Clary's POV

Previously...

"Jace" my voice cracks and I have to take a breath

"Hey" he runs a hand through my hair, "it's alright, you can tell me anything".

"I'm pregnant" I just blurt out without thinking twice about it.

He stares at me blankly for a few seconds. I need him to do something, talk, frown, cry, anything so I can tell what he's thinking.

"Marry me" he blurts out suddenly and the world around us stops...


"What!" I laugh nervously, "Marry you? Jace, I just told you I'm pregnant"

"One more reason for us to get married" he smiles getting up from th bed.

"This isn't something you can just blurt out like that" I kneel on the edge of the bed.

"Clary" he takes a deep breath, "I've known we're supposed to spend the rest of our lives together since high school, and you know it too. We're finally getting the chance to do that". He kneels down on one knee near the edge where I am. "Marry me, Clary". He takes off one of the rings he normally wears and holds it towards me. "This was my grandmother's" he explains, "I found it in my mother's things when she passed away. My dad would never had let me take it, but that's why I didn't tell him". "But I can buy you another one if you want" he mutters nervously. The ring is lovely. Rose gold with a rose tinted gem in the middle adorned with intricate designs.

"This ring is lovely Jace" I smile looking at it.

"Is that a yes?!" His eyes grow and a smile starts forming in the corner of his mouth. I shouldn't have said that. I don't know what to do. I wanted to take things slow, but so many things have happened since then. He's right, I do want to spend the rest of my life with him.

"Yes" I slightly whisper, "Yes!". He gets up and I jump into his arms. His hands go straight under my butt to hold me up as our lips meet and he slowly lowers me down to the ground. We separate and he slides the ring into my finger. I look up into his golden eyes and can't help but smile.

"I love you" he leans down and presses his forehead to mine.

"I love you too" I tilt my head up and press my lips to his again.


"Izzy" I open the door surprised to see her. I thought she had a photo shoot today, "what are you doing here?".

"I thought I'd come over and watch the press release with you" she smiles and lets herself in.

we walk towards the living room, "I thought you were busy".

"I finished the shoot early and rushed here" she sits on the couch next to Gray, "hey my favorite little nephew". She hugs him and he climbs onto her lap.

I go into the kitchen and leave Hray to tell her how Daddy's going to be on TV. He's really excited to see him. I get Izzy and I some coffe, but when I'm putting it down on the coffee table, Izzy grabs my hand.

"What is that?" She asks and I do t understand, "you're wearing Jace's ring".

"Umm..." I sit down and stare at the ring. "I told him last night"

"And what did he say?" She shrieks.

"He asked me to marry him" I shrug.

"What!" She yells, and all I can do is nod. "Aww, this is so exciting. There's so much to plan. We have to get a dress, and choose a color scheme, and plan a..."

"Izzy! Calm down" I laugh and she stops ranting, "we agreed that we'd wait a bit before actually getting married".

"Really?" She raises and eyebrow, "you and Jace aren't really known for taking things slow"

I'm about to fight back when Gray starts saying "daddy's on Tv" and pointing. We all turn our attention to the screen and forget about the previous topic.

Jace steps into a room full of men and woman with tape recorders and cameras. As soon as he steps in, the room is filled with flashes of light. The camera zooms into the table where Jace takes a seat. He has a couple of security guards behind him, but you can barely see them because of how the camera is just focusing on Jace. His hair is tidy, and he's wearing his most presentable, but not fancy, clothes.

"Welcome" he clears his throat to get everyone's attention, "I'd like to thank everyone for being her in such short notice. I have always had a very open relationship with my fans. I like being open about my life, and all the gossip never really bothered me before. However...". He swallows the lump I'm sure is in his throat, "because of recent events in my personal life, I haven't been completely honest. There have been a few articles stating that I have a new girlfriend, and they are partially correct. The so called "mystery redhead" is indeed my girlfriend. Her name is Clary". He nods and takes a deep breath. I take a deep breath with him and Izzy holds my hand, "she is my best friend, my first love, my number one fan since day one, the love of my life... and the mother of my 4 year old son". The people in the room bursts out into a frantic state, bursting out questions and pictures. "I ask for some privacy since this is all fairly new, and I thank everyone out there who is kind enough to follow my request". He pushes himself up, "no further comments, and leaves the room.

I turn off the TV and feel like I'm breathing for the first time since Jace's statement began. I wonder how much everything is going to change now that everyone knows.

Izzy leaves after a little while and I get some dinner ready. Jace texted me to say that Hodge and Maia called a band meeting, and that he'll be home soon. I eat my dinner with Gray and give him a bath afterwards. After he's all ready for bed in his pajamas, I let him play in the living room for a little while before he has to go to bed. I was hoping Jace would get here before he had to go to bed to say goosnight, but it's getting pretty late and Gray is getting sleepy.

I lie in bed with him rubbing circles on his back as he falls asleep. He snuggles close and hides his face in the crook of my neck. His hair smells like apples from the shampoo and I can't get enough of it.

"Gray?" I ask to see if he's still awake

"What?" He answers.

"You like living here with your dad, right?" I wonder.

"Yeah" he sighs sleepily.

"Would you like it if more people came to live with us?" I try to start getting the idea of a sibling in his head.

"Like Simon?" He's been asking to see Simon for a few days now. They've been talking on video chat, but he wants to see him. Luckily, Simon is flying in a couple of weeks. I have a feeling Izzy has something to do with that, but I don't want to get involved.

"Or like a little brother or sister" I wait for his reaction, "you'd like someone to play with wouldn't you?"

"Yeah" he sighs right before falling asleep. I kiss his little head and step out of the room just as Jace is coming into the house. He throws his keys in the bowl by the entrance and I wait by the kitchen.

"Hey" he wraps his arms around me and gives me a quick kiss, "well, that was crazy"

"I wouldn't know" I pout and roll my eyes, "I want there. You wouldn't let me".

"I'm glad you weren't there" he whispers, "it really was crazy. I'm just glad we got rid of that little son of a bitch. How's Gray?"

"Just fell asleep" I answer and le reaches for my stomach.

"And my little princess?" He kisses my slightly growing belly.

"It could be another prince you know" I tease and he shakes his head.

"It's a girl" he smiles, "I can feel it".

"Well it's a little early to tell" I explain and he stands back up, "but at least we get to see him or her tomorrow at the appointment". Jace made an appointment for me to see a doctor who is used to dealing with pregnant celebrities, not that I am one.

"And then maybe Alec and Magnus could take Gray and I could cook dinner for you?" He asks.

"What's the occasion?" Am I missing something.

"Clary" he laughs, "it's your birthday tomorrow".

"Oh shit" I scoff, "I completely forgot".

"It's okay" he smiles, "a lot has happened in the last couple of days, but it's not everyday that you turn 22".

Wow. 22. It feels like it should be more. 22, engaged, pregnant, and with a 4 year old son. I would have never pictured myself in this position. Still, I wouldn't change it for the world.


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So, I need your suggestions on what the baby should be. Boy? Girl? Twins? Triplets?

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I have a few names in mind. If you like one of them be sure to leave it in a review, but if you'd like to suggest a different name feel free to do so. Maybe I'll add it to the list.

Girl: Madison, Natalia, Sabrina, Amelia, Hannah

Boy: Cooper, Beckett, Finley, Lachlan