Akihiko's jaw had dropped, too. He had no idea what Jack was talking about, and from the desperate look Ianto had just shot his way, neither did he.

He hesitated, hovering and trying to think of what Minato might do. Minato was so good with people, and Akihiko always just sort of flailed and bullied his way towards where he wanted to be.

Finally he sat down next to Jack and put his arm around him, hoping he wasn't about to get groped.

"What were you trying to forget?" he asked softly. "Please tell us."