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Ianto accepted the drink without a second thought, thanking the Predator as he took an experimental sip.
His eyes widened at the explosion of taste and he hummed as he removed the straw to gulp it down, enjoying the sensation of it sliding down his throat.
"Wow! What was that!" he licked his lips, "That was wonderful."
Maddy patted his head like one would a small child as she accepted the now empty vessel back, "An elixir to help you heal brother."
"Well, well….it….it…was….." Ianto's eyelids drooped and he flopped back in the bedding, already snoring as she pulled up the covers and lovingly stroked a cheek.
"He's asleep?" Jack asked from the doorways with the baby in his arms.
"Healing" she corrected gently "He is feeling much better. Bug should feed now, his milk is rich in nutrients and he will probably only have it for a few days. We do not nurse for long."
Jack nodded as he settled the baby against Ianto's bare chest and she watched the little man latch on with gusto, drinking like he had been starved for days.
"Wow, someone's a hungry bum this morning" Jack crooned as his son growled softly around the nipple he was suckling from.
"Goodness in the Dam's love" Maddy agreed, "He is strong. Stronger every day. Will be such a warrior."
"Yeah, you will be won't you Tuck!" Jack crooned and she didn't bother to correct him.
She was speaking of her brother, not her nephew.
Ianto woke to the smell of lunch permeating the house and he was up and through the door before remembering he wasn't wearing a shirt and everyone paused as he walked to the table that was still being set.
"Yum" he muttered as he seized a slice of pizza, folded it in half and proceeded to wolf it down with growls and hums. The food making him forget his nakedness again as his top half stood on display and his boxers didn't hide as much as you would have thought.
Jack looked up from the baby and glanced around with confusion. Then remembered the time period, rising to silently get Ianto some covering.
Ianto's breasts were lovely handfuls, the soft smattering of hair like a dewy fur that their son loved to rub his face in once full and Jack also enjoyed 'petting' him. The hair on his arms and legs also such a turn on that Jack felt quite strange letting others see his lovely mate, even if it was family.
"Babe" Jack crooned, holding out the robe and Ianto blinked, then accepted it with a raised eyebrow that told Jack he had misinterpreted the offer as one of embarrassment in his body image.
Shit.
Jack had forgotten those post-baby hormones that can turn a man into a raving lunatic at the flip of a switch.
"Mine" he whispered softly in explanation, "I don't share."
Ianto blushed prettily as he showed his acceptance of his words and leaned in for a pizza kiss, his stubble rasping against Jack's chin and Jack felt a rush of blood as he smelt that Ianto spice.
"You're hungry, best stop tempting me and eat" Jack choked out as he stepped back, "Stop tempting me."
Ianto's eyes widened in surprise and he smiled, "You still find me attractive? Fat, floppy and …."
"No. Not attractive" Jack replied leaning to whisper, "Fucking stellar! Drop dead gorgeous and so …fuckable ….I can't think straight."
"Oh!" Ianto gasped and then a real smile, that lovely child-like smile that was so honest and delightful that Jack had to look away as the tenting became more obvious.
"Bloody tease" he muttered as he moved away and Ianto glanced down, then laughed as he saw what he had done.
He was touched.
Tucker was soon floppy and dead to the world in Tish's arms as Ianto ate a fourth …no wait. Fifth. Fifth slice of pizza and everyone was watching intently as they waited to see what flavour he would choose next.
Meatlovers seemed a favourite, but the Hawaiian had got a look in, as had the vegetarian. He had brought a cheese and ham to his mouth then put it down with his nose screwed up and he now reached for the BBQ chicken with wide eyes, growling as he shoved more than half into his mouth and chewing enthusiastically.
"Wow" Andy said softly, "Hungry were ya mate?"
"Mmmmmm" Ianto hummed, pointing at the baby like it was his fault and Andy grinned.
"Rhys has apple pie on the over for afters, ya gonna have some with me?" Andy asked and Ianto squealed with glee as he chewed the crust.
Then he burped, slapped a hand over his mouth with horror and he accepted a glass of water from Martha with a soft blush.
"No worries mate" Rhys boomed happily, "I have to admit that I ate an entire pizza pie while cooking these, apricot chicken with our cream and spinach. Felt like a right pig and here I am eating more."
Ianto had stopped drinking and was looking at him silently and he started to laugh, "Yeah, yeah. Don't worry, what do you think is cooking now? Ready in a minute or two. I know you like ya sour cream."
Ianto smiled as he resumed drinking and Rhys rose to check the pizzas.
He was so chuffed that Ianto liked his cooking, Gwen had always complained that it was too filling, fattening or greasy.
Ianto ate like a champion.
Of course, the way Andy likes to lick his fingers after each slice was cute too.
Just saying.