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Chapter 2.
*THRID PERSON'S P.O.V.*
All his life James Carstairs has only wanted a number of things. 1. Everyone he loved to be happy and safe. 2. A wife that loved him as much he loved her. And 3. A baby. When he joined the brother hood at only 17, he never thought he would get the last 2. Silent Brothers are not allowed to marry or have children, everyone knows that.
But he was wrong about that, because now, 146 years later here he stands by his wife Tessa's side as she becomes closer and closer to bringing their child into the world.
They found out they were expecting in April after Tessa suffered the symptoms of pregnancy for well over 2 months. They were both elated to find out they were expecting a baby. Jem had lifted her into his arms and spun around in delight. He had never been so happy in all his life.
Tessa refused to find out the sex and refused to allow Jem to either. He was disappointed that he wasn't allowed to find the sex of his child, but he didn't complain or say another word about it to Tessa because, after all she was carrying his child and she would give birth to the baby.
So now, as Magnus tells Tessa to push once more, Jem can barely contain his excitement.
Jem bites his lip to stop himself from crying out in pain as Tessa squeezes his hand tightly.
Two minutes later Tessa slackens her grip on Jem's hand and relaxes back into the mountain of pillows behind her. Jem kisses her cheek and brushes her damp hair behind her ear.
"I did it Jem, I really did it." She whispers. He smiles and kisses her forehead.
"Yes you did, and you did excellently." Jem says.
Just then a high pitched wail pierces the air, the most beautiful sound Jem has ever heard.
"It's a girl." Magnus grins up at Jem and Tessa. Elation fills Jem's system. A beautiful little girl to protect from boys and spoil rotten.
"A baby girl Jem, we have a baby girl." Tessa says.
"Our perfect little girl."He whispers, softly kissing her lips.
A few minutes later Magnus places a little bundle in Tessa's arms and smiles warmly at the couple.
"Congratulations my dear friends, she is truly beautiful."He says. Tessa smiles brightly at him.
"Thank you Magnus."She says. Jem smiles warmly at his close friend. "I'll go share the good news." Magnus says and leaves the room.
Tess and Jem gaze down at their daughter. Jem had never before seen something so beautiful as his daughter.
"She's perfect..." He whispers. Tessa nods.
"And beautiful." Tessa says. Jem nods his agreement. The little girl has dark black curls, identical to those of Jem. She has Tessa's mouth and pallor with Jem's nose, bone struckter and eye shape. Her tiny eyes are tightly shut, her tiny fists clenched over her eyes, as if protecting her from the harsh bright lighting of the room.
"We need a name for her."Jem whispers.
"None come to mind." Tessa whispers. Jem thinks for a while before a name pops into his head.
"How about Esther? I know Clary and Jace were going to use that name had they had a girl but they had a boy, so..." Jem trails off. Tessa smiles broadly at him.
"Esther Carstairs, I love it. How about middle names?" She says.
"How about Elizabeth, after your mother?" Jem gently asks.
"I'd love that James, thank you."She whispers. He smiles and kisses her. Just then Esther's eyes flutter open to revel big gray eyes, identical to her mothers. Jem and Tessa share a small kiss before going back to gazing at their daughter.
"May I hold her?"Jem asks, desperate to have his daughter in his arms.
"Of course." Tessa whispers. She places Esther in his arms and watches as her husband holds their daughter for the very first time.
Jem looks down at Esther in amazement. She is so tiny and delicate. Ever since he joined the brother hood he had felt like he would never be happy again. Admittedly he had been Elated when he was cured of the brother hood and he was reunited with Tessa and they became engaged. But now that he is holding his daughter he knows his life is complete and he knows he would do absolutely anything for her. Anything she wants, he will give her. He has never been so happy in all his life and he has never been so in love.
"Hi Esther, I'm your daddy and I promise to always love you, support you and take care of you. You are my entire world and I will never deny you anything."He whispers.
"Except a boyfriend... or a girlfriend." Tessa says, stifling a yawn. Jem chuckles.
"You better get some sleep my love." He says. Tessa shakes her head.
"No, I'm not that tired."She says, yawing, proving herself wrong. Jem chuckles again.
"You need some well deserved sleep darling, I'm sure Esther will have us up at the crack of dawn." He says. Tessa smiles.
"Wake me in a few hours, okay?"Tessa asks. Jem nods, but he won't really wake her; he knows how tired she is.
"Sleep well darling." He says, kissing her forehead.
"Take good care of daddy for me Esther." She coos. Jem smiles and leaves the room while Tessa lies down.
He makes his way to Esther's nursery. He sits in her rocking chair and gazes down at her in his arms.
Soon after he falls into a light sleep, truly content for the first time in 146 years.
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