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Ianto watched from the passenger seat as Jack pulled up and smiled as Ton came out to wave, Muncher firmly clasped as he didn't want a squashed Munchie.
"Hey guys!" Ton roared, and then turned "Babe. They are here"
Angel came to the doorway and waved happily, the dress she was wearing a pretty pink. Hawk saw her and squealed as he ran for her, arms up for a cuddle with one of his favourite people.
"We have food" he said happily "Look … lots."
"Great, I burned the toast" Ton said as he helped his parents unpack the SUV, "Where is Imp?"
"With Walt… here they come" Ianto turned as the second SUV entered the yard and the kids screamed from the back at Curtis waved. Walter got out and ran around to open the passenger door, reaching out to help Curtis out and Ianto saw the flash of annoyance before Curtis smiled and kissed him, thanking him for his help.
They had talked.
The two invalids.
Ianto had explained the reason for the smothering that he sometimes wanted to cut Jack's throat for while he slept. Walter now exhibiting the same illness. Fear. Their inability to accept this was not their fault, not something they could somehow have saved them from like superman catching the bullet. In their minds, they feared not being there again. So accept the help, swallow the pride and annoyance and know each time they piss you off … they are loving you.
"Hey" Pen yelled "Imp is us with us tonight. We are camping! Curty remembered the tents!"
Hawk squealed and clapped "Me too! Me too!"
"Well … I guess" Ianto said slowly.
"We will look after him Grandy" Maisey said as she helped Grace with her jacket "We can mind him."
Walter rolled his eyes as his bossy girl started to demand the boys stop playing and all help, soon four boys carrying stuff for the picnic. Ben, Pen, Imp and …. Monkey. Come on … of course Monkey. Where is the fun without one? Ianto was glad they were all going to Walter's house, his smile intense as he knew Walter could not fuss on Curt AND the kids.
Well played Padewan. Well played!
Ianto taught him well.
