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It was happening.

Ianto was calm as he made the phone call and by the time Owen was entering the house Angel was ready to go. She was excited and a little scared as they drove to the hospital and each time it hurt Ianto would hold her hand tight as he encouraged her to be brave.

It will hurt.

She knew this as Taddy spent so long with her to make sure she knew it must hurt but it will not kill her or anything. Hurting is part of birth. The mama has to give up a part of herself to the world ya see, a baby being born is like a part of your soul ripping away to live in another little part of you, that's what Taddy said so it will hurt like a bastard to make the baby real and cuddle ready but that's what a mama does. She was determined to make a good one. She is not scared of the pain, she knows it means she is giving the baby to everyone… letting her be real.

The birthing clinic was wonderful and she knew Taddy had spent a lot of money to make sure it was exactly like the ones in the city. He had listened to her fears about a long drive there and being away from the village for so long… his answer to create a birthing clinic right there in the village, next to the medical centre. She knew it had cost a lot as Daddy Jack has looked at the budget and made an angry noise before they had one of those whispered arguments that Taddy always wins.

As Angel settled back in the lovely warm water she looked at Ton who was so handsome and proud, his head held high so their baby would know the happiness and strength of their family … here we go… let's come and welcome you … Angel screamed as she fought the pain, then remembered Taddy saying to scream in, not out so it helps push.

Owen was crowing too, so proud of her and everyone was clapping her on just like she wanted them all too. Everyone remembered to sing her songs and clap and be happy… just like her birthing plan said.

This was her moment.

Her day.

She is gonna be a mama.

Angel pushed.

Ton's face changed to wonder as he watched the child enter the world, Ianto in the water gently cradling the head as it pivoted slowly and Ton could see his child's face now… oh my gods... look at that…. Ton gaped as the image of Mummy in her pretty frame on the Loving Table came to mind and those of the little baby girl called Aurora who had been his sister.

A Harkness Jones. Yes!

Welcome to the madness little Antonia.

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"So ends this segment… yes the next one will start soon and as some of you have requested… there will be a new threat to the village that Ianto must act on quickly.

Damn thing is everywhere.