Authors Note:

So, I had to take an extra class, so I'm starting school again, but I'll be more free than during my normal semester so I hope to update a lot more frequently as long as long as my writers block doesn't come back! I'm currently in the beginning process of starting another one shot, so be on the look out for that update as well! Enjoy this next chapter and let me know what you think! :)

Chapter Thirty Seven

Jace POV:

It took us two days to get everything ready but today we were leaving for America to spend time with Clary's mom. She's been pretty quiet since she got the phone call and I couldn't blame her. Alec was coming to take us to the airport so I thought this would be a good time to pull Tucker and Sammi aside and talk to them. Thankfully Clary, Karina and Jack were all sitting on the couch, and Patrick was waiting to help load the car with Alec that I could take them without anyone noticing. I pulled them into the hallway and began to speak.

"So, Alec, Izzy and Magnus might be popping in every now and than just to make sure things are running smoothly. It's not that I don't trust you, but an extra set of eyes never hurt." I said and they nodded. "I'll call and check in every now and than, and if you have a problem don't be afraid to call. We might be busy, but this place is our business, and we have to make sure everything is working."

"Don't worry Jace, take care of your family, we got this." Tucker said and I smiled.

"I have no doubt, but I just wanted you to know that you can call if you need too." I said and they nodded.

"Will we be able to come in for the funeral?" Sammi asked.

"If you really want too, of course. But let me know, because if it's in between sessions we can just push the fall session back, but if it's in the middle of summer, I might have Alec and Magnus come and keep an eye on the kids." I said and they nodded.

"Dad!" I heard and I walked back out into the living room. "Uncle Alec is here." Patrick said and I nodded. "The car is all packed."

"Thanks Patrick." I said and he nodded and made his way over to PJ and Sammi. I walked over to Clary and kneeled down in front of her. She looked at me with sad eyes, and I just wish I could take all her pain away, and it sucks that I can't. "You ready to go babe?" I asked and she nodded her head. I scooped her up in my arms, and Karina followed as we made our way out to the car. I didn't mind that Clary was kinda not functioning properly at the moment. I knew this was hard, and whatever she needed from me, she got. I placed her in the car and pressed my lips to her forehead. "We're going to get through this Clary." I said and she nodded. Karina got in the car and curled into her side.

"I love you mommy." Karina said and Clary simply replied with a kiss on her forehead. Karina understood Clary was upset, so she simply accepted the kiss and held onto Clary's hand. I closed the door and walked over to Alec and he gave me a small smile.

"Thanks for doing this Alec." I said and he patted me on the shoulder.

"It's no problem." Alec said.

"I know you're busy with your own life, but it would really help me if you stopped by to check on things every now and than. I trust Sammi and Tucker, but it would calm me down a bit while being away." I said and he laughed.

"No problem. Magnus and I can work something out." Alec said and I nodded. This was going to be a long month, especially if Jocelyn hangs on until the end, but I am willing to take as much time as needed in order to help Clary.

Jacqueline POV:

I watched as my dad carried my mom out of the house and I couldn't even imagine what she must be going through. I know her and grandma had a somewhat different relationship, mostly strained due to her skating career, but I also knew that she loved her, and losing her wasn't going to be easy.

I walked over to Tucker and slipped my arms around his torso. He pulled me closer and placed a kiss on the top of my head. Leaving him for a month was going to suck, but I knew that I needed to be with my family, and I knew that my dad needed him here, but that didn't mean it was going to suck any less.

"I'm going to miss you." I said as I pulled myself away from him.

"I'm going to miss you too." Tucker said as he placed a stray curl behind my head. "But I'll come in for the funeral, and we'll talk everyday."

"Since we've been together I've never had to spend this much time away from you." I said and he laughed.

"I know, but you need to go and spend time with your grandma, and your family. I know Clary needs you." Tucker said and I nodded.

"I can't even imagine what it feels like to be losing a parent, especially since she never even knew her father." I said and Tucker gave me a sad smile.

"Clary is one of the strongest women I've ever met, she can get through this." Tucker said and I nodded.

"Everyone say your final goodbyes, it's time to go." We heard my dad say and I nodded.

"I love you, and I'll call when I land." I said and Tucker gave me a sweet kiss.

"I love you too." Tucker said and I smiled once more before heading out to the car. I saw my mom and Karina cuddled in the seat while my dad and Uncle Alec stood outside of the car talking. This was going to be one long month.

Patrick POV:

After loading the car I went back inside to see Sammi and PJ. I hated that I had to leave them, but I knew that I had to be with my family. My mom was a mess, and I needed to be there to support her, and if that meant leaving, than that's what I had to do. I walked in and PJ came running and jumped in my arms. I lifted him up and threw him in the air which caused him to giggle. Once I caught him I looked at Sammi and smiled at her.

"I'll call as soon as I land." I said and she nodded.

"Why do you have to leave daddy?" PJ asked and I put him down and kneeled so that I was on his level.

"Nanna's mom is very sick, and she isn't going to be around for much longer, so we're going to say goodbye to her." I said and he was still pouting. "We'll talk every day little man."

"I'm gonna miss you." He said and I pulled him into a hug.

"I'm gonna miss you too, but I'll be back before you know it, and you get to spend extra special time with mommy." I said as we broke apart.

"Why can't I come with you?" He asked.

"The place we're going isn't for little kids." I said.

"But Aunt Karina gets to go." He said and I laughed.

"Aunt Karina is older than 10, that's the age limit." I said and he huffed.

"Being 5 isn't fun." He said and I laughed.

"I'm sorry little man, but daddy has to go say goodbye to his own Nanna, and you'd be board." Sammi said and he turned towards her.

"Otay." He said and I gave him a kiss before standing up.

"Good luck running this place." I said and she laughed.

"Tucker and I will be pros in no time." She said and I laughed.

"Everyone say your final goodbyes, it's time to go." We heard my dad say and I nodded. I turned back to Sammi who now had PJ in her arms. I gave her a kiss before giving him one.

"I love you both." I said and Sammi smiled.

"I love you too Pat." Sammi said.

"I love you too daddy." PJ said. I gave them both one last smiled before walking outside. When I got to the car mom and Karina were cuddled next to each other in the car, while dad and Uncle Alec were outside talking. Jack and I climbed into the back of the car. We both looked at each other and took a deep breath.

"This is going to be a long month." I whispered to Jack and she nodded. A moment later dad and Uncle Alec got in the car and we were off to the airport. This was going to be one hell of a visit, but I wanted to be there for my mom, and that's what I was going to do.