Hi guys... Long time no see! There was a problem with my regular computer. However I am allowed to use my school issued laptop and use it I shall. This is a BIG chapter. Major stuff happens in this chapter and I have lots more planned. This unplanned hiatus got me thinking about the story and direction I want to go with it. Enjoy the chapter and don't forget to review, follow, and favorite
Disclaimer: Do we still need to do this? I only own the plot

-IL

"Okay Clary, no peaking," said Isabelle who was still holding her hands over my eyes.

"By the angel, Izzy, you're tripping me," I said after stumbling for the fiftieth time.

"We're almost here," she said. I heard a door open and someone dash across the room. Isabelle took her hands off and I opened my eyes.

"Surprise," shouted everyone as the lights flickered on. A baby blue banner was tied across the entrance saying "It's a boy!" Everyone was there. Magnus, who i assume scurried across the room because I could see his tell tale glitter across the ground, Mum, who was beaming, Celine, who was also beaming, Maia, whom Isabelle made up with.

"You guys! You did this for me," I asked as Isabelle pulled me to the big wicker chair placed in the middle of the room. I guess I was the guest of honor so I got the honorary chair. There was baby blue everywhere. After taking my honorary seat, the shower began. Mum stood up first.

"First you all know Clarissa. She is my daughter and I'm so privileged to be her mother and go through this beautiful journey with her. Clary, you've made me so proud and stressed than I have in years and for that, I love you. You're going to be a wonderful mother," she said, tearing up. I could feel my eyes prickle as Isabelle stood up next.

"Clary, I've known you since we were what, eight or seven? You've always been nothing short of a sister to me in a house of boys. I know that there have been countless times I've dragged you on shopping trips and to Pandemonium but I'm glad you've always been there. I'm privileged to be the godmother/aunt of this baby. And like your mother said, you're gonna be a great mother," she said, sitting down. Tears rolled down my cheeks. I laughed too. Then gifts went around. Magnus gave me the stud muffin shirt and baby food saying,"Just in Isabelle got that one as we clutched our sides with laughter. Mum gave me a car seat, Isabelle gave me a stroller from her and her family. Max, who was at another performance, gave me some books he thought be would be useful to the baby saying he would "need the basics". After the games were done and most of the guest had gone home Celine approached me.

"Clary," she said but it came out more like a question. I stopped moving a chair and turned around.

"Hi Celine," I said, smiling.

"I just wanted to give you your gift. It was Jace's and if that baby boy is going to be anything like him, you'll need it," she said, passing the large box into my hands. I sat on the floor and opened it. Inside was a pale blue stegosaurus scooter. I looked at, thinking of a baby Jace toddling around on it.

"Oh, Celine, he's so cute. Thank you so much," I said, hugging her. She was stiff and then a moment later she sunk into my arms. Her shoulders were bobbing. She was crying. She finally let go and I could see she was smiling. I could feel more tears slide down my face as I smiled back at her.

"I guess I'll see you this week, right Clary," she asked, and I remembered I had a doctors appointment this week. I nodded giving her a thumbs up. She closed the door but the minute it shut it was opened again. This time by Isabelle.

"Clary, I have to tell you something," she said in a rush. Her face was pale and her eyes were wide. Whatever it was wasn't good.

"Yes Izzy," I asked, continuing to clean. I grabbed a glass of the table.

"I saw Jace. Out with someone else," she said, emphasizing the someone else. I dropped the glass feeling myself get pale.

"What," I asked, my voice suddenly quiet. My nose began to tingle, a tell tale sign I was about to start crying.

"I was out getting a movie on redbox, you know Marvel Marathon," I nodded waiting for her to finish talking, " and I saw him and this girl. She was all over him Clary..."

She trailed off. I swallow and suddenly the room was too hot. I couldn't breathe. Tears started streaming down my cheeks and I fell. My vision turned spotty.

"I'm going for a walk," I said, getting up and ignoring the dizzy spots despite Isabelle's protests. I grabbed my peacoat that Magnus bought for me and wrapped a scarf around my neck. I slammed the door behind me hopping that Isabelle wouldn't follow. I walked swiftly down the stairs and out the door. I kept walking, letting my feet take me. I didn't realize that I had ended up in front of Jace's place. I could bring my self to knock but my hand moved on it's own accord. There was running and barking. I didn't know that Jace had a dog.

"Clary! I wasn't expecting you," said Jace. His voice was thick with sleep and his shirt was on backwards.

"Jacey, I woke up and you weren't there," purred a voice. I look further into the house to see a girl wearing a long t-shirt biting her lip.

"I guess this is a bad time," I said, pivoting on my heal. I guess it was true. There was a call from behind me and I could see Jace running after me.

""Clary, wait! I can explain everything," he said but I didn't turn around. Suddenly I felt some grab my elbow and turn me around. I was face to chest with Jace. The black spots grew wider and wider until i could see anything anymore.

So there the rest is coming soon. Again I'm so sorry I haven't been able to update. You guys have been fantastic so far!