Chocolate chip cookies helped...still not entirely sure about it though.

Creedy weaved through a small group of giggling little ones running underfoot, trying to make his way to where Ali and Quinn were sitting and talking after dinner.
"Slow it down kids! Keep it safe!" He called out, they ignored him and vanished around a corner. He shook his head, smiling to himself. before being ambushed by 7 under the age of 7. Everyone laughed as the kids 'overpowered' him and he sank to the ground with an 'oof.' The little ones clambered on top of him and made a racket while Creedy was their prisoner, though he didn't seem to depressed about it. He let them bounce around on him, not minding they were really to heavy to do so.

The riot caught Quinn's attention and he motioned with his head for Ali to look behind her.
"Look at him, Ali. He loves the kids, always has." Ali watched his eyes sparkle with laughter and his laughter filled the air, mingling with the little ones and a few other adults. He grabbed a little girl and tickled her, she shrieked in laughter and kicked out, scrambling to get away. They scattered for a moment and he sat up, getting to his feet when the little ones regrouped for a second attack. Creedy gave a playful roar and picked up two, swinging them over his shoulders, King Kong style. Four more attached themselves to his legs making him immobile. He was only able to take a small step forward and had drag his other leg with two attached children much to their delight. He wasn't getting anywhere very quickly at this rate.
"At last the great beast is brought down by the brave and fearless hunters." He slowly sank down, falling over onto his side and laid still.
"Creedy?" One came forward and poked him in the ribs. Creedy popped up and gave a shout, they squealed in fearful delight. He laid back on the floor, raising his hand in defeat.
"Alright kids that's all for tonight." They groaned and protested, he groaned trying to get back up.
"Can we play again tomorrow night?"
"We will see." He left them then, making his way over to Quinn and Ali.

"Have fun?" Quinn teased. Creedy gave him an 'are you serious?' look.
"O yea, I think they broke my back though."
"The brave and fearless hunters had to bring down the beast somehow." Creedy grinned.
"They could have asked. I would have gladly surrendered."
"Aw but that would take away from the fun of watching you!" Ali said as she stood up to get some coffee.
"Want anything while I'm up?" The two men shook their heads. They watched her walk away, Creedy was interrupted by a very tired looking Ben who crawled into his lap and put his head on his shoulder. He was getting to big for this, Creedy's legs would be numb in a few minutes.
"They grow up fast don't they Creedy?" He nodded.
"They grow up too fast Quinn."

Isa came through and rounded up the children, deaf to their protests.
"Go on! All of you to bed!" Their bubbles popped immediately, they obeyed dejectedly but placidly. Ali had always thought she would have made a good drill sergeant. Isa came to get Ben but Creedy said he would put him to bed, she shrugged and herded the others to bed. That was how Ali found Creedy a few minutes later, he looked more content that she had ever seen him before with Ben asleep on his shoulder. She the sight of Ben asleep on Creedy's shoulder brought a warm feeling to her chest. Smiled and joined them just as Quinn stood up with a yawn and said 'good night' to them both.
"You ready to go?" She asked Creedy who nodded but remained sitting there.
"I can't move my legs." She took his hand and help him up with a heave. He took an unsteady step, his legs so numb he couldn't feel from the knees down. He managed to make it all the way to the bunk beds where the little ones slept and put him to bed and were halfway up the stairs before the tingling needle sensation kicked in.
"You go on without me."
"Don't start that, you sound like a bad war movie come on you sissy." She laughed at him.
"Since when did I become a sissy?"
"Since I decided not to use foul language and call you a pus-"
"You kiss me with that mouth!"
"You never objected before." He shrugged.
"True, but then again you never called me a sissy."
"Well Mr. King Kong, I never had a reason to until your legs went numb."
"That's what I remind you of? A giant hairy monkey?"
"He's a gorilla not a monkey." She replied.
"Well fine then, see who hogs the covers tonight." He said as the tingling sensation reached its peak in his legs.
"You will do no such thing." She used that tone that every woman is capable of, the pissed off PMS tone that tells guys its time to duck tail and run the opposite way.
"Your right I wont, Ihave a healthy fear of man women thanks to me mum."
"She sounds like a nice lady." Ali said absently opening the door and entering. Creedy snorted and stumbled in behind her.

Well there's another chapter for your enjoyment. Don't you just hate it whenyour legsgo numb :-)