missthingsplace | Together Again 1/4

Title: Together Again - Mini sequel to Deeper Shade Of Blue
Author: missthingsplace
Parings/characters: Jack/Ianto, My OC'S Caden, Eloise
Disclaimer: I don't own Torchwood or any of the characters ... unfortunately.
Summary: After the trauma of the last week the Harkness-Jones family get some time alone on a little holiday
Spoilers: None
Warnings: Major fluff, a bit of smut and teeny smidge of angst!
Rating: PG - NC17 For series.

Previous series/chapters: http://missthingsplace.livejournal.com/165103.html#cutid1

A/N The Children of time awards are now open for voting, Torn is nominated in two catagories, and Vampire!Ianto in one, if you like please vote here: http://childrenoftime.creative-musings.com/awards/index.htm

A/N Posted a little earlier in the day than intended as i got sent home from work this morning ... knee was killing me and i may have been a little emotional ... so i got to finish the whole thing ... there will only be four chapters, lol!

It was barely three days after getting Eloise home safe and sound that they were off on their holiday, neither of them could agree on where to go so in the end Ianto blindfolded Jack and he stuck a pin in a map of the United Kingdom and then pulled it off wondering where they were headed.

“Town called Broadstairs in the south east of England.” Ianto told him. “Never heard of it, but it's near a place called Margate and I know that that was a favourite haunt of the Royals once upon a time.”

“Looks like a long car journey.” Jack frowned. “The bubs might get bored.”

“We can drive in the late evening, they'll sleep for most of it.” Ianto suggested.

“See what you can find out about the place, if it sounds like what we are looking for then that's where we'll go, somewhere with a sandy beach.”

“Consider it done.” Ianto told him, picking up the tie he had used as a blindfold and slipping it back over Jack's eyes. “Now, I can think of another use for this.”

The kids were fast asleep in bed and Jack didn't argue as Ianto led him towards their bedroom and closed the door tight.

First thing the next morning Ianto went on the internet, putting 'Broadstairs Kent' into the search engine and then began clicking on the many links that came up. After a short time he decided it was for them, it was out of season so it would be quiet, there was a sandy beach just as Jack had requested and it had an interesting history full of smugglers and Charles Dickens.

Ianto made them reservations in one of the 18th Century cottages, preferring to be self catering and not under the rules of a hotel and received a welcoming email from the owners almost instantly saying the cottage was available for the next day and following week and that they hoped they enjoyed their stay.

Jack went into work to talk to the rest of the team, telling them not to take any risks while they were away. He said he and Ianto would have their mobile phones on them at all times and to call them if all hell broke loose and nothing less, he also gave them a direct number for Martha knowing she could call the Doctor for help if need be.

The Doctor had already told them he was willing to stay at the hub while they were away if they wanted him to and Donna wasn't adverse to the idea but they thanked him for the offer and assured him they would call him if they needed any assistance. After telling Gwen to make sure she didn't leave the hub for anything even slightly dangerous looking he headed back home, Jack suddenly realising that he and Gwen's pregnancy was only four weeks more advanced than his.

When he got home the kids were so excited they were practically bouncing off the ceiling and Ianto was looked rather harassed, Jack wondered if they should have asked Claire to start her holiday the next day instead of letting her go that day but it was too late now, she and her boyfriend had got a last minute holiday to Paris. Jack found them all in the kids bedroom, Ianto was trying to pack.

“Hey.” He said, leaning against the door frame. “Want some help?”

Ianto looked at him as if to say 'you kidding?' before replying. “That would be good.”

“Want me to finish packing or take the kids out the way?” He shouted over their excited squealing.

“Some peace and quiet would be good.” Ianto shouted back.

Jack moved across the room and kissed him soundly on the lips, the twins stopped what they were doing instantly with Eloise giving them a soppy smile and Caden miming throwing up causing them to both burst out laughing.

“One day you really will want to kiss someone.” Jack told him, picking Caden up and planting a sloppy kiss on his cheek.

“Never!” Caden told him resolutely, swiping the back of his hand across his face and making them laugh again.

“Okay, how about we let dada have some peace to finish the packing and we go to the park?” Jack asked both the twins.

“Yes, yes, yes.” They both chanted over and over.

“Thank you.” Ianto mouthed to him over the din as Jack led the kids out the room and he heard them clatter down the stairs and then turned his attention back to his packing.

Jack wondered where the twins got so much energy as they dragged him around the park looking for wildlife, he himself couldn't see the fascination of worms but both Caden and Eloise seemed to think they were wonderful. When they found a frog it kept their attention for even longer, eventually he convinced them to go in the small playground and sat on the bench in the enclosed area watching them as they went on the swings and climbing frame.

The park was almost deserted as it was a school day, just the odd person walking a dog now and then, when Jack yawned loudly he knew it was time to take the twins home. At least being pregnant meant he would sleep properly he told himself as he got to his feet and told the twins it was time to go home, they tried to protest but when he reminded them they were going on holiday in a couple of hours they went willingly, each holding one of Jack's hands as they walked home.

Opening the door Jack spotted their four cases in the hall, the two small ones belonged to the kids and Jack knew they would contain few clothes but would be packed with their favourite toys and books plus colouring books and pencils and the teddies that they slept with every night. Ushering the twins inside he asked them in they wanted pizza for dinner and the suggestion was met with a resounding yes from both of them and Ianto who had walked into the hall when he heard his family return.

Two hours later, food eaten and the house locked up they were in the car and headed towards their holiday destination. The kids strapped in the back with various things to keep them amused and Jack driving, as when they had left Jack was yawning more and more so as they had agreed to share the driving it was decided he should first and then when he was too tired to Ianto would take over and Jack could sleep in the passenger seat.

Being around the twins bedtime when they left it wasn't long before the kids fell asleep, they had barely got out of Wales, Jack managed to drive about half the distance before Ianto insisted they swap and Jack pulled into the next service station to do so. The kids didn't even stir when they climbed out the car and swapped, sharing a small kiss before they resumed their journey with Jack falling asleep less than ten minutes later.

When they pulled up outside the holiday cottage it was very late and very dark but as promised they were met by someone with the keys who had promised Ianto it wouldn't be a problem for them to arrive so late. Ianto was reluctant to wake him family but they would be better sleeping in beds than in the car so he let himself in and was thankful to find the heating had been turned on against the cool night air and the beds were made. Ianto then went back to the car to rouse Jack.

“Jack, we're here.” He told him, shaking his arm gently, Jack yawned as his eyes slowly opened.

“Yeah?”

“Yep, come on, lets get the kids inside.”

Jack slid out the car and stretched himself awake before unbuckling Caden and picking him up carefully, the little boy barely stirring as Jack carried his sleeping form into the cottage followed by Ianto with Eloise in the same state. Having had the foresight to dress the kids in their pyjamas for the trip they carried them to the bedroom with two single beds in it and lay them down, covering them with the duvets and kissing them softly before quietly leaving the room to go and unpack the car.

Placing the suitcases in the small hall they just took out the things they needed for the moment, wash things along with toothbrushes and toothpaste and their dressing gowns before heading upstairs and getting ready for bed. Jack got into bed and sighed with pleasure at the comfortable mattress, sounding like he had just found heaven.

“Tired gorgeous?” Ianto asked as he slid in beside him.

“Umm.” Jack mumbled. “I blame you.”

“Technically it's the babies fault.” Ianto smiled, his hand on Jack's stomach as he kissed him softly on the lips.

“Yeah, but you got me pregnant.” Jack replied, pulling Ianto closer for another kiss before snuggling against him. “Not that I'm complaining, just hate the tiredness.”

“Then stop waffling and go to sleep.” Ianto told him, kissing him on the forehead and wrapping his arms tightly around him.

Jack was asleep before Ianto even finished the sentence, Ianto closed his eyes and thanked whoever was listening for giving them Eloise back. They had promised they wouldn't talk about it while they were on holiday unless Eloise wanted to, they knew she would suffer some after effects but so far she just seemed happy to be home but when she did they would be there for her.

The following morning was bright and sunny, there was a chill to the late September air but while needing their fleeces the sun was warm enough for them not to need coats as they headed down to the beach after eating breakfast. The twins wearing their Wellington boots and armed with buckets and spades, chattering excitedly on the short walk.

As soon as they spotted the beach they started running towards it down the sloping road that lead to the pier, Jack and Ianto hot on their heels as they ran onto the sands. The beach was deserted except for a flock of seagulls that came to see if they had any food before swooping off again and the family found a spot on the beach to claim as their own, putting down towels to sit on.

They spent a few hours just watching the twins play as they built sandcastles with a little help from their daddies before going to the edge of the sea and collecting water in their buckets to fill the moat around the castles, as the water just got sucked into the sand both twins let out moans of frustration and ran back to the sea before Jack and Ianto could stop them to try again.

“The sand is mean!” Caden pouted.

“It's drinking the water.” Eloise moaned to her daddies.

“That's 'cos the sand is very dry sweetheart.” Ianto told her. “It drinks up the water like you do when you're thirsty.”

“How many buckets will it need to stop being thirsty?” Caden asked.

“Lots and lots and lots.” Jack told him, pulling him into his lap and cuddling him tight.

“Me thirsty.” Eloise told them. “And hungry.”

“Lets go and find something for lunch then.” Ianto said, getting to his feet and brushing wayward sand off his jeans.

“Good idea.” Jack replied as he put Caden back on is feet and got up, copying Ianto's actions with his jeans.

Walking along the seafront they soon came across a fish and chip takeaway shop, buying piping hot, freshly cook food for their lunch they headed back along the cliff top and found a bench in a little garden spot to eat. After eating they wandered up through the town, exploring the little touristy shops and buying silly little knick-knacks for the rest of the team.

Before they knew it it was early evening, popping into the small supermarket they bought some things for dinner and headed back to the cottage. By the time they had cooked and eaten the twins were yawning, all the fresh air and exercise had worn them out. Jack offered to wash up while Ianto bathed the twins and then they both put them to bed, reading them a short story as they fell into deep sleeps. Jack and Ianto collapsed onto the sofa together and watched some TV, just cuddled together a little sleepy themselves from the same sea air.

“Sleepy.” Jack yawned. “Again.”

“Sign of a good day.” Ianto told him.

“It's early, I wanted to thank you for booking this holiday.” Jack pouted.

“This holiday is for relaxing, not that I would ever turn down you thanking me but you can make it up to me another day.” Ianto told him.

Jack pressed his lips to Ianto's in a tender kiss, wrapping his arms around Ianto tight and pulling him close. He knew as much as he wanted to take Ianto to bed and make love to him he was far too tired, a combination of the days activities and the pregnancy making it impossible.

“Bedtime beautiful.” Jack told him when their kiss parted leaving them breathless. “I want you to snuggle up to me as we sleep.”

“How could I resist a request like that?” Ianto smiled, standing up and pulling Jack with him.

Jack lay flat on his back as Ianto curled his body against Jack's his hand resting on Jack's stomach in it's usual position since finding out about the pregnancy, Ianto couldn't wait till Jack started to show and smiled to himself when he remembered just how erotic he had found it the first time.

TBC