"I'm only as good as the company I keep," Sulu said with a smile. He knew that holding it all in wasn't the best idea, but it was the most useful tactic in this situation. And as long as Jack was willing to try and be hopeful, Sulu would be able to put aside any of his misgivings for the moment and help those beliefs stick with the other man.

"When Ianto gets better," he repeated, nodding a little. "But... Jack. If something like this happens again, you need to know that it won't be your fault. Don't do something rash," like kick Ianto out of Torchwood, "Just because you want to keep him safe. All right? Like putting him in a bubble or trying to lock him in his flat. We both know that will end badly, if past experiences tell us anything."