A/N: Finally a new chapter. I'm sort of on the fence about this story, but I'm glad those you reading it are enjoying it :) (sorry for any grammar mistakes)

Telling The Parents

"Alec? Where are we going? We've been driving for hours," Magnus said.

"Just sit tight and relax," Alec replied. "It's a surprise okay?"

"Are you sure you're not kidnapping me? You've got packed bags in the trunk, and you just picked up from work and started driving," Magnus pointed out.

"Why would I kidnap you?" Alec asked.

"I'm insulted," Magnus pouted.

Alec rolled his eyes. "Why would I kidnap you, when I've already got you hmm? Seems a little redundant."

"Nice save," Magnus smiled. "But seriously, where are we going?"

"I was trying to surprise you," Alec said.

"You know how I feel about surprises," Magnus replied. "Can't you just tell me?"

"Remember that cabin we rented our senior year over labor day weekend?" Alec asked. "And I told you we'd go back the next time something great happened?"

"Vaguely," Magnus answered. "Why?"

"I got accepted into the police academy," Alec answered. "I start training next weekend."

"Alec, baby that's amazing," Magnus smiled. "What did your parents say?"

"I didn't tell them yet," Alec answered, looking over at him. "I wanted to tell you first...And I also packed up a couple bottles of wine, and your favorite dessert."

"I hope you don't tell your parents that you told me first," Magnus said, leaning over and kissing Alec's cheek. "They already don't like me."

"Yeah well, who cares if they like you, I love you and this weekend, I'm going to show you just how much," Alec replied.

"Sounds like a great weekend to me," Magnus smiled.

"Hey, sorry I'm late, got held up at the office," Alec said, sitting across from Magnus. "You okay?"

"I was just remembering when you told you me got accepted into the police academy," Magnus answered. "And that cabin we went to."

"And it rained the entire time we were there," Alec remembered. "That was nice though wasn't it? Laying in the hammock."

"That was not a hammock," Magnus smiled. "That was, that was too terrible to be considered a hammock."

"Yeah, that was a terrible hammock," Alec chuckled. "What made you think of that?"

"We're going to have to tell people about the baby," Magnus answered. "My friends, your family...just trying to figure out the best way how."

"Preferably in a public place," Alec said. "Away from things with sharp ends."

"Funny, that's what you said when you decided to come out to your family," Magnus replied.

"Yeah well, my parent's were a lot more open to me being gay then they are about me having a baby with you," Alec said, picking at his napkin.

"I'm going to go out on a limb here and say you didn't tell them you said yes," Magnus replied.

"I was waiting for the right time," Alec said. "You know how my parents can be."

"That is the understatement of the century," Magnus snorted. "Your parents do not like me at all."

"My dad likes you," Alec pointed out.

"Alright, your dad is okay with me and your mother hates me," Magnus said.

"Look, how about I have dinner with my parent's and tell them," Alec replied.

"You'll do that?" Magnus asked. "Actually have a sit down dinner with your mom and dad?"

"They might as well know they're going to be grandparent's," Alec shrugged a little. "Even if they don't agree with the choice."

Magnus smiled a bit. "That's very mature of you Alec."

"Yeah well, I'm going to be a dad right? Now's a good as time as any to start making better choices when it comes to my parent's," Alec added.

Magnus looked at his phone. "I have to go pick up Chairman from the vet, let me know how the dinner goes okay?"

Alec nodded and watched him stand up and pull on his jacket. "I will call you when it's over."

"Good luck," Magnus chuckled.


Alec took a deep breath as he walked into his parent's house and smiled a bit as Izzy pulled him into a hug, hugging her back.

"Thanks for being here," he said.

"You made me an aunt, it's the least I could do," she replied. "Dinner's just about ready."

"Great, the sooner I can do this, the better," he said.

He made his way to the kitchen and grabbed a beer from the fridge.

"I have to admit, I am surprised that you wanted to have a sit down dinner with us Alexander," Maryse said. "Usually you try to get out of them."

"There's something I need to tell you and dad," he answered. "Figured, over dinner was the best place to do it?"

She wordlessly raised an eyebrow and went back to cooking. Alec walked out of the kitchen while pulling out his phone and dialing the number he still knew by heart.

"Don't tell me you chickened out," Magnus said, answering.

"No...not yet," Alec replied. "I should've just done this over text message."

"Would you like one of my pep talks?" Magnus offered.

Alec snorted. "Magnus, calling someone a little bitch and telling them to grow a pair is not a pep talk."

"It is in my book," Magnus mused. "Look, tell you what, tell your parent's we're having a baby and I won't keep all the sonogram photos to myself."

"Seriously?" Alec asked. "I'll just go to the doctors and ask them to print more."

"Worth a shot," Magnus said. "Just tell them Alec. You and I are having a baby together, you're an adult, your parents cannot control you."

"You're right," Alec sighed.

"Always am," Magnus said.

"I'm not going to argue with you," Alec replied.

"Because I'll win," Magnus stated.

"No, because someone's feelings are going to get hurt, and I have a feeling, you'll manage to call me a little bitch," Alec chuckled. "I'll tell you how it goes later okay?"

"Mmm fine," Magnus said. "I'm going to see if I can get Raphael to make dinner again. Baby's craving something spicy."

Alec's stomach flip flopped. "Take it easy Mag's." The nickname just rolled off his tongue without realizing it.

"You can do it Alec," Magnus said before the line went dead.

Alec hung up and put the phone in his pocket before going back inside. He joined Isabelle at the table just as his father walked into the dining room and put his napkin in his lap.

"Dinner looks great mom," he complimented.

"Family recipes," She said sitting down. "Now what is this news you wanted to tell us?"

"Wouldn't it be better if I told you guys after we eat?" Alec asked. "Save it for dessert?"

"Alexander," Maryse said.

"Magnus and I are having a baby together," Alec told them. "He asked me, and I said yes. And he's pregnant."

"Are you sure that's a smart idea?" Robert asked. "This is Magnus you're talking about."

"I know and I really thought about this, I didn't just say yes when he asked me," Alec said. "Look, he's changed okay? When am I going to to find the time and settle down with someone and have a baby?"

"Alexander, what if he changes his mind and doesn't want you in the picture anymore?" Maryse asked. "You two broke up for this exact reason."

"We broke up because he didn't want kids and I did, and now he wants kids and I still do. We are looking at this like level headed adults. Why can't you be happy for me?" Alec asked. "I'm going to be a father."

"You might be a father Alexander. Magnus still has time to change his mind, and he doesn't need your permission to-"

"Maryse," Robert interrupted. "That's enough. This is Alec's choice and if he wants to do this, let him."

"Besides mom, doesn't Alec get a chance to be happy?" Isabelle asked.

Maryse sighed. "I just don't want you to get hurt Alec."

"I know, and I appreciate it mom, I do, but, I have to at least give this a shot right?" He said. "This might be my only chance at having kids, and I really want this chance."

"I hope you understand what you're getting into Alexander," Maryse said.

"I do," Alec replied.

"Now that that's all settled, can we eat?" Isabelle asked.

"Sounds like a nice idea," Robert chuckled.


"Alec, this is a surprise, and I really do mean surprise," Magnus said, once he answered the door. "What are you doing here and how did you get into my building?"

Alec held up his key. "I never gave it back, and the locks on your building suck."

"You want a drink? I think I still have some of that beer you like," Magnus said, moving out of the way to let him in.

"It won't bother you?" Alec asked.

"I'll be just fine with my tea, it's supposed to help with my morning sickness," Magnus answered.

He offered Alec a bottle before sitting back down on the couch. "I take it, dinner went well?"

"Well. my mom was totally against it, but, she understands that it's my choice to have a baby with you and well my dad just sort of was like 'if you're sure then be careful' and well Isabelle's all for it obviously," Alec answered opening the beer.

"And….you do like the choice right? No second thoughts about having a baby with your ex?" Magnus asked.

"Are you?" Alec asked.

"No. I am most definitely not having second thoughts," Magnus answered.

"Yeah? What about this?" Alec asked leaning in and kissing him. He set the bottle down and cupped Magnus's face, deepening the kiss as Magnus leaned into it.

"What was that for?" Magnus asked, once Alec pulled away.

"For giving me what I've always wanted," Alec answered. "I mean, you could've asked anyone, but you asked me and I'm just really glad that you did Magnus."

"I'm really glad you said yes," Magnus told him. "This means a lot to me."

Alec smiled and brushed some of his hair back. "As much as I'd like to stay...I should go..."

"Or...you could stay and I could make us breakfast in the morning?" Magnus offered. "I'll make you favorite."

Alec nodded a little. "Alright. But I make the coffee."

"Deal," Magnus replied.