'How is he?' Jack asked sleepily.

'No change, his heartrate and breathing are still the same as before, but I there was no warning of the heartattack he had earlier. We just have to make sure someone is with him constantly.'

'I can do that.' Jack told her, now fully awake and sitting up as he kept hold of Ianto's hand.

'Okay, but you must get some rest too or I will ban you from this room.' Chloe told him, her voice deadly serious.

'But.'

'There is no but, we can look after him while you take a small break even if it's just to get something to eat.'

'Sure.' Jack said resignedly.

Jack heard Damien shout across the hub at Gwen. 'Is this him?'

Jack kissed Ianto on the head before releasing his hand and running up the steps from the autopsy room to the main hub, as he reached Damien's work station he heard Gwen tell him that yes it was. Jack looked at the monitor and saw John walking across the Plass towards where the invisible lift was, without even thinking of grabbing his coat against the cold January air he jumped onto the paving slab that acted as the lift and activated it, heading up to meet John.

Jack stayed on the slab till John was nearly upon it, then stepped off. A huge grin crossed John face as he saw him, he didn't stop walking till their faces were inches apart.

'I knew you missed me really.' He said, his voice full of cocky confidence.

Before Jack could respond John grabbed him, kissing his hard on the mouth as his hands grabbed Jack's face. Jack's hands went to John's chest and he shoved him hard, forcing him to break the kiss and stumble back wards a few feet as Jack shouted. 'Get off me.'

'Hey, you called me, told me you wanted me.' John smirked as he put his hands on his hips.

'I need your help, not your cock.' Jack told him bluntly and pulled him onto the invisible lift.

TBC

Comments

[cherry-soup888.livejournal.com]

Argh Di I can just tell you are going to write John perfectly he sounds brilliant already. Did I mention I love you're back... :)

[missthingsplace.livejournal.com]

I shall try my best!

And yes you did, thank you :)

[teachwriteslash.livejournal.com]

Oh I love that last line . . .

[missthingsplace.livejournal.com]

Thankies :D

[mizzclara.livejournal.com]

Oh I love John. Thank you for putting up another chapter! I have hope now lol. Well not if John is involved actually..

=]

[missthingsplace.livejournal.com]

It helped me stay awake and focused!

More tomorrow now, i shall be overtaken by sleep in the not to distant future!

Thank you :)

[etmuse.livejournal.com]

That last line is just genius...

[missthingsplace.livejournal.com]

Thank you :D

[srah-scottydog.livejournal.com]

Lol!

Yay for you being back! Two chapters? XD

xxx

[missthingsplace.livejournal.com]

Thank you very muchly :D

[bandgeek01.livejournal.com]

Wahoo two chapters in one day for me to read. Glad John came, but I'm not so sure I like his attitude. There's going to be more agnst and sadness I just have a feeling.


Nicole

[missthingsplace.livejournal.com]

I think you maybe right ...

Thank you :)

[bassair.livejournal.com]

Love that last line.

Can't wait for more :)

^.^

[missthingsplace.livejournal.com]

Ta very muchly :)

[thrace-adams.livejournal.com]

Oh no! *so afraid for Jack and Ianto* I knew I was right...what will John want for saving Ianto - GAH he'll probably want Jack to leave with him *runs off freaking out about John's price*

[missthingsplace.livejournal.com]

You shall find out in the not too distant future ...

Thankies :)

[lonerstarlight.livejournal.com]

that has to be one of THE best lines ever completely perfect thing...they should have it in the show

'I need your help not your cock'

[missthingsplace.livejournal.com]

I thank you very much :)

[faithharkness.livejournal.com]

I like Gwen in the non-annoying mothering mode. And John’s entrance was just perfect.

[jedi_harkness]

You tell him, Jack!