Chapter 14

Hey guys, so I decided to update both of my stories before Tuesday because that's the day that Blue Lilly, Lilly Blue comes out. So I'll most likely be reading it for a couple of days and then for maybe a week or so will wallow in sadness because something tragic happened. It will be a repeat of last year after I read the 2nd book of the series. So I'm trying my best to get an update for both stories.

Disclaimer: I don't own TMI, Cassandra Clare does.

Nervous doesn't even describe how Clary felt right now. Today is the day that she is going over to her parent's house for dinner. She decided that she was going to leave Eden at home with Jace. She didn't want to take the chance in bringing him and he had to witness the brawl that might go down between her mother and herself. She was standing in front of the mirror examining her reflection. Clary had picked out a black lace sleeves skater dress and had black heels on her feet. She put her hair into a lose ponytail that hung down her back and minimal makeup. She took one last look at herself and walked out of her bedroom into the living room.

Jace and Eden were playing connect four when Clary walked out of her bedroom. Jace looked up at and his eyes met Clary's. He could see the nervous look she had in her eye. Hell even he was nervous for her, but it was something that needed to be done. Jace stood up and walked over to Clary and wrapped his arms around her knowing she need some support right now. He placed two fingers under her chin making her look up at him.

"Clary, I know you're scared, but what you're doing is the right thing for both yourself and Eden. What ever happens tonight I want you to know that my feelings for you won't change. That you will still be my Clary, okay?" Jace said in a quiet tone. Clary nodded.

"Okay. Thank you so much Jace for watching Eden tonight. You didn't have to do it. I could have asked John or-." Before she could finish her sentence, Jace cut her off with his lips on hers. It was a gentle and reassuring kiss. Jace pulled back and placed his forehead on hers.

"I don't mind. I would do anything for you Clary." Clary smiled at him and gave him one last kiss. Clary laced her fingers with Jace's and gave it a tight squeeze. The two of the walked over to where Eden was sitting. Clary knelt beside Eden and brushed his curls from his eyes.

"Hey bud, I have to do something tonight. So you're going to stay here with Jace. I want you to be a good boy and behave okay?" Clary asked her son. Eden nodded.

"Okay mommy. I love you." Eden said while wrapping his arms around her. Clary hugged her son back tightly.

"I love you too Sweetie." She placed one last kiss on Eden's forehead and walked outside to the cab that was waiting for her.

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Clary paid the cab driver and stepped out of the car and was faced with the familiar sight of her parent's home. It was just as big and intimidating as it was when she left. She took a deep breath and walked up to the front door.

When she got to the door, she rang the doorbell and waited for someone to open it up. The door opened it up revealing a familiar face. The past years haven't changed her much. She still had her curly auburn hair and green eyes identical to Clary's. Standing in front of her was her mother, Jocelyn Morgenstern.

Her mother had a look of shock written all over her face. She soon wiped it off and a hard glare replaced it.

"What are you doing here Clarissa?" She hissed out. Clary winced at her mother's tone.

"Dad invited me over for dinner." Clary said quietly. Her mother was about to say something, but her father had appeared behind her.

"Clary sweetie, come in." Her father said as he grabbed onto her mother's hand to move her away from the door. Clary stepped into the house cautiously. The three of them walked into the dining room and sat down.

A maid was brining out dinner while the three of them got comfortable at the table. You could feel the tension in the air. Clary's mother was glaring at her from across the table while her father was giving her a sympathizing look. Her father was the one who decided to break the tension and start up a conversation.

"Where's Eden Clary? I thought you would have brought him along?" Her father asked.

"Ummm I decided it would be best if I left him at home with my boyfriend." Clary said as she was picking at a dinner roll. Her dad's eyebrows rose up.

"Oh, I didn't know you had a boyfriend. Will we get the pleasure in meeting him?" Her father asked.

"Yeah if you want to. He's a real nice guy. His name is Jace Lightwood." At the mention of Jace's last name her father's eyes lit up.

"Lightwood? Could his parents perhaps be Mayrse and Robert Lightwood?" Clary nodded.

"I think so… Why?" Clary asked her father curious on how her father knew Jace's adopted parents.

"I work with Robert at the law firm. The two of us actually go far back. I don't recall him having a son named Jace though." Her father said.

"Jace was adopted." Clary said simply. Her father just nodded and they continued to eat.

At some point during the meal, her mother slammed her fork down causing everyone in the room to jump. She turned towards Clary's father.

"I can't believe you let her back into the house Valentine. Especially when I told you I did not want her back here. Ever." Her mother emphasized.

"Jocelyn, I don't understand why you can't except the fact that she is still our daughter." Her father said slightly angry at her outburst.

"You want to know why Valentine? It's because she made the mistake of having sex when she was only 15, getting pregnant and refusing to get rid of it." Her mother hissed. At that Clary stood up and glared at her mother.

"Do not call my son an it. His name is Eden and I would like to keep him out of this conversation. This is between you and me mom. When you had Jonathan you were only a few years older than me!" Clary yelled.

"I had my life in order Clarissa. You didn't. You were barely a sophomore in high school and you got yourself knocked up." Clary had felt as if her mother had slapped her.

"That's enough!" Valentine said with fury in his tone. He turned towards his wife with a harsh glare.

"Jocelyn if you can't except Clary and Eden as they are, then I want you out of here. I don't just mean the room, I mean the house." Her father said. Her mom was taken aback.

"You can't kick me out Valentine, I'm your wife! Where the hell am I supposed to go?" Jocelyn said angrily.

"Why don't you go to Luke's house? I know the two of you have been screwing around." Her father spat at her. Her mother's eyes widened.

"Where the hell did you hear that from Valentine?" Her mother asked.

"I didn't have to hear about it. I could tell by how the two of you act when you guys are in the same room." Valentine said with hurt in his tone.

"Valentine, you know I lo-." Valentine cut her off before she could finish.

"Don't you dare say you love me. If you loved ever loved me then you wouldn't have cheated on me in the first place. I made the wrong choice once, I'm not going to make it again. I want you out of the house and out of my life." Valentine said. Her mother had tears in her eyes. She whipped around to face Clary.

"You little bitch! You did this! You and that little brat of a son you have. Before you came back into our life everything was fine." She said as she was slowly approaching her.

"No Jocelyn." Clary hissed

"That was all you." Her mother stormed out of the house with a loud slam of the door. Clary walked over to her father and buried her face into his chest.

"Daddy I'm so sorry." Clary said with her face buried in her father's chest. Her father just stroked her head lovingly.

"It's okay Clare-bear. I should have stood up to your mother years ago. I am so sorry. I didn't know she was going to snap at you." Valentine said.

"It's okay dad. It means a lot to me that you stood up to her this time." Clary said while looking up to her dad. Her dad smiled and kissed the top her head.

"You know Clary, I have the entire house to myself now. I was wondering if you and Eden wanted to move back in with me?"

Hmmm can you say Drama or what? I was going to add more but thought I would leave it there. Well Valentine finally gave Jocelyn the boot. Yay! So do you guys think Clary will move back in with her dad? Next chapter will be posted soon I hope. You know, if I'm not drowning in my own sorrows after reading Blue Lilly, Lilly Blue. So I was thinking next chapter I was going to add in some Clace and maybe add in some Sebastian. Idk I'm not sure yet. Well read and review

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