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"So. This is the deal. I really wanted a baby but when they showed me a picture of you, I wanted you more" Curtis explained gently as 'Penny' listened, "You see … you were perfect. Just perfect."

Little eyes blinked. Curtis wondered if he even understood. "But … that little baby is still there waiting for us to go get her. It's not really fair if I don't right? I mean … you are so awesome that I can't imagine not having you and it was worth having her wait a little more, right?"

Finally a little head nodded, his mind trying to comprehend what he was saying.

Curtis and Ianto had talked it over most of the day. How to approach it, what to say. The risks and problems having two special needs children might be … Curtis knew Ianto was right there. Close and confident in him, he had to get this right for all of them, not least of all the poor little girl still all alone in that hospital.

"Do … would you like to go see her? See if you think she would fit? Yeah? You and Benji can have a boy's day out. Macas and stuff? Yeah?" Curtis asked, "I would like your thoughts on this buddy. OK?"

He hopes he understood what it was, he wasn't into much talking. Crispin seemed to phase out if it was boring but the little one was looking at the photo Curtis had in his hand then he pointed to it.

"Yes!" Curtis smiled, "A baby sister. Like LB. You could be a big brother like Ben. Two big boys looking after the poor little baby who needs her strong powerful brother, like another Ton."

A nod, then Crispin turned away as he reached for a toy and began to run a car across the floor. Curtis looked over at Walter who had been watching intently, Ben in his lap.

"I think we are ready to try this" Curtis whispered, Walter nodded ad he squeezed Ben and then kissed him.

"What do you think Ben? We ready for this? A lot of work ya know, being a big brother. I mean, I know you do a brills job with Crispin but do you think you can stretch to one more?" Walter asked.

"Ton can" Imp said grandly, "Tonny can love ALLLLLLL of us. So can I."

The mighty Ton.

Saving the day yet again.

Toninator is on the job no doubt ready for any talk Ben needed. Clever little man.

Of course love in infinite.