An hour later after finally going through security details with Alexander, my phone buzzed. I looked at the phone and saw that Jace had sent me a text.

"Are you still on for tonight?" It read

I look up to Alexander who is just about to leave for the day. "Alexander"

He turns around to face me.

"Does Jace know that I know about you?"

He nods. "I told him this morning that I was going to tell you today. I didn't say when though"

"It's just…. he's asked me if I still want to meet up tonight. On your…'anniversary'" I put up two sets of fingers to do an air quote sign "myself, Jace, Clary, Simon and Izzy would all meet up at your grave and then go to dinner."

Alec sighs. "Well I don't see why this year should be any different. Maybe make the dinner for 7 rather than 6 this time?" He grins

"But do the other's know about you yet?"

"No. I was going to see them after seeing you. I guess it would make more sense to do it all at once rather than individually."

"You do realise that they are all going to react like me but probably worse."

Alec nods. "I know. But I can't keep living this lie anymore and it's better that I explain my situation to everyone at once to avoid mixed messages"

"I guess that makes sense"

So I decide to call Jace and tell him that I am still on for tonight apart from one…addition. "I know about Alexander"

There was a slight pause before I heard his reply "You do?" Jace softly asks concerned

When I remember that I am on the phone and I have to use my words I answer. "Alexander's here right now. He's explained everything"

"Shit. Are you okay Magnus? I'm so sorry I had to keep this from you. They make us sign contracts and everything to make sure nothing gets leaked. I'll come over right now and make him leave if you want me to."

"No need Jace. I'm okay. I understand. I think it's safe to say that you now owe me a life debt."

"You've got it. Anything you want. Listen it's only you and me that know right now. Alec says that he wants to tell the others but I don't want to do it in front of his grave. That's too morbid even for my tastes."

"You're right. Why not get everyone to come to my loft. That way when things will inevitably go South, we have a safe space where we can air everything without being overheard."

"That sounds like a plan"

Evening rolled around quicker than I imagined. I think my head was about to explode with how heavy of a day this has been so far and it's not even over yet. I'm very much in need of a long hot bath and a lot of martini's from my minibar but alas that is not going to happen. Izzy, Simon, Clary and Jace are all here currently having a drink in my living room. Jace and I managed to convince them to have some drinks at my loft first before heading out afterwards. It was perfect. I had told Alec to be here in 15 minutes. My heart can not stop racing with nerves. This night could go one of two ways. It could go horrendously wrong and turn into a riot, or the amount of tears between us all will turn my loft into a lake. Either way, it was not going to be pretty.

"So Magnus. Where are we heading to tonight?" asks Izzy

"It's a surprise my dear. Give me a few more minutes and we can go. I just need to finish getting ready"

"Oh come on Magnus. How much makeup are you going to put on this time? Don't forget the glitter fiasco a few years ago" Simon jokes. I sigh inwardly. I had decided that I would change things up a bit and put on some body glitter and go out to a club. It ended up clumping together and went everywhere, making me look like a weird form of a mermaid all night. It was safe to say Jace and Simon was thoroughly amused. I have not touched the stuff since.

I shudder "How can I forget"

I checked my phone as it buzzed, receiving a text from Alec telling me he was outside. It's showtime.

"Everyone. I have an announcement to make." Everyone stops what they are doing and looks at me. I give Jace a small nod who understands what I have planned next. "I have brought you all here under false pretenses. We are not going out tonight."

Clary looks at me worried "Magnus, what's going on"

I pause, trying to get the right words out. This was a really sensitive subject and I wanted to play it right. "I have someone waiting outside my loft right now who wants to see you all and honestly, I don't know how well you all going to take to seeing him." 'Again' I think in my head.

"Magnus you should have said if you have got a new man in your life" Simon said.

"Well, he is not entirely new. That's the problem."

"Oh by the angel, it's not Imasu is it?" Izzy asked. Imasu and I were.. a situation gone very wrong through our entire relationship. I was still hung up on Alec at the time and it just never worked out as I couldn't provide all of my attention to him.

"No not Imasu. But all of you know him."

"Well, spare the dramatics and open the door then and let's see him…again I guess" Clary said.

I just nod and turn around to go and open the front door slightly. As I peep the door open, standing in front of me is Alexander, dressed in simple black jeans, black boots, a khaki shirt with his signature leather jacket. He looks really nervous.

"Are you ready?" I quietly ask.

He takes a deep breath and nods as I open the door fully, letting him come into my loft in full view of everyone in my living room.

Everyone is silent with eyes wide open as Alexander makes his way slowly into the living room with hands in his jeans pockets. He hunched in on himself, preparing himself for the blow that we expect is coming. I stare at Jace who has his hand on Clary's and I notice that Izzy has a hold on Simon's hand squeezing it tight as tears start to fall down her face silently.

No one says anything as Jace stands up and walks over to Alexander and gives him a hug of reassurance and stood on one side of Alexander while I stood on the other.

Before anyone could say anything, Isabelle stood up, letting go of Simon's hand as she slowly walked over to Alexander. She held her hands out gently as if she couldn't believe what she was seeing in front of her. Part of me wanted to do exactly the same thing earlier so safe to say, I don't blame her. Her hands move up to touch his face, as if to memorise it and to make sure it was in fact her big brother standing in front of her.

"Alec?" She asked hopefully as she looked directly at him, her hands still caressing his face.

"Hi Izzy. I'm home." He replied softly, tears welling in his eyes too. That was everyone's undoing as Izzy tackled her big brother in a hug and sobbed loudly, refusing to let go. I look over to Jace who gives me a nod and large grin while walking back over to Clary who has her hand over her mouth in shock to give her support. We definitely did the right thing bringing everyone here.

Simon is the first to say something. "I don't understand. How can you be here?"

With Izzy still in his arms, Alec turns to look at Simon. "It's a very long story and one that all of you deserve to hear. That fact that I have gone away for so long is just wrong and I can explain everything I promise."

With that, Alec motioned for everyone to sit down and for the next few hours, we all sat and listened as Alexander told us what had happened to him, answering any questions along the way. Looking around the room, it was safe to say that everyone took it a hell of a lot better than I did. Izzy still had not let Alec out of her sight and refused to leave his side while he talked to us. Alec even explained about Jace's involvement and how he told me earlier today.

"I can't believe you had to go through all of that" Simon gasped when Alec was finished

"It was worth it for you all to be safe." Alec countered

Izzy shook her head. "Right now I don't care. I finally get my big brother back"

"If I'm honest, I'm surprised that you haven't shouted at me yet"

"Oh believe me, I really wanted to when you first thing came through the door, but now that I know what happened to you, I can't be mad at you. You have always been so loyal and committed to keeping people safe even if you suffer in the process." Izzy answered "I just missed you so much and I'm so glad that my prayers had been answered. I feel like I am going to wake up tomorrow and this is all going to be a dream"

Alec laughed "Trust me, I'm not going away again"

"Well. Apart from going on tour with me" I joke

"Well yeah, that's true. But not like before then. I promise no more hiding" Alec chuckled

For the rest of the night we sat and talked. Alexander made sure that everyone got a private moment with him to talk. Simon for some reason looked a little paler when his private moment with Alec finished but he looked happy. I smile. I'm guessing Alec gave him the 'big brother talk' making up for the last ten years.

I laugh to myself as I lay on the couch, my cat chairman meow curled up on my lap. I never really had a family to call my own. I have an estranged Father somewhere in the world and a Mother who passed away quite a few years ago. I felt so alone and jealous of all of my friends. They had their own families whereas I was just on the edge somewhere. But as I look around the room, seeing everyone laughing and enjoying everyone's company, my heart filled. Finally resting his eyes on Alec, I felt the missing piece of my soul finally resting into place after being absent for so long.

For the first time in years, I am fully content.

I realised that I didn't need brothers, sisters or parents to make a family. It's one that you make on your own. For me, this is my family.