Reading Max's Visitors is not a necessity to understand what is going on, but this builds on what happened in Alec Follows His Heart, so that is something to keep in mind.

Enjoy.

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Alexander & Magnus

are pleased to announce the addition of

Elizabeth Ann Lightwood-Bane

to their family

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Alec looks up and sees Luke peeking into his office. Laughing Alec asks, "Yes, Luke?"

"You alone?"

This is not the first time, the cop slash werewolf has asked Alec that question in the six years that Alec has been an investigator. Alec nods, "Yes, just me. Come in."

Nodding Luke walks into the office and closes the door. He's holding something wrapped in a blanket close to his chest. As he walks over to Alec's desk, he lowers the blanket.

It's a baby with light green skin. Alec's eyes widen, "By the angel."

Luke nods, "Her mom left her outside the Jade Wolf." He smiles, "You want to hold her?"

Alec puts his arms out, "Hell yes." Luke hands the baby to him. Alec holds the baby close and smiles at her, "Hello beautiful." The baby coos as her tiny hands pat his beard.

Luke laughs, "She likes you."

"She?"

Luke nods as he takes a sheet of paper out his pocket. He reads, "No way can I pass off this baby as mine. Please take care of her."

Alec kisses the baby's nose, making her giggle, "And you bought her to me?"

Luke leans against the desk, "I was going to take her to the Institute."

Alec sniffs, "Aldertree would have her shipped to a Clave orphanage before you left his office."

Luke nods, "Exactly. Magnus mentioned a few times that you were interested in children, so I figured I'd bring her over and see if you liked her." He smiles, "What Aldertree doesn't know, won't hurt him."

Alec laughs as the baby rubs her nose against his beard. She giggles and her eyes sparkle. He looks at Luke, "Thank you."

"You're welcome." Luke leans over and kisses the top of the baby's head, "You're welcome as well." He straightens up, "I didn't tell Magnus about her, I wanted to see you first."

Alec smiles, "Even better."

Luke smiles, "Tell Magnus I say 'hi'."

"I will." Luke leaves the office, closing the door behind him.

Alec wraps the blanket around the baby as he stands. He turns off his computer. Holding the baby close, he reaches into his pocket for his car keys, "Damn it. The car is in the shop." He looks at the baby, "Can't exactly take you on the subway, can I?"

The baby babbles as she tries to get her hands out. Alec laughs, "Yes, I know, you want to touch my face, but we can't let the mundanes see your green hands." He walks over to the door and locks it, then walks back to his desk.

Alec sits in his chair. He loosens the blanket and the baby coos as she is able to get her arms free and pat his face. He kisses the baby's forehead then takes out his phone. He hits speed dial '1'.

Magnus asks, "Alec, what's the matter?"

Alec chuckles at his worry wart of a husband, "Nothing is the matter, I can't call my husband during the day?"

"Of course, you can call me, but you've only been in the office for a few hours."

"True. I have a surprise for you."

"I hate surprises."

Alec laughs, "Since when? You love surprises."

"Maybe but not when my husband calls me three hours after he leaves the loft."

"It's been more like four hours."

"Whatever."

"This is a day for paperwork, not a day I'm out chasing bad guys."

"Alexander, this conversation is making me nervous. What's going on?"

"Can I get a portal home, please?"

"Now?"

"Yes, now."

"You're coming home now? Why?"

"I told you, I have a surprise for you."

"Fine. Maybe when you get home, I'll find out what's going on."

"It's a surprise."

"Yeah, every time you say that, I get more nervous."

Alec laughs, "Well, the sooner you open a portal, the sooner you'll get your surprise."

"It better be a damn good surprise." Magnus hangs up.

Alec laughs as he hangs up. He kisses the baby's forehead, "Thank you for being quiet and not spoiling the surprise." The baby babbles as she pats his face.

Alec stands up as a portal opens by his filing cabinets. He holds the baby close as he walks through.

He steps into the loft and laughs at Magnus standing there. His husband glares at him, "Where is it?"

Alec smiles, "It is a she." He holds the baby out to her other father, "Surprise."

Magnus blinks as the baby coos and holds her hands out to him. Magnus looks from the baby to Alec, then back at the baby. He gently takes her from Alec and holds her close. The baby babbles as she pats his face. Magnus looks at Alec, "She's beautiful."

Alec nods, "Yes she is and she's ours."

"How?"

"Luke, who says 'hi' by the way, found her by the restaurant and figured we would be a better home than a Clave orphanage."

Magnus sniffs, "An outhouse would be a better home than a Clave orphanage."

Alec nods, "That is true."

Magnus kisses the baby's forehead, "Hello, baby girl." She happily babbles.

Alec smiles, "So you like your surprise?"

Magnus nods, "Yes, I do. In fact, I'm sorry, Alexander, you are no longer number one in my heart." Alec laughs. The baby looks at him and puts her hands out. Magnus raises an eyebrow, "What is this?"

Alec smiles as he takes the baby, "You have the same taste in men." The baby giggles as she pats his face.

Magnus nods, "Another reason for me to love her." He rests his head against Alec's arm, "What are we naming her?"

"I always liked the name 'Elizabeth'."

Magnus slowly nods, "Elizabeth Ann."

Alec smiles, "I love it. I'll call Mom and have her make it official."

"Good. It's still early, let's go shopping."

"She's green."

Magnus laughs as he flicks his hand. The blanket is gone. Elizabeth is olive skinned and wearing a pink onesy. Magnus smiles, "You were saying?"

Alec smiles, "Nothing. I was saying nothing."

"Hmm, that's what I thought." Magnus opens a portal, "Shall we?"

Alec smiles, "Yes we shall." Holding his cooing daughter with one hand, Alec holds Magnus' hand in his other. They leave the loft.

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The loft door opens and a squealing one and a half year old Beth jumps off the sofa, "Daddy Daddy Daddy." Magnus' heart stops for a second but the toddler lands on her feet then runs to her father.

Alec laughs as he picks her up and swings her around, "And how is my precious little green jellybean?"

She giggles as she wraps her arms around his neck and rubs her nose against his beard, "I'm fine, Daddy."

He carries her, "Just fine?"

She giggles, "Awesome."

Alec laughs as he kisses Magnus, "And how is my beautiful husband?"

Magnus smiles as he pulls Alec close for another kiss, "Now that you're home, I'm awesome as well."

Beth giggles, "Silly Poppa."

Magnus takes her from Alec and kisses her face. She giggles. Alec walks towards their bedroom. Magnus smiles, "Silly Beth." She giggles as he puts her on her feet and she chases after her father. Magnus shakes his head, "Beth, give Daddy time to change his clothes."

Beth stops and turns around. She puts her hands on her hips and shakes her head, "Uh huh Poppa."

"Uh huh, Beth."

"Daddy was gone long time."

Magnus laughs, "It was only last night."

"He not here for breakfast."

"No, he wasn't. Dinner is cooking and he'll be here for that."

She sighs and turns towards her fathers' bedroom, "He taking too long."

Magnus laughs, "Fine, go see what's keeping him." Giggling she runs into the bedroom. Magnus checks the roast. He glances over but doesn't see husband nor child walk out the bedroom. He puts the roast back in the oven, then walks to the bedroom and peeks in.

Alec is fast asleep, still in his work clothes. Beth is laying on his chest. Alec's arms are around her. She sees Magnus and puts a finger to her lips, "Shh, Poppa. Daddy sleeping."

Magnus smiles as he leans against the wall, "Daddy's tired."

Beth nods as she rests her head on her father's chest, "Naptime with Daddy." She closes her eyes.

Chuckling to himself, Magnus walks back to the kitchen. The roast still needs an hour or so to cook, Alec and Beth can have a little nap. He sits at the kitchen table and returns to his crossword puzzle.

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Four year old Beth squeals as she runs to the front door. Alec laughs as he puts his coat in the closet. She opens her mouth wide, "Look Daddy."

He picks her up, "What am I looking at?"

"My tooth is gone. Poppa said the tooth fairy will give me money for it."

Alec carries her to the kitchen, "I don't want any seelies near our daughter." Beth rests her head on her father's shoulder.

Magnus looks up from his crossword, "Why would seelies be here?"

"She said a fairy was giving her money for her tooth."

Magnus laughs, "Alexander, no seelie is coming to her room."

"That what?"

Magnus smiles, "I'll explain later, but rest assured no seelie is welcome here."

Alec nods, "Good. I may no longer be able to use a seraph blade, but there are enough weapons I can use."

Beth giggles, "Daddy kick butt."

Alec kisses her nose, "Yes I will, especially if somebody messes with my family."

Magnus stands, "I do like when you get protective." He kisses Alec.

Beth giggles, "Poppa, you said we were having pizza for dinner."

Magnus nods, "We are."

"So?"

"I'm kissing my husband."

Beth giggles, "You can kiss Daddy after pizza."

Alec laughs, "Why?"

"Cause, I'm hungry."

"I see."

Magnus laughs, "Bossy little girl." He takes out his phone, "Let me order the pizza now."

Beth giggles, "Yeah."

Alec laughs as he puts Beth on her feet, "Let me change and wash up for dinner."

Beth nods, "Go."

"Yes, boss." Beth giggles. Alec laughs as he walks to his and Magnus' bedroom.

Magnus puts his phone back in his pocket, "Done, now let's set the table." Beth nods.

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Six year old Beth is coloring in Magnus' office, as he works on a potion. She taps her crayon on the coloring book, "Poppa."

He looks up as he continues to stir, "Yes, Beth?"

"Poppa, Aunt Izzy is Daddy's sister."

"Yes."

"And Uncle Jace is Daddy's brother."

"Yes."

"How come I don't have a brother and sister?"

Magnus laughs, "Because you don't."

She wrinkles her nose, "That's not an answer."

"Yes, it is."

"No, it's not."

"Uh huh, Poppa."

"Uh huh, Beth."

She stands and walks over to his desk. She takes his phone and hits speed dial '1'.

Alec answers, "Hello, Magnus."

Beth giggles, "Hello, Daddy."

"Beth? What's the matter?"

"Why don't I have a brother and sister, Daddy?"

"What? Where's Poppa?"

She looks at her father who is shaking his head, "Poppa is working."

"Let me talk to him."

Nodding, she walks over to Magnus and hands him the phone, "Daddy wants to talk to you."

Magnus takes the phone with a sigh, "I'm sure he does. Thanks a lot, Beth."

She giggles as she walks over to her coloring book and sits on the floor, "You're welcome."

"Hello, Alexander."

"What's this about, Magnus?"

"It would seem as if our little girl wants a sibling."

Beth looks up from her coloring, "What's that, Poppa?"

"It's a brother or a sister."

"Oh, okay. Yes, that's what I want." Magnus laughs.

Alec asks, "And where did she get that idea from?"

Magnus shrugs even though Alec can't see, "No idea. It just came up."

"Well, unless Luke brings us another warlock baby, what would you suggest?"

"We could ask your mother to give us permission to go to a Clave orphanage."

"I suppose. Let me think about it."

"Okay."

"Meanwhile, I'll getting back to work."

"Okay."

"Love you."

Magnus smiles, "I love you." They hang up.

"What did Daddy say?"

Magnus is surprised to see Beth standing in front of him, "I thought you were coloring?" He puts his phone in his back pocket.

"I was. Now what did Daddy say? Is he getting me a sibling?"

Magnus laughs, "He said he would think about it."

Beth sighs, "I guess that's better than no."

"Exactly."

-tbc-

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Alec can't say 'no' to his children (or husband).