A/N1: It's explained slightly in this chapter, but male shadowhunter's are able to have children as their bodies have adapted to developing a uterus and reproductive organs. Birth is done by C-section.

A/N2: Super glad you guys are liking this idea.

A/N3: Also be on the look out for the sequel to Age is Just A Number~

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Magnus looked up from the spell book he was reading as Alec walked bleary eyed and a little green around the gills.

"You feeling any better?" Magnus asked.

He got up and turned on the tea kettle to make him some tea.

"I was...then I remembered I have to go back to the institute," Alec answered.

Alec sat down at the counter and folded his arms. "Sorry for sort of just...dumping all this on you...And ruining your date."

"Like I said last night. He was an animal, too much so for my taste," Magnus told him. He looked through the cabinets until he found the herbs he was looking for a and dropped a few into the cup. "As for going home. Would you like me to go with you?"

"I can't ask you to do that," Alec answered. He shook his head and grimaced. "You must have more important things to do."

"Unless, someone is dying or in dire need of my services, I was only going to be doing minor spell translations, and get an early start on my taxes. Of which I can do later," Magnus told him.

"You do taxes?" Alec asked.

"It's not as hard as it seems," Magnus answered. He set down the cup of tea. "That will help with the nausea. I don't have anything for morning sickness though."

Alec drank some of the tea and wrinkled his nose. "This tastes like sweaty socks."

"Drink up," Magnus told him. "You will feel a lot better and you'll look a lot less green."

Alec finished off the tea and Magnus replaced it with a glass of orange juice to wash out the taste.

"I'm going to keep the baby…" Alec said. "Even if Jace decides he doesn't want to be apart of it."

"A Herondale and Lightwood baby," Magnus replied. "Your child is going to be a beautiful sarcastic little heartbreaker. You know that right?"

Alec smiled a bit. "I...wouldn't say no, if you wanted to come back with me, when I tell my parents. Might be safer."

"Alec, they're not going to kick you out if that's what you're worried about," Magnus told him.

"That's not what I'm worried about," Alec replied. "If he's there...with her...Honestly, I think I might punch him."

"I would pay to see that," Magnus said.

Alec rolled his eyes but did smile a bit more. "I'd prefer not to punch him if I don't have to."

"I know, I just wanted you to smile more," Magnus replied. He finished off his coffee. "We can go now if you like?"

Alec nodded. "Yeah. Now is good. Just let me change."

Alec took a deep breath as he walked up to the institute door with Magnus. Logically, he knew his parent's wouldn't kick him out, or disown him. Male carriers among the nephilim was not uncommon. Not when their race was slowly dwindling due to such a short lifespan as a shadowhunter.

Being able to bare children would make his mother happy. She'd get grandchildren and the Lightwood name would be carried on. But that didn't mean he could be nervous as hell.

He relaxed a little when Magnus gave him a reassuring smile and squeezed his hand gently. He let go of Magnus's hand when they walked into the institute and headed for his parent's office where he knew they'd be.

"Alexander, where have you been?" Maryse asked. She frowned when she saw Magnus and Alec automatically shifted his body closer to the man.

"I...I have something I need to tell you," Alec answered. "Where's dad?"

"The Clave called him back to Idris," Maryse told him. "What is it?"

"You can do it Alec," Magnus told him gently.

Alec took a deep breath. "I'm pregnant."

Maryse eyed Magnus.

"Don't look at me. I haven't touched a single hair on his head," Magnus told her. "I'm just here for moral support."

Her gaze shifted back to Alec and her face softened. "You've been seeing someone then?"

"No…" Alec rubbed his arm. "It was a one night kinda thing….I know, who it is, but I'm not going to name names."

"Alexander-"

"He knows who he is, and if he want's to step up that's his choice," Alec interrupted. "I'm not going to force him to do something he doesn't want to do."

Maryse nodded. "We're going to need to make an appointment with a doctor. And you're going to cease field work."

"You're not...mad?" Alec asked.

"Why should I be mad?" Maryse asked. "If you do not wish to name the father that is your choice. We can conduct a DNA test at the appropriate time and-"

"No," Alec interrupted. "No DNA testing."

"Alexander, you can not raise this child by yourself," Maryse said. "The father needs to take responsibility for his actions."

"And if he doesn't want to be a father?" Alec asked. "What then? You want him to resent the child? And I can raise a child just fine on my own."

"If that is what you want, then I will not stop you. Despite, not liking the decision," Maryse told him.

"Guess it's a good thing it's not your decision," Alec replied. "Come on Magnus, I need to tell Izzy."

He turned on his heel and walked out of the office with Magnus easily keeping his fast pace.

"Alec...Alec...Alexander," Magnus grabbed his arm and Alec flinched a little.

"Sorry…" Alec apologized and covered his face with his hands.

"Just take a deep breath," Magnus told him.

Alec dropped his hands to his sides and inhaled before exhaling slowly.

"And again," Magnus said.

Alec did some one more time.

"Now, let's see a smile," Magnus added.

Alec refrained from rolling his eyes but did smile, feeling relatively better. "Still think you prefer being here and dealing my drama and not filing taxes?"

"Yes, I'm sure," Magnus answered.

Alec nodded a little and started walking down the hall to where he knew Isabelle would be.

"Hey," Isabelle smiled when she saw them. "What brings you by Magnus?"

"I've put my moral support hat on," Magnus answered.

Isabelle raised an eyebrow and looked at Alec.

"You're going to be an aunt," Alec told her. "I'm pregnant."

"Oh my gosh Alec," Isabelle hugged him. "How long have you known?"

"Couple days," he answered. "Mom wants to make an appointment with a doctor but she also wants to do a DNA test…"

"It's Jace isn't it?" She asked.

Alec nodded and hugged her a little tighter.

"I'm sorry Alec…" she sighed.

"Not your fault," he pulled away and wiped his eyes. "Magnus talked some sense into me last night."

"Good," she smiled. "Mom's right about the doctor's though."

"My friend Catarina works at the Beth Israel hospital," Magnus said. "If you're not opposed, I could ask her to give you a check up."

"As long as my mother can't force her to take DNA," alec answered.

"It's too early for that, and no one could ever really force Catarina to do anything. I will go give her a call," Magnus told him. He walked out of the room as he took his cell phone out of his pocket.

"Why are you smiling like that?" Alec asked.

"I'm just picturing how fat you're gonna get," Isabelle answered.

He rolled his eyes. "Whatever. I'll remember you said that when it's two in the morning and I'm craving pickles and peanut butter….actually, that oddly sounds really good."

"Well we don't have any pickles or peanut butter," Isabelle replied. "But, I'm sure we could go get some."

Alec sighed a little. "This feels so surreal...I never thought I'd actually have a kid you know?"

"But you're happy right?" Isabelle asked.

"I am," he nodded and smiled.