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Ianto was running, pounding along the street as his music pounded in his ears.

His morning runs had taken a sideline lately and now they were in the village, he was back to a normal routine.

Several people waved, smiling as he passed and more than one got a high five in passing.

They had been there for the weekend rush and were now waiting for the kids to get over the fact they were heading home.

Ianto had been worrying about his homeless man.

He slowed and jogged on the spot as he waited for a truck to rumble past, a cheery salutation from the driver had Ianto waving with a grin.

He took a deep breath as he looked up at the mountain, then turned and made his way home.

Walter was awake, as always he was the first up and helping his Nanny with breakfast.

"Hey Walt" Ianto said softly as he bent down and kissed him on the head.

As he made his way down the hallway he considered that soon the lovely boy whipping eggs would be his height. Ianto hummed softly, remembering how tall Lisa had been, even taller than him and it was nice to know Walter would have their lithe body types.

He smiled as he looked in at Babbit and John.

Asleep in the bed, both had their midriffs exposed; like they were ready for a morning scratch and their heads were turned towards each other, the fine features on both like a mirror image.

John stirred and looked at Ianto with a sleepy smile.

"Hey, home time" Ianto said softly, reaching out to pat John's foot and John hummed as he pulled the small child closer.

"Me in!" Ton demanded as he crawled past, reaching for the edge of the bed and Ianto lifted him so he could crawl up the opposite side of Babbit for a cuddle.

John crooned as he moved his arm and Ton sighed theatrically as he laid against his shoulder with a pout for a kiss.

"Hello stinky" John smiled, hugging the boy and rubbing his wee back.

"Hey Papa" Ton smiled back, "day."

"Yes, it is daytime, good boy" John enthused and Ianto felt a swell of pride in the baby's attempt to say good morning.

"Is this a private party or can anyone join in?" Jack asked as he plastered himself against Ianto's back, chasing his runaway baby and finding Ianto back from his run, "Mmmmmm, sweaty Welshman, yum."

"Stop it!" Ianto blushed and John laughed softly as Ton demanded another kiss.

"Stop it!" Babbit muttered as he rolled onto his side, cuddling into John, "all horrible peoples!"

"Sorry munchkin, it's morning" John said softly , kissing curls as Jack moved into the room and knelt by the bed.

"Poor Babbit is too tired. I suppose those scrambled eggs Walter's making will have to all go on my plate with the bacon" Jack crooned with a pout.

"Not bloody likely!" Babbit roared, struggling from the bed as his favorite smells hit him, "I smell pancakes too!"

"Nanny does know your favorites" Ianto smiled as the child pushed past him with mutters under his breath, his PJs getting pulled up as he stumbled along.

"God, I need to pee too!" John said, struggling out as well and Ianto laughed as he watched a hand tug at saggy PJs.

Jack held out his arms and Ton wriggled over with giggles and wet kisses.

Ianto felt arms side around his waist and turned to hug Stephen as a kiss good morning was required.

"Can I travel with you Tad?" Stephen asked and Ianto nodded, feeling a talk in his future.

They headed to breakfast as John and Babbit crowed in unison for the bacon.