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Jack thought it was all over, they had their fun and Bodine got his just desserts and it ws all over and done with as Ianto grew stronger, more independent and to Jack's delight, more involved with the company. He ditched the job he hated, shaking himself off and coming away like a cat giving up a life and not looking back… no crying over spilt milk.

It was six months later … their relationship not only blossoming but in full bloom as Jack stood on the back veranda watching Ianto in the back yard of their new house, the laughter as Ianto threw the ball for the dogs making Jack feel so warm inside.

Their little jack russell from the shelter was energetic and ran circles around Myfanwy who seemed enamoured with her new brother. Ianto of course was spoiling him as rotten as her and refused to even acknowledge the fact they needed a bigger bed if the dogs kept getting in on the cold nights like that.

When the phone ran he almost let it go to answer phone but then knew Ianto would want to come in and check it which would end the dog's fun so he stepped inside and picked it up.

"Hello."

"Captain Harkness?"

"Yes?"

"Captain, this is Ruben from over at Carter International. Remember us? Your company set up our cyber division"

"Ah… yes" Jack did remember that one, expensive and easy as Toshiko set enough firewalls to slap down anyone who tried try peek in there. A legal company that basically pushed documents about and swapped around papers for a large sister company.

"We are filling a position in our secretarial pool and have it down to a few candidates. I ws just entering them in the system for a temporary clearance for interviews and final checks while one of them came up with a red flag, your name and number"

Jack was confused now as he settled in the chair, trying to think as Ianto jogged past chasing the ball as the dogs watched with interest. "What colour?"

"Red. Cherry red."

"Huh" Jack grunted … their danger flag "Name?"

"Gwen Cooper"

Jack sat for a moment or two as it all clicked into place and he felt the giggle of hysteria bubbling up. Toshiko is such a naughty girl … she really needs a raise "Rube. Mate, we've known each other for a long time, right? You've given me work … I've done you a solid?"

"Sure"

"You trust me?"

"you know I do."

"OK … this Gwen Cooper… big eyes, big tits and a big gap in her teeth."

"Yep, that's her"

"Right. You know that case on the papers about the man whose boyfriend tired to kill him? Tampered with his bike brakes and sent him off to get run over?" Jack grinned "Well … she was the mistress the idiot had on the side. Now… he is sitting in prison refusing to tell them where all the money went from the insurance fraud. The only one with access to his accounts capable of moving the money into a hidden account when he was arrested is her. Why she had to leave her job … her employers didn't like the authorities up their wazoo. I know you can't really ask about her previous job or why she is looking but… she is also trying to get pregnant to the man of hers so … she is bad either way. Looking for a sweet ride and definitely not into earning her way through life if she can cadge."

"Shit. Look … thanks for this Jack. I really appreciate it. Christ, I have three more to look into and I will ask around while doing my character checks on them with the other firms if the others know about her. We don't want her sort in our business. Shit. She really helped him hide those millions?"

"Yep."

Jack was beside himself a he hung up the phone confident that by the time Ruben stopped gossiping with all the other agencies that woman would not get a job anywhere in this city.

Cherry red.

Jack laughed as he walked back outside to watch Ianto playing with the dogs, Ianto's face glowing with joy as he tousled with them. He considered the call and decided not to tell Ianto about the conversation.

No need.

Since the court case Ianto had been settled, happy and had let go of a lot of things. His nightmares were down to one a week at worst… his energy levels were off the charts and they now knew they both had some stamina after all.

"What are you thinking?" Ianto called out as he watched Jack grin into the distance.

"That we have stamina."

Ianto laughed, walking towards him and throwing the ball back over his shoulder before moving in close to kiss him lustily.

"Oh Cariad… we can go forever!"

"Yeah… I think this weekend we need to put that theory to the test. That tantric book you got me for my birthday is soooo interesting" Jack waggled his eyebrows and was rewarded with a deep booming laugh as Ianto leaned in and kissed him again, this time sweet.

"Might need some whipped cream as well" he whispered into Jack's ear and Jack held him tightly as he revelled in the strong body moving against him.

"And some cherries… to go on top."

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The end