Crossing Paths - Part 2
I wrote this a while ago so it references something that has already been resolved on screen in Hollyoaks. I would also like to thank everyone who has left a comment for this story so far. It does mean a lot to me. Also a final little note - there is only about another chapter or so of this written so far. I need to rewrite a big chunk of it. The story is finished in my head, I just need to get it all down. So patience will be rewarded. Thank you for your time and on with the story.........
“Okay. Your name is actually Ianto Harkness-Jones and you are married to a guy named Jack and you live in Cardiff with him.” The blond looked at the face of his boyfriend.
“That’s right, sir. If I’m right, your boyfriend, this Craig, is in my body and should be in Cardiff with Jack.” he paused for a moment and ran a hand across what was his neck. “I’m still not used to having a Welsh accent” He smiled and looked at the rest of the men in the room. “You are people connected to this body in some way.” He ran a hand over his form and looked at them in turn. “You are Craig’s brother, Jake, you are Craig’s boyfriend, John Paul and you are Tony. Your link comes through John Paul.”
“I’m…a friend of the family.” Tony remembered that no-one knew he was still with Jacqui and that her marriage wasn’t real.
No-one knew what to say next. Luckily for them, John Paul’s phone rang.
“Let me see the number” Ianto/Craig asked when he saw the looked on the man’s face.
His eyes lit up. “It’s Jack. Answer it.” He handed back the phone “He rang your phone so its you he wants to talk to.” he said answering John Paul’s silent question.
He picked up the call “Hello?”“John Paul McQueen?”
“That’s me. Am I right in assuming you are Jack?” He asked nervously, trying to sound normal.
He laughed “Yep. That’s me. Jack Harkness-Jones. I guess since you know that, then Ianto is still with you. You will be pleased to know that Mr Dean is safe and well, even if he is in my husband’s very hot body. Can you do me a favour?”
“Sure. What is it?”
“If there are other people in the room, get rid of them. Once you have done that, put me on loudspeaker. What I have to say is for your ears only. Understand?”
“Okay.” He put his hand over the phone. “Sorry guys. He only wants to speak to me and Cra….Ianto.
“Sure thing, John Paul. I really should be heading back to Gnosh. There’s a spare key by the door. C’mon Jake. Let’s leave them to it.”
Jake looked unsure but nodded and made for the door. “If you need me, I’ll be at the Dog.”
Once they left, John Paul held out the phone and pressed the speaker button.
“Okay. It’s just the two of us now.”
“Yan? You there?”
“It’s me, cariad. It’s good to hear you voice again, sir”
“What about Craig? Is he with you?”
“I’m here, John Paul. This guy keeps looking at me funny. Like he’s going to jump me any moment.”
“Jack!” Ianto/Craig laughed. “Hands off till I’m back in there.”
“Glad to know I’m not the only one struggling.”
“John Paul!”
“What am I meant to do, Craig? He’s in your body. How can I not keep my hands off him?”
Jack laughed. “I’m looking forward to meeting you, Mr McQueen. Now listen to me carefully. We’re on our way there now. You need to find Elliot Bevan. He’s one of ours and could be helpful in trying to find out what has happened. I’ll call you when we arrive. Do you know where we can meet?”
“Head for the pub. It’s called ‘The Dog in the Pond‘. Craig’s family run the place and it’s easy to get to.” John Paul told him
“The pub it is. Don’t get too drunk now.” came the response from the American before the line went dead.
“What did he mean about Elliot being ‘one of yours’”
“I’ll explain later. Do you have any idea where Elliot might be?”
“Funny you should ask. He started going out with Steph a couple of weeks ago so he will most likely be at the pub with her.” He made for the door with the other man following him, grabbing the spare key Tony had left.
“Who’s Steph?”
John Paul smiled. “Your….I mean Craig’s sister”