Yet, as Jack walked approached the familiar bar near the hub, he found himself walking past it instead. As much as he wanted to get drunk and forget everything that happened he couldn't. In the past at the familiar haunt, he had found not only alcohol, but one night stands. It would be simple to go inside drink, get laid, and remind himself that he was Captain Jack Harkness. Except that he couldn't do that to his lovers. He had two men waiting for him that trusted him to keep them safe. He would never forgive himself if either one of them picked up a disease because he was careless. So, he kept walking. He didn't think of where he was going as he just kept putting one foot in front of the other desperate to keep moving as he tried hard not to think about anything but his breathing. He was failing miserably though as his thoughts revolved around the Doctor and Ianto. He wasn't sure how long that he walked for before his phone rang startling him. Pulling it out of his pocket revealed several missed messages and one missed call from Martha. He didn't have time to call her back before his phone began to ring again.

"Hello?" He answered.

"Where are you?" Martha wondered. She had been worried when he left the hub alone asking Ianto to look after the Doctor. She had given him a few hours to calm down before deciding to go check on him and try to coax him home. Except that, she had already checked the local bars and no one had seen him.

"I don't actually know," Jack admitted, looking out into the unfamiliar area. "Is everything alright at the hub?"

"Fine. The rift has been quiet for a change and so have the weevils. The Doctor still isn't feeling well so Ianto took him home a few hours ago for the night," Martha explained.

"How is he?" Jack questioned.

"He is fine in Ianto's care for a few hours. I am more worried about how you are at the moment," Martha replied. Jack sighed.

"I'm fine. I just needed to get away for a few hours," Jack told her.

"Do you need a ride home?" Martha questioned.

"If you wouldn't mind," Jack laughed. He wasn't lying to Martha and really didn't know where he was. He used the GPS on his phone to find his location then sat down to wait for Martha. When she arrived, he climbed into the SUV expecting to be lectured for taking off. They didn't talk about his absence, though, as she took him back to the hub to get his SUV. He then he drove home pulling into the driveway of the darkened house. He hurried up the stairs unlocking the door to find that Ianto was sitting on the couch in the living room watching the telly.

"You're home," Ianto smiled as he turned to see who was coming inside.

"I am. Sorry, I was out so long," Jack apologized. Ianto didn't stand to greet him and getting closer Jack saw why. The Doctor was curled up on the couch sleeping peacefully with his head rested on Ianto's thigh. He had a blanket covering him up to his neck, but one hand stuck out of the top holding loosely onto Ianto's trousers. "How is he?"

"Miserable. The medicine he is on is making him feel tired. He fell asleep twice at the hub before I brought him home. The first time he woke up, he wouldn't let us comfort him as he looked for you. The second time we cuddled, but he wouldn't calm down, so I brought him home," Ianto explained. He didn't tell Jack that the Doctor had bounded up the stairs expectantly only to become upset when he found that Jack wasn't home. He had let Ianto take care of him and help him change into his pajamas before the two of them settled down on the couch together.

"I can take over now, if you would like," Jack told Ianto.

"I don't mind holding him for awhile," Ianto replied. Jack smiled, sitting down on the arm of the couch to wrap his arms around Ianto. Ianto leaned into his touch resting his head against Jack's chest as Jack dropped a kiss on the top of his head. He didn't deserve Ianto's love or devotion, but he loved the Welshman with all his heart.

"Marry me?" Jack asked not thinking about the words as he said them. Ianto pulled away looking at him confused.

"What?" Ianto questioned. Jack stood up dropping to one knee in front of his lover.

"Ianto Jones, will you marry me?" Jack asked again. Ianto smiled.

"Yes," He responded without hesitation. Jack barely kept himself from cheering as he jumped to his feet pressing his lips to Ianto's. They kissed deeply as Jack thought about taking him on the couch. They couldn't with the Doctor sleeping, but it was still a nice thought. Breaking away to breathe, he saw that the Time Lord's eyes were now open. He was watching the two of them with a glint of happiness in his eyes. Jack looked at him questioningly and the Doctor nodded with his head still on Ianto's leg. Knowing that he had the Time Lord's blessing, he once more pressed his mouth to Ianto's.

-DW-

Jack and Ianto stood in front of the small group of their family and friends. In the front row, the Doctor sat beside Martha watching his lovers say their vows. He was fidgeting, eager to enjoy the nibbles and cake that Francine had made for the wedding, but he waited patiently for the ceremony to be over.

"You may now kiss your husband," The Pastor announced. Jack smiled leaning in to press his lips to Ianto in almost a chaste shy kiss. Ianto laughed, kissing him more forcefully as the group cheered. "Ladies and Gentlemen I present to you, Jack and Ianto Harkness." They stood in front of the crowd holding hands as the group gathered around them to offer them their congratulations. The Doctor forced his way to the front to kiss Jack softly followed by Ianto.

"Can I have nibbles now?" He asked Jack causing everyone to laugh.

"Go," Jack gave him permission and the Doctor bounded off happily to the trays. In the morning, he would be using the TARDIS to take Sky to the prison encampment before dropping Jack and Ianto off at a small resort for their honeymoon. While he wouldn't actually be joining them on their honeymoon, he would be staying in the same resort a few doors down as he still wasn't well enough to drive the TARDIS alone. That was alright with him, though, since once they returned he would be sharing their home and bed once more. Ianto kissed Jack softly on the cheek, then went to help the Doctor with his two plates of food as Jack watched on. Going over to his lovers he wrapped his arms around them from behind.

"Nibble?" The Doctor questioned, placing a small piece of chicken against his lips. Jack accepted it, taking the Doctor's fingers into his mouth along with the food. The Doctor made a face wiping his hand off on Ianto's suit.

"Hey," Ianto protested, causing them both to laugh. Jack kissed them both on the sides of their head in turn. It had been a long year for everyone involved in the Doctor's care, but things were finally starting to settle down again. Well as much as they could in his busy life. Not only was he a husband now, but he still had Torchwood to run and the Doctor to care for. Even if the Doctor was surprising them all with his progress, he still had daily therapy sessions to help his speech and independence. Only time would tell if he would ever be able to travel on his own again, but that didn't matter as Jack had no plans to leave his side. He would take care of the Time Lord for as long as necessary and love him longer than that. Despite everything that happened, it was at the moment that he realized for the first time in a long time, he was truly happy.