Hey guys... *hides face in pillow* I am soooo sorry for the, what? two months? between updates... I have like a shit ton of excuses that nobody cares about, but the major ones are I have been super depressed, and on top of that, my bfog who I have been crushing on forever, (and he knew) and he was crushing on me too, went and got himself a girlfriend. On top of that it's one of the few people I know that I truly dislike. So it's kinda harsh, and he's so freaking oblivious he can't even see it's killing me (probably a good thing). So yeah... anyone up for chocolate ice cream and multiple chick flicks while I cry? Oh yeah and one of my other best friends is moving and starting public school (she and I were both homeschooled up until now. sigh.) oh andddd I had surgery. And my sister currently hates me. So life is a bitch. Anyway, you guys really didn't need to know all that. So I'll shut up and let you read.

CPoV

After a few minutes, we collected ourselves, and Jace went to call the Silent Brothers. I went downstairs to the kitchen to make myself some food. Izzy was there, getting something out of the fridge.

"Hey Clary!"

She sing-songed cheerfully. She picked up her head to look at me and her smile dropped instantly.

"Is something wrong?"

I sighed, carefully choosing my answer.

"Yes, and no. Jace and I will tell you all at dinner."

She looked at the clock, and sighed when she saw it was only 5:32.

"Alright, Clary."

She hugged me, and exited the kitchen, leaving the smell of sweet orange blossom and spicy cinnamon in her wake. I sighed again, and went upstairs to check on my sleeping kids. Kids! Suddenly, it hit me that I now had two little angels to love and care for. I was overwhelmed, but I knew Jace, and Jocelyn, and Luke, and Maryse, and everyone else would be there to love and support us. Comforted by that thought, I continued up the stairs.

When I reached the room where the two of them were in the crib, I internally awwwwed at them. I pulled out my phone and snapped a picture. Graysen was sprawled out on his back, he was a big baby for just 10 months old. Jaeda was nestled into his side, her head resting on his chest, with one of his arms draped across her. Just as I pocketed my phone, Jace opened the door and slipped in. When he saw the two of them, a smile spread across his face. He pulled me to him, and kissed the top of my head. I sighed contentedly, and breathed in his intoxicating scent. After a while, he pulled away and guestured at the door, indicating he wanted to talk to me but didn't want to disturb the babies. We slipped out the door, and walked down the hall together.

"I ran into Izzy, she asked what was up, and I told her we'd tell them all at dinner. I hope that's okay."

"Perfect."

Jace kissed my cheek, and glanced at his watch.

"We have a little over an hour until dinner. Whatever shall we do?"

He shot me a coy look and tossed me over his shoulder. I giggled into his hair, and he raced down the hall to our room.

*Dinner Time*

Jace and I each scooped up a baby, and headed down the stairs to the dining room. I tickled Graysen under the chin, and he giggled and rubbed his face against my shoulder. I giggled too, and he smiled at me, a tooth poking through his bottom gum.

"Jace look! Graysen has a tooth! Graysen, smile for daddy!"

I tickled his chin again, and he giggled in Jace's direction.

"Look at you! Such a big boy, with your first tooth already!"

Jace cooed, bopping him on the nose.

Jaeda awoke in his arms, opening her tiny pink mouth in a yawn.

"Awe, hi sweetie! Do you need some attention too?"

I kissed the fuzz growing on the top of her head. Her little rosebud lips curled in a small smile, her eyes crinkling at the edges, just like Jace's always did.

"It's so cute how she smiles the exact same way you do Jace, except she doesn't show her teeth... yet."

I laughed softly, so happy at our small family. He smiled down at me softly, his joy plain on his face.

We reached the dining room, where Izzy was waiting, clearly very curious as to what had happened in the Institute this morning.

"I invited Magnus and Jocelyn and Luke for dinner since you- "

She cut off mid sentence as she saw Graysen in my arms.

"Did you have another baby?!"

"No, he is part of what we are going to explain in a few minutes."

I sighed, knowing that we'd be very busy answering questions tonight.

So I could have gone further, but I'm being tickled off the computer xD. I'll write more as soon as I can, promise promise promise. Yell at me and stab me with your pitchforks so I'll get off my ass and actually follow through with that :P

Please pretty please let me know how you liked it, I could really use anything good I can get right now.

Hugs for all of you!

alicat