Authors Note:

I am so sorry it took me forever to update this story, but I hope you like this chapter! I will try to update more frequently but with school its hard to find the time to write, let me know what you think! :)

Chapter Sixteen

Time Jump – One Month Later

Jace POV:

Today was the day Jacqueline was being reevaluated by the doctor and I was nervous. I knew how much it killed her to be on the sidelines. If she wasn't cleared to start training again, I honestly don't know what she would do. She was so much like me, and I hated being injured. I was making my way to the medical building and trying to calm myself down as much as possible. I knew she was already nervous enough, she didn't need to see me nervous as well. I walked in and Jacqueline was already sitting on the table.

"How is she looking doc?" I asked as I joined her.

"Her knee looks good." He said and almost all the stress left my body. "I would ease her into getting back on the half pipe, but she can start working out, and getting back into her regular routine."

"Thank you very much." I said and he nodded and left. I looked over at Jacqueline and she looked thrilled. "You hear that baby, you're cleared."

"It's about time. I was going nuts on the side."

"I know. I could see it. Let's go tell your mother, and than maybe we can get a quick workout session in before dinner." I said and she hopped off the table and we made our way to the house. We walked into the house and I could hear giggling. We made our way to the living room to see Clary and Karina sitting on the couch. Karina had the biggest smile on her face, and Clary was playing peek-a-boo with her and she was absolutely loving it. We walked over and I took a seat next to Clary and scooped Karina up in my arms and gave her a kiss.

"How did it go?" Clary asks and I smile and look at Jacqueline.

"Doctor said I can ease my way back into working out and getting back on my board."

"I knew nothing could keep you away. You're too much like your father." Clary said and I pulled her into my side.

"I'm going to go out and watch the session, come get me for that workout dad." She said and I nodded and she made her way out. I turned back to Clary and smiled.

"How are my two other favorite women?" I asked and she smiled.

"We're great." Clary said and I looked at Karina and she was nothing but smiles.

"Good." I said and I kissed them both. I spent a few more minutes sitting with my girls before I went to get Jacqueline. My life was perfect, and I wouldn't change a thing.

Time Jump – Five Years Later

Clary POV:

Patrick and Jacqueline are now 17 and getting ready for qualifying for the next Olympics and I was a nervous wreck. I know how much pressure this can be and I wanted them to make it, because I knew how hard they have worked. We were currently at Patrick's program, and I couldn't stop from crinkling the program guide. I only stopped when I felt a hand rest on mine. I looked up and Jace was smiling at me.

"Babe, he's going to do great."

"But what if he falls? What if his skate breaks? What if everyone else is better? I just want him to do so well. He's worked so hard for this." I said and Jace smiled.

"He's ready. He could do this routine in his sleep. His skates are perfectly fine, the other skaters are good, but Patrick is better."

"I can only imagine how nervous he is. God knows I was before a skate."

"Mom, Patrick is going to kiss ass." Jacqueline said and I laughed. "He's a Herondale, and we don't lose."

"Truest statement I've ever heard." Jace chimed in and Karina agreed.

"Okay. I'll try to relax." I said and Jace intertwined our fingers together and the lights dimed. Patrick's name was called and he skated out on to the ice, and it was now or never.

His routine was flawless. He looked like an angel out on the ice. He landed every jump, and executed every turn to perfection. I was so proud of him. When she skated off the ice and the scores came up, and he qualified for the Olympics, I cried. I knew that he was meant for this, and I was so happy that all his hard work paid off. When the program was over we made our way down to meet him and when he came out I engulfed him in a tight hug.

"I am so incredibly proud of you Pat." I said and he hugged me back.

"Thanks mom. I owe it all to you." He said and I pulled away and looked at him.

"That was all you baby." I said and he smiled and shook his head.

"But I wouldn't be here without all your hard work and dedication to my training. You and dad made it possible, and even when I wanted to quit because it wasn't 'cool' for guys to be into figure skating you always had my back, and I qualified because of your endless love, support, and dedication." He said and I lost it again. He pulled me into a hug and I couldn't help but cry.

"We are so proud of you Pat." Jace said and he smiled. "We all knew you had it in you, you're a natural."

"Now, Jack has to make it, and we'll be taking the Olympics by storm." Patrick said and I smiled.

"Hell yea brother." Jacqueline said and I couldn't help but laugh.

Time Jump – Jacqueline's Qualifying

Jace POV:

I was a nervous wreck, and now I knew how Clary felt for Pat. Knowing how much time and dedication went into this and praying to God it all played out was terrifying. After Jacqueline's injury she came back harder and better, and I knew she could do this, but it didn't make me any less nervous. I guess I was tapping my fingers because I felt a hand rest on top of mine. I looked to my left and Clary was standing there smiling at me.

"Not as easy as it looks right?" She laughed and I smiled.

"I know how you feel now, and it's terrible. I want this so badly for her." I said and she wrapped her arms around my torso.

"I know. She's amazing Jace. You have trained her so incredibly well, and she's your daughter. She is so prepared for this." She said and I leaned down and pressed my lips to her temple.

"You're right." I said and she smiled.

"Of course I am." She said and I laughed. Jacqueline's name was called and my heart started racing. When she dropped in I think I stopped breathing.

Her run was absolutely perfect. She made all the corrections needed, she landed perfectly and each trick was executed flawlessly. When she landed at the bottom and they started rattling off her scores, I was surprised that she was in first. There were two more runners to go, but Jacqueline had qualified, and we were taking a family trip to the Olympics. I looked over at Clary who looked absolutely thrilled. Karina was bouncing around on the ground, and Patrick had already left to go find Jacqueline. Clary wrapped her arms around my torso again and smiled.

"I told you she'd do amazing." She said and I leaned down and pressed my lips to her.

"Looks like we're going back to the Olympics babe."

"Looks like it." She said and we made our way over to Jacqueline and Patrick. We pulled them into a family hug and talked about her run. The Olympics were going to be crazy as hell, but I knew my kids could handle it, I mean they are Herondale's after all.