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Davie saw them first, his yelling over the crowd as he leapt up and down making Jack run as he left Ianto and raced down the gangplank to scoop up their big boy and hug him tightly. He then placed him on his feet and knelt as Mimi collapsed against him theatrically, "Oh Daddy."
He had never heard anything so sweet …. Apart from maybe Ianto's breathy cries of rapture.
"Missed you too" he whispered as he nuzzled her hair, apple shampoo filling his senses.
"What about me?" his mother demanded and he laughed rising to hug her as Ianto calmly traversed the crowd with the pushchair and finally the little boy could grin and hold up his arms for his Gran to pick him up and gush that she thought she would die if he took any longer.
Quinn decided that was a perfect comment really.
They were soon purring along with Ianto in the back cuddling with the two children who were gushing over all the photos he had taken, enjoying the ones Jack had taken of Bunny on stage and by the pool in repose.
Quinn was happy with his grandmother sitting with him as well, Jack up front happily talking with the driver who was laughing at the antics Jack was retelling, giving a fair imitation of Bunny's voice.
"So. What have I missed? Lots I bet" Ianto said as he squeezed David who looked up at him and snuggled closer.
"I fell of my horse but wasn't hurt. My bum got bruised and Micha laughed at me." He said, glaring across at her and she rolled her eyes.
"He fell off because he yelled at me and spooked the poor horse deserved it!" she retorted and the bickering began as Ianto settled happily to listen to them pretend not to like one another. He recognised this, him and Rhiannon also prone to it as children and he knew they loved one another fiercely.
"Well, if you hate one another so much how will we have the evening meal?" Ianto asked calmly, "Must you both eat in your rooms?"
The silence was deafening as they gaped then both started protesting, no doubt the meal going to be fantastic as everyone celebrated their return. The once it had died down he told the children about the job offer. After all, if they were uncomfortable with the thought of him teaching at their school he would not do it, they came first.
They both thought it was a brilliant idea, both thinking of their trips to school with him and time spent. Ianto was touched, knowing the time they spent with Jack was more due to the love of the horses and to know they did want to spend time with him as well was comforting.
"Well, seems decided then. I will go see them tomorrow" Ianto said happily as they pulled up to the house and Ianto sighed with relief. "Home. Feels so good to be home. I really want a bubble bath in my own tub"
"Sounds like a plan darling" Jack smiled as he watched Ianto rise from the vehicle and gracefully stretch. He was so handsome, a little more weight on than when they first met so he looked as strong as he truly was and Jack knew this handsome creature was his. He still had to pinch himself sometimes ya know.
"Right. Unpacking, gifts and then I need a bubble bath and soak the trip away. Quinn might like to come with…" Ianto glanced over and found the little boy clutching his Gran like she might disappear "..Or maybe he wants his own one with Granny supervising. Looks like he is happy to be back too."
"My little star" she gushed as she rushed off and Jack smiled, telling Ianto that was kind to give her that.
"Well. Plenty of him to go around" Ianto whispered as he leaned in for a kiss, Jack tasting Ianto's delight on their lips.
"Come on. We will freshen up and have a snack, go horrible heathens go tell Francine, go in. Shoo!" Jack said flapping his arms and the children ran off laughing as they were not usually allowed in the kitchen and today might be allowed to help carry all the platters of food if they asked politely. Someone else was happy they were home and had been cooking since early with worry the boat might sink or the car might crash. Such a worry wart. She had heard the car crunching up the drive and was now frantically icing some cream buns as the children crashed in and it was easier to provide a bin to each outstretched hand for peace. Really. Not a push over at all. Nope. Chocolates milk only given as it was a standard thing with ices bins ya know. Still the one in charge here! Really.
"Prefect" Micha said as she wiped at her chocolate moustache, "All back to normal!"
"Yeah" David agreed as he smiled at her over his own glass, "We are so lucky."
Francine stood back with a soft smile as she listened to the babies.
Perfect.
