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The poor builder took a bit of convincing that Jack was not going to remove a body part, too relieved that Babs was OK.
John was irate and yelled a bit, then cuddled Babbit in the back of the SUV, kisses and soft strokes to his hair as they headed home.
When they got home John carried Babs into his room and settled him in the bed, more kisses and whispers that he was the bravest boy he had ever met.
Ianto talked it over with the others and they decided not to punish him, the fright enough to sober everyone.
Bethany asked why she had to sleep in her own bed when Uncle John was allowed to sleep with Babbit.
Connor canted his head as he looked at Ianto and raised an eyebrow.
Ianto mirrored him.
"John, you want to eat with us or in here?" Ianto asked and John made a begging face.
Jack and Ianto brought trays in, plates and drink for the two and John helped Babbit sit up.
"Taddy, it hurts" Babbit wailed, his bottom lip so far out it needed its own blanket.
"Do you need Taddy too?" Ianto smiled and a nod had him fetching his own tray.
Ianto sat on the edge of the bed and they ate together, John wiping Babbit's face for him.
They both settled down to snooze with full bellies and Ianto kissed them both goodnight.
Babbit smiled as he laid against John and sighed happily.
Ianto went back out and found Jack explaining John.
"Really, he's … wow. I get it now, that's cool" Connor smiled, the similarities making sense.
"But Babs doesn't know?" Em asked.
"When he's older, we will explain it" Jack said calmly, "Babbit loves John so much and I think John had proven his is a better role model than he gives himself credit. When Babbit is old enough, he will know he had two Daddies as well as a Taddy."
"That is … well … kinda cool" Connor smiled.
"We want to be fair, and truthful" Ianto agreed, "There is so much in their lives that will disappoint them, I never want my children to be disappointed in me as their Tad."
"I suddenly feel even better about this" Connor said softly, "Our babies will be so loved, they will know they are ours but ... They'll be yours as well."
"I know this might not work, but I hope it does" Ianto smiled, "I hope we can all live together, we certainly click."
"As long as people don't think we're polygamists and you are my .. .what … brother husbands?" Em joked and they all laughed.
"It's true?" John said as he emerged from the bedroom, "You guys are having twins and are moving in?"
"Yeah" Connor said nervously.
"Brilliant!" John grinned as he flopped down by Ianto and patted his knee, "Ianto here loves babies and is the best Taddy in the world. Those babies will all turn out so pretty and happy."
"Thank you John" Ianto smiled.
"Just telling the truth. You're like the baby whisperer or something" John yawned.
Jack snorted and nodded.
Em watched Ianto as he shone and agreed, he was special alright.
She touched her belly and felt a quiver of hope.
They weren't the only ones about to be smothered and she was looking forward to every minute of Ianto's mothering.