Sooo this chapter took a turn that I wasn't really planning but I think it turned out okay. It's obviously up to you guys as the reader's to make that decision. So I hope you like the chapter :) Promise the rest will be fluff and getting prepared for the baby following.

Everything's Going to Be Okay

"Magnus? I thought you said Alec was picking you up?" Jem frowned as he stepped outside.

"He is...he's just running a little late that's all," Magnus answered. "He had to go to court for one of his cases."

He checked his phone and hoped the worry in his voice wasn't expressed on his face.

"Well, then I'll wait with you," Jem told him.

"Oh, you don't have to do that, I don't want to keep you," Magnus shook his head.

"It's alright," Jem assured him. "I have to wait for Will anyway."

Magnus nodded a little and crossed his arms over his chest.

"I could get a chair inside if you," Jem added.

"I've been sitting all day," Magnus politely declined. "I had clients calling me back to back. I keep telling them I'm on leave but well...they don't like to listen."

"You're an event planner right?" Jem asked.

Magnus nodded. "Mostly run out of my apartment. I've been trying to find some studio space but well...I've been having too much fun getting ready for this little one. I think I've changed the nursery five times since I found out we're having a girl."

Jem smiled. "As long as you're keeping off the stress."

Magnus looked at his phone as it started vibrating and recognized Isabelle's number on the screen. He excused himself and stepped a little off to the side as he answered.

"Izzy?" he answered.

"Magnus...uh...hey uh...It's about Alec," she took a deep breath and Magnus frowned.

"Izzy...what's wrong?" he asked gently.

"I don't really know...I just, Luke called and there was an incident at the courthouse and...Al...Alec got shot…" she answered with a shaky breath.

"Magnus? Woah woah hey." Jem wrapped an arm around him to keep him steady and gently took the phone out of his hands.

"Hello? Hi...this is Jem Carstairs, I'm Magnus's doctor...yes...yes okay." He hung up after a couple minutes and guided Magnus back into the waiting room. "Magnus, I need you to breathe for me okay?"

"Ca...can't," Magnus's breath hitched.

"Yes you can, deep breaths alright? In through your nose, out through your mouth...you can do it Magnus. I know you can okay?" Jem got him a cup of water and knelt down in front of him.

Magnus squeezed his eyes shut and took a shaky breath.

"Good...that's good," Jem nodded. "I'm going to get Will okay? And then we're going to the hospital. Just keep breathing."

Magnus nodded mutely and gripped the cup of water as he tried to keep his breath even. He placed his hand on his abdomen as he felt a small kick and he took another deep breath.

"It's okay sweetheart, everything's going to be okay," he whispered. He closed his eyes. "Everything's going to be okay."


"Magnus!"

Isabelle hugged him tightly as he walked into the waiting room. He hugged her back and ran his fingers through her hair.

"Where's Simon?" He asked gently.

"He went to talk to Luke," she answered. "He wasn't...he wasn't there when Alec…" she shook her head and hugged him more.

"Have you called your parents?" he asked.

She nodded. "Mom's on her way over with Jace right now...Dad and Max are in Boston for one of Max's school events but they're coming right after."

"Hey…" Simon dragged a hand through his hair as he walked over. He put his hand on Isabelle's shoulder and she wrapped her arms around him. "It's going to be alright Iz...he's gonna pull through."

Magnus dug around in his bag and pulled out the keys to his apartment. "Could you two go to my apartment? Pick up a few things Alec might want?"

"Yeah...no problem," Simon nodded and took the keys. "How are you holding up Magnus?"

"Just...let's focus on Alec okay?" Magnus answered.

Simon nodded and started guiding Isabelle out of the waiting room. Magnus sat down in one of the chairs and dropped his head into his hands as he took a couple more deep breaths.

"Jem wanted me to give this to you."

Magnus looked up and took the cup of tea offered to him with a small smile of thanks. He took a couple sips and leaned back in his chair.

"You're Will then?" he asked.

"The one and only," Will nodded. "How are you holding up?"

"I'm scared," Magnus answered. "I don't...I don't want to lose him. Not like this...it's like my worst nightmare come true."

"I'm sure he's going to pull through. The surgeon's here are phenomenal," Will promised. "And Jem is going to make sure you're in that room when Alec wakes up."

Magnus smiled a bit. "It's a nice thought, but they'll only let the family in there first…"

"You are family though Magnus. You're having a baby together, sides, you could always pull the hormonal card, works every time," Will winked.

Magnus chuckled a little and drank more tea. He looked up as the doors slid open and sat up straighter as Maryse walked into the waiting room with Jace close behind. He spotted Magnus before Maryse did and walked her over.

"I'm gonna see if I can find Jem, you gonna be okay?" Will asked as helped Magnus stand up.

"Yeah, thanks," Magnus nodded before Will walked away.

"Hey, how you holding up?" Jace gave him a hug and rubbed his back.

"I'll be okay once I know Alec's going to be okay," Magnus answered as he hugged back. "What about you?"

"A little bullet's not going to stop Alec," Jace answered. His voice shook a little and Magnus ran his fingers through his hair.

"Course not. He's Alec," Magnus repeated.

"I'm uh...I'm gonna go check out the gift shop," Jace said once he pulled away. He turned on his heel and walked down the hall.

"Let's sit," Maryse said before he could speak.

Magnus nodded and sat back down in his seat as Maryse sat next to him. She took his hand in hers and gave it a gentle squeeze.

"I owe you an apology," she started. "When...Isabelle called and told me what'd happen to Alec... I'm petrified that I'm going to lose him. I'm always terrified that I'm going to lose him when he's working. I never...I never wanted him to become a police officer...and the entire drive I kept thinking, if this is how I feel, Magnus must feel just as worse... I know I haven't always held your relationship with Alec in such high regard...but I want you to know that I'm going to be here now. No matter what happens, Magnus."

Magnus couldn't stop the tears even if he wanted to. Maryse hugged him then. She rubbed his back soothingly.

"Everything's going to be okay," she soothed.

"I...I can't lose him," Magnus shook his head. "Not again. Not like this."

"He's not going anywhere," she told him. "You said yourself, Alec is a fighter. He's not leaving this world without a fight."

Magnus pulled away sheepishly after he calmed himself down and took a couple tissues to wipe his eyes and blow his nose.

"I meant what I said Magnus. I'm going to be here. For the both you and my grandchild," she told him.

Magnus smiled a little. "Granddaughter...we're having a girl."

"A girl?" She asked.

He nodded. "We found out a couple weeks ago...we were going to tell everything this weekend but…"

She reached over and squeezed his hand. "Even more of a reason as to why Alec's going to fight."

"Mrs. Lightwood?" A doctor asked.

Maryse stood. "I'm Mrs. Lightwood. Is my son alright?"

"He lost some blood during the surgery, but we were able to get both bullets. We're moving him to a room now and we're going to keep him for observation for a few days. If all looks well we'll have him released by Tuesday," he told her.

"Thank the angel's," Maryse exhaled slowly. "Are we able to see him?"

The doctor nodded. "I can take you to his room."

"You go ahead, I'm going to call Isabelle and Jace," Maryse told him.

"Are...are you sure?" Magnus asked.

"Of course," she gave him a reassuring smile.

Magnus followed the doctor down to the hall to Alec's room and sat down in the seat next to the bed.

He took Alec's hand in his and stroked the back of it with his thumb. He felt Alec's hand tighten around his own after a short while and smiled a bit as Alec opened his eyes.

"Hey…" Magnus leaned forward a little and brushed some hair out of Alec's face. "How are you feeling?"

"Been better," Alec chuckled a little and winced.

"Well you look great," Magnus smiled.

"I highly doubt that, but thanks," Alec smiled back. "I'm sorry."

"What for?" Magnus frowned a little.

"Getting shot…" Alec answered.

"Sweet pea...you don't need to apologize for that. No one could've seen it coming," Magnus told him. "What matters is that you're okay, and you're alive."

"Can't get rid of me that easily." Alec winced as he let out a small chuckle.

"Good, because I would like to keep you," Magnus squeezed his hand gently.

"I'm a little sleepy…" Alec shifted a little in the bed. "M'gonna take a nap okay? You'll be here when I wake up again right?"

"Of course," Magnus nodded. "I'm not going anywhere. Unless I have to pee, cause I think she's starting to press against my bladder."

Alec gave him a tired smile. "I love you."

"Love you too sweet pea," Magnus smiled back.