52

Eugene tried to call his son again and then sighed as it went to voicemail, turning the phone off and considering the times, then knew what he had probably done.

A Happy Meal.

He waited an hour and tried the house phone, relieved when it was Ton who answered.

"Hello Harkness-Jones Pirates here"

"Baby, how many times…." Jack's voice was faint and Eugene smiled automatically at the love. "Hello? Captain Harkness-Jones here."

"Jackie, it's Eugene. Is Ianto alright?" Eugene asked, "I've been worried."

"Why?" The word was spoken quietly but Eugene heard the warning in it and repressed a groan as it told him that Ianto hadn't relayed the day's events yet.

"Ton had a wee accident and broke the telly at the Firehouse, things got a bit messy" Eugene grimaced as he called himself a coward and then took a deep breath, this was his baby too, darn it "Gene went off his head and yelled at Ton, then smacked him and put him into time out. I wasn't able to get out here in time, still moving like an old man with this….damn it all. I go out here and it was done. Ton crying, Gene and Idris having a hell of a barney over it and Neve beside herself form the ruckus. It was an accident, the strap on the Wii controller broke and Ton was as shocked as everyone else. Gene went right off, Neve is teething and lack of sleep… I don't know if Gene even realises what he really did. Idris is still pacing, he is so angry about it. I just wanted to check that they made it home OK, Tonny answered and seems OK now but…it was horrible Jackie. I felt physically ill, and so bloody useless. I didn't know what to do. Ianto arrived and Gene was still gong and I could see Teddy's face, you know the one. The 'fuck you and a thousand horses' one when you've fucked up so bad that he might stab you in your sleep kinda one? Oh gods, I'm babbling, I am still upset and James is due home soon, I'll have to tell him. Oh Jackie, please let Ton know I am sorry I couldn't get out quick enough to defend him, I feel absolutely horrid."

"It's OK Taddy" Jack said softly, "Ton is fine, full of Maccas judging by the fruit salad Ianto is fixing him for his tea and has already forgiven and forgotten. You know Ton, his heart is so pure there is no room for the bad stuff."

"As soon as James gets home I wanna come, is that OK?" Eugene begged, "Not too late? I want to cuddle my little man and explain why I wasn't there. Gods, I feel like I could throw up, his little face."

"Why not bring a few things and stay a few days?" Jack offered, "Ianto would adore fussing on you and had only kept quiet because he knew you wanted to be with Neve. He had felt a little jaded that you didn't come here, like it was his fault for not being 100%, you know how he sees things."

"Oh, yes" Eugene gasped, "Yes. I would like that, cuddles with Babs too, since their summer break from filming I've missed those. Yes, think you son, I'll pack now."

Jack hung up the phone and stared at the wall for a while, then went in to watch Ianto lovingly stroke Ton's face as the little boy munched on fresh fruit.

"Did someone get Maccas today?" Jack teased gently, reaching out to ruffle the hair Ianto had just smoothed down, "What a yummy treat for a special man."

"I was bad coz Uncle Gene said so" Ton said softly, "I broked something and was bad but Taddy sez accidents are not always bad, just stupid."

"That's right" Jack pulled his son into his lap and rubbed his back as he noted how big he was getting, almost the same size as Babs, "Look. I just had a talk with Grandy bum. He's really sad that today happened and was really angry with himself for not getting to you in time to stop the smacking bit. He is angry with uncle for that and really wants you to know that he loves you and is sorry you got hurt. He also wants to come stay for a few days so he can give you cuddles to make up for it, does that sound good?"

Ton's face lit up, "They can sleep in the Grandy Room?"

"Yes love, in the giant bed so you can too" Jack crooned, "You and Babsy can get lots of cuddles and smothering, OK?"

"Uncle says Taddy smothering" Ton frowned, "Like it was bad."

Jack glanced at Ianto and saw the hurt for a moment before Ianto smiled reassuringly, "It's alright Cariad, and I've put a line under it and am moving on."

Right, Jack thought as he watched the eyes flare again, Liar! This was far from over.

"Well, let's go make the bed with fresh sheets yeah?" Jack crooned and watched Ton grin with glee, "Maybe a teddy or two so they have someone to cuddle when you are with Taddy?"

Ton raced off to chose two toys for the Grandy Room bed as Jack reached out to pull his sullen husband into his arms, kissing him and trying to reassure.

"You were just finding a comfortable space together, and you love Neve" Jack sighed, "Christ this isn't going to be Rhiannon all over again is it?"

"No" Ianto's voice was small and so full of hurt that Jack had to close his eyes, "He can do whatever. His still welcome in this house but my son is out of bounds. Neve…well we both know that is going to hurt for a while but I can pinch any baby I want around here and we both know Skiddy would love to hand one over if I need one longer than a few hours."

Jack laughed like Ianto had wanted him too, joining the fake bravado as he held Ianto tighter.

Damn.

This was another blow Ianto just didn't need.

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SUZIHJ – The residences of the clan.

Ianto's House

Burnt down and Ianto has rebuilt a simple house that he gave Skidmark so his family could have a base away from the compound for all the babies they are popping out. Skidmark is the main minder for Babs and Walter at the studios.

Firehouse - Cardiff

The old fire house was where Ianto and Jack got married, then Ianto found it was for sale and purchased it. He had money even then. This is where he fell and almost died due to a cat in the beams. Idris and Gene now live there as their compound was compromised.

Compound

The original Hoodlum lair but now the Firehouse for the two men and the surrounding poroerties are slowly being purchased to create a new compound there.

Jack's House

When they moved to the Firehouse this was given to Rhia and Gray, after they died it sat for a while as Ianto didn't want to let it go. Now Tosh and Owen live there…splash back drama?

Herb's House

Herb had his own house as he had retired from the fire service and Carl took the job. When Herb died he had moved in with Bets already and in the will he had left it to Ianto. Ianto is now letting Millie and her husband stay there for a paltry token.

Fire House- Village

Carl and Jarred and Ren and wee Izzy pop.

Chalets

Ianto and Jack live in main house, a big old villa style house with a big long hallway and Stephen now had his own self contained flat out back.

Lake House

Two actually… one for Jack and Ianto, another for John and Chrys. The kids sleep in which ever they chose. In time another may be built for the teenagers. Still considering that.

Eugene and James still have their house but since the shooting Eugene had been staying with Idris and Gene as James still has his work.