REC: POINT BLANK RANGE by SANGINMYCHAINS

[itoshii-chan.livejournal.com]

Title: Point Blank Range
Author: sanginmychains
Genre: General, Romance, Angst
Rating: R (for language)
Other/Implied Pairings: Gwen/Rhys
Summary: Gwen accused her coworkers of not being able to understand her pain because they don't have anyone on the outside. Jack lets her know what it's like to have someone on the inside.
Status: COMPLETE
Length: One-shot
Word Count: ~900
Warnings: post-Torchwood 2x04 "Meat"
Comment or Excerpt from fic: Okay, so with this fic I'm probably just giving more ammunition to my dislike of Gwen, but whatever... She deserves it in this case, so all's well! ^^

The fact that I can see the possibility of Jack putting Gwen in her place is a big plus! What better way of confessing your love without actually saying the words "I Love You?" ^______________^

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"Yeah I heard you. Heard it all. And it's not entirely untrue -- relationships with outsiders are very difficult for Torchwood employees. You're something of a pioneer here."

"That's all I meant, I want some consideration for what I have to go through. You said it, it's a burden -- doing this job and maintaining an outside relationship. Rhys isn't just anyone, he isn't like one of Owen's casual shags, he's my fiancee. You don't get to have that kind of a relationship if you lie, hide, and lie some more. You keep telling me to have my outside life -- this is the price."

"Stop. I get it. And I can live with the idea that Rhys won't be drugged to forget. That's not even about this. But what I can't live with anymore is your attitude. This morning, you are going to listen to me. I understand your position, but you have got to drop this 'poor misunderstood emotional me' crap." Jack stood up, his volume rising.

"Well that's not exactly what I meant, I only said that none of you have anyone on the outside, so you can't quite get what I -- "

Jack walked closer to her, his eyes fixed on hers. "Yeah, on the outside. But what about those of us with someone on the inside?"

Gwen didn't try to answer. She looked a bit as if she were trying to determine whether a small bug might have flown into her mouth.

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Comments

[thrace-adams.livejournal.com]

I totally second this rec! This is just a really enjoyable read! And it has the phrase "my Ianto" what could be more perfect?

[itoshii-chan.livejournal.com]

EXACTLY!! XD And Owen's like, "It's out now."

*LOL*

Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed this! ^________^

[bookwrm89.livejournal.com]

This is an excellant one...I think I've read it 5 times since it was posted and I love it more each time.

[itoshii-chan.livejournal.com]

*LOL*

Glad you like it! ^^