Chapter Three

Clark rushed to the hospital as fast as he could. As soon as he was in sight, he slowed down and went at a human speed. He walked up to the reception desk, and waited to be seen.

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Martha held Jonathan's hands. He opened his eyes and smiled at her, but she could see the struggle that it took just to do that. Everything was going so well for them. Jonathan had decided to take it easy, to get help from Lex. Ianto would be given birth soon, and they would have grandchildren to dote on. Now this happened, she couldn't lose him, not now.

Lex poked his head in the door and coughed gently. He waited for Martha to indicate that he could come in. The last thing he wanted to do was intrude.

'Come in Lex,' Martha forced a smile and wiped the tears away. She stood up and walked over to him. He reached out and pulled her into a hug.

'I've got the best doctors looking at him. I promise you, he'll get the best care that money can buy.' Lex promised. Jonathan and Martha had become parents to him, the parents he had always wanted. He would give up every single cent he had to Jonathan's care if that meant he was going to live longer. They had taught him so much, and they had given him the best friend he ever had. A young man who taught him how to be good and how to love.

'I know you will Lex.' Martha tightened her hold on him, they both turned as the door opened and in walked Clark.

'Mom, what happened?' Clark wanted to know as he walked over to them.

'It looks like a heart attack he was found out in the field unconscious.' Martha put her arm around her son's waist and squeezed. 'Lex has the best experts coming in. All we can do is wait.'

'What's all this noise? Can't a man rest a little, with some peace and quiet?' Jonathan whispered from the bed.

'Jonathan.' Martha sighed with relief at hearing his voice.

Jonathan opened his eyes and smiled at his wife. He turned to Clark and frowned as it was obvious Clark had heard something.

'What is it son? Does someone need your help?' Jonathan asked.

'Do you have to go and save someone now?' Lex asked, shock coloured his voice

'It's Ianto, he's gone into labour.' Clark looked lost and torn. He wanted to stay with his father, but his mate was about to give birth to their children.

'Clark go be with Ianto. He's going to need you. When he and the kids are up to it bring them here to see me.' Jonathan held out his hand and waited for his son to take hold of it. 'I want to see my grandkids.'

Clark turned and looked at his mother. He still felt guilty if he stayed or left.

'You have to go to Ianto. There is nothing you can do here. He has the best doctors around. Ianto is going into labour; he's going to be terrified.

'Ok, I'll be back as soon as I can.' Clark turned to look at Lex.

'You go I'll grab the limo and baby stuff and head down there.' Lex ordered.

Clark smiled in relief and someone else taken charge and told him what to do. Clark kissed his parents, hugged Lex and left.

'Well I hope it won't be too long before we're back with extras. I'll let Tosh know, and she can call everyone while I get everything needed into the limo.' Lex walked over to Jonathan and hugged him. 'You'd better hang on you here.'

'I hear and obey, Master Luthor.' Jonathan answered cheekily.

Martha hugged Lex and watched him leave. She was glad that the kids were on their way, but it couldn't have come at a worse time.

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Ianto opened his mouth and screamed as the pain tore through his body.

'CLARK!'

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Captain Jack Harkness looked around Metropolis. This was Ianto's new home. He knew what was the rough due date, and even though it has nothing to do with him he wanted to be here.

His feelings hadn't changed for the young Welshman; in fact they had grown stronger. Jack was hoping that after being stuck in stasis, and only woken to give birth he might blame Clark a little. He hoped that Ianto would give him another chance. Jack would happily be a father to those kids.

Thins had to go his way one day, and maybe this was that day.

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Lucas stood at the door to his father's office. Once his father agreed that he had paid his penance, he would be back. The next thing he would do was find out everything that had happened to Clark Kent while he was away. He had forgotten about the younger man, in fact, Lucas wanted him more than ever. This time he wanted Clark willingly. Lucas was going to seduce him. He had managed it in Europe; they were just the practice runs. This was the real thing.

TBC