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[toshiko_san]

Tosh had spent days preparing for this. Days trying to not think of family at home, rather all that she had here and should be glad for. In the end it had worked, and she and Owen stood smiling at the edge of the pool, Jackson cradled in her arms, gazing out at everyone who'd come

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[abbysciuto]

Abby had been touched and pleased when Tosh had asked her to be a godparent, and had very happily accepted. The idea that someone might want her to actually influence their child occasionally boggled her mind, but she was a parent herself, practically, so maybe it made sense.

After the ceremony, she stood to the side, holding Mack and looking at the crowd. Mack was far more interested in the string of big wooden beads Abby had given her. That Scottish guy with the tattoos made great technology-free baby toys.

It really had been a beautiful ceremony.

[toshiko_san]

"Abby," Tosh leaned in to kiss her friend on the cheek, shifting Jackson so he wasn't in the way. "Funny. I never thought I'd be doing this."

[abbysciuto]

Abby smiled and kissed Tosh's cheek in return, maneuvering carefully around the two children. Mack had apparently decided that Jackson was more interesting than her beads and Abby had to put a hand out quickly to prevent them from falling while the little girl stared.

"Trust me, you're not the only one who's a little boggled by this. I know I already asked this and I don't think you can take it back anyway, but are you sure you want me influencing your child? I'm kind of strange."

[toshiko_san]

Mack was definitely more interesting than the bit of kimono Jackson had in his mouth, twisting to see more. Tosh gave in, and changed his position so he was looking out at people. "You've met Ianto? And Jack? Besides, you're my friend. You'll be a good influence."

[abbysciuto]

"I have met Ianto...and Jack, and I'm not sure if I should be flattered or disturbed by your trust in us all," she laughed, shifting Mack on her hip so the two babies could stare at each other.

"Mack, this is Jackson. Jackson, this is Mack. In case you have an eye for older women, I'll assure you that she's a very nice girl," she addressed the infant solemnly.

[toshiko_san]

"Flattered. I choose only the best people to spend time with," Her smile faded for just a moment, but was back, only the smallest blip.

"Abby! It's too soon to be setting him up with people."

[abbysciuto]

"It is never too soon. But just because you asked, I won't make the wedding invitations just yet," she laughed.

Mack was starting to lean forward precariously and Abby carefully reeled her back in.

"No tumbles today, Macha Pinocchio. Your mum would skin me."

[toshiko_san]

"No invitations. Besides, doesn't he have a sister?" Tosh teased.

"How is it? Having the girls?"

[abbysciuto]

"Well, yes, but Mack's the smart one, and smart women are best," Abby pointed out. "Mack figured out how to crawl while Flo just stared uncomprehendingly and blew spit bubbles."

"It's fine. It's better than fine. I'm still not interested in birthing any of my own, but if I had to have a kid or two, I'd probably pick the girls. Flo's off with Mike right now or she'd be here too."

[toshiko_san]

"Maybe Flo is a late bloomer?" It seems possible enough to Tosh, though mostly she enjoys the banter with Abby. "They're practically yours. Consider it a time share arrangement."

[abbysciuto]

"I think it's because Mack's a prodigy, mostly due to her exposure to me, but Eostre says that's a little conceited," she shrugged, shifting Mack a little. The little girl had lost interest in Jackson and was now staring off at something that Abby couldn't really determine.

"They are practically mine. I was thinking about that during the ceremony, actually. It's nice to live in a place where you can be practically a parent to your girlfriend's kids with her boyfriend and no one even blinks."

[toshiko_san]

Tosh tried to hide her smile. Tried and failed, a small laugh escaping her. "Of course Abby. And you wonder why I want you as a godparent."

[abbysciuto]

"I still think it could be some transient insanity," Abby teased. "But I am very honored that you asked. And I'm glad there wasn't any sprinkling like if you'd done a Catholic christening. That usually causes screaming or at the very least crying."

Mack had grabbed a lock of Abby's hair and was tugging it.

"Ow. No hairpulling, Macha. There is no call for that. I haven't even tried to take your man, after all."

[toshiko_san]

Jackson made happy noises when Tosh started to laugh, "Accept it Abby in the end we're much better toys than anything we could provide, boys or not."

[abbysciuto]

Abby rolled her eyes. "Believe me, of this I am totally aware. You should have seen them the first time I forgot and wore one of my wristbands around them after they started teething. I don't think the teethmarks are ever gonna come out of the leather."

[toshiko_san]

Tosh snorted, "I'm surprised they don't have a taste for it now..."