Chapter Fifteen

Time Jump – Birth

Clary POV:

I woke up with the worst stomach pain in the world. I sat up and realized that the bed was missing a body. Another pain ripped through my body and when I looked down the bed was soaked. I got out of bed and waddled to the balcony. When I walked out I could see that Jace was in the middle of explaining something to the snowboarders.

"JACE!" I yelled and everyone's eyes were on me. "I'M IN LABOR!" I yelled as another contraction hit. I doubled over in pain and the next thing I know Jace is picking me up.

"Let's get you to the hospital." I nodded and not a minute later, Jace, Jack, Pat and I were on our way to the hospital. When I got there I was placed in a room immediately and getting checked.

"Clary, how long have you been in labor?" The doctor asked.

"I don't know, I woke up and realized."

"You're almost ready to push my dear." She said and my eyes widened. "I'll be back in 5 minutes and than we'll bring this baby into the world." I nodded and she left.

"Alright." Jace started. "Jack, and Pat, go to the waiting room and call Aunt Izzy, and tell them what's going on. I'll have a nurse come get you when the baby is born."

"Alright, good luck mom." Jacqueline said and I smiled.

"We love you." Patrick said and they both gave me a kiss before walking out of the room. The doctor came right back, put some gloves on, pulled the sheet up and smiled.

"You ready?" She asked and I nodded. "Alright. On the count of three." She said and as she counted down I pushed as hard as I could.

An hour later cries finally filled the hospital room and I took a deep breath and laid back. Jace kissed my forehead and I was just so glad that the pain was over with. A couple minutes later the nurse handed me a bundle wrapped in a pink blanket.

"Welcome to the world Karina Grace Herondale." I said as I placed a kiss on her head. Jace joined me on the bed and 10 minutes later Jacqueline and Patrick were entering the room with Izzy, and Alec.

"What's her name?" Jacqueline asked as she played with her little hand.

"Karina." I said and she gave the cutest little sneeze.

"She's so cute." Patrick said and I smiled.

"Yes she it." Jace said and I couldn't help but feel so incredibly loved and happy. I had the perfect family, and Karina was the perfect addition to our family.

Time Jump – Six Months Later

Jace POV:

"Alright Jack, that's it! You just need a little more air." I yelled as she descended the half pipe. She was trying to get her run more difficult, and as much as I didn't want her to get hurt, I knew she was capable of it. She went up in what looked like the perfect position but half way through I saw her hesitate and she came down hard. I waited for a moment but she wasn't getting up. I ran over to her and removed her helmet and I could see her crying. "What hurts?"

"My left leg." She got out through the tears and I nodded.

"I'm going to pick you up and take you to the medical building." She nodded and I picked her up and she winced but I knew she needed to be accessed. I got her to the building and they told me that they would call when they had the diagnosis, and I nodded and made my way back to the house.

When I walked in I saw Clary sitting with Karina on the couch. I was dreading telling her about Jacqueline but she needed to know. I sat down next to her and Karina giggled and I gave them both a kiss.

"Rough day?" She said and I took a deep breath.

"Jacqueline is currently with the medical staff." I said and her eyes widened. "They told me they would call when they had a diagnosis."

"What happened?"

"She was doing a trick, and she hesitated. She came down hard." I said and Clary nodded.

"What hurt?"

"She said it was her left leg." I said and Clary nodded. I pulled her into my side and she instantly cuddled closer. "I know you're worried, but she's a tough one, she can overcome anything." I kissed her head and she nodded.

About an hour later the phone rang telling me that they were done examining Jacqueline, and Clary, Karina and I made our way down to the medical building. When we walked in Jacqueline was sitting in a bed looking completely devastated.

"What happened?"

"She dislocated her knee pretty badly. She'll need to stay off it for a month, and than we'll reexamine her and take it from there." The doctor said and I nodded. Clary and I made our way over to her and she looked absolutely defeated.

"How are you doing sweetheart?" I asked as I tucked a curl behind her ear.

"I'm pissed."

"Jacqueline." Clary scolded.

"It's true mom. I can't snowboard for who knows how long."

"You didn't break anything, that's the important part. This could have been worse, and you're lucky it wasn't." Clary said and Jacqueline nodded. "You want to get home?" She asked and Jacqueline nodded. I scooped her up in my arms and we walked back towards the house. Once we got inside I put her on the couch, gave her a blanket, the remote, and Clary put Karina on her lap, which caused Jacqueline to smile, if there was anything in this world that made her incredibly happy despite her current mood, it was Karina. Clary and I both gave her a kiss on the forehead before making our way into the kitchen. I knew Clary was holding it in in front of her, so when there was a wall between us I pulled Clary into me and I felt her release a deep breath.

"She's okay Clare. She will be just fine." I whisper and I feel her nod.

"That was so scary." She said into my chest and I nod.

"Try watching it, but she's tough, she can handle it." I said and I leaned down and kissed Clary. The road to her recovery was going to be a bitch, and it was going to be unpleasant, considering Jacqueline got Clary's temper, but she'd snowboard again, I was positive.