Seventeenth One Shot:
Saving Grace
Clary POV:
"You stupid bitch!" Sebastian yelled as he slapped me across the face. "You can't do anything right! I ask you to do one fucking thing. ONE THING!" He yelled as he punched me in the ribs. "God, you are so useless, do you know that? If it weren't for me you'd be homeless. The least you could do is shit around the house." He said as he stormed away. I wait until I hear our bedroom door slam before I get up. I walk into the bathroom and look at the damage done. I had a bloody lip, and when I lifted my shirt I could see a bruise form. After I cleaned myself up I went into our room and saw that he was passed out already. I got into bed and fell asleep hoping tomorrow would be better.
Sebastian didn't always use to be like this, but his job is very stressful. You see, he's a doctor, and he sees the worst of the worst every single day, and he changes lives. He has been on edge recently, a family is suing him for malpractice and it's really getting to him. See, we've been together for a while. We met in high school, and when I was 18 I got pregnant. We weren't married but after my parents disowned me I moved in with him, and we've been living together ever since. Cameron was born in October, and she was absolutely perfect. Or so we thought. When Cam turned 4 she was diagnosed with cancer. She's spent the majority of the last 2 years in the hospital and I know its really tearing apart Sebastian. I know it's not right for Sebastian to take his anger out on me, but he does love me, and I know that he doesn't mean it.
Today was a normal Tuesday and I was going to visit Cam in the hospital and bring Sebastian his lunch for the day. I figured I'd bring him a peace offering for last night. I can't believe I didn't clean up the house before he got home. I knew he wanted me to do it, and I forgot, so I'm hoping that he forgives me. I walk over to the nurses station and see my least favorite nurse. I've caught her flirting with Sebastian on multiple times, and Sebastian never stops her, he just lets it happen, but I knew Sebastian loves me, so I've let it go.
"Hello Kaelie, I am looking for Sebastian, do you know where he is?" I said and I could see that he disliked me as much as I disliked her.
"He's in the on call room down the hall. Number 3." She said and I smiled and started making my way down. I knocked on the door and a moment later it opened and Sebastian looking disheveled.
"What are you doing here?" She spat at me and I was taken aback.
"I came here to apologize for yesterday. I didn't mean to make you mad. I brought you some lunch, and I was wondering if you had some time to visit Cam with me." I said and I could see his expression soften.
"Thank you. I expect dinner to be ready when I get home. As for Cam, I have surgery in an hour, so I can't today. Maybe another time." He said as he kissed my cheek. I watched him walk away and I heard a door shut. When I looked behind me there was nobody there. I shook it off, and made my way to the cancer center to check in with Cam. When I got there she was looking so much more healthy. She smiled as I walked in and I couldn't help but smile back.
"Hey baby, you look so much better today." I said and she wrapped her arms around my neck.
"I feel better. This round of chemo doesn't have all the same side effects as the last round so it's easier to handle." She said and I couldn't' help but smile. She's been so strong through all of this and I was so proud of her. We talked for a while before she started eyeing up the clock.
"Got a hot date there babe?" I said and she blushed. Maybe I was right.
"I promised I'd meet Max in his room at 1:30, that's when his chemo ends." She said and I smiled. Max was an 8 year old boy with the same type of cancer as Cam. He has been here for almost a year, and in that time Cam and him had been helping each other through chemo days. Their friendship was really cute, but clearly someone has a crush.
"Someone has a crush!" I sang and she threw her pillow at me.
"Mom!" She said and giggled and I stopped laughing and pulled the covers back.
"Come on, I'll wheel you over, and give you some privacy." I said and she blushed again. I got her settled in her wheelchair and she grabbed her IV pole and we started making our way down to his room.
Jace POV:
I was in town for a couple weeks helping the New York office with some minor company flaws and while I'm here I was going to spend ever spare minute I had visiting Max. When he was first diagnosed, the family nearly broke. Izzy shut herself off from the family for almost three months. Alec moved to Europe for a month to try and cope with the news, and Maryse and Robert stopped communicating accept for when it involved Max. It was tough to see such a young and bright kid lose all the light he had in him. It sucked that I didn't live around here, but I planned on spending as much time with Max while I'm here as I can. We were all in his room while he got his chemo and I kept seeing him eyeing up the clock.
"Max, if you keep checking the time chemo is going to go by a lot slower." I said and she sunk into his bed.
"That's not what he's waiting for." Izzy said with a smile and Max put his head in his hands.
"Oh really?" I said and Izzy nodded.
"Cam is coming today." She said and I was confused, I didn't know he would get embarrassed for his friend to visit.
"Cam? Is he your best friend?" I asked and everyone laughed.
"Cam isn't a boy Jace." Izzy said and than I understood. "Cam is a cute little girl who Max hangs out with after chemo. She's been here for about two years. She's six, and I'm pretty sure Max is in love." She said and Max groaned. We all laughed before there was a knock on the door. Everyone parted and in came a little girl being wheeled by the most beautiful redhead I've ever seen. She was small, and she had the most striking green eyes. I looked back at Max and he looked ten times happier than he did before and I couldn't help but smile.
"Hey Max, how are you feeling?" The woman asked and she shrugged.
"I'm alright." He said and she smiled.
"I'm glad to hear it. I am going to go try and track down your father before he goes into surgery, I'll be back in…." She said as she looked at her watch.
"She can stay as long as she wants Clary, we don't mind." Maryse said.
"Thank you. I'll be back later baby. It was great seeing you all again." She said and than her eyes met mine and I was mesmerized. "Oh, I'm sorry, I didn't realize there was a new face in the room." She said and smiled.
"Clary, this is my other son Jace, he's in town for a few weeks, and will probably be here the majority of the time. You might get to know him rather well." She said and I saw her blush.
"It's nice to meet you Jace. Alright Cameron, behave, and if you aren't feeling well please have someone wheel you back to your room."
"Bye mommy." She said and Clary blew a kiss at her before leaving the room. Spending a lot of time here might be really uplifting after all if I got to see her again. I looked at her daughter and she had the biggest smile on her face. I could see her shift uncomfortably in her wheelchair and went over and kneeled down next to her.
"Would you like to join Max on the bed? It might be a lot more comfortable than sitting in that chair." I said and she smiled and nodded. I put my arm under her legs and behind her back and lifted her up and placed her on the bed. She fit so perfectly in my arms and something inside of me flipped. Cam ended up being there for almost three hours when Clary decided she needed to get some rest. We said our goodbyes and they left and I was sad to see them go, but hopefully I got to see Clary more while I'm in town.
Time Jump – Two Weeks Later
Clary POV:
These last two weeks have been a lot of fun, despite spending most of my time in a hospital. Because Max and Cam wanted to spend so much time together I was in his room a lot and Jace was there every single day and he was actually really easy to talk to and he was a good friend.
We were in Max's room and they were both in his bed watching a movie while Jace and I talked and when I looked over they were both fast asleep. I laughed and looked at Jace.
"I know it may be hospital food, but wanna grab some lunch in the caf?" I said and he nodded and we made our way down to the cafeteria and grabbed some lunch. We sat there for an hour laughing and talking until I was grabbed by the arm and yanked out of my chair.
"Cheating on me whore?" Sebastian said and I just shook my head. "I can't trust you to go anywhere without trying to fuck the first pair of legs you see. You worthless, lying piece of shit." He said as he threw me down on the ground. Nobody was around which is why he was being physical, but I just got up and brushed it off. I went to talk to him but Jace stopped me. Sebastian saw him grab my hand and it just made him more mad. "Oh really? You aren't cheating on me? You fucking slut."
"Don't you dare talk to her that way." Jace hissed and Sebastian laughed.
"I can talk to her anyway that I want. She's my girlfriend." He said and I just stood behind Jace, I wanted Sebastian to leave and cool down. I didn't want to start anything here. "I don't know when you got the idea that you could do whatever the fuck you wanted too, but you've become really disobedient Clarissa, and I don't like it." He said as she stormed away and once he was gone Jace's body relaxed and he turned back towards me.
"That's your boyfriend?" He said and I nodded. "You could do so much better than him Clary."
"He loves me."
"That isn't love. That's control."
"He loves me. We've been together since we were 17. He's the father of my baby, and he loves me." I said.
"Clary." He started but I cut him off.
"We've known each other for two weeks Jace, you don't get to have an opinion on my life. Soon you'll be back in whatever state you live in, and we won't see each other again, but Sebastian will be here, and we'll work through our problems, and hopefully my daughter makes it to her 7th birthday, and we'll be a happy family, and we'll get married, and everything will be perfect, just like I dreamed it would be." I rubbed my arm where Sebastian had grabbed. "I'm going to go get Cam, and take her back to her room. I know you're leaving in a couple days, and if we don't see each other, it was nice meeting you." I said and I stormed away. How dare he talk bad about Sebastian, and he was wrong. He does love me. Right? He loves me. Yea, he loves me.
When I got home that night I started fixing up the house the way I knew Sebastian would like it. I wanted to show him that I was sorry for what happened this afternoon, and that I did love him. He ended up coming home really late, and barely said two words to me. I knew he had a rough day, so I simply let him go. The next day things were back to normal. I would go visit Cam, sometimes Sebastian would come and visit, but other than that he was consumed in his work. We would work through our problems, I knew we would. We were meant to be together, I loved him with all my heart, and there isn't anyone in this world who I would rather be with.
Time Jump – One Month Later
Jace POV:
It had been a month and I still couldn't seem to get Clary off my mind. She truly believed that her boyfriend loved her, and I just I couldn't help but want to show her what being loved was like. I didn't see her before I left, I guess she really did want to work on her relationship, but I just couldn't believe that he would ever treat her the way she deserved.
I had gotten a call yesterday that Max wasn't doing well, and I was finishing packing so that I could go up and see him again. I could only hope that when I go that I do see Clary again, I know it wasn't my place to comment on her life, but I just I wanted her to know that I was sorry that I upset her, and hopefully we could still be friends. I just hope her situation is better this time around.
Clary POV:
For about a week Sebastian and I had been getting along really well. We were laughing, and interacting like we did when we first got together, but work started stressing him out again and he got upset with me. I can't even begin to describe what it must be like for him, but I know this will pass, just like it always does and we'll be better again. I hope. He had come home late tonight and I could smell the alcohol on his breath and the cheap perfume on his shirt. This was the third time he came home like this in the last two weeks, and I just couldn't hold my tears in this time. I thought he loved me, but I guess I was wrong. I had grabbed my little duffle and took some of my close and grabbed my keys when a hand wrapped around my wrist.
"Where do you think you're going bitch?" He slurred and his eyes were coal black.
"I'm going to stay somewhere else tonight." I said not wanting to make him mad.
"Am I not enough for you?" He said and before I could catch myself I said something I immediately regretted.
"No, but apparently I'm not enough for you." I said and his eyes widened before he threw me on the floor.
"What was that bitch?" He said as his foot landed against my ribs.
"Nothing." I said as he punched me in the face.
"After everything I've done for you, you're just going to walk out on me? You are nothing without me! Nothing!" He yelled and I couldn't stop the tears. This isn't how it was supposed to be. He was supposed to bring me flowers, and kiss me on the cheek, and take me on dates. He wasn't supposed to be this cruel. He kicked my ribs a few more times, and I started to whimper. He walked back into the kitchen and I started to stand up and I realized that I don't deserve this, and I was going to do everything in my power to make sure Cam would never have to know her father is a monster.
"I'm going to the hospital to spend the night with our daughter. Maybe in the morning you'll be a little nicer." I said and I saw his eyes narrow and I knew this wasn't going to be good. He ran over and put his hand around my neck and I couldn't breath.
"You can do whatever the hell you want with that bastard." He said as his hand started getting tighter. "I never wanted her anyway, and now she's even more a problem." He let go and a sunk to the ground gasping for air.
"She's your daughter." I managed to get out and he laughed.
"Not anymore."
"What do you mean?"
"Once she got sick I gave up my paternal rights." He said and I was shocked.
"Were you ever going to tell me?"
"I was planning on it."
"When?" I asked now as I'm fuming. How could he just give up his daughter without my knowledge.
"When she died and you expected me to pay for her funeral." He spat and I was at a loss for words. He had completely given up on her, and was prepared to leave me in the dust the minute he could. I grabbed my stuff and headed towards the hospital. After tonight, there was nothing tying me to this place. I was going to look into a new hospital for Cam, and we were going to start our lives over.
When I got to the hospital it was nearly midnight, but when I walked into Cam's room she was still awake. She looked over at me and smiled and I made my way over to her and sat next to her bed and grabbed her hand. She gave me a weary smile and I leaned down and kissed her hand. She was all that mattered, and I was going to make sure she was going to have an amazing life, no matter how short it was.
Jace POV:
When I got to the hospital it was late, but I wanted to see Max. I walked into his room and he was in and out. I knocked and his head snapped towards the door and he smiled.
"Hey buddy." I said as I sat down next to his bed.
"Hey. What are you doing here?"
"I had some vacation days saved up and I decided I wanted to spend time with my favorite brother." I said and he smiled. "How are you feeling?"
"I've been better. I think I'm moving hospitals." He said and I looked at him puzzled.
"What makes you think that?"
"I overheard mom talking to the doctor. Apparently its way too expensive to keep me here." He said and I couldn't help but frown. "Can you do me a favor?"
"Sure thing little man. What's up?"
"I'm not supposed to leave my room, but could you take me to Cam's room? I told her about the possibility of me leaving today and she got really upset and stormed out of here. I want to make sure she's okay." He said and I just couldn't day no. I loaded him into a wheelchair and started to make my way to her room.
We were just outside her room when I heard talking. I kept Max at a distance so that he wouldn't hear but I couldn't help but lean in to hear who she was talking too. I took a quick peak and saw flaming red hair and I knew it was Clary, and being super nosy I stayed for a minute to hear their conversation.
"Are you okay mom?" Cam asked.
"Of course baby. Why wouldn't I be?"
"You have that look again. The one you have after you and dad fought." Cam said and I heard Clary sigh.
"Your father and I got into an argument tonight, yes." She said.
"Mom, why are you two still together? He's not very nice to you, and he's never loved me." Cam says and my heart broke for her. A 6 year old should not feel that way.
"Cam." She started but Cam cut her off.
"No mom, I know I've been in here for a while and I don't know what happens at home, but he doesn't love us. I see him hanging around one of the nurses here all the time, and when she comes and checks on me she smells like him. I want you to be happy mom, and he doesn't make you happy." Clary let out a dry laugh.
"When did you get so smart?"
"I must get it from my mom." Cam said and I could hear Clary smile. "You deserve someone nice, and smart, and funny, and someone who will play solitaire with you, or listen to you play the piano, or watch you draw." She said and I couldn't help but smile.
"And who do you suppose has all those traits baby? I can't wish up an imaginary boyfriend, although that seems wonderful."
"What about Jace?" Cam said and I nearly choke on the air.
"What about Jace?"
"He's nice, and when he was in town you two seemed to get along." Cam said and now I was very intrigued.
"We did, he is a very nice man." Clary said and I smiled.
"So what's the problem?"
"The problem is sweetheart that he doesn't live here. We come from two different worlds baby. You know a little bit about my childhood, and I didn't grow up all that well. And Jace, he is from a really nice family who just really enjoy each other and love one another. We don't fit together." She said and I couldn't help but frown.
"Opposites attract." Cam said and Clary laughed.
"Opposites don't always attract baby." She said and I figured it was time for make my presence known. I knocked on the door and Clary's head whipped around and when she saw me her eyes widened. "What are you doing here?"
"I had enough vacation days, and I wanted to see Max, and because I just can't say no to the kid, he asked if I could bring him here to talk to Cam." I said and she nodded. I grabbed the wheelchair and wheeled Max in and lifted him up so him and Cam were on the bed. I noticed Clary rub her neck and I placed my hand on her ribs and she winced. I nodded towards the hallway and she followed. "Are you okay?"
"Yea, I'm fine." She said and I raised an eyebrow and she sighed. "You were right." She said and I immediately knew. I reached out and grabbed her hand and she started to cry. "He never really loved me, and tonight proved it." She said and I pulled her into a hug. We stood there for a moment until she calmed down.
"I didn't want to be right Clary. I wish I wasn't. I wish he did love you, and I wish she didn't do whatever it is he did to you tonight. I'm so sorry." I said as I wiped her tears from her cheeks.
"I'm leaving."
"What?"
"I'm taking Cam and I'm putting her into a different hospital, and I'm never coming back here again." She said and I nodded.
"Where are you thinking about going?"
"I was thinking St. Jude's. I think it's the best option for Cam, and I will do anything to help her." She said and I smiled.
"I live right near St. Jude's, if you'd like a place to stay until you get back on your feet."
"Really?"
"Of course."
"God, I'm pathetic. I'll probably be stuck at some dead end job for the rest of my life because I didn't go to college." She said and I pulled her into another hug.
"I think you'll do just fine." I said and she nodded against my chest. "Let's go see how those kids are doing." I said and she smiled and nodded. When we went back into the room both Max and Cam were fast asleep in her bed. We laughed and sat down on the couch in her room and started talking. I noticed at one point Clary starting to fall asleep and she leaned her head on my shoulder and I couldn't stop the smile that appeared on my face. I leaned back and slowly drifted off hoping that this wouldn't be the end of Clary and I's…..whatever this was.
Time Jump – Two Weeks Later
Clary POV:
After I talked to the hospital, I had immediately started packing everything in the house that was Cam's or mine. I waited until Sebastian had a shift so that I wouldn't have to deal with him, but I doubt he even notices me anymore. I saw him making out with some nurse the other day at the hospital. The sad part was, I just rolled my eyes and walked away. I can't even imagine how long he had been doing that to me, but I was so over him now. I hate him, and I wish I had never met the piece of shit.
Jace had been so amazing, and I honestly don't know what I'd do without him. He has been so helpful with getting his house ready for me, and apparently his sister will be staying with him as well because Max was going to St. Jude's as well. Cam was really happy that she would have him with her, she was so disappointed when she thought they would have to leave each other. Everything seemed to be working out for the best and I couldn't wait to start actually living my life. A life where I was truly happy, and I knew that finally seeing the true Sebastian was the best thing that ever happened to me.
Time Jump – Six Months Later
Clary POV:
These last six months with Jace was absolutely amazing. Izzy and I had gotten really close and thankfully Max and Cam were both in remission. Apparently the new chemo they both were getting at St. Jude's was doing a really good job.
Since Jace had a rather big home, he told Izzy and I to go out and get some stuff for Cam and Max, since they didn't have to stay in the hospital they were both coming home soon, and I was super excited. I haven't had Cam home in almost three years and I was super excited. Izzy and I were walking through the stores when she said something that caught me off guard.
"What's going on between you and Jace?"
"What do you mean?" I asked.
"Oh come on, I can practically cut the sexual tension with a knife when you two are in the same room."
"There is no sexual tension Izzy."
"Yes there is. You two both watch each others every move. When a man talks to you, Jace tenses, or when a woman talks to Jace you tense. Come on Clary, you can tell me."
"Maybe I have developed some feelings for him over the past couple months." I said and she squealed.
"I knew it! Oh this is exciting! Are you going to tell him?" She asked and sighed.
"I don't know." I said and she stopped what she was doing and turned towards me.
"What are you afraid of?"
"The fact that I left my abusive boyfriend of 8 years just six months ago, and I don't know if I'm ready to just jump into a new relationship."
"Don't you want to be happy?"
"God you sound like Cam."
"Cam is a smart girl. Come on, Jace is a great guy, and he really likes you. He would never do anything to hurt you or Cam. I've known the guy practically my whole life, I've never seen him so attracted to a woman before."
"I just don't know Iz, I have Cam to worry about."
"You think Jace is going to distract you from Cam?" She asked and I shrugged. "Oh please, he would do anything to help you and Cam. Why else would he offer his home you two? He wouldn't do that for people he didn't care about."
"Iz." I started but she cut me off.
"Clary, if Jace makes you happy, go for it. Just jump in and see where it goes. After the hell you went through with Sebastian, plus the added stress of Cam's cancer you deserve someone who will treat you like a freaking princess, and I guarantee you Jace will be that person."
"Okay."
"Okay? You're going to tell him?" I nod and she squeals again. "Alright, lets go home. We have everything we need, and we should start dinner." She said and I rolled my eyes. I was not letting Izzy anywhere near the kitchen.
Jace POV:
It was almost 6 when I unlocked my door and I was greeted by the scent of an amazing meal that Clary was preparing. Having her here for the past six months was amazing. I loved coming home to her, and knowing she was always going to be there in the morning with my coffee and some breakfast, and when I got home there would be dinner waiting. I never thought I'd ever want that, I was content being alone. But now that I've experienced it, I wanted it. More than ever, but I wanted it with Clary. I walked in and Izzy was nowhere to be found so I greeted Clary in the kitchen.
"Hey." I said and she smiled at me.
"Hey. Dinner should be ready in 5 minutes."
"Cool. Where is Iz?"
"Apparently she had a date tonight, so it's just us." She said and I couldn't be happier. I put my things down and made my way into the dinning room. Soon Clary was bringing food out along with a bottle of wine. We at down and started eating and drinking, and I couldn't help but smile whenever I was around Clary. She was just the bright spot in a gloomy day, and I couldn't wait to tell her how I feel.
An hour later we had killed the bottle of wine and I could feel it and I could tell that Clary felt it too. She was giggling, and blushing and I couldn't help but notice how incredibly cute she was. She stood up and stumbled and I caught her and she locked her arms around my neck and smiled.
"You're a really great guy Jace. Did you know that?" She said and she didn't release me. "Why couldn't I have met someone like you in high school? Why did I fall in love with the asshole who liked to hit me."
"I don't know, but I would never lay a hand on you Clare."
"I know. You're too good to do that." She said and than bit her bottom lip and it drove me crazy. "But what if I asked you to lay your hands on me?" She asked and I was about to say something when she grabbed my one hand a placed it on her ass.
"Clary."
"Do you want me Jace?" She asked and I grawled.
"Yes." I said and she leaned up on her tippy toes and put her lips on my ear.
"Thank take me." She whispered and I didn't need to hear anything else. I grabbed her and she locked her legs around my waist and my lips were in hers while I led her to my room. I didn't care about anything else in that moment, but the feeling of Clary and I together, and nothing felt more perfect.
Time Jump – Two Months Later
Clary POV:
"Clary?" I heard someone call from the door. "Are you almost ready? We have an appointment at 11, and if we don't leave now we'll be late! And I don't know about you, but I am in desperate need of the massage." Izzy said and I stood up and looked at myself in the mirror. I rinsed out my mouth and made my over to the door and opened it. "You aren't even dressed. What's wrong Clary?"
"I think I'm pregnant." I said and her jaw dropped. "I haven't been feeling right for the past two weeks, and I've gained some weight."
"Whose is it?" She asks and I smack her.
"Who do you think Isabelle?"
"Jace?" She asks and I nod. "When did you two sleep together?"
"About two months ago. We were eating dinner, and we killed a bottle of wine and apparently I was feeling extra flirtatious and apparently very bold."
"Oh my god. How many tests did you take?"
"None. I just have a feeling."
"Well, lets get some tests and if they all end up being positive, we'll tell Jace and go to the doctors." She said and I nodded. We went to the drug store and picked up 5 tests just to be sure. When we got back to the house I took all five of them and waited the amount of time, and sure enough all five were positive and I took a deep breath, and the door opened. Izzy and I walked out to see Jace walk in with Cam and Max. They both had finally gotten their strength back and were allowed to come home, and I was thrilled. They both looked dead on their feet so Izzy showed them to their rooms and I looked at Jace and I could tell he knew something was up.
"What's wrong?" He asks and I take a deep breath.
"We need to talk." I say and his face instantly falls.
"Are we okay? Cause these past two months have been great, and if something is wrong just tell me and I'll do whatever I can to fix it." He said and I can't help but smile at how much he wants this to work, and I just hope after I tell him he still feels that way. I grab his hand and lead him over to the couch and we take a seat. I figure the best way to tell him is to just be blunt and hope he takes it well.
"I'm pregnant." I say and his jaw drops.
"Excuse me?"
"I'm pregnant." I say again.
"When did you find out?"
"Today. I haven't been feeling well, and after I threw up this morning and Izzy saw me so I told her that I thought I was and we got 5 tests and they were all positive."
"You're pregnant?" He said and I laughed, clearly he was still trying to process it.
"Yes."
"I'm going to be a father."
"Yes." I said and a huge smile broke out across his face and before I knew it I was being spun around.
"This is amazing. I can't believe we're going to have a baby." He said and I smiled.
"You're not mad?"
"Why would I be mad?"
"We've been together for two months Jace. Normally that isn't a long enough time for a couple to decide that they want to have a child, and considering this child was conceived when we were not together and drunk, I didn't know how you would feel about that."
"I don't care how long we've been together Clare, I've been in love with you since you agreed to live with me, and I was gathering the courage to ask you and than that night happened, and it was amazing."
"You love me?" I asked and he placed a stray curl behind my ear.
"Yes."
"I love you too." I said and his lips were on mine. We broke apart when a throat cleared and Izzy was standing in the doorway. She smiled at us and we broke apart and laughed.
"So I'm guessing he took it well?" She asks and I nod. "Good, because I would have kicked his ass if he didn't."
"I know, I appreciate the back up Iz."
"What are best friends for?" She said as she gave me a hug. "Are you going to tell Cam?"
"I was going to wait until after she woke up. She's had a long day."
"She's awake. She said she wanted to talk to you before she took a nap, so it's the perfect opportunity." Izzy said and I nodded and Jace and I made our way into her room. I knocked and walked in to see Cam sitting on her bed smiling.
"Hey baby." I said as I kissed her on the forehead. "How are you feeling?"
"Much better. Whatever that chemo did, really worked. I hope it doesn't come back."
"Me either. Izzy said you wanted to talk to me, what's up?"
"Are we going to stay here if I get better? Or are we going back?" She asks and I grab her hand.
"We are never going back baby." I said and she smiled and than looked at Jace.
"Are you my new daddy?" She asked and he smiled.
"I'll be whatever you want me to be sweetheart." He said and her smile got even bigger.
"Are we going to be a family now?"
"We actually wanted to talk to you about that." I said as I took a deep breath. "I'm going to have another baby."
"Really?"
"Yea."
"Cool. I always wanted a sibling."
"I'm glad you're happy about this."
"Why wouldn't I be?"
"I didn't know how you felt about Jace and I's relationship, and I didn't know how you felt about siblings. Plus everything that happened with your father, I just didn't know how you'd react."
"I'm glad you're having a baby, especially one with Jace, cause he's my new daddy, and he's nice, and he loves us. At least, I think he does."
"Of course I love you girls. I always will." He said and she leaned up and kissed him on the cheek. She didn't want us to leave, she said she wanted to fall asleep with her new family and Jace and I smiled and cuddled up beside her. She laid her head on Jace's chest while she held my hand and I couldn't wipe the smile off my face. That relationship with Sebastian was good for one thing, and that was Cam. I put my hand on my stomach and couldn't help but think about bringing another child into this world. For so long I thought I'd never get to have any more children, but having children with Jace was going to be a new adventure, one that I was extremely excited to take with him and Cam.
Time Jump – Five Years Later
Clary POV:
"Alright Cam, you have been cancer free for almost five years, what do you want to do?" I asked.
"I can do anything right?" She asked and I nodded. "I want to go on a family vacation." She said and I smiled.
"Really?"
"Yea. I mean, sure I'm cancer free but there is more to celebrate than just that."
"Like what?"
"Well, you guys have been married for four years, Caleb is turning five in a month, and the adoption is finally finalized. I feel like our family is finally complete, and a family vacation is exactly what we need to celebrate that." She said and tears welled in my eyes.
"I think a family vacation sounds wonderful." Jace said as he carried Caleb in the room. He put him down and he came running towards me. Jace took a seat next to me and Cam came down and Jace grabbed her and pulled her into his lap and she laughed. "And specific place?"
"Well, I've always wanted to go skiing, but my bones were always too fragile, plus I spent a lot of time in a hospital. Can we go skiing?" She asked and I smiled.
"Of course baby. We can do whatever you want." I said and she pulled Jace, Caleb and I into a group hug and I looked over to Jace and I couldn't even believe that this was my life, but it was amazing to be sharing it with someone as amazing as Jace, and I was excited to see all of the amazing adventures we went on as a family.
Authors Note:
I took your second idea first from one of the suggestions! For some reason it won't let me post your name, but I hope you know who you are! because and idea hit me and I just had to run with it. I hope it was everything you hoped for! I go back to school tomorrow, so updating with be way less often, but I promise I am not abandoning any of my stories, just bare with me and I promise they will all be completed eventually! Let me know what you all think, and if you have any other suggestions, send me a message, or leave a review! :)
