The House that Jack Built - Walter part 17

by Awatere11

Ianto's dream house is almost finished. His lovely husband and their Best boy have been sneaking down to put their own stamp on the place and you think everything is coming to full fruition for Ianto. Right? Nah. Spanners are flying all over the place and no matter how hard he tries, Ianto can't stop one or two from falling into the works. This is Alt Verse people!

38. Chapter 38

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Stephen and Babs stayed at the Chalets with Ton and Imp, Idris and Gene there with Neve to help entertain. Ton knew something had happened so Jack had explained it as simply as possible and answered the questions asked. Ton had then looked to his Tad who told him it was over and he accepted it, wanting an ice-cream please. They agreed not to tell Imp until he was older. For now he just thought it was the storm that had happened and Taddy cut himself.

Ianto noted two guard boxes at the entrance to the property as they swung into the driveway and also the huge fences being erected at the edge of the property. "What about the view of the fields?"

"We are putting mesh at the back, razor wire along the top. This place will be a fucking fortress." Skidmark said softly, "I know you didn't want this but the Maiden needs all we can give. This can never happen again."

"I would love it if they fell out of the limelight and disappeared" Ianto agreed, "But that will never happen. Walt is already looking to movies next but Babs …. She needs the noise and flashing lights. She will always be front of house."

"And we will always be here" Skidmark assured him, "This hasn't muddied the place for you?"

"No. Gods no, the house did what it was designed to do. The door worked, the lights worked, the bloody sound system worked…. If not for that map the Throne Room would have worked too." Ianto sighed, "No. This house is not to blame for this and I feel safer than ever. Having the system linked to the guard house will help."

Skidmark nodded, looking to the little original house Ianto hadn't demolished, rather had reconditioned lovingly. It would now house members of the Clan when on duty overnight. Their time of being free over and although he knew Ianto did not savour the fact they had to be like this, he also knew Ianto would accept it for their children.

What a world that it should come to this.

"It's OK" Ianto whispered, "Not like strangers in my home. Family. Right? I am considering talking to Jack about the spare room, maybe someone in the house doing nightly patrols for a few weeks or so until she feels settled again. Fen not here, Walt can't be here for here all the time and she has to feel safe."

"Agreed Toto"

Ianto watched the last of the cameras get hidden in the eves and nodded.

For her, they would sacrifice anything they had to.