Challenge 585 - A bad habit

[m_findlow]

Title: A bad habit
Author: m_findlow
Characters: Ianto, Kathy Swanson
Rating: PG
Challenge: 585 - Habit at tw100
Notes: Some habits are harder to break than others. A double drabble.

Ianto set his book down in  his lap as he reached across to pick up his phone. 'Ianto Jones.'

'Detective Swanson,' came the reply. 'Hope I didn't wake you.'

Ianto checked the clock, reading half eleven. 'Nope. Just waiting for you know who to come home.'

'Thought so. Courtesy call just to let you know he's been arrested. According to his record, that's the fourth time this year.'

Ianto pinched the bridge of his nose. 'What was it this time?' Couldn't Jack ever just do his job without causing trouble with the police?

'I won't spoil the surprise. Figure you'll tear him a new one either way. Almost seems unfair if you've got time to prepare for it.'

Ianto smirked. 'Is that sympathy, Detective?'

'For you, maybe.' She sighed. 'I thought you were working on him?'

'Jack has many bad habits. I can only work on so many things at once. We've stopped him chewing his nails and leaving toothpaste in the sink. Most days he even folds up his clothes now. As for getting arrested on a regular basis, well... I kind of think he enjoys it.'

'You're not helping me, Jones.'

'And I'm still stuck bailing him out.'