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Magnus walked into the hall with a bowl of popcorn and placed it on the table. He called out to his son who was in the bathroom "Rafael! Dennis is going to say his first words. You better hurry!"

Magnus had attended his patients in the clinic while Rafael spent some fun time with Simon after he picked up his son from school. On reaching home he made a quick snack for his son and then sat next to him when he did his homework. Magnus was glad Rafael didn't complain about any pain. Maybe because the boy was too engrosed in completing his work, he mused.

Magnus then made dinner while Rafael played with their cat chairman meow. They still had some time before Rafael went to sleep so the father and son decided to watch their favourite movie Hotel transylvania.

Rafael came running out from the bathroom "I'm coming! I'm coming! I'm coming!" he jumped on the couch, arms reaching out for popcorn bowl "Did he say?"

"Not yet. You made it in time" Magnus munched on few popcorn "Ready?" Rafael nodded. When the scene played where Dennis says his first words both Magnus and Rafael sang along together "Bleh Bleh Bleh" they shared a laugh and Magnus smiled fondly at his son "You love this part don't you?" Rafael nodded and watched the movie. After a while the boy hissed when he accidentally hit his arm on the side table. Magnus immediately straightened up, "Baby are you alright?"

Rafael nodded but made a face, "Don't call me baby, Papa. Mr Lightwood said I'm a big boy. I was strong today when I got owie" Magnus chuckled at his son's words. So apparently 'baby' word was childish for him but 'owie' was still in his books "You do seem to like Mr Lightwood a lot."

"Uh huh" Rafael took a bite "He is the best teacher. He always gives me two stars in my book but I don't like his son" he bluntly confessed.

"Son?"

"You know him Papa. Max..he pushed me from the swings"

"Oh yeah" Magnus now remembered how Alec had called the boy Max Lightwood. He liked the way Alec didn't mix his personal relationship with profession. He liked how tall, dark and handsome the man was. How he handled the situation between the boys. How...

"Papa is getting old...like grandpa. You forget things" Rafael giggled. Magnus faked a gasp "How dare you call me old. Now you've woken up the tickle monster" he wriggled his fingers and saw Rafael jump from the couch laughing "Noooo"

Magnus chased his son all around the hall and soon their laughters echoed in the house.

ALEC'S HOUSE

"Jace I think that's enough for today. He's already eaten three pieces" Alec placed the cleaned dishes in the rack as he watched his brother and sister spoon feed their nephew. Sometimes he thought they were spoiling Max with their love "Relax big brother. Few bites isn't going to hurt"

Alec rolled his eyes. When they returned home from the school, Izzy had already made snacks for them. Alec had given both her and Jace an extra key to his apartment as sometimes he had to stay back at school for meetings with other teachers. Jace or Izzy would take Max home so he woudn't have to wait for him.

Max had immediately complained to her aunt about Rafael and how he didn't get to eat his share of cake. Izzy instantly called Jace and asked him to bring ten pieces of pastries for Max. Izzy helped Max with his homework where the boy counted atleast seven things he didn't like about Rafael. Now both were feeding him despite Alec's protests.

"Jace, I mean it" Alec came out of the kitchen and took the box from his brother's hand. "I know you both love him but this will just upset his stomach"

"I can have one more Dad...no no two! My tummy is still not full" complained Max reaching out for the cake but Alec held it up in the air "Hold it young man. If you're still hungry I've made mashed potatoes with green peas, you can have that"

"Ewwww" came three voices. Alec glared at them and turned around to keep the box back in the kitchen. Max pouted crossing his arms and then ran behind his father "Daddy please! One more ..please one last" he bounced on his feet, black curls falling over his eyes

Alec sighed and crouched down "Max too much sugar is not good for your health"

"But.."

"Your Dad is right kiddo" Jace walked in followed by Izzy "Your tummy will hurt if you over eat." Alec smiled at his brother. Izzy too chimed in "You can have a piece tomorrow" she tried to coax the boy knowing Alec was right. Max looked at his father who nodded. The boy finally gave in after seeing the sad look on Alec's face "Are you mad at me?" he asked in soft voice as he played with the hem of his Tshirt

Alec shook his head and hugged his son tightly "Oh no, Max. Dad can never be mad at you. I love you so much Maxie" Max giggled at the nick name and said, "Maxie loves you too Daddy"

Alec then tucked Max in the bed and kissed him on the forehead "Goodnight angel" he saw Jace and Izzy were standing at the door with smiles on their faces. Together they ate dinner and later both waved Alec goodbyes. When the teacher laid on the bed, his mind unconsciously went to his first meeting with Magnus. He smiled feeling giddy and hid his face in the pillow "Idiot" he called himself and soon fell asleep

NEXT DAY

"I came in first so I'll sit next to Madzie" Rafael fisted his small hands and held them on his waist "Move!" he raised his voice at Max

"No I came in first. Madzie is my friend. She will sit with me." Max caught the table as if he owned it. Rafael faced his friend "Madzie ask him to leave"

"Madzie ask HIM to leave!" said Max

Madzie looked between the two boys and shook her head. She then decided to go sit with her friend Betty "These boys!" she waved her hand in air

"Look what you did!" Rafael crossed his arms.

"I did nothing. You made her mad!" Max argued back. Rafael was about to say something when he saw Alec enter the class. He quickly ran and sat next to Sid.

"Good morning everybody." Alec wished his class.

"Goooood mooorrrning Mr Lightwoood" they sang in chorus which made Alec grin at them "Alright let's get started. Take out your colouring books after that we'll learn table of 2"

Half an hour later Alec started with table of two "Class repeat after me..2 × 1 = 2" he went on till he reached 2 × 5 = 10 "Okay now we've learned till five. Anyone who can tell me what is 2 ×1 =..?"

Rafael raised his hand

"Yes Rafael"

"2"

"Very good. Now 2 × 2 =..?"

Alec asked the tables and most of his class got the right answer except Max. Alec saw his son had gone quite all of a sudden. He thought maybe he was finding it difficult to remember. He then completed rest of the table and again asked his class. This time too Max wasn't able to answer even one of them. Alec frowned. He could clearly see his son had gone pale in last half an hour.

Alec went to Max and placed his hand on his forehead to check for fever "Max are you alright?" he was glad there was no fever

Max shook his head

"What's wrong son?"

"It's...hurting" Max said in low voice. Alec hunched down and pulled him closer with worry shining in his eyes "Where Max?" Max pointed at his jaw "Here"

Alec frowned and asked Max to open his mouth "Your mouth is hurting?" The boy shook his head "My teeth... this one." He pointed at two teeth on his right side of the mouth

Alec now understood what was the problem "Seems like you're having your first cavities. See, I told you not to eat too much sweet."

"Dad it hurts" Max whined crunching his face in pain. Alec sighed and got up. He decided to take Max to nurse Catarina since he didn't know any paediatric dentist in the town. She was a nurse so he thought maybe she would be able to suggest a good dentist for Max. After requesting another teacher to take his place Alec then went to meet the nurse.

"Why not you take Max to Mr Bane's clinic?" Catarina suggested. Alec was surprised on hearing the name "Mr Bane?"

"He's a good friend of mine and best paediatric dentist in this town. You met him yesterday, Alec. He's Rafael's father."

Alec very well knew who Mr Bane was. How could he forget him when his face kept popping infront of him whole night. He looked at Max who was clutching his jaw tightly and jumping with pain "We'll go see Mr Bane"

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