Chapter Twenty Eight

Time Jump – Three Days Later

Jace POV:

I was in the shed fixing a board for one of the younger kids when I heard something outside. It was 10:30 so all the kids should be in their cabins so I decided to see what was going on. When I walked around the shed I saw footprints in the snow, and when I turned the corner I was absolutely horrified to see my daughter kissing a guy.

"Jacqueline Isabelle Herondale, what the hell are you doing?" I yelled and when they broke apart I immediately recognized the guy. Tucker. "Tucker, you are in so much trouble."

"Daddy." Jacqueline started.

"Don't daddy me, how long has this been going on?" I asked.

"Almost two months." Jacqueline answered.

"Why would you lie to us?" I asked.

"I never lied. You never actually asked me if I was seeing anyone." She said and I glared at her.

"That's not the point." I said and she crossed her arms over my chest. She looked scarily like Clary and I didn't want to show it but it scared me slightly.

"What's the big deal?"

"The big deal is you're my daughter." I said and she laughed.

"Yea, and your son is having a kid. So I think I should be a little higher on your list of children to trust." She said and I nodded because she wasn't wrong.

"Jack, you're my little girl." I said and she walked over to me and gave me a hug.

"And I'll always be your little girl, but I like Tucker daddy, and he likes me. I'm really happy." She said and I gave her a kiss on the forehead.

"Why did you have to like the biggest loud mouth I've ever met?" I asked and Jacqueline laughed.

"He's not that loud." Jacqueline said and now I laughed.

"Are you kidding me? I can't get the kid to shut up on the half pipe." I said and Tucker finally smiled.

"If it makes you feel any better Jace, I really do like her, and I promise I won't do anything to hurt her, or upset her." Tucker said and as much as I wanted to dislike the kid, I had actually really grown to like the kid the past 10 years he's come to our facility.

"Ugh, you couldn't have liked a kid that I disliked? You know Tucker has been my little protégé since he turned 10." I said and I could feel Jacqueline laugh.

"Does this mean that you approve?" She asked.

"I can't stop you. You're 18, and you are your own woman, but I swear, if I catch you two making out again, Tucker you are in for a world of hurt." I said and Tucker smiled and nodded in agreement while Jacqueline hugged me tighter. "Alright, it's past curfew, so run back to your cabin so I can pretend I never saw you, and you little lady are coming back with me." I said and she nodded. She walked over and gave Tucker a kiss. "What did I just say?"

"You said no making out, this is a simple goodnight kiss." Jacqueline said and I rolled my eyes.

"You said goodnight, now come on. I can't make exceptions for the guy seeing my daughter." I said.

"You made an exception for Sammi." Jacqueline said.

"She is no longer an athlete here." I said.

"But she'll be in our house after the baby is born, and she'll be an athlete." Jacqueline pointed out and I growled. I didn't think that far in advance.

"Tucker is allowed in the house, but his curfew is still 10." I said.

"11." Jacqueline said and I stared at her. She really wants to negotiate with me.

"10 Jacqueline." I said and she pouted.

"Please daddy." She said and I hung my head.

"Fine, 11. But I will not step in if his friends get mad at him." I said and she laughed.

"Thanks daddy." She said as she gave me a kiss on the cheek.

"Anything for you princess." I said and she smiled. I looked up at Tucker. "As of this moment your curfew is still 10, and you're late." I said and Tucker ran. Jacqueline laughed and we made our way back to the house. I had my arm around her shoulder and I pulled her into my side. I knew I had to accept that my kids were growing up, but I didn't have to like it.

Time Jump – Two Months Later

Patrick POV:

I was in the ice rink teaching the little kids their lesson when I saw my mom come running towards me. She looked flustered. I skated to the other end of the rink and when she got there she was out of breath.

"What's wrong mom?" I asked.

"Sammi, she went into labor." She said and my eyes widened.

"She isn't due for another month." I said and my mom nodded.

"I'm aware. I'm taking her to the hospital. Lets go." She said and I nodded. I got off the ice, threw my skates and ran towards the house. When I walked in Sammi was walking around gathering her things. 5 minutes later we were in the car and on our way to the hospital. I wasn't going to lie, I was nervous. I was going to become a father today, and that was terrifying.

Once they put Sammi into a room my mom excused herself to call my dad and let him know what was going on. Sammi looked like she was in so much pain and I hated that I couldn't do anything for her. Twenty minutes later my mom walked back in and over to Sammi.

"Are they on their way?" I asked.

"Yes. Your father is on his way with Karina and Jacqueline and Tucker should be here soon." She said and I nodded. Another contraction hit and Sammi let out a blood curtailing scream. I looked at my mom and she just smiled at me. I was about to say something when the doctor walked in.

"Let's see how far along you are Samantha." She said and she checked her out. "Alright Samantha, looks like you're ready to push already."

"I'll be out in the waiting room baby. Good luck." My mom said and I gave her a kiss and she left. I turned back to Sammi and grabbed her hand and she looked up at me and gave me a sad smile.

"Alright Samantha, on the count of three I want you to push. One….two…..three." She said and Sammi pushed as hard as she possibly could. I didn't know how a person could go through pregnancy and I was so incredibly proud of Sammi and her strength.

45 minutes later cries filled the air and I didn't care who saw, I cried when I saw the nurse holding my baby. After they weighed him, measured him, and cleaned him off the nurse walked back over to us holding a baby bundled in blue. She handed him to Sammi and I put my arm around her and gave her a kiss before kissing my son.

"What are we going to name him?" I asked. We had talked about names, and she said she had a good one but she wanted it to be a surprise. She said if I didn't like it we could always have some back ups, and I was happy to finally hear what she thought of.

"Well, I've had an idea ever since I found out we were having a boy." She said and I smiled. "I want to name him Patrick Alexander Herondale Jr."

"You want to name him after me?" I asked completely stunned.

"I do, and for a nickname we can call him PJ." She continued and I smiled.

"I think its absolutely perfect." I said and I leaned down and kissed her lips. When we broke apart I looked at my son. "I love you PJ." I said and he giggled or yawned, he did something, and I knew that was him confirming that that was his name.

10 minutes later my family walked in the room and my mom made a beeline for PJ and when Sammi hands him over to mom she gets the biggest smile on her face. Dad made his way over to mom and wrapped his arm around her and grabbed PJ's hand.

"What's his name?" My dad asked after a moment.

"Patrick Alexander Herondale Jr. But his nickname is PJ." I said and my dad smiled.

"I like it." He said and my mom nodded in agreement. They stayed for a couple hours before they all decided to leave. PJ was taken back to the nursery, which left Sammi and I alone. I got into the bed and pulled her into my side and kissed the top of her head.

"Can you believe we have a child?" She said after a minute.

"I can't. I feel like when we leave here tomorrow we won't be able to take him with us." I said and she laughed.

"And you're still okay with me going back to training?" She asked.

"Of course. I want you to achieve your dreams Sam. I don't mind taking care of PJ while you're training, and I understand you'll be really tired, but I want your dreams as much as you do, and PJ and I'll be there for you no matter what." I said and she leaned up and kissed my cheek.

"You're the best Pat." She said and I smiled.

"I love you Samantha, and I already love PJ more than I thought was possible. I can't wait to experience everything as a family, and you training for the next three years is just the beginning. We have our whole lives to spend time together."

"This sounds a lot like a proposal." She said and I laughed.

"Not yet. We're still young. Maybe in a couple years, I don't want anyone but you Samantha, and like it or not you're attached to me for life." I said and she laughed.

"I love you too Patrick. I wouldn't want to have a family with anyone but you." She said and I pressed my lips to hers again. This was going to be challenging, but it was going to be worth it. I already knew it.