Authors Note:

Okay, so it took me forever to write this chapter, and I'm sorry for that! I just want to know that Chapter 60 is going to be the last chapter of this story! It's been fun, and I have no idea how long it will take me to write it so bare with me! Let me know what you think and leave a review! :)

Chapter Fifty Nine

Time Jump – Six Months Later

Clary POV:

"Call me the minute you land?" I said as I hugged Karina.

"I will mom." She said and I could tell she was annoyed with how many times I already said that but I didn't care.

"And take some pictures for me!" I said and she laughed.

"Of course mom." She said and I smiled at her.

"You're growing up so fast." I said as I tucked a curl behind her ear.

"I'll always be your little girl mom." She said and I smiled.

"That you will be." I said and she smiled, just than Gallagher and Jace walked down to the car.

"You two ready to get to the airport?" Jace asked.

"More than ready." Karina said.

"Now, don't do anything too stupid, but also have fun. You're going to travel, don't be sticks in the mud." Jace said and they both laughed. "If you want to go cage diving to swim with the sharks, do it because there won't be another opportunity for you to get the chance."

"Jonathan!" I said as I slapped his arm.

"What?" He asked.

"Don't encourage her to swim with sharks!" I said and he smiled.

"She's going around the world to have fun babe. Swimming with sharks is a once in a life time experience." He said and I rolled my eyes. "Or swim with the dolphins. That seems safer." Jace said and Karina laughed.

"I might pass on swimming with the sharks, but dolphins sounds fun!" She said and I smiled.

"That's my smart girl." I said and she smiled.

"Come on dad, we don't want to miss our flight." Karina said as her and Gallagher got into the car.

"I'll be back in a couple hours." Jace said and he kissed me.

"Be safe." I said and he smiled.

"Love you babe." He said as he opened the car door.

"I love you too." I said. He shut the door and they were off. I was going to miss Karina so much, but I was really happy that she had a dream and that she was going to fulfill that dream. I knew Karina was going to find something that she was passionate about, and I was happy that she was going to get to achieve that dream.

Time Jump – Later That Night

Jace POV:

I got back from dropping Gallagher and Karina off at the airport. I was going to miss her around here, but just seeing the excitement in her eyes when she was talking about traveling was everything I could ever want for her. I knew she loved working here, and competing with her siblings, but I've never seen that kind of excitement in her eyes.

I walked in the house where Clary was sitting in the living room, drinking wine, and watching TV. I took a seat next to her, and she leaned into me and I kissed her head.

"How was the airport?" She asked.

"Just like I remember it." I said. "I'm sorry I took so long, I just wanted to make sure they got through everything smoothly."

"I kind of expected you to do that." She said and I laughed. "You would never just let Karina and Gallagher roam around in the airport like chickens with their heads cut off."

"You know me so well." I said and she smiled. We sat there and watched TV for some time and it just occurred to me that it was so quiet. "Not having kids around is weird." I finally said and she laughed.

"It's so quiet." She said. "I'm not used to it."

"We've had kids running in and out of this place for so long, it's weird to not have any." I said and I felt her nod. "Which gives us the opportunity to not get caught." I said and Clary leaned up and looked at me.

"What do you have in mind Mr. Herondale?" She questioned and I couldn't help but smile.

"I think you know Mrs. Herondale." I said before I captured her lips with mine. It was nice to know that we wouldn't have a child walk in and gag at our declaration of love. This was just Clary and I, like how it was before we had kids, and as much as I loved our kids, and the kids they brought into this world, but I missed uninterrupted alone time with my wife.

Time Jump – Six Months Later

Karina POV:

Gallagher and I just got back to England after spending 6 months traveling the world, and as amazing as it was, I was happy to be back home. We were actually supposed to be coming home in a couple days, but Gallagher got sick, and we decided to come home early, so I was excited to be surprising my family.

We got a cab and headed to the facility. Gallagher wasn't as excited, but he didn't feel good so I understood, but I was super excited to see my nieces and nephews and my family again. The drive took longer than expected, but when we finally arrived, I took a deep breath in and smiled.

We made our way up to the house and I didn't bother knocking. I walked right in and interrupted a family dinner, but I didn't care. I was actually happy that they were all in the same house so I could see them all together.

"What are you doing home?" Mom finally said as she got up and hugged me.

"Gallagher got sick, so we decided to just come home." I said as she moved away and looked at Gallagher.

"Oh my. You look awful. Do you want me to make you anything?" She asked.

"Food would be great. I've been too scared to eat anything and throwing it up." Gallagher said.

"I'll make you some chicken broth." My mom said. "Why don't you go up and get some rest." She offered and he nodded.

"Hi family, I would hug you all and stay and chat, but I am exhausted." He said and everyone laughed.

"I'm sure K will give us every single detail about your trip." Jack said and I couldn't help but smile.

"No doubt." Gallagher said and he made his way upstairs while my mom went into the kitchen and started making him something. I took her seat at the table, and Henry climbed on my lap.

"So, how was it?" Pat asked.

"Absolutely amazing." I said with the biggest smile. "We went to so many different places, and I loved them all so much that I honestly couldn't pick a favorite place that we went."

"I'm glad you had fun." Jack said. "Although, I'm glad your back because I could use the help around here." She said and I laughed.

"I'm glad to be back as well." I said. "I love traveling, but I missed being home." I said as Henry leaned into me and I hugged him. I loved being back with my family. I couldn't picture a better place to be, and I couldn't wait to get back to my job here, and just be with my family and make so many memories around this place.