69 Memory Lane - Monday

[time_watcher]

As soon as Ianto had gotten done laughing at Jack for falling out of a tree he'd helped the older man get out of his clothes and into a hot shower. Jack's back had looked like some sort of goth patchwork quilt with his black and blue marks and Ianto had merely rolled his eyes and shoved the older man towards a fluffy towel when Jack had tried to

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[reformed_rogue]

Marie was off duty today and, as such, decided to visit Jack.

She knocked on the front door.

[reformed_rogue]

Marie chuckled as well. "I hope so," she said.

There was a moment of hesitation. "I got the impression from Sam that they've never really had birthday parties."

[time_watcher]

Turning his coffee cup in his fingers, Jack idly watched the dark liquid swirl within for a moment before he pursed his lips and gave a careless sort of shrug.

"Move around as much as those two have in the past, probably not worth it to make the connections to have celebrations like that."

His face was artfully schooled in a sort of non expression that hid anything he might have been thinking on the subject.

[reformed_rogue]

"Yeah, I guess so," Marie said. She didn't really have any thoughts one way or the other on the matter.

"So I was hoping you'd be able to be there," she said.

[time_watcher]

"Of course," Jack said with a smile. "I can at least stop by and wish the birthday boy and girl a happy one."

[reformed_rogue]

"Good," Marie smiled back. "Just promise me one thing?"

[time_watcher]

"Hmm?"

[reformed_rogue]

"No sneaking off with the birthday boy too early in the evening."

[time_watcher]

Jack laughed and gave his head a gentle shake, thinking about who all would be at the party ... namely Sam Winchester.

"I promise," he said.

In fact, he'd probably arrive, gauge the level of OMG!Awkward for Sam and make a discreet exit if such was called for.

[reformed_rogue]

"Good," Marie grinned.

"Do you have any ideas for birthday gifts?"

[time_watcher]

Running his finger across his lips, Jack began to chuckle and he nodded.

"I think I know of something, yes."

[reformed_rogue]

Marie raised an eyebrow.

"Share?"

[time_watcher]

"Then it wouldn't be a surprise," Jack said with a little pout.

[reformed_rogue]

Marie pouted back. "But I'm totally stuck for ideas."

[time_watcher]

Jack was quiet for a few minutes, wavering back and forth on his suggestion but then he took a sip of his coffee and peeked at her from under his bangs.

"Seriously? Get him a blank journal."

[reformed_rogue]

"Really? A blank journal?"

Marie considered that. "I can manage that."