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The whoopee cushions made great landmines when covered with leaves and the giggling was intense as Owen tested them out and fell about laughing. Walt and Curt filled water balloons, sectioning out the colours so they could tell their ammo.
Ianto begged off with Hawk, settling in the swing seat to watch the madness unfolding around him as screaming and chaos ensued. Children forgot which side they had chosen, some targeted others for no apparent reason and in the end Owen was the wettest as he kept running out to steal other people's ammo.
Ianto rose and went in, making hot chocolate and sandwiches so when they all came to him dripping wet he had towels, hot drinks and some awesome food. Ton seemed annoyed and Ianto knew why, whispering to Jack what the problem was and after Jack stared at Ianto like he was mad he nodded to show he knew Ianto was right. As they all stood talking Jack calmly walked up and dumped a bucket of water over Ton who squealed with horror then started to laugh.
He had been disappointed that not more kill shots had been aimed at him. Now he was the wettest and Owen conceded defeat as he also saw that Ton somehow thought that was the point of the game and Ton got to crow that he won. Everyone thought it was funny and cute that Ton had messed up the rules and all agreed without having to talk about it that Ton could be and do whatever made him happy so everyone congratulated him as he stood with his arms out dripping while grinning like a Cheshire cat.
"Are you OK Tiger?" Jack asked as he watched Ianto making a second round of drinks, giving in to the pleas for sustenance in a time of peace.
"I love you" Ianto replied without turning around "You know … sometimes I want to smash your head in with a big rock and others I want to crawl inside and never leave."
"Well … you explode my mind constantly and you know you're in my heart, always" Jack replied as he wondered what was happening, then Ianto turned to face him, his face glowing with affection.
"There is nothing left to desire. I have it all. The man. The family. The house. All my dreams fulfilled and it all happened when you gave me the most important thing, the greatest gift" Ianto stepped up close and Jack canted his head with confusion.
"What was that love?"
"Your name" Ianto replied sagely. "What a ride this is. Being a Harkness-Jones. Wouldn't miss it for the world."
Their kiss was gentle, reaffirming and lasted until little squeaks old them Hawk was feeling squished and Jack stepped back to laugh at the little one who had woken on Ianto's chest to the clutch.
Jack leaned in and kissed the little face as those chocolate drop eyes blinked up at him.
"Yeah baby. What a ride, be sure to stay strapped in Hawkeye!"