45

I'M SO FUCKING TIRED.

Ianto was shooting daggers at Jack the entire way to the restaurant.

Ianto can't get the irritated look off his face.

Jack should have to carry this baby for a day and see how drained he feels.

Yes, he's starving, but also so damn exhausted. He just wanted to stay home. According to the internet, he should have gotten his energy back at the start of the second trimester.

Dr. Google is a fucking liar.

Jack's large hand settled on Ianto's thigh and he squeezed. "Don't be so pissed at me sweetheart; I'm gonna feed you."

Ianto let his head fall back against the seat and turned to face him, "sorry I'm so damn moody."

Ianto pouted and really did feel like a bitch. Since the whole Gwen thing he hasn't left the house, not in days. It's been almost two weeks and still he feels this desire to hide, where it's safe.

He tried to explain it to Jack, this nervous energy, this desire to protect his youngling like this but Jack just got irritated with him, telling him it was a baby, not the Hope Diamond and soon he would show too much for an evening out.

"How can I woo you?" Jack had thundered, "What about me? My need to nurture and connect?"

Then Jack had slumped and Ianto knew he now felt like shit for exploding at him like that. Both so wound up, both so upset. Rex had been elusive as well, only talking with Mickey who seemed to enjoy his company as they pulled weapons apart and put them back together. Andy and Rhys were in love with the new pool. Well, and obviously with each other.

It was lovely to watch them fumble about as they tried to work out who was dominant.

Ianto glanced at Jack again, seeing the determined look on his face, as always driving with such care since learning of the baby.

He's given me everything I could ever want, including this little one.

Ianto's hand rubed on his belly, where there's a tiny little bump there for their tiny little human. Ianto winced as said sweet baby jabed an arm or a leg into his bladder.

I guess pregnancy has its ups and downs.

"It's alright sweetheart; you're just hangry." He chuckled at his joke and Ianto smirked back at him. He thinks he's so funny. Hangry is his new word for Ianto. Because he's always angry that he's hungry. Ianto is honestly grateful that he finds humour in it. And that he seems to love him more every day that passes, even if he is a little moody.

They pull up in front of the restaurant and Ianto's mouth is already watering. He loves this place.

Mama's Kitchen.

Martha had been getting takeaway meals from here. This little one seems to crave their white asparagus soup though. It's is new favourite place and definitely worth the drive.

Before Ianto can even open the door, Jack is there, holding his hand out for him. He's so freaking sweet. Ianto places his hand in his and easily step out. His strong arm wraps his waist and guides him to the entrance.

He's so careful with me now.

Constantly helping Ianto move about and get up. He should save that for when Ianto is really huge and can only waddle. Ianto teases him about it, but it's really nice to be cared for by him.

Ianto smiled up at him and planted a kiss on his lips, catching him by surprise as he hands his keys to the valet. He gave Ianto a sexy smirk and hugged him close to his side, "what was that for?"

Ianto looked up at him with a hand on his chest and continued to walk with him, "Just because."

Ianto bit his lip and then realized that they had walked right past the hostess. He didn't notice where they were going until Jack pushed the double doors open on their left and a hand flew to Ianto's mouth as his eyes widened.

"Surprise!" Everyone yells as Ianto stops dead in the entrance to the room to take in the scene.

Tears clouded his eyes and Ianto got all choked up.

All of them, even Rex, were there waiting with what is obviously a baby shower in progress.

Ianto wiped the tears away and smiled. He knows he's not cute with all these emotions coming through and he's an ugly crier.

I don't know if it's the hormones or something else, but I fucking love this family.

"Thank you!" Ianto said as Martha came up to him and gave him a huge hug, squeezing him tight, followed by Tish. Ianto wiped his eyes and cleared his throat.

I just want to enjoy this. My heart is so freaking full of love.

"I love you guys so much." Ianto said as Andy approached.

"We love you too, buddy." he gives Ianto a kiss on the cheek.

"He didn't tell you, did he?" he asked, looking past him at Jack.

"I didn't tell him anything Panda. Look at him; can't you tell he's surprised?" Jack chuckled and the small laugh makes Ianto's shoulders shake.

Ianto rubbed his belly and leant into Jack, "come on babe, let's go see what we got!"

A table with a chair either side was full of gifts but there was also a table in the middle of the room. Jack turned to him and smiled as they gathered round the huge box covered in white paper. It's obvious the top is open and Ianto knows there are balloons inside, just under the piece of wrapping paper holding them in.

Ianto can sense the three Predators standing in the back of the room, as impatient as everyone else to learn the secret Ianto and Jack had kept to themselves.

Well, not really, Jack's crowing had been immense at the time but only Martha Andy and Rhys knew.

He knew Tish was dying to know, as were the Jones parentals with Francine openly clutching at Clive with glee. It had been nice to meet them and lovely to have them be so friendly.

Rex had said nothing about it so Ianto wasn't sure of his reactions but right now, the effort and symbolism was enough to push tears to the corners of his eyes.

Boy or girl.

"Ready sweetheart?" Jack asked with his fingers on the edge of the box.

Ianto took a deep breath and nodded, "ready."

Together they tore into the paper and watched as four blue balloons floated into the air and stopped just above their heads.

Martha had weighted them down with little boy shoes! So freaking cute!

Ianto picked up the strings and lifted them up so he can hold the little sneakers in his hand. Jack dropped to his knees and kissed the stomach as everyone clapped and cheered.

Ianto quickly wiped the tears away again, cursing hormones and leant down to kiss his captain.

"I knew you were going to give me all I ever wanted I knew it." Jack said to Ianto with tears in his eyes. At least Ianto is not the only one who's emotional. "Ianto … Gods. I …"

Ianto frowned and pulled at the hands clasping his to encourage Jack to get up off his knees. The fear of an impending speech he wasn't ready for yet seemed to hang in the air.

"Love you sweetheart." Jack saw the look in Ianto's eye, like a wild horse about to bolt so he stands up and kisses Ianto with his hands on his belly. "I love both of you."

"I love you too Jack." Ianto never felt so sure of anything in his entire life.

I love him and everything he's given me.

The most important thing being this family.