A/N Thank you for all who are sticking with this story. I never thought it would get this far and it's all because of you, so thank you. Also, thank you for following/favoriting/reviewing this story. Every small thing makes me super happy. Your reviews are amazing, even if you are just yelling at me or Jace.

I'm trying to make these author's notes shorter so we can just get to the story.

DISCLAIMER: ALL RIGHTS TO THE MORTAL INSTRUMENTS BELONG TO THE BEAUTIFUL CASSANDRA CLARE

~~~~~~~~~~STORY TIME~~~~~~~~~

Outside, it was very peaceful with some clouds forming over the sunny sky, a warmth spreading through the slightly humid air, indicating it was probably going to rain soon. Birds could be heard chirping nearby, talking to their other bird friends. The only sound besides the birds seemed to be the stomping of a small redheaded girl's feet, pounding on the pavement.

Clary ran out the door not caring where she was going, she just needed to get away. It felt like she was reliving the time Alec disclosed Simon's dirty little secret or the day that she watched Jonathan walk out of her life, but she knew she had no right to feel this horrible as she did. It was her fault. Clary was the one who pushed him away with her denial. Yet that didn't seem to stop the dams in her eyes from bursting. It was all her fault.

This feeling was something she shouldn't be experiencing unless there was something underneath her central thoughts that Clary didn't know about...

Where would she go? She couldn't see Simon, obviously. Most of her friends either abandoned her or she abandoned them for Simon a long time ago. Alec would just blame her and make her feel worse, which she probably deserved.

A flashback abruptly hit the girl smack dab in her brain as she sprinted in front of a very familiar building. It was of the supermarket, right after having her discussion with the Lewis boy.

Now, she wasn't mindlessly running around town, for she had a destination.

Clary Fray was going to her mother, Jocelyn's house for the first time in forever.

O.o.O.o.O.o.O

The house was so different from what she had expected, Clary stopped to rest and admired it. Actually, Clary didn't exactly know what she was anticipating, but it definitely wasn't a large house next to a busy police station which is where Luke works, she assumed.

After ogling at the house for a while, Clary finally decided to go to the front door and knock. She waited a minute before she repeated the action again. However, this time, the door opened before her knuckles could reach the wood.

Jocelyn Fairchild stood smiling politely in the door frame until she recognized who it was causing a ruckus. Surprise jolted through her body as tried to recover quickly so Clary wouldn't catch it. And had she not lived with her for the majority of her life, she wouldn't have.

"Clary! Hello, welcome, come on in," Jocelyn opened the door wider so her guest could enter.

Reluctantly, Clary stepped into the home looking around. "This is a really nice place, Joce-ehem." She cleared her throat awkwardly remembering that this was a brand new woman compared to the one she knew before, there was no reason to be formal.

"Oh, thank you. Please have a seat," her mother motioned to the cozy looking couch next to the door. "I'll make some tea and then we can talk or whatever you want." WIth that, she fluttered to what Clary guessed was the kitchen.

Clary's mind wandered to where her mom's old childhood friend was as she saw him and Jocelyn in the many pictures scattered throughout the living room. The crimson haired woman had never looked happier in the photos than her daughter had ever seen her.

Speaking of that woman, she just happened to stroll in right as Clary thought that, carrying two mugs on a platter with crackers. "So," Jocelyn spoke after sitting next to her on the couch, "what brings you here?"

"What I can't visit my own mother?" Clary asked bitterly, but started talking again after she saw her mom's face flush with hurt. "I wanted to talk to you about something actually. I screwed up majorly and I'm not sure if I can make things right. I really need my mom right now."

It seemed that at that moment, Jocelyn noticed the tears on her daughter's face that had dried up while she was running. "Oh, honey."

The next thing the Clary felt was the warm embrace of her mother.

"Tell me everything, I'll listen."

"It all started when I got the call from Alec Lightwood…"

o.O.o.O.o.O.o

"Next thing I know, Jace is telling me he has feelings for me and-and I shot him down because I was so confused and I didn't know what to say. An hour later, after his confession, I find him making out with a blonde bimbo at some bar. The worst part of this is... I feel betrayed. I know, I know, that's the one thing I don't deserve to feel. I made him so it I just, gosh it's so stupid." Clary explained everything with her head in her hands, feeling absolutely ridiculous. All of this emotion over some guy.

"Clary," Jocelyn said softly in a kind, motherly voice, "There's probably more going on at the bar than it seems. You have to talk to him about it. Looks can be deceiving and it doesn't seem like Jace would do something like that after confessing his feelings for you. And...and also...I think you have more feelings for him than you think."

"What? No, I'm just flustered from what happened a little bit ago."

"That wasn't 'a little bit ago' when Simon cheated it was a good amount of time ago. I think you are just trying to find another reason to explain what these new emotions you are feeling because you are in denial. But it's okay to not be afraid of your emotions. Let them free."

"Thanks, mom, but I don't know…"

Jocelyn half smiled as she said, "Would you like me to take your mind off of it? I have something I found out today that I really want to tell you now that you are here."

"Alright."

As she spoke, the smile slowly increased until it was stretched so far across her face, Clary was surprised it didn't extend off of it. Her hands fell to her stomach. A deep breath. "I'm pregnant,"

What she had said did not register in Clary's mind for a second. It took her a while to finally realize that she was going to have another sibling. Her hands flew to her mouth and her eyes widened. Before she could reply a loud 'bang' echoed throughout the room. Both women jumped to face the source of the sound that just so happened to be Luke Garroway dropping this bag in shock.

"Are you serious? We are going to have a baby?" The excitement in his voice was clear.

"Yes," Jocelyn whispered.

Luke ran to her and picked her up, swinging her around in joy. "This is amazing!" Clary was squealing as he and his girlfriend kissed in glee.

Watching the two lovebirds celebrate made her realize that this is what she wants in life. She wants to fall in love like this, be there for someone while they are there for her. As she imagined herself in their situation, Clary was startled to recognize that the person she pictured with her was Jace Herondale.

Clary hugged Jocelyn, "Congratulations, mom. I have to go and clear some things up with a very important person. I'll talk to you later."

O.o.O.o.O.o.O

Clary had started the trek home not being bothered by all the walking. She didn't want to ask for a ride because it would be interrupting probably one of the happiest moments in Jocelyn's life.

But now that the air had chilled, the sun had left and it was down pouring, she kind of regretted it. Not only was she soaked and shivering, Clary was creeped out by this part of the town with all of the dark alleys.

Someone had called her name from inside one, scaring her a million times more. Walking at a rate of one mile per day, she slowly crept in to see who they were and what they wanted.

Clary leapt a foot in the air as a hand fell onto her shoulder. She turned around and immediately caught sight of Sebastian Verlac. "Oh, Sebastian. You scared the crap out of me!" A tense laugh escaped past her lips as she tried to figure out how he got behind her without her knowing. "W-what are you doing here?"

The boy smiled, walking towards her and causing her to be pushed against the alley wall. "Clary, Clary, Clary. Did you know your daddy owes my dad a whole lot of money?" His grin turned evil, sending genuine fear bouncing inside of her bones.

Uh oh.

Oh no. Darn it Sebastian you were supposed to stay away! But Jocelyn is pregnant!

Anyways, hope you guys liked it. I would love to hear your thoughts on it!

Thanks for reading!

Keep being the amazing person you are!

~ALB