Chapter Twelve

Time Jump – One Week Later

Clary POV:

I was walking through the house cleaning everything up when I got to Patrick's room and saw him standing in front of a mirror fixing his outfit. I couldn't help but laugh as I entered his room.

"Hey Pat, what's going on?" I said and he turned around.

"I'm going out with Christie today. And I don't know what to wear." He said and I walked over to him.

"What are you going to do?" I ask.

"I was thinking of taking her snowboarding. She said she loves to watch the snowboarders practice. She said there was something so free about it, and I thought she'd like some lessons."

"Just be careful Patrick. You know you can get seriously hurt if you don't do it right." I said and he nodded.

"I know. I wasn't planning on throwing her down the half pipe, but maybe just strap her in and show her how to control the board."

"I think she'll really like that." I said as I gave him a kiss. "Curfew is 10 Patrick, make sure she gets back to her room alright, and than get home."

"Will do, thanks mom." He said and I excited his room. I threw in a load of laundry, and started making lunch. Jace was out early letting know the kids today was going to be an off day, and Jacqueline was sleeping late. I decided to make some homemade chicken noodle soup and some homemade bread. After about an hour the front door opened and Jace walked in.

"Hey babe." I said and he smiled and made his way over to me.

"Hey, what's for lunch?"

"Homemade chicken noodle soup an bread." I said and he smiled.

"My favorite." He said and he lifted me off the floor and sat me on the counter. "How was your morning?"

"Normal. Did a load of laundry, helped Patrick pick a good outfit out for his date later today, and now here I am." He leaned forwards and pressed his lips to mine. We stayed like that for a while before someone broke up apart.

"That is completely disgusting. I don't want to watch my parents make out." We turned around and saw Jacqueline.

"Hey little lady, how do you think you got here?" Jace said and she groaned, and my cheeks flushed red.

"Alright, lunch is ready. Serve yourselves." I said as I jumped off the counter. Everyone dug in and we sat around the table and talked. When lunch was over Jace and I cleaned up and the kids went to do whatever they do. "Jace?"

"Yea babe?"

"I want another baby." I said and he dropped a plate in the sink which caused me to laugh.

"You're sure?"

"Yea. I love Jacqueline, and Patrick but I want more, and I don't know, I love having your kids." I said kind of scared that he didn't want anymore but he was standing in front of me with that signature smirk and he pressed his lips to my forehead.

"I'd love to have more kids Clare." He said and I couldn't help but smile. We finished washing the dishes and decided to just curl up on the couch for the rest of the day. It was our day off too, which means no paperwork, or no practices. It was one of those rare days that we both needed, and looked forward too. It was about 6 and Jace and I hadn't moved from the couch. Jacqueline wanted to hang out with some friends, so Jace and I didn't need to make dinner for anyone. We were enjoying whatever show was on TV when Patrick walked out in his snow gear.

"What are you doing?" Jace asked and Patrick stopped.

"Going on my date."

"Yes, but why are you dressed like that?" He asked and I could see Patrick get nervous.

"I'm going to take Christie snowboarding." He said and I felt Jace get a little tense.

"Patrick." He started but Patrick jumped in to plead his case.

"I know what you're going to say dad, but I'm not going to take her on the half pipe or anywhere near a hill. I'm just going to teach her how to control the board. No one will get hurt. I promise."

"Alright, but please be safe." He said and Patrick immediately lit up.

"I will. Bye guys!" He said and ran out the door and I couldn't help but laugh. Jace and I settled back down on the couch and I knew he was still nervous.

"He'll be fine babe."

"But what if he gets hurt, or she gets hurt?"

"Patrick is a safe boy. He wouldn't let anything happen to her. Plus, you taught him, so he is nothing but safe." I said but I could still feel how tense he was. "Do you remember when you taught me how to snowboard?" I said and he laughed.

"Yea. You were horrible." He said and I laughed.

"Yes I was. But you never let me get hurt. You always made sure that I was safe, and that's how Patrick is."

"We were much older. Patrick is only 10."

"But he is you. He will do everything in his power so that Christie doesn't get hurt." I said and Jace smiled. I leaned up and pressed my lips to his. "You know, the kids won't be back for a couple hours." I said and Jace smirked. "We could start that baby making process now." I said and before I knew it Jace scooped me up and was heading towards our bedroom. I couldn't help but giggle and blush.

"You are so right." He said before slamming our bedroom door closed and capturing my lips to his. I was going to enjoy this process very much.