Hey guys! Look at me go haha it must be late *looks at clock* well I didn't need sleep anyway... So I realized that Simon got Jace's blessing but not Alec's even though I said he would... Oops :$ Soooooo I'll just put that it soon, but this chappie will be the family dinner. Hopefully y'all will enjoy!
JPoV
We enterted the dining room, ignoring the obvious stares from everyone as they caught sight of Graysen. I made sure Clary and I were seated next to each other, just so we could help each other out. We each took a baby in our lap, as there weren't enough high chairs to go around. Maryse, being the wonderful cook and hostess that she is, served us all roast beef with mashed potatoes and green beans, along with fresh, homemade, dinner rolls. Yummm.
Once we all had full plates, and had begun the face-stuffing, Izzy broke the silence.
"Sooooooo tell us about your beautiful little boy?!" Everyone nodded in agreement, their mouths too full of the delicious food to make any humanoid noises. I looked at Clary, and she gave me a pleading look, so I took a deep breath and started talking.
"Today, when Clary and I went upstairs, there was a young woman sitting on our bed, holding this little angel." I tickled his chin, making him smile and giggle, spitting out the mashed potato Clary had been feeding him in the process. She shot me an evil glare and I gave her an apologetic look, and continued with my tale.
"We were obviously a bit nervous and skeptical of her, until we heard her story. Alicia Bowmark, and her husband, had been battling a demon, and it killed Graysen here's father. Alicia managed to kill the demon, but not before it stuck it's stinger in her, giving her just a few hours to live. She had apparently heard of us, and decided we would be a fitting family for Graysen, and so brought him to us. Just as we finished working out the details, she suddenly died. It's a terribly sad story, but Clary and I are grateful for the chance to save an innocent life." I took a deep breath as I finished speaking, waiting for the reactions that were sure to come. As one, Maryse, Jocelyn, and Izzy reached for their napkins. Luke and Robert looked somber, while Simon, Alec, and Magnus all looked depressed. Then, Clary broke the sad silence.
"Isn't he adorable, though?" As if on cue, he let out a small chuckle, and slapped the mashed potatoes, sending them spattering all over Simon, who was sitting across from Clary and Graysen.
"Positively adorable." Simon remarked dryly, before excusing himself to clean off his face and shirtfront. Just like that, the depressing mood was lifted, and happy chatter began.
After dinner and desert were over, Clary and I excused ourselves to tuck the babies in, and then ourselves. It had been a full day, and we were worn out.
"There." Clary sighed contentedly, nestling into my side and watching our children sleep. After dry diapers, a bottle apiece, a story, and several songs, they had finally succumbed to dreams. I nuzzled my nose into her hair, and scooped her up bridal style, my mouth on hers to muffle the squeal that was sure to come. I walked to the next door, and walked in. I gently plunked Clary down on the bed, and tossed one of my tshirts at her, stripping down to my boxers as I did so. We snuggled in together, and let sleep entangle us in it's soft grasp.
What'd you think? Decent for so early in the morning/late at night, right? Let me know in a review! I can't promise a quick update, but I can promise sooner than two months xP, even if it's one month, 29 days, 23 hours, 59 minutes, and 59 seconds. No, in all seriousness, I'll update as soon as I have time. Hugs to all of you and a giggle from Graysen for a review!
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