The fifth day was regretful.

With great difficulty, a will of steel and much concern for Clary`s well being in mind, Isabelle was finally able to convince Jace to come back to the hospital and take part in what Isabelle had named (and forced the boys to take part in, for their own well being of course) 'Regret Day.'

"Sounds like a blast," Simon said sarcastically, rolling his eyes "but Yom Kippur isn't for another three months and I only have so many regrets. Sorry." Isabelle, undaunted and unconcerned by Simon`s less than enthusiastic attitude explained her idea to her captive audience, as she had locked the door, but not before giving Simon a very sturdy smack to the head.

"So," she started, pacing back and forth in front of the line of boys "today were going to confess something we wish we could have said to Clary. I believe this will help us with our issue and will be very therapeutic. Who wants to go first?" She asked and, upon getting no response, went on to add "How about Alec?" Alec shot her a very mean glare as he took a deep breath and began.

"I guess I would have liked to apologize more formally to Clary for being such a-" He began before Simon cut in.

"Dickface?" He supplied.

"Simon!" Isabelle snapped, hitting him again "It is not your turn to speak."

"Anyway," he continued, not looking too pleased with Simon "I just feel bad for never getting to know her before making so many judgments and that wasn't right of me to do. I hope we can start again after this whole ordeal is over." Isabelle looked satisfied with Alec`s contribution as she clapped her hand on his shoulder and gave him an appreciative smile.

"I`ll go next!" She chirped then, switching moods completely, started. "I`m really sorry I never got to spend any real time with Clary before this happened. You don't understand how hard it is as the only girl in a house of boys. And I know Clary, being sweet and amazing; will be a super great friend. And, oh! I also want to tell her how amazing she is." She paused for a moment, obviously in thought "I think I`m finished now."

"I`ll go now," Simon piped up shyly, before smiling and adding "unless it`s not my turn to speak?" Isabelle let out a sharp laugh.

"Go ahead." She said, rolling her eyes.

"I would have liked to tell Clary what I hope she`s known all along; that she`s been the best friend anyone could`ve asked for. That she`s always been there for me and even in sight of recent and frankly life changing events," he paused looking from Jace to Alec and, finally, to Isabelle "she`s still the loyal and supportive friend I`ve always had there for me. And," he concluded, fighting tears from his eyes "I really need her." Isabelle, despite Simon`s earlier trouble, pulled him into a hug.

"Jace," she asked as she held onto Simon tightly "do you have anything to say?"

"Just that I hope Clary hurries the hell up," he began, not meeting Isabelle`s intense stare "because I`m starting to feel more than remorse." The four stood in almost silence, apart from the shaking sobs from Simon.