Chapter Four

Clark sat there and held onto Ianto's hand. He forced the tears back every time his mate screamed in pain. The Kryptonian wanted this to be over. He turned and watched as the laser cut across Ianto's stomach. He turned away quickly. Clark knew that it was the contractions that were causing the pain not the surgery itself.

Listening to the pain Ianto was going through was killing Clark inside slowly.

'I love you Ianto.' Clark whispered as he moved forward slightly and kissed his lover's forehead.

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Lex sat in the limo and tapped his foot impatiently. He'd wished that he sent the car down and went in the helicopter himself. The birth of their children whether it was a natural one or by surgery was an intensely personal matter. So, he managed to restrain himself and ride in the limo. He looked around and grinned at all the stuff the surrounded him. With everything that had happened he hoped that it would go smoothly with the birth.

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Clark turned in horror as Ianto stopped screaming.

'Jor el?' Clark whispered, afraid of what he was going to say.

'He is fine, my son. His body needs to heal.' The voice echoed around the cavern.

Clark turned as a light shone in the corner, and there were his children. He let go of Ianto's hand, and places it onto the bed. Slowly he walked over to the cribs and smiled down.

'Hello little ones.' Clark whispered, afraid that he was going to wake up from this dream. He would be back in that life with no Ianto and following Lana around like a puppy. So many things had changed since then, and he was grateful for them. If only he could have stopped Ianto from being kidnapped, he would have been able to see the pregnancy progress. That no longer mattered; he picked up the little girl and held her to his chest. Clark couldn't wait for Ianto to wake up, and come home so they could be a family. He kissed the babies forehead and placed her back down. He then took hold his son and did the same thing. Clark had never felt as blessed as he did now.

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Lex stood outside of the cages, and had no idea what to do. He didn't want to go and check in case Ianto was still in labour. He glanced down at his watch and sighed. Hopefully, when it was all done Clark would come and check to see if he was here.

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Martha held onto Jonathan's hand. He had started to look pale again, paler than he had been. There was still a smile on his face.

'I love you Jonathan.' She whispered. 'I have never regretted my decisions I made. You made me so happy.

Jonathan turned to her, and his smile grew. 'I'm glad; I was always worried that you would regret everything you left. That high-life, all that money and I didn't know if a hard country life was what you were looking for.' He choked out the words.

'I didn't care about the life Jonathan. It had everything I needed, everything I wanted. It had you, and then when Clark came, there was nothing else I needed.' Martha wiped the tears away. 'You can't leave me. I need you here; those grand-babies are going to need you.'

'I'm going to be a grandfather.' He whispered, and closed his eyes.

Martha's eyes widened, and she turned to look at the machines. She could see that he was still with them. She hoped that seeing the children would help him fight. He was the strongest man she knew.

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Lex looked into the cribs and stared at the two little babies.

'I can't believe these are yours Clark.' Lex whispered.

'Me either.' Clark paused for a moment. 'How's my dad?'

'He's hanging in on there.' Lex replied.

'What's wrong with dad?' A soft voice asked from behind them.

Clark and Lex both turned to see Ianto, who lay on the bed and stared at them.

'He had a heart-attack, just before you went into labour.' Clark walked over and took hold of his mate's hand.

Clark and Lex both frowned as Ianto tried to move.

'What do you think you are doing Ianto?' Lex asked.

'I'm getting up. Jor el told me, I'm just tired. The children are fine to move. We need to get to the hospital. I can rest in the limo.' Ianto stopped and turned to look at Lex. 'You did bring the limo or a large car didn't you?'

Lex chuckled. 'Yes, I have the limo outside.'

'Father, is Ianto ok to leave?' Clark called out to the cavern.

'Yes my son. He is just tired, but he and your offspring are well enough.'

'See, let's go.' Ianto winced as he moved. Clark and Lex both moved to help him.

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Jack looked around at Metropolis airport. He wasn't thrilled to be back. He hated this place as it had the one thing he loved and wanted. Ianto.

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Martha and Jonathan both looked up when the door opened and in walked Ianto. Martha got to her feet and hugged him tightly.

'What are you doing here Ianto? You should be resting. Did everything go ok?' She helped Ianto across to a seat next to the bed. Martha smiled as the young man reached out and took Jonathan's hand.

'Everything went fine.' Clark said as he walked into the room. He had one of the children in his arms, and Lex carried the other.

'Oh look at them, aren't they gorgeous.' Martha sighed.

'Bring them over here. Let me look.' Jonathan ordered from the bed.

Clark and Lex looked at each other and laughed as they moved closer so Jonathan could look at them.

'We need a picture' Martha said suddenly, and she rushed off to get a nurse. Once she was back, the twins were in Jonathan's arms. Ianto and Martha sat on either side of the bed, Lex was behind Martha, and Clark was behind Ianto.

The nurse had Lex's phone. 'Smile' She said and clicked the button.

Once Lex had his cell back they all stared at the picture and smiled. Suddenly the machines started to make a long continuous sound.

TBC