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"Oh I'm not exactly a professional," Jack said with a bashful smile. "You sound lovely. And it's okay, I wanted to talk to you." He kissed the top of Thomas' head.

"We should try a little duet on the piano sometime."

"Talk." Thomas moved so they were nose to nose. "What if I didn't want to talk." He smiled.

"I'd like that. But I'll warn you I'm not as good as you."

"What do you want to do then, darling?" He smiled back, giving Thomas' nose a swift kiss. Having Thomas' face so close to his gave Jack the butterflies.

"You're plenty good."

"But I certainly won't be on the wireless any time soon." He wasn't upset about that.

He smirked. Then wrapped his arms around Jack and closed his eyes. "Sleep." He teased him, pretending to be trying to fall asleep. Then only opened one eye looking at Jack.

"What should we be talking about?"

"Me neither." Jack chuckled.

He held Thomas close, feeling so enamored with him. "Mhhm?" Jack was silent for a moment before he started talking again. "How do you feel about the ring? It's a big thing for both of us."

"Which is a shame for everyone else." Not for him, because he got to hear Jack singing.

Thomas sobered a little, looking more serious as he sat up next to Jack. "I feel a bit rebellious wearing it. I mean sad story for everyone else notwithstanding." He also felt a little sad that other people couldn't know their joy and share in it with them.

Jack noticed the change in Thomas' mood and he felt bad for bringing it up and ruining the lovely mood. He reached for his husband's hand, gently caressing it.

"I know. I wish I could tell the entire world about the wonderful man in my life. A man who's made me happier than anyone else has ever done." There was some comfort in having at least a few people know about them. "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to dampen the celebration."

"You didn't do anything of the sort." He lifted both their hands and kissed the back of Jack's hand. "This is important and should be given that respect."

The people who knew were the important ones. "I should include a hint at things in my next letter." Because outright saying in a letter could be risky.

Jack smiled again, the feel of Thomas' lips against his skin sending a surge of warmth through his body. He did amazing things to him. "You're right. It should be given that respect."

Those people were more than worthy of the trust. He was so happy to see them embrace Thomas so quickly.

"That's a great idea, darling."

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"I'm honoured that you've given this to me. It means the world to me. But them I've already followed you around half of it." He smiled, the smile that reflected in his eyes and he was happy. Nothing was taking that away from him.

"What do you think about it?"

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"I'm glad you could come with me." That happiness on Thomas' face was enough to let him know that this was right. He was so happy, too.

"I think that the ring is exactly where it belongs now. You're my husband and I love you more than anything. It's a secret I'm more than willing to protect from those who would judge us. I'll protect you." He kissed him softly and hugged him close.

Thomas held Jack as he was being held. Everything that Jack had said he couldn't dispute.

"I love you too." He mumbled against Jack's lips as he kissed him again. "I'll protect you as well. Because I want to be the one who looks after you."

"I'm in the best hands." Jack cupped Thomas' cheek. "There's no hesitation here.. We can do what we want now." He happily kept kissing Thomas while hugging him. This was his favorite place in the world.

"So am I. I know the best police officer." Thomas just held Jack, enjoying the kisses they were sharing. He couldn't think of a better place to be. This was home.

This was home.

"And this police officer will do anything for you."

He'd be there in a heartbeat if Thomas was in danger. There were some shady characters in the city.

He kissed him again and again.

"I know." Thomas felt lucky. The luckiest now. "I'm safe with you."

If anything happened to Jack he knew the people to ask for help. He listened to everything Jack said so he'd learned that. "While I'm not a police officer I have Hugh and Miss Fisher to help me."

"Safe and satisfied," Jack smirked playfully.

It was a huge burden off his shoulders to know that Thomas had people to help him and look after him if Jack ever got injured during a case. He'd hate for him to be alone and worry.

"You're quite capable and observant. You could be my assistant detective." He loved the idea of them working together to figure some cases out.

"I like the sound of that. Unofficial assistant detective." He laughed quietly. He would never have thought himself doing that before, being a detective... but he'd never had such a love in his life either.

He'd help Jack where he could regardless.

"Detective Barrow. Sounds really good." Jack chuckled fondly. They made an excellent team. Thomas' point of view had helped on a few occasions already. Jack was able to look at things from a different angle.

"The most handsome detective."

"Of course, to go along with the most handsome detective inspector." Thomas laughed as well, leaning on Jack again. "I mean you could call me partner that way right? In a work capacity and no one could say a thing about it."

"Indeed I could. My partner," Jack said with a wink. He loved calling him that, especially when it held such a special meaning.

"We could have some fun with that at home, too."

"Are you planning on arresting me?" He asked curiously with a certain edge to it that made it more mischievous. "You'll have to bring handcuffs, I put up quite a fight."

"You're a bad one, hm? I'll have to cuff you and do a thorough interrogation." Jack said in his detective tone, biting back the smile. "You should know I leave no stone unturned."

"Oh the things I've done I'd definitely need those." Thomas shivered at hearing the tone Jack took with the idea if being cuffed and interrogated. He knew Jack would make that a very good experience for him doing that.

"I need to confess to some crimes." He tok was trying not to sound so thrilled and excited for the experience.

"I do respect the honesty. And I promise I will get to the bottom of things." The idea of it all was getting Jack excited, too. He'd be sure to make it a good experience for Thomas.

"You've been quite the tricky one to track down." Jack smirked, gently running his fingers along Thomas' cheek.