Fifty Fifth One Shot:

Firefighter

Jace POV:

I was sitting at the station like I always do playing some cards seeing if a call would come in. It was in the middle of the night, so I didn't think there would be, but who really knows. Sometimes people get really intense in the middle of the night. I was pulled from my thoughts when someone slammed their hand on the table. I looked up and saw my brother Alec standing there.

"May I help you?" I asked and he laughed.

"You seemed long gone. Everything okay?" Alec asked.

"Yea. I'm fine." I said and he glared at me. "Really, I'm fine."

"Okay." He hesitantly said and he took a seat. "Deal me."

"I'm playing solitaire. It's a single person game." I said and he laughed.

"Well, you aren't anymore. I'm board and you're going to entertain me." Alec said and I laughed. I stopped my solitaire game and started shuffling the cards.

"What would you like to play?" I asked.

"War." He said with a glimmer in his eyes. This had been a constant competition since we were kids. This game brought out our ultra competitive sides. I started dealing but before we got the chance to play the fire alarm started going off. I put the cards down and Alec and I started getting ready. When we were in the fire truck I looked over at him and smirked.

"I won't forget about that game of War." I said and he laughed.

"Don't worry, I'll kick you ass once we're finished with this call." He said and I laughed.

When we reached our destination, the house was completely set ablaze. Everyone immediately sprung into action. The hoses were being taken out and other responders were getting ready, and I looked over and Alec before we both ran into the house. We secured the first floor and Alec and I made our way to the upstairs. The house seemed to be empty. Alec came out of a room holding a cat, and I couldn't help but laugh. We made our way outside and back to the truck to let our captain know what we found. I was about to start talking when I heard a woman crying.

"Please, my baby is in there." I turned around and this woman was hysterically crying and being held back by police officers. I looked back at Alec and decided to go over to her.

"Ma'am, we checked the house, there was nobody in there." I said and she looked at me with bloodshot eyes.

"Her bedroom is up in the attic." She said and I looked at Alec. We hadn't checked the attic.

"Where is the attic located?" I asked.

"The latter is right next to the bathroom on the second floor." She said and I started walking before Alec stopped.

"Jace, don't do this. The house was already starting to fall when we were in there. This is suicide mission." Alec said.

"I took an oath to protect others Alec. I'm not going to let a little girl die." I said and he sighed.

"Than I'm going in with you." He said and I nodded. We started making our way back into the house while the others were trying to get a handle on the fire. We went back up the stairs when I heard a bang. Alec had fallen through the floor I went back to help but he stopped me. "Go get the girl. I'll get out." He said.

"Are you sure?" I asked.

"Yes. Go get her." He said and I reluctantly left him. I found the string and pulled the stairs down. I walked up them cautiously. When I got into the room I spotted a form on the ground. I walked over and took a pulse. It was there, but it was faint. I picked her up and made my way back down the stairs. Alec was no longer on the stairs so I'm assuming he made it out. I walked out and immediately went to the ambulance. The mother was right on my tail. I laid her down and the EMT's started working on her.

"Ma'am, tell us everything about your daughter." The one EMT said as I took off my helmet.

"Her name is Clarissa Fray, she's 25 years old. She's diabetic." She said and I was a little shocked. When she said her baby, I assumed the girl was young, and when I saw her lying there, she looked exceptionally tiny. The loaded her into the ambulance and I started to look around for Alec. When I saw them loading him in to another ambulance I rushed over there.

"What happened to him?" I asked.

"A piece of the ceiling fell on his head, and knocked him out cold." The EMT said and I nodded. I wanted to get in the back of that ambulance more than anything, but the captain wouldn't be pleased if I left during this fire.

I made my way back over to the truck and started making myself useful. I grabbed a hose and started helping contain the fire. I tried my hardest not to think about Alec, and get this fire stopped, but I couldn't help but worry about my brother.

It took hours to control the fire, but when it finally was out, the house was burned to a crisp. There was nothing left. We did a final run through, and when I kicked some debris up I heard something tip over. I bent down and there was a box. I grabbed it and dusted it off. It was locked, and you needed a key to get in, and I figured I'd give it back to the family. I searched for a little to see if there was a key, but I couldn't find anything so I decided to let it go. I walked out of the house and the captain came over to me.

"Get out of here Herondale. You worked all night. Let the fresh firefighters come in and finish the job." He said and I nodded. "Oh, and update me on Lightwood."

"Will do Captain." I said and I got into one of the fire trucks and headed back to the station. I put all my gear away and made my way to the car. Izzy had texted me telling me that Alec was at Alicante hospital. I made my way over there before heading home. I didn't care how tired I was, I needed to check on Alec before I went home. When I got there Izzy was pacing in the waiting room. When she saw me she flung her arms around my neck. I gladly returned the hug and when we broke apart she smacked my arm.

"I never want to get a call that one of you is injured every again. You scared the shit out of me." Izzy said and I sighed.

"I'm sorry Iz." I said and she smiled. "Is Magnus here?"

"He won't leave Alec's side. We were together when the call came. I've never seen Magnus cry before, but he shed a few tears." She said and I nodded. "Come on, he'll be glad to see you." She said. We made it to his room and he was awake and speaking. Magnus was clutching tightly to his hand. I walked in and Alec smiled.

"Good to see you awake." I said and he smiled.

"You get that girl out?" He asked and I nodded. "Good. So the suicide mission wasn't pointless."

"Not pointless at all." I said and he laughed. I stayed for about an hour before I knew I needed sleep. "I need to head home and get some sleep. Glad you're alright buddy." I said and he smiled.

"I haven't forgotten about that game of War you owe me." He said and I laughed. I walked out and bumped into someone.

"I'm sorry." I said and she looked up at me.

"You're the firefighter that saved my daughter." She said and I did notice that she looked familiar.

"How is she?" I asked and she looked in windows and she was lying there with a tube in her throat.

"They put her in a coma so that her lungs could heal properly." She said and I nodded. "I want to thank you for going in there and getting her. I don't know what I'd do without her. She's all I have left." The woman said.

"I'm glad I could save her for you." I said and she smiled.

"I'm Jocelyn by the way." She said.

"Jace." I said and she nodded. I quickly remembered the box in my pocket and pulled it out. "I found this while going through the remains of your house. I tried to look for a key, but I couldn't find one." I said and Jocelyn got the biggest smile on her face.

"Oh my god, Clary will be so happy this survived." She said as she took it from my hands. "She wears the key around her neck, so we have that. Thank you so much for getting this back to us."

"No problem. It's my job." I said and she smiled. She walked back into the room where her daughter was in, and I made my way back out to my car. These were the reasons why I did what I did. I made a profound impact on that family's life, and that's what I always wanted to do in life, and I couldn't ask for more.

Time Jump – Two Weeks Later

Clary POV:

I woke up a little over a week ago, and I was in pain. My mom explained everything to me and what happened. Apparently she fell asleep on the couch and a candle was still lite, and something caught fire. Makes me never want to use candles, but I was glad we were both safe. I was still sitting in the hospital room, I was supposed to get discharged today, and I couldn't wait to get out of here. I looked around the room and notice my little box sitting on a table in the far corner. I shook my mom awake and she rubbed her eyes and looked at me.

"Are you okay?" She asked and I nodded.

"My box. How did you get it back?" I asked. She smiled and went over and grabbed it.

"The firefighter who saved you, he found it once the fire was done, and returned it." She said as she handed it to me.

"Wow. That was kind of him." I said and she nodded. "Maybe I can find him once I get out of here to thank him."

"All I know is his name is Jace." She said and I nodded. I would find him and thank him for saving me, and my box.

"Where are we going to live mom?" I asked and she sighed.

"My friend Luke, you kinda remember him?" She asked and I nodded. "He owns a bookstore, and there is a place above it where he lives, and he offered it to us until we find another place to live." She said and I nodded. We lost our home, and that completely sucked.

When I was finally discharged from the hospital we made our way over to Luke's. when we got there, the little apartment was in fact, little. Mom and I were going to have to sleep in the living room, but hey it was a place to stay for a little, and that was good enough for me. I placed my stuff in the living room and looked around. Luke was still in the bookstore working, and my mom was starting to cook dinner.

"Mom, I'm going to go find the firefighter who saved me." I said and she smiled.

"Let me know if you'll be back for dinner." She said and I nodded. I grabbed my keys and went downstairs and got into my car. I figured I'd start with the fire station that's in my town, and go from there.

When I got to the fire station I was immediately nervous. I don't know why, but I just had knots in my stomach. But despite how nervous I was, I had to speak to the man who saved my life, I owed him that much. I walked into the station and there were a bunch of men cleaning off a truck and some were sitting at a table playing cards. I cleared my throat and everyone's head turned towards me.

"What can we do for you?" One of them asked.

"I'm looking for a firefighter who's name is Jace." I said.

"Hold up." He said and I nodded. "Jace! You have a visitor!" The man yelled.

"Hold on!" I heard from the back. I heard footsteps and than he started talking. "If it's you Izzy, I'm not in the mood to deal with your shit today." He said as he walked out and when his eyes landed on me he stopped talking. "Oh, you aren't Izzy."

"That I am not." I said and he laughed, and the other man hit him on the shoulder.

"I know my sister can be a pain, but she's just worried." The guy said and Jace laughed.

"She doesn't need to stop by 6 times a day to check on us." He said and the other boy laughed.

"True, I'll try and get her to lighten up." The guy said and Jace nodded. Jace walked over to me with a dazzling smile.

"How can I help you?" He asked.

"I'm Clary, and you were the one who saved me from the fire." I said and he nodded. "I just wanted to find you and thank you, and to thank you for getting my box."

"It's no problem. I was just doing my job." He said and I smiled.

"I know, but my mom doesn't deserve to lose anyone else in her life, and you stopped that from happening, when you went in there to save me, and I appreciate that." I said.

"I'm glad you're okay." He said and my pump started beeping. I looked down and realized that my blood sugar was low. "Are you okay?" He asked after a moment.

"Oh, yea. I just haven't eaten yet today, and my blood sugar is low." I said and he looked confused. "I'm diabetic."

"Right. I remember hearing your mom tell the EMT's that." He said and I laughed.

"Well, I thought this was going to take longer, but I just wanted to come and thank you for saving me, and returning my box. I should probably head home and eat something before I end up back in the hospital." I said and he smiled. I started walking away when I heard him speak.

"I'm done my shift, and there is an amazing diner right around the corner." He said and I turned around.

"I like diners." I said and he smiled. He walked over to me and we both made our way to the diner. When we got in there we didn't even wait to be seated, he just walked over to a booth and took a seat. "You come here a lot?"

"Yea. Everyone at the station does. It's close, and they have some of the best food in town." He said and I nodded.

"Welcome to Taki's, and welcome back Jace. You want the usual?" The waitress asked.

"Yes please Kaelie." He said and she wrote it down.

"What about you?" She asked, but she didn't sound very welcoming.

"Uh, what do you recommend?" I asked as I looked at Jace.

"How do you feel about breakfast foods?" He asked and I laughed.

"My favorite meal of the day." I said and he smiled.

"She'll have coconut pancakes as well." Jace said and she wrote it down. "And a pot of coffee please." She took our menus and walked away. "Can you have pancakes?" He asked after a minute.

"Yes. I just won't eat too much. I don't want my levels to get out of control." I said and he nodded.

"How long have you been diabetic?" He asked.

"12 years." I said and his eyes widened. "I passed out in class when I was 13, and when I was taken to the hospital I had all these tests done, and found out." I said and he nodded.

"So what does that pump do?" He asked as he gestured to it.

"It regulates my insulin levels in between meals and over night. It gives me insulin 24 hours a day, and I program different amounts before bed, or in between meals so that my levels stay at a normal level." I said and he nodded.

"That seems complicated." He said and I laughed.

"For 13 year old me, it was pretty complicated, but I'm a pro now." I said and he laughed. "So, why did you become a firefighter?" I asked after a moment of silence.

"I wanted to make a difference in people's lives, and I wasn't cut out for medical school." He said and I laughed. "I've always wanted to help people, and I admired firefighters when I was little, and it was just something I could always see myself doing."

"That's pretty cool." I said and he shrugged. "A lot of people wouldn't put their lives on the line for others."

"I don't even think about that half the time. When I see a burning building, I'm the last person I think about." He says.

"That's pretty selfless." I said.

"Its about time I became a little selfless." He said and I laughed. "What about you?"

"I'm a wedding planner." I said and he nodded. "I know, not as heroic, but I enjoy it."

"What made you want to do that?" He asked, and the waitress put the coffee down on the table.

"My mom said that I was always planning tea parties, and balls when I was little with my dolls, and stuff animals. When I got to high school, I just planned everything. Homecoming, our winter ball, proms, pep rallies, pretty much anything that needed to plan, I planned it." I said and he laughed. "During the summers I would plan birthday parties for anyone who needed it, and when I was 18 I planned my first wedding. I had no formal training, but the woman who asked me, I had planned her child's birthday party, and she loved it and gave me a shot, and that's how I started."

"That's impressive, an entrepreneur." He said and I nodded. "Isn't that stressful though?"

"You would think because it's the most important day of their lives, but I find joy in being pressed for time, and when something I happens I love coming up with a Plan B or reworking it to improvise. It's different every single time, and I love that about it." I said and he laughed.

"Ever have a wedding go completely wrong?" He asked and I sighed.

"My own." I laughed and his smile faded.

"What happened?" He asked as soon as our food was brought out.

"I was about 3 months into planning in when he decided that he didn't want to get married anymore." I said.

"What a bitch." He said and I laughed.

"He told me he only proposed because he thought it was the next step, and that he didn't really want to." I said. "I think that was the only one that completely fell through. I've had brides breakdown, and grooms be late, and in laws enter a full out brawl, but the couple has always gotten married."

"How long ago did your proposal fall through? If you don't mind me asking." He said.

"I guess it'll be a month soon. Which is why at 25 I was living with my mom. I packed all my stuff and moved back in with her until I got back on my feet." I said and he nodded.

"I'm really sorry about that." He said and I shrugged.

"Clearly we were at two different places in our lives, and if he didn't want it, than I didn't want it with him." I sad.

"How long were you two together?" He asked.

"3 years." I said and he nodded. "What about you? Any special girl in your life?" I asked and he laughed.

"No. None of my relationships seem to work out. They either get annoyed because my hours at the station are unpredictable, or they don't like that my job is risky, or I don't make enough money for them. It's always something."

"You just haven't found the right one I guess." I said and he shrugged.

"I'm starting to believe she doesn't exist." He said and I reached over and placed my hand on his, and I could have sworn there was an actual electric spark.

"She's out there. Just keep looking." I said and he smiled.

We sat there for what felt like forever just laughing and talking. It felt like I had known him forever, and we were just two old friends catching up, you would never have guessed we just met. I didn't realize how late it was until my phone started ringing. When I took it out, it was my mother and I sighed.

"Hi mom." I said.

"Hi mom? That's all you have to say after being gone for 4 hours Clarissa?" She said.

"I'm sorry I forgot to text you." I said.

"If you're going to be gone for that long, I need to know Clarissa. Do you hear me?" She said and I sighed.

"I hear you. And I'm sorry. I got distracted." I said.

"With what?" She asked.

"That firefighter that saved me, well I met him, and I offered to buy him dinner as a thanks. We lost track of time talking." I said and she sighed.

"Don't do that again Clary." She said.

"I won't I promise." I said.

"See you when you get home." She said and I sighed. Before I could answer she hung up.

"Yea, home." I said to my phone as I took it away from my ear.

"Do you have to go?" He asked.

"I probably should. She's not happy with me, and I have to settle into my new home." I said as we stood up. I went into my bag and pulled out some money when Jace stopped me.

"My treat." He said.

"I think I am the one who owes you the dinner." I said and he laughed.

"Than I guess you'll just have to pick up the next one." He said with a smirk and I couldn't stop the blush that crept into my cheeks. "My hours this next week are pretty crazy, but maybe I can call you soon and we can do this again." He said. I pulled a pen out of my bag and wrote my number on his hand.

"Sounds like a plan." I said and he smiled. We walked back to the station and he walked me to where my car was parked.

"I had fun today Clary." He said and I smiled.

"So did I. Can't wait to do it again." I said and he opened my car door.

"I'll see you around Clary." He said and I got into my car.

"Bye Jace." I said as he shut my door. I started my car and pulled out of the fire station. Once I drove away I took a deep breath. He asked me out on another date. How the hell did that happen? My engagement was just broken off a month ago, and I didn't even feel sorry about wanting to go on a date with Jace. I guess that just goes to show I was never meant to marry that loser.

Jace POV:

I stood there as I watched Clary pull out of the fire station. I had such a great time today, and I couldn't wait to do it again. And when she touched my hand I swear I could have lite an entire city with how much electricity I felt. I made my way into the station to grab the rest of my things when a buddy of mine came up behind me.

"How was your date?" He asked and I laughed.

"It was good." I said.

"She's a hot piece of ass. If it doesn't work out, send her my way." He said and I turned around and pushed him away from me.

"I don't care what happens between us, you keep that attitude up, I'll tell her to avoid you like the plague. Have some respect man." I said and he held his hands up in a serenading motion.

"Chill dude, I was just pointing out the fact that she's hot." He said.

"I know she's hot, you don't need to tell me that, and I don't care if you think that, just don't be a pig about it." I said and he rolled his eyes and walked away. I shook my head and turned around and continued to grab my things when I felt a hand on my shoulder. I turned around and there stood Alec.

"You good?" He asked.

"Yea, just Sebastian being a dick like normal." I said and he nodded.

"Izzy invited us over tonight. She said she wanted to hang out with us." Alec said and I nodded.

"Cool. I'll meet you over there." I said and Alec nodded. I grabbed my bag and headed towards my car. When I got to Izzy's, I walked in and she jumped on me. I hugged her back but when I put her down she wouldn't let go. "Iz, you're going to have to let me go."

"Sorry, I'm just happy to see you." She said as she led me into her living room.

"You check up at the station 6 times a day Iz, aren't you getting sick of seeing my face?" I said and she laughed.

"No, are you getting sick of seeing mine?" She asked and I laughed.

"A little." I said and she punched my arm. A few moments later Alec and Magnus walked in and we were all seated. "So, what are we doing here?" I asked.

"After that fire, I realized we don't hang out as often as we used to when we were younger. I miss you guys." Izzy said and I smiled.

"Okay." Alec said. "What's the real reason?" He asked and I laughed. Alec has always been able to read Izzy better than anyone.

"Okay." She said and she held up her left hand. "We're getting married!" She yelled and my eyes widened.

"When did he ask?" Alec said through gritted teeth.

"Last night. I was shocked. I cried for 20 minutes." She said. "I wanted you to be the first people to know."

"He better take care of you Iz." Alec said and Izzy rolled her eyes.

"Simon is nothing like Meliorn." Izzy said and I looked over at Simon.

"We're your brothers Iz, you can't expect us to be anything else but over protective when it comes to you." I said and she smiled.

"I know, and I appreciate that, and I appreciate everything you've done for me with douchebag guys who hurt me, but Simon's different and I want to marry him." She said as she took Simon's hand in hers.

"I promise guys, I would never hurt Izzy. I love her too much." He finally said and I sighed.

"Well, as long as you're happy, I'm happy." I said and she smiled and ran over and hugged me.

"Thank you guys." She said as she went over and gave Alec a hug.

"We need to start planning immediately." Magnus said to Izzy and she cheered.

"I need to find a bomb ass wedding planner, that's what I need to do first." Izzy said and a light bulb went off in my head.

"I have someone in mind that would do it." I said and everyone looked at me with confusion.

"How the hell do you know a wedding planner?" Izzy said.

"I just met her today." I said and they were still confused, but Alec seemed to get it.

"The girl you saved from the fire?" Alec asked and I nodded.

"We got dinner, and we talked. She's been a wedding planner since she was 18." I said.

"That gives me no clue on how good she is." Izzy said.

"Look her up on yelp." I said and Izzy pulled out her phone and started typing.

"What's her name?" Izzy asked.

"Clary Fray." I said and she started typing again. After a couple minutes she started talking.

"Okay, here are some reviews." Izzy said. "Okay, review one. 'Best wedding planner I've ever worked with. This was my third wedding and she was fabulous.' Sounds promising, but one good review won't do." Izzy said as she continued scrolling. "Okay, review two. 'That girl certainly has a talent and a knack for making even the smallest details look magnificent. I had the tightest budget for my wedding, and she managed to make all my dreams come true and stay within my budget. Anyone who wants an excellent wedding planner, who truly cares about you, Clary is your girl.' Wow, that woman really loved her." Izzy said and I laughed. "Okay, review three. 'Clary Fray is a miracle worker. She managed to get my in-laws, and my parents to get along, and she blew me away when she improvised and sang my husband and I's wedding song when the sound system cut out. What a doll she is. You want someone who cares, Clary is your girl!' Okay, that's impressive." Izzy said. "One more. 'Clary Fray is nothing short of extraordinary when it comes to the craft of wedding planning. At just 22 she is one of the most amazing wedding planners I've ever had. She truly has a solution to any problem, and makes you feel like royalty on your big day. I would recommend her to anyone looking to make their special day nothing short of magical.' Oh my god, that review was written by Cher. Oh shit."

"I guess she's good." Alec said and Izzy laughed.

"This girl is gold. You have to introduce me Jace." Izzy said and I laughed.

"I'll give her your number, and you two can meet." I said and she hugged me again.

"Thank you so much." She said and I just laughed. When she pulled away from me she gave me this knowing look. "So, you went out to dinner with her?"

"Yea. She came by the station to thank me for saving her, and she's diabetic, and she had low blood sugar, and needed to eat. So I took her to Taki's." I said and they nodded.

"Are you going to see her again?" Alec asked.

"That's the plan." I said and Izzy squealed.

"This is so exciting, plus you'll be spending loads of time with her because I will literally do anything to get her to plan my wedding." Izzy said and I laughed.

"Anything?" I said and she nodded. "So you'd run up and down the street naked with nothing but antlers on?" I said and she burst out laughing.

"First off, that was your fault for getting so completely drunk I could convince you to do anything." She said and I glared at her. "And second, it was hilarious."

"To you. I was scarred, and so was that poor little old lady who I ran into." I said and she laughed even harder.

"Not my fault my friend." Izzy said and I just took a seat.

I stayed at Izzy's until almost 11 just talking and catching up. I didn't have a shift until late tomorrow so I had the opportunity to sleep in. when I finally did get home I was exhausted. I collapsed on my bed and was finally able to relax. I decided to text Clary and tell her about Izzy. I took out my phone and put her number in and started typing.

To Clary:

Okay, so I'm not trying to be creepy, but my sister just got engaged, and I may have mentioned that you're a wedding planner. She looked you up on yelp, and loved what people had to say about you. You don't have to do anything, but I promised I'd give you her number so you could meet. Her number is, 555-3452. Like I said, you don't have to do it, but I figured why not. I had a lot of fun today, and I can't wait to do it again. ~Jace

I put my phone down and went into the bathroom to get ready for bed. When I got out I clicked my phone and Clary had messaged me back.

From Clary:

That's no problem! I love meeting with future brides, and I need to start getting back into wedding planning after the fire! I'll text her tomorrow, and set up a time. I had a lot of fun today too, and I can't wait to do it again and pick up the check ;) Have a good night Jace. ~Clary

I couldn't help but smile. I plugged my phone in and laid in bed. I couldn't get Clary out of my head. There was something about her that just really did something to me, and I couldn't wait until I got to know her more.

Time Jump – Four Days Later

Clary POV:

I was meeting with Izzy today to talk about her wedding. She sounded incredibly enthusiastic over the phone, and I couldn't wait to start planning her big day with her. I walked in to the coffee shop and saw a girl sitting with a dozen bridal magazines, and I smiled and walked over. I cleared my throat and she looked up.

"Are you Izzy?" I asked and she smiled.

"Yes! And you must be Clary!" She said and she hugged me. "I can see why my brother likes you, you're gorgeous." She said and I blushed.

"Me? Look at you." I said and she smiled. We took a seat and she had a huge list of dozens of things.

"Okay, I highlighted everything in these bridal magazines to give you an idea of what I want." She said and I shook my head. I grabbed her pen, and closed the magazines.

"First, I just want to talk and get to know about you and your fiancé. Planning can happen later." I said and she nodded. "How long have you two been together?" I asked.

"Almost 4 years." She said with the biggest smile on her face.

"How did you meet?" I asked.

"It's actually a funny story. We met in college. We are totally different. He is a total geek, but I love him for it. I was late for a meeting with the fashion club and I was running in 5 inch heels across campus. When I finally got to the room, it was filled with guys. I had no idea what happened. Simon was the first to speak and ask who I was looking for. I told him and he said they moved down the hall, and that I had just walked in on the robotics club meeting." She said as she laughed. "I was super embarrassed, but he was really sweet about it. He saw how out of breath I was, and he got me a chair and handed me a water bottle and just told me to collect myself before going to the meeting. He said that I was already late, so a couple more minutes wouldn't hurt. It's pretty much history from there."

"That's a lovely story. Something that will make a great story for your kids one day." I said and she smiled.

"I hope so." She said.

"Do you have a budget?" I asked.

"Nope. My parents are paying the whole thing, and they gave me no budget." She said and my jaw dropped. "My family comes from old money."

"Okay. I've never had a bride without a budget." I said and she laughed.

"I read a review that you did Cher's wedding." She said and I laughed.

"I did do Cher's wedding. But even Cher had a budget. It was a big one, but it was a budget nonetheless."

"How the hell did you land that job?" She asked.

"My father and her husband served together. One night they were talking and her husband mentioned that she needed a wedding planner, and my dad suggested me. She took a gamble on hiring a 22 year old wedding planner, but I did my best, and she was very pleased." I said and she nodded.

"That's so cool." She said and I shrugged.

"She was my only high profile client." I said and she nodded. "Okay, before we even plan anything, a location is needed."

"We're getting married in my parents backyard. It's like 10 acres, so it'll be enough room."

"Holy shit." I said and she laughed. "Excuse my language, but this might be the largest wedding I've ever done. What's your guest list?"

"So far we have about 300 people." She said and I took a deep breath.

"Okay. Is that going to get bigger?" I asked.

"I don't know. I definitely don't want over 500 people at my wedding, but it might inflate." This was without a doubt the biggest wedding I've ever been apart of.

"Okay, when are you getting married?" I asked.

"June 15 of next year." She said.

"Okay, so we have almost a year to plan this. Good." I said and she smiled.

"Is it impossible? Am I aiming too high?" She asked and I laughed.

"Not at all. This is your day. Whatever you want, I will make sure happens." I said and she smiled at me. "We are going to have to meet a lot though."

"That is not a problem. I am doing nothing with my life until this wedding is over." She said and I laughed.

We sat there and talked for another hour before she had to leave. We had set up another meeting time for Saturday at her parents house. She wanted me to get a feel for the land, and I was happy about that. The good part about backyard weddings is that we always have access to the venue. When I got home I sat on the couch and took a deep breath. A moment later my phone started to ring. I grabbed it and saw Jace's name on the screen.

"Hello?" I said.

"Hey." He said and I smiled.

"What's up?" I asked.

"Well, Alec just got a call from Izzy who is incredibly excited to start planning this wedding with you." He said and I laughed.

"She wants a monster of a wedding, but I'm going to do whatever I can for her to get her dream wedding." I said and he laughed.

"Thank you for doing this for her." He said and I smiled.

"Of course. It's my job." I said.

"So, I have off this weekend. I was wondering if you'd like to out to dinner with me." He said and I smiled.

"I'd love too." I said.

"When are you free?" He asked.

"The only thing I'm doing this weekend is going to Izzy's parents house and looking at the backyard. That's on Saturday, so any night is really fine." I said.

"You're going to Maryse and Robert's?" He asked.

"I'm assuming their your parents, yes." I said.

"Okay, a little heads up, they are really old school. They are very stuck up. I love them to death, they gave me a home when I had nowhere else to go, and I'll always be grateful for that, but they see the world differently than others." He said. "Just don't be surprised if they aren't really warm and inviting. You might not even see Robert with how much he works, but Maryse will be there with her nose in your personal space making sure you do everything right."

"That's not intimidating at all." I said and he laughed.

"I just want you to be prepared." He said and I smiled.

"Thanks for the heads up. So dinner Saturday?" I asked.

"Saturday sounds perfect. I'll pick you up at 7." He said.

"Sounds good. I'm going to go take a nap. I'll talk to you later Jace." I said.

"Bye Clary." He said and I hung up. The worst part of wedding planning is definitely the parents, but I've dealt with difficult parents before, and it was nothing I couldn't handle.

Time Jump – Saturday

Clary POV:

I pulled up to Izzy's parents house, or should I say mansion. I was completely overwhelmed by how big it was. I walked up to the door and rang the bell. A moment later it opened.

"Who are you?" The man asked.

"My name is Clary Fray, I'm here to see Isabelle Lightwood." I said. Izzy had informed me that her parents didn't call her Izzy, and I would get a lot farther calling her Isabelle.

"Come in." He said and I walked in. "May I take your coat?" He asked and I immediately took it off and handed it to him. "Wait here." He said and I stood still. A moment later an older version is Izzy walked in.

"You must be the wedding planner." She said and I nodded. "Come with me." She said and I started following her. She walked back and into the backyard and I nearly dropped my folder of things. Their backyard had a beautiful patio that looked over a very elegant pool that looked like it went on for miles. There were beautiful cherry blossom trees lining the property, and there was a beautiful gazebo sitting in the middle of the property that was just awe inspiring. "Isabelle will be down shorty." Mrs. Lightwood said and left.

"Holy shit." I murmured to myself.

"Clary! I'm glad you made it!" Izzy said as she walked over to me.

"Hi." I said and she laughed.

"Sorry I left you with my mother, I was on the phone with Simon." She said and I smiled.

"Not a problem. Shall we begin?" I said and she started leading the way.

I spent about two hours going over the whole design of the ceremony and the reception. Izzy knew what she wanted, and I couldn't blame her, she had a wicked sense of fashion and design. I don't know why she needed me, but I wasn't complaining. I already knew being apart of this wedding was going to be magical. By the time I left my brain felt like mush. I got back to Luke's and collapsed on the couch and I immediately fell asleep.

Jace POV:

I got to Clary's and walked into the bookstore that was below it. I knew where she lived but I never been inside. I grabbed the bag in the passenger seat and made my way inside. There was a man standing behind the counter, and I walked over and smiled at him.

"How can I help you?" He said.

"My name is Jace, I'm here for Clary." I said and he looked at me.

"In the back of the store there is a staircase, go on up." He said and I smiled.

"Thanks." I said and he nodded. I walked back and up the stairs and knocked. I waited for a minute but nobody came. I knocked again, and still no answer. Now, I don't make a habit out of checking to see if doors are locked, but I figured it couldn't hurt. The door was in fact unlocked and when I opened it Clary was lying on the couch sleeping. I couldn't stop the smile that spread across my face. I walked over and kneeled next to her and I stroked her cheek. Her eyes began to flutter, and when they opened she looked confused.

"Jace?" She questioned and I laughed.

"It's 6:45." I said and her eyes widened.

"Oh my god. I'm so sorry." She said and I laughed.

"No problem. Our reservation isn't until 7." I said and she smiled.

"How fancy are we talking, because as you know, all of my clothes burned in the fire." She said and I held up the bag.

"Izzy helped me pick it out." I said and she smiled.

"I'll be like 5 minutes." She said and I laughed.

"Take your time." I said and she rushed into the back room. I took a seat on the couch and waited for her to come out. Sure enough 5 minutes later she walked back out and she looked so incredibly gorgeous. "You look amazing."

"Thanks." She blushed and I motioned for her to exit the house. We walked downstairs and the man was still behind the counted. "Don't wait up Luke!" She called and he laughed. We got into my car and I started driving to the restaurant. We got their at exactly 7, and walked right up to the hostess.

"Reservations for Herondale at 7." I said and she looked up and her eyes widened. She immediately looked down and started typing.

"Herondale for 2. Right this way." She said and Clary and I followed. We were seated at a table that wasn't necessarily close to anything, which was nice. It was private, and I liked that. She handed us our menus and left.

"So, how was Izzy's?" I asked.

"Overwhelming." She said and I laughed.

"Yea. It's intimidating that's for sure." I said and she smiled.

"Can I ask you something?" She asked and I nodded. "On the phone you said they took you in when you had nowhere else to go. What did you mean?" She asked and I sighed.

"My parents were killed when I was 10. They knew the Lightwoods from college, and they offered to take me in and raise me." I said and she nodded.

"That was very kind of them." She said and I nodded.

"I don't know where I'd be without them, but I know how intimidating that house can be. Imagine 10 year old me walking up to that after both his parents were killed." I said and she just shook her head.

"How did you adjust?" She asked.

"Alec actually really helped me. He was shy as a child, but he always knew exactly what to say or do to help me through whatever I was dealing with." I said and she smiled.

"It's nice to have someone like that." She said and I nodded.

"How was Maryse?" I asked after a moment.

"Surprisingly not around. She showed me to the backyard, and than left, and didn't come back." She said.

"Weird. I think she's still adjusting to Izzy not choosing the 15 wedding planners that she had hand picked out for her." I said and Clary's face paled.

"Oh god. She probably hates me." Clary said and I reached across the table and grabbed her hand.

"She might be a little bitter, but she doesn't hate you. Izzy hated every single wedding planner Maryse brought over. She was bringing them over way before Izzy even got engaged. Maryse has been trying to plan this day for years, and Izzy was having no part of it." I said and she calmed down a little. "Maryse is used to getting her way, and when Izzy denied her, it didn't sit well with her. Trust me, Maryse will be just fine."

"I can't screw this up than." She said and I laughed.

"You won't." I said and she smiled. "So, you know about my life, what about you? You told me your mom didn't deserve to lose anyone else." I said and she nodded. "What did you mean by that?" I asked.

"My brother died when I was 12." She started. "Him and my dad had this tradition, every summer, they would go to a cabin in the woods and hunt, and fish, and just do guy things." She laughed. "This particular summer was just like the rest, and they went up to the woods. My father said that Jonathan went outside to collect more fire wood so they could cook." She said and she took a deep breath. "He never came back."

"Do they know what happened to him?" I asked as I took her hand in mine.

"They found his body in the woods a month later. He was beat up, and starved. After about 6 months the case went cold." She said and it broke my heart. "It devastated my family. He was 4 years older than me, and we were never the same."

"I can imagine. That's not something you can really come back from." I said and she nodded. "How are they doing now?"

"Well, my mom still grieves on his birthday, and my father was actually killed in action 2 years ago." She said and my jaw dropped.

"He was in the military?" I asked and she nodded.

"He was a pilot in the Air Force. He was so incredibly proud of that, and I was proud of him too." She smiled.

"What happened to him?" I asked as she linked our fingers together.

"He was shot down." She said.

"I am so sorry Clary." I said and she looked up at me.

"My mom is all I have left, and I'm all she has. That's why she was so thankful you saved me, and that's why I wanted to come personally thank you myself. We've lost so much." She said.

"I'm glad I saved you too." I said and she blushed. "Can I ask you something?" I asked and she nodded. "What was in that box?" I asked and she smiled.

"The last letters my father sent us. Family pictures, before Jonathan was gone. They are my most treasured memories, and I wanted them safe. I still can't believe they survived the fire."

"I'm glad you didn't lose them." I said and she smiled.

We sat there and ate, and laughed all night. After the heavy stuff was over we got into lighter conversation. Talking to her was surprisingly easy, and I really enjoyed being around her. When it was time to leave I didn't want too. I drove her home and walked her to the front of the bookstore. We both lingered for a moment.

"I had a great time tonight Clary." I said and she smiled.

"So did I." She said. I grabbed her hand and pulled her closer. I leaned forward and pressed my lips to hers, and when I say this kiss felt like I was flying, I really mean it. There was everything in this kiss. There was sparks, and passion, and urgency, but it was also gentle, and sweet, and slow, and everything I've never felt in a kiss before. When we finally broke apart our eyes locked and I couldn't help the smile when I saw how red her cheeks were. "That was…."

"Amazing." I finished and she laughed. "I know we literally just met, but you are literally all I think about, and there is this need that if I don't make you mine I might lose my mind." I said and she gasped. "If it's too soon, and you want to go out on a few more dates, we can do that, but I just need to know that you want to see where this goes too." I said and it took her a minute but she finally spoke.

"I don't know if I should be happy, or terrified with how strong my feelings are for you, but I'm willing to see where this goes too." She said and I smiled before pulling her into me.

"So Clary, would you like to be my girlfriend?" I asked and she let out a little giggle.

"I'd love to." She said and I scooped her up into my arms. After a set her back down, I gave her a sweet kiss.

"I have to go, but I'll call you tomorrow?" I said and she nodded. I made my way back to my car while Clary went inside. When I got in I took a deep breath. We were together, and I couldn't be happier.

Time Jump – One Week Before Wedding

Jace POV:

I was sitting at the station playing my solitaire. It had been pretty slow the last couple weeks, which was nice. The doors of the firehouse were opened to let the fresh air in. I heard a clicking of heels and it threw me off, but when I looked up Clary was running into the station.

"Clary, what are you doing here?" I said as she continued running.

"Alec. I need Alec." She said breathlessly while running past me. By now everyone in the station was watching.

"Before you go and see my brother, does your boyfriend get a greeting?" I said sarcastically and she stopped running. She came back to me and gave me a kiss. "Thank you."

"I need Alec." She said. "I went to his house but Magnus said he was here."

"Upstairs." I said and she smiled and ran away. I took my seat back at the table and continued my game until I heard Alec scream.

"ARE YOU SHITTING ME?" I heard and I immediately got up but Alec was already running down the stairs with Clary behind him.

"Alec, you can't just leave." Clary said and he turned back around.

"I have to go comfort my sister." He said.

"What happened?" I asked. Clary leaned up and whispered in my ear.

"Izzy caught Robert cheating, and now she refusing to have him walk her down the aisle." Clary whispered and my jaw nearly dropped.

"I can't believe him." Alec said.

"Alec, you can't leave right now. The Captain will have your head." I said.

"Plus, Izzy is with Simon anyway. You can see her after you're done." Clary said.

"Is he still going?" Alec asked.

"I believe so. Izzy didn't tell me anything about that, but half the guest list is your parents friends, and it would be weird for Robert not to be there." Clary said.

"But they'll notice when he's not walking her down the aisle." Alec said.

"She wants you to do it." Clary said and Alec's head snapped towards her.

"Me?" He asked and Clary nodded.

"She says she's always been closer to you." Clary said.

"It's true Alec. Robert was never home, and you've always watched out for Iz." I said and he sighed.

"Who is going to take my place in the party? We can't just have an open spot." Alec said.

"Magnus can do it!" Clary said. "He's about your same build, and him and Simon are going to be related through marriage, might as well put him in your spot."

"Simon did feel bad when he couldn't invite him to be there." I said and Alec sighed.

"Alright, I'll walk her down the aisle, but I'm not getting bitched at for it." Alec said.

"Don't worry, I'll make sure everything goes as planned!" Clary said. "I have to get to Izzy and tell her everything in worked out." Clary said almost running away before I grabbed her arm and pulled her back to me.

"You really need to stop coming and going without giving me a kiss." I said and she laughed.

"You'll see me when I get home." She said and I couldn't help but smile. A couple months ago Clary and I moved in together, and it was the greatest thing that we ever did.

"Doesn't mean I don't want a kiss." I said and she rolled her eyes but kissed me anyway. When we broke apart I looked her in the eyes and smiled. "I love you."

"I love you too, but I have to go before Izzy has another meltdown." She said and I let her go and she ran back to her car. I would never get tired of hearing her tell me she loved me, or knowing that she's mine.

Time Jump – Wedding

Clary POV:

I had been running around all day making sure everything was in order for this wedding. I was internally freaking out but I didn't want anyone to know it. I was walking to the bridal suit, which was just Izzy's room, but it could pass for a suit. When I walked in Izzy looked drop dead gorgeous.

"Ceremony starts in 10 minutes ladies!" I said and they started cheering. I walked over to where Simon was and I walked in and they were all chugging beers. "Ceremony starts in 10 guys!" I said and I went to leave when I felt Jace grab my hand.

"Will you dance with me tonight?" He asked and I couldn't help but blush.

"Wedding planners aren't supposed to be a part of the wedding." I said and he smirked at me.

"But you're more than a wedding planner at this wedding." He said and I giggled.

"You got yourself a deal." I said and he pressed his lips to mine. When he pulled away and I couldn't help but smile. "Ready in 7 guys!" I yelled and was greeted with a bunch of yeas.

I made my way to the backyard where everyone was waiting. I told the band to begin to play some soft music to let the guests know the ceremony would be starting soon. I made my way to the back and watched as everyone took their seats. I looked to my left, and I saw the bridal party. I gave a thumbs up to the band and they started playing other music. The guests all looked back and began watching the bridesmaids and groomsmen walk down the aisle. Finally when it was Izzy's turn everyone stood. She looked like such an angel coming down those steps. I looked at Simon and his looked awed. It was in this moment that I knew that I loved what I do. I made people's dreams come true, and that's all I could ever want.

Time Jump – A Couple Hours Later

Clary POV:

The ceremony had been extremely beautiful and there was barely a dry eye in this backyard. I was really proud of myself for putting this whole thing together, and even more proud to be apart of their special day. I was currently standing on the patio watching the people drink, and dance and eat when I felt arms around me. I thought it was Jace so I turned around and my blood ran cold.

"Toby. What are you doing here?" I asked.

"My girlfriend is a friend of the bride. They went to school together." He said. "You look good Clare." He said as he stepped closer.

"You need to leave me alone Toby." I said and he just smirked.

"And why would I do that?" He asked.

"Because you broke off our engagement. If you wanted to be with me, you shouldn't have done that." I said and he laughed. He reached down and put his hand on my pump. "What are you doing?" I asked. Before he answered he started pressing the buttons and a minute later I started to feel it.

Jace POV:

I just finished dancing with Izzy and I was looking around for Clary. I saw her standing up on the patio when a man came up behind her and wrapped his arm around her. Jealously instantly flared, and I started making my way over to them. When I finally got closer to could hear them talking.

"Because you broke off our engagement. If you wanted to be with me, you shouldn't have done that." She said and he laughed. He reached down and put his hand on her hip that held her pump. "What are you doing?" She asked and he just laughed.

"Get your hands off her." I said and Clary and him both turned and looked at me.

"What are you going to do about it? Kick my ass at your sisters wedding? Highly unlikely." He said in a laughing tone.

"I don't need to kick your ass." I said and he looked at me with confusion. "BAT!" I called and the bodyguard showed up. "Please escort him out of the party. He hasn't been keeping his hands to himself, and he's dismissed." I said and Bat grabbed his arm and forcefully led him away from the party. I turned my attention back to Clary and she didn't look so great. "What happened Clary?"

"He raised my insulin levels. I have too much in my system." She said.

"You're over dosing?!" I nearly yelled and she nodded and stumbled. I grabbed on her and held her close. "What can I do?"

"Get me a soda." She said and I nodded. I put her down on the chairs that were on the patio and went and grabbed her a soda. I gave it to her and she started drinking it. It took a couple minutes but she started looking better. "Thanks."

"What happened Clary?" I asked as my hands rested on her knees.

"That was my ex-fiancé, apparently his girlfriend is a friend of Izzy's." She said and I squeezed her knees a little tighter.

"What did he want?" I asked trying not to sound jealous.

"He told me I looked good, and when I told him tot leave me alone he grabbed my pump and started raising my levels." She said. She started shaking her head and whispering to herself.

"Clary, what's wrong?" I asked.

"I can't believe I was even engaged to that dick. I mean, he knows what I look like when I have too much insulin in my system. He knows how it affects me." She said.

"He wanted to push your buttons…literally." I said and she laughed.

"Serves me right for teaching him how to use it." She said.

"How come you haven't taught me?" I asked curiously.

"Because there was a point in my life when sometimes my levels would get really low at night, and if I didn't wake up, he would have to do it for me, so I taught him." She explained. "Can you hand my kit?" She asked and I took the little pouch out of my pocket and handed it to her. She pricked her finger and put it on the strip and put it in the device. A second later it beeped.

"How does it look?" I asked.

"It looks better. Thanks for the soda." She said and I leaned up and kissed her.

"Of course." I said and she smiled.

"I'll teach you how to use it when we get home." She said and I smiled.

"Sounds like a plan." I said and I helped her up. "Now I believe you owe me a dance." I said and I guided her to the dance floor. I spun her around and than pulled her into my chest. She rested her head on my chest and we swayed to the music, and I was completely engrossed in the perfect little bubble that Clary and I have created.

Time Jump – Five Months Later

Clary POV:

I had been running around like a mad woman trying to get my latest wedding organized. There was two weeks before the wedding date, and I was just finishing some last minute details. I was sitting at a red light on my way home when 4 fire trucks zoomed through the intersection, and I knew more were coming. Immediately my heard sank. Jace was working today, and so was Alec, and there wasn't a doubt in my mind that they were both on those truck. Once they passes I immediately got home and turned on the news.

"A five alarm fire has been issued for a building downtown. There is no word on how the fire started, or if there have been any fatalities at this moment, but we will keep you updated." The woman on the news said as they showed pictures of the fire. It looked insanely dangerous and I sunk into the couch. Before I knew it my front door was opening, and when I looked in walked Magnus, Izzy and Simon. They joined me on the couch and Magnus took my hand in his.

We sat there and watched the news for hours. The fire was still raging, and there were more firefighters there than I could even count. It was like a train wreck, we couldn't turn it off, but every time they loaded another firefighter into an ambulance my heart sank.

"Does anyone want coffee?" Izzy asked at some point and I nodded my head. She left the room and went into the kitchen and made two cups. She handed me mine, and I started to slowly sip it.

"Why hasn't anyone called us yet?" Magnus said.

"I won't get a call." I said quietly.

"What do you mean?" Simon asked.

"I'm not his wife. I'm just his girlfriend. Family gets notified first." I said.

"That's so stupid. They should call you." Izzy said.

"I don't make the rules. I just know your parents will be getting a call if there is one to make." I said and I put my cup down and curled under the blanket. Magnus put his arm around me and pulled me into him.

"He'll be okay biscuit." He said as he kissed my temple.

"You don't know that Magnus. You know Jace, he would go running into that burning building faster than any other firefighter there." I said.

"Yea, and my husband would right on his ass making sure he didn't do anything stupid." Magnus said. "Alec will make sure Jace gets out alive, just like Jace will make sure Alec gets out alive."

"Thank you for not being a firefighter." Izzy said to Simon which caused me to smile. Simon simply kissed her cheek and pulled her close.

I don't know how long we sat there for but when I looked at my phone it was nearly 2 am, and the fire was still going. Simon and Izzy had fallen asleep some time ago, but I didn't want to wake them up. Magnus said he needed a shower to wake himself up, and I was currently cleaning the kitchen to keep myself occupied. I went back out to the living room and saw Magnus sitting on the couch. I went over and put my head on his shoulder.

"They'll get through this. I know they will." I said and he simply nodded.

Jace POV:

"Alec, I need your help on the hoses." I yelled and Alec made his way over to me.

"Where did the firefighters go who were doing these hoses?" Alec asked and he grabbed one.

"Captain told them to switch. He wanted fresh guys on them." I said and he nodded.

We had been called in on this fire early, and it was in the middle of the night now. I knew Clary was probably insanely worried, and I hated that I couldn't call her and tell her I was okay. Alec and I took control of the hoses and tried to stop the fire as much as we could. This thing was strong, and he didn't look like it was stopping any time soon.

Time Jump – A Couple Hours Later

Jace POV:

The sun was rising and the fire was still raging. Alec and I handed off the hoses to some other men while the Captain called us over. We got over to him and he smiled at us.

"Go home boys. Get some sleep, and if the fire is still here in a couple of hours, we'll call you back." The Captain said and Alec and I both nodded. We got onto the one truck that was going back to the station to refuel and get more gear.

Once we got back to the station I grabbed my stuff and went to call Clary but my phone was dead. I walked over to Alec and it seemed like he had the same problem.

"Yours dead too?" I asked and he nodded. "Come on, you know Magnus is with Clary at my house." I said and he nodded. It had become a thing when a fire was called in and Alec and I were both there that Magnus would go over to Clary and I's place and they would be there for each other. I was glad she had someone like Magnus to lean on when she was worried. It made me feel a little better.

We finally made it back to my place and when I opened the door I could hear the news. I put my stuff down and made my way into the living room. Simon and Izzy were passed out on our one couch while Clary and Magnus were curled together on the other. I looked at Alec and he just smiled. We went over and I bent down and started rubbing Clary's leg. Her eyes started to flutter open and when our eyes locked they immediately widened.

"Jace." She said as she flung herself at me. "You scared the hell out of me." She said as I picked her up. Magnus was now awake as well and Alec pulled him to his feet and into an immediate kiss.

"I'm sorry. My phone died." I said as I put her down.

"Charge it next time." She said and I kissed her.

"Will do." I said and she wrapped her arms around my torso and hugged me tighter.

"Don't ever let me worry that much ever again." She said and I kissed the top of her head.

"I promise. I'll call next time." I said and at this point everyone was awake. "Captain said we might get called back later if the fire is still raging, so Alec and I better get some sleep so we can be ready if that happens." I said and Clary nodded. "You can crash here if you want Alec."

"I might take you up on that offer. I'm exhausted." Alec said and Magnus grabbed his hand.

"Let's get you to bed." Magnus said and he led him to the guest bedroom. I wrapped my arm around Clary's shoulder and started walking to our room. Once I got changed I joined Clary in bed and I couldn't wait to just sleep with her in my arms.

"I love you." I heard her whisper and I smiled.

"I love you too." I said and than I fell into a deep sleep. I couldn't blame Clary for worrying, but she also knows that this is who I am. This is my job, and she knows it's risky. I was always going to be a firefighter, I mean without this job, I wouldn't be holding this girl in my arms, and there isn't any place else I'd rather be.

Time Jump – Six Years Later

Clary POV:

"Anthony Jonathan Herondale, if you don't come downstairs right now daddy won't let you ride on the fire truck!" I yelled up to my 3 year old son.

Jace and I got married shortly after that huge fire. We both realized that there isn't any place else we'd rather be than together, and it seemed silly to put it off any longer. Our wedding was perfect. I was simply, and small, exactly what I wanted, and Jace didn't mind either. We took a beautiful honeymoon to Hawaii and I was incredibly sad when we had to come back to reality. I wish that Jace and I could have stayed in paradise forever, but unfortunately reality came knocking and we had to answer.

"But mommy, I want to ride with daddy." Anthony said as he came down the steps dressed in his firefighter outfit.

"I know, but if we're late they might leave without us." I said and he ran towards the door.

"Than we have to leave right now!" He said as he jumped up and down. I grabbed my keys and we got to the car. When we finally got to the station Anthony practically jumped out of his car seat looking for Jace. I took his hand in mine and started looking around until Anthony found him. "Daddy!" He shouted and ripped his hand out of mine and went running. Jace turned around and scooped Anthony up in his arms.

"Hi little man. You ready for a ride on the fire truck?" Jace asked and I walked over to them and put my arms around them both. "Hey baby." Jace said and he gave me a kiss.

"Hi." I said and I looked at Anthony. "You're going to be on your best behavior right?" I asked and he nodded. "Good. Can I have a kiss?" I asked and he leaned forward and gave me a kiss. "I love you."

"I love you too mommy." He said and I smiled.

"I love you." I said to Jace and he gave me a kiss.

"I love you too." He said. "But if we don't get on the truck now they might leave us." He said and I laughed.

"Alright, I'll be at the end with Simon, Izzy, Magnus and their kids." I said and he nodded. As Jace walked away with Anthony I heard someone tell.

"Hey Anthony, what do you want to be when you grow up?"

"A firefighter!" Anthony shouted and the whole station started to cheer. I smiled to myself and shook my head as I got in my car. I looked over at the truck and saw Anthony and Jace and I couldn't help but thank the angels that Jace ran into a burning building to save me, and who knows, maybe my little man was destined to follow in his fathers footsteps, but for right now, the only fire he's going to be putting out, are the fake ones in our living room, while Jace and I cuddled on the couch loving every minute of our perfect fiery life together.

Authors Note:

So many people requested a story where Jace was a firefighter, and here it is! I hope you all don't mind the direction I took it in, because I for one really love this story! I think it's fun, and sweet, and everything a one shot should be! Now, I'm not an expert in firefighting, so I might have gotten a few things wrong, please don't hate me if I did! I tried my best! Also, I have very limited knowledge of diabetes, but I know a little, and for some reason when I thought of this plot, Clary had diabetes so I did my best to incorporate it! Also, I don't own Cher, I just thought she'd be pretty cool to use in my story! Let me know what you all think and leave a review! :)

Also in this story, Alec is a little more energetic than his character normally is, and he's pretty sassy, at least with Jace and I enjoy him like that! I also enjoy the Alec Cassandra Clare wrote, but I just thought I'd make him a little OOC in this one shot! :)