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A Good Father

Naturally, being them, neither had known what to say to the other after Harry had done his level best to convince Eggsy that he'd meant both his statements that he loved him, and that he would never try and take their children away from him. So in the end he'd done some feet shuffling, and both had made awkward attempts to talk about travel arrangements and such before giving up, Harry volunteering to head out for a bit to give Eggsy some time to rest up again before Michelle and Daisy got back. Eggsy had agreed that that was a good idea and so now here Harry was, sitting in a chair that had been positioned outside Eggsy's room, trying and failing miserably not to go over everything he'd said and done during their conversation, questioning if he's struck the right tone, said the right things, and of course came up with better ways he could have handled things because hindsight was always a bitch.

It was also poetic irony, in a way, what Eggsy had said about him only ending up pregnant because he'd gone into heat and had basically jumped the boy when he'd gotten home from a short mission in Paris.

Leaning his head back against the wall Harry could remember it so clearly, especially since the mission in question had left him with a number of wounds and poisonous thoughts in his head. As Arthur he didn't really go on missions anymore, not that the damage he'd received curtesy of Valentine would have allowed him to do otherwise. But this had been child's play, and he the logical choice for it as he'd known the couple hosting the party, and had been invited to it as soon as he'd rung them about being in the area during the time in question. So he'd gone and…and Matilda's brother had recently divorced his wife of twenty three years and had taken up with a gorgeous omega even younger than Eggsy, who genuinely seemed to adore Oliver but still…but still like everyone else in the room he'd shaken his head over the picture the two made. Or he had until it occurred to him that he and Eggsy probably looked equally unbalanced and off when they were together. And he'd listened to the way people talked about the two out of their earshot, the looks they were given, the little cutting remarks Oliver's girlfriend was on the receiving end of when he wasn't around to hear them. Did his friends speak to Eggsy that way when he wasn't around? Did they talk in such petty, small minded ways about them when they weren't in the room?

Telling himself it wasn't the same, he'd never been married and Eggsy certainly wasn't interested in his money or material things, but it had nagged and nagged at him long after he'd left the party, the information he'd been sent to retrieve already on its way to Merlin. He'd brooded about it all night back at his hotel and then on the plane home, the fact that he could feel a heat coming on making it that much worse in the grand scheme of things. The drive home from the airport had done him little good, and by the time the driver had dropped him off outside his house Harry had pretty much beaten himself over the head with the fact that he'd been ruining Eggsy's life, tying the boy to him the way he had. That he'd had no business telling himself, letting Eggsy convince him that he was old enough to know what he wanted, and that that they'd only been fooling themselves, thinking that love really was all one needed to be happy and make a relationship work.

Thinking that, feeling that more than he ever had before, he'd gone inside and hadn't even bothered to carry his suitcase with him, leaving it by the door. He'd gone up the stairs, down the hallway and had been halfway to the bedroom when he'd heard him, Eggsy. And recognizing the nature of the sounds he'd all but stumbled over to the door to open it.

God, Eggsy had looked so beautiful lying on top of his bed, nude and with a full body tan from his nearly month long mission in Brazil. All that currently golden skin, glimmering with a light sheen of sweat and laid out before him like an offering he couldn't possibly deserve. An offering with one of Eggsy's favorite toys in his perfect arse, which the boy had pulled out immediately as he'd arched his back and told Harry to get over there already, he'd been gagging for him for weeks now.

He'd been helpless to say no, desperate to have whatever Eggsy would give him before they'd parted, and yes, had been a lot more inclined to knot the hell out of Eggsy's arse that day and well into the night even knowing they'd both pay for it later. And any thought of using protection, which normally he insisted on because who in their right mind liked wet spots, had gone out the window because he'd wanted nothing between them, to mark Eggsy with his cum and knot it up inside the boy as a sort of brand.

Now…three months later…they had twins to show for it. Go figure.

"How's he doing then?"

Looking over to watch Merlin lean against the wall beside him, Harry worked up a smile as he assured the other man that Eggsy was doing well. The smile was real when he told him that he'd gotten to see the twins on the ultrasound.

"Ah, it's good that he let you be there. Though I've never got why the doctors show you the wee ones so early. Right now the just look like aliens, if that."

"They did, yes."

"And did ya talk?"

"A little. He said that he didn't tell me because…because he thought I'd take the child away from him. That I wouldn't trust him to raise him or her correctly."

Merlin nodded, stating that that made sense.

"It makes sense to you? You think that I would–"

"It makes sense that he'd think that, especially since I'd imagine he's been questioning whether he's good enough to raise a child since he found out. Most likely he was projecting a lot of his fears and worries onto you, and he blew that out of proportion, as he often does."

"Eggsy will be a wonderful parent." Harry stated firmly, insulted on his boy's behalf. "You only have to see him with Daisy to know that."

"Ah, but you haven't seen him with Daisy since you broke up with him. Haven't really seen him period since then, have you, seeing as you keep insisting what you did was for the best even though it made you both miserable and damn tiresome to work with. But if you had paid proper attention to him you'd have seen that…he's afraid losing you will break him, the way losing his father broke his mother. Eggsy's stronger than that, we both know it, but that the possibility it could happen is scarin the shit out of him…which doesn't surprise me and really shouldn't surprise you."

Paling at the idea of Eggsy ending up like Michelle, particularly the one he'd gotten to know directly after the events of V-Day, Harry didn't have to think about it, there was no way he'd ever let that happen and he said so.

And then speak of the devil, so to speak, the sound of heels reached both their ears, causing Merlin to hold back what he'd been about to say in response as Harry got to his feet and Merlin moved to the man's side to present a united front, as the woman in question came marching towards them, Daisy and Lancelot right behind her.

)

Since being free of Dean Michelle Unwin had gotten better. She dressed better, looked healthier and happier, and generally her smiles were real these days and not forced facsimiles. Eggsy mum had also become seriously overprotective and opinionated about her children's future happiness, to the point where she often over mothered them in a bid, Eggsy thought, to make up for all the times she hadn't been strong enough to be a proper mother to them. Eggsy and Daisy had learned to cope with that though, riding her occasional, emotion charged waves, and had somewhat mastered putting their foot down when needed since both were strong-willed individuals, though in different ways. Ironically enough, Daisy and Harry were a lot alike, and got along like a house on fire, which had amused Eggsy from the very start, especially since Harry hadn't expected to bond with her to the degree he had.

So knowing that Eggsy figured he could count on Daisy to help him corral their mum a little once he dropped the baby bomb on her, and keep her from takin out her excess emotions on Harry.

Eggsy tried to set the stage first, let her fuss over him, rant and rave about scaring her to death, and regretfully letting her browbeat the doctor for information about Eggsy's condition and how long it would take him to get better even though the two had apparently already had that conversation while he was unconscious. And then he got the look from the doctor and Eggsy knew that that was his cue.

"Mum, there's something I need to tell ya." Not surprised when her immediate reaction was fear written all over her face, Eggsy switched to his most soothing tone. "It's not a bad thing, I think you'll be quite happy to hear about this once you get over the shock."

Eyes narrowing, Michelle asked if he and Harry were back together again, and if that was why the other man was here. Her tone made it clear that no, she would not be happy after the shock if that was it.

"No, we ain't. Though he's going to be a big part of my life again because…because I'm not a beta like we always thought I was, Mum. The reason I've been acting weird these past couple weeks is cause I found out I'm an omega and three months pregnant. With twins."

Opening and closing her mouth like a fish yanked out of the water, Michelle was final able to find her words when Daisy whooped for joy and excitedly announced that that meant Harry was a part of their family again.

"You got my Baby PREGNANT?!"

"Mum…he had help, obviously. And don't you be yellin at him neither, he didn't know he could get me up the duff any more than I did. And obviously he's not runnin for the hills or tryin to skip out. He's going to be a good dad to your…grandchildren."

"Grandchildren." Repeating it like her son had just told her that unicorns really existed, Michelle started to smile and then went back into thunder cloud mode as she marched over to Harry and jabbed a very pointed finger into his suit. "You got my baby pregnant and dumped him!"

"He didn't know." Eggsy and Daisy called out in tandem.

"I would never have broken up with him if I'd known, Michelle. You have my word. And as Eggsy said, I have every intention of being a part of our children's lives and supporting them."

"You don't deserve him or my grandbabies, you cradle robbing, heartbreaking, posh bast-"

"Mum don't you dare finish that sentence." Eggsy ordered, actually trying to sit up for a moment though thankfully Roxy had taken position beside him, and immediately pushed him down again. That hurt like hell too, but it would have been worse if she hadn't so he thanked her through very clenched teeth.

This of course set everyone off, all of them talking over each other as the all asked Eggsy if he was alright. He wasn't, duh, but Eggsy worked up for a smile that convinced his mum, which was the main thing as he said that yeah, he was okay.

"And Harry is going to be a great dad, Mum. So don't you say mean things to him." To further punctuate her opinion Daisy moved over to Harry's side and slipped her hand into his, Harry squeezing it back.

"He broke your brother's heart!"

"And they'll fix things. They would have even without the babies. I know it. Cause they love each other more than anything, even if they are being stupid boys right now."

"Out of the mouth of babes." Merlin murmured, Eggsy, Harry and Michelle sending him less than pleased looks, while Daisy and Roxy shared a look that said yeah, boys really were dumb. Except for Merlin. That guy knew EVERYTHING.

"When I grow up I'm marring a bloke just like you, Merlin."

While Merlin actually blushed a little over that Michelle gave the man a dark, cradle robber look while Eggsy and Harry shared a look that said yeah, their earlier plans to guard future teenage Daisy religiously, and make life hell for any boy that wanted to date their precious flower, was still going to happen. They'd buy new guns just for that purpose alone.

Oh dear God, what if they had twin girls?!

Using mental telepathy the two men sent each other a message that said yeah, no daughter of theirs was dating until she was thirty. After they'd have Merlin investigate the little bastard thoroughly, and they'd bugged the would be suitor to make sure he really was what he seemed. Then if he wasn't they'd see that the gobshite had an unfortunate 'accident' and that would be that.

Merlin would help them for sure.

And thinking that Eggsy saw a great way to change the course of the conversation a little.

"Merlin's going to be part of the family too. He and Roxy here are gonna be the twins' godparents if they're willing."

Squealing with excitement, a sound not usually heard coming from her, Roxy jumped up and down with glee as she stated that of course that was alright. She'd have kicked his ass if he'd asked anyone else. Merlin looked stunned, then flushed again with pleasure when Harry stated that he couldn't think of anyone he'd trust with their children more.

"Sick." Was Daisy's opinion, Michelle too emotional at the moment to know what to say.

And picking up on the rising emotions, and the fact that if they got much higher things could go very badly for all involved, Eggsy's doctor announced that it was time for them all to head out and let Eggsy rest. He'd only just woken up after all, and none of them wanted him to suffer a setback because he didn't get enough rest. Both he and the babies needed a great deal of quiet and relaxation for the next little while.

"But couldn't I stay with him?" Michelle wanted to know, not wanting to be away from her baby now that he was awake. Especially not know that she knew her baby was having babies.

"Can you be in this room and say absolutely nothing?"

No, even Michelle was self-aware to know that she wouldn't be able to help herself there. So she shook her head and let the doctor usher them all out after they said their goodbyes to Eggsy, who was feeling exhausted now that he wasn't forcing himself to be awake and aware enough to handle his mum and anything else that might have gone wrong.

So yeah, he was glad to say goodbye in all honesty, and pretty much went to sleep as soon as they were out of the room.

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When Eggsy woke up again it was to find Harry sitting in the chair beside him again, his eyes closed and giving ever appearance of being asleep, though Eggsy wasn't fooled. He knew his man too well, and yes, as soon as he softly said the other man's name the eyes opened and focus on him with complete awareness, Harry's body tensing up to move at his command as his own name was said in response, the tone questioning.

"What you doin here? What time is it?"

Checking his watch Harry stated that it was a little after one in the morning, and that the doctor had said he could stay with him. He'd given his word to be quiet and simply standby if Eggsy needed him.

Agreeing that the doctor had been right to think that Harry, unlike his mum, could do that, Eggsy smiled a little before telling Harry that he should have gone back to the hotel or wherever he was stayin. He'd wreck his back again if he started sleepin in chairs again, the way he had back in the days when he'd first taken over as Arthur and had all but chained himself to his desk to try and fix things in the aftermath of V-Day.

"I think I've pretty much ruined it at this point, Eggsy. A few nights in this chair won't do much more harm."

"Harry…"

"It's nice, to hear you call me that again. To say I was getting sick of you calling me bruv would be a considerable understatement."

"Why you think I was doin it?"

"Oh I knew why you were doing it." A small smile. "You can be delighted to know that you were entirely successful in that particular endeavor."

"Comes from being a Kingsman. We strive to succeed in all things."

"That we do. And I want you to know that I'll be getting that assistant you keep telling me I need. I intend to make sure that I'll be able to be around as much as you'll allow."

"You…Mr. Control Freak, No One Can Possibly Do What I Do Harry Hart?" Eggsy was teasing, but he was being serious too. Harry did not like trusting other people to handle things for him, to the point where Eggsy had literally had to throw the man over his shoulders a few times to get him out of the office.

"Eggsy…if I'm very, very lucky, I will have perhaps a quarter of a century with our children. I don't intend to waste a moment of that."

Yeah, when Harry used double negatives you knew he was serious. And here he'd been focusing solely on what little time he'd have with Harry…when their children would have even less time with him. And Harry would in turn miss out on so much and…

"Fuck. Fuck, I'm sorry." Instinctively reaching out Eggsy was grateful when Harry immediately took his hand, squeezing it in turn. "No wonder ya never brought up us adoptin or nothin. I'm an idiot."

"I never brought it up because we were both spies, Eggsy, and neither of us was in a position to devote the time or attention one should give to a child in their care. This was a gift I never expected to have…much like you."