OF GRIEF AND COMFORT

Jack Harkness , Gwen Williams and Ianto Jones, the remaining Torchwood Team

members stood huddled together in the Hub. They were mourning the loss of

Toshiko Sato and Owen Harper.

Gwen's voice broke the silence "I …I need to get home to Rhys." Jack hugged her

and kissed her forehead, He watched as Gwen left the Hub. Jack , then turned his

attention to Ianto. Ianto stood stoic and quiet. He reminded Jack of a cigar store

Indian from days gone by,

Jack gently touched the young Welsh man's arm. Ianto spoke softly " I should g…."

Jack stopped him mid sentence. "Want to stay the night?" Jack's own voice was sad

and soft as he spoke. He looked at Ianto through his own tears. Weakly Ianto looked

at him and nodded,

Jack held out his arms to Ianto who fell into them gratefully "Oh Jack, I don't want

to be alone tonight," he whispered between quiet sobs,

Jack, fighting back tears of his own gently kissed Ianto's tear stained face. He

murmured " Neither do I, Neither do I" Gently Jack led the way to his bed.