Two Dads, One Family

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Jace opens the door to see Clary, Magnus, and Raphael. He raises an eyebrow at his girlfriend. "He's the reason that Alec is as giddy as a teenager right now I bet." Jace snorts and nods, letting everyone in. Raphael sees Max and runs to him, tackling him instantly. The other three adults don't even notice yet.

"ALEXANDER GIDEON LIGHTWOOD YOU DIRTY BOY!" "Mom chill out! All I'm saying is that before the ring that Izzy is thinking of, another ring might be used." Izzy is on the floor laughing her ass off and Maryse is laughing behind her hand as Madzie babbles happily. Alec leans back in his chair, a stupid grin on his face. Magnus tries not to laugh as Jace pulls Alec's chair, making him fall onto the floor. Alec and Jace then begin to wrestle, causing Clary and Magnus to record the entire thing. Maryse waves to Magnus and he smiles at her, doing the same to Izzy afterwards. Alec has Jace in a headlock and is practically lying down on him when he finally looks up. He sees Magnus and Clary recording them and laughs.

"Fuck off, carrot. And hello again, Mr. Bane." "Alexander, you should be careful before I enjoy that title too much." Alec shakes his head and stands up, messing up Clary's hair. "So allow me to introduce my mother, Maryse, my sister, Isabelle or Izzy, and my brother, Jace. Is Raph around?" Magnus goes through introductions before nodding. "In the living room with Max. So you don't mind me calling you Alexander?" "Nah. I quite like it actually." Alec takes Madzie from Maryse as she starts to fuss. She hugs her dad and stares at Magnus.

"She probably thinks 'Why is this glittery weirdo back? I already saw him today.' Or something like that." Alec laughs at Magnus's statement. "I'm gonna go change her diaper. Go sit with the boys and I'll be there in a bit." Magnus nods. "Oh and by the way, Alexander..." Alec turns to look at him. "Hmm?" Magnus gives a mischievous grin. "In reference to earlier, I believe I have the perfect ring for you at home. Let me know when you want to try it on." Alec laughs a bit before taking Madzie to the guest room. Maryse laughs a bit as Izzy snorts. "Let me give you my brother's number now, he's gonna forget."

Magnus adds Alec's number to his phone as he hears heavy footsteps approach. He sees Alec walking towards him, a certain baby not with him. "She needs a nap." He places a baby monitor on the coffee table in front of them, turning it on. Magnus smiles. "You seem like an excellent father." "I like to think so." Maryse comes and kisses the top of Alec's head. Izzy starts playing with his hair as Maryse stands in front of her son.

"We're heading out so just make sure you lock the door when you head home, alright?" "Will do, mom. I'll probably wait until Madzie wakes up from her nap, her little body needs rest." Maryse nods and shakes Magnus's hand. "Great to meet you. And as for you." Maryse places the tip of her index finger against Alec's nose. "You are one of the best fathers I have ever seen." Alec smiles. Maryse hugs Max and Izzy blows a raspberry on his cheek, heading for the door afterwards. Magnus smiles.

"You know. I heard duel parent households are a huge benefit for children." Alec laughs. "Let's go on a date first." Magnus nods, placing his head on Alec's shoulder. "That works." Alec laughs again and wraps an arm around Magnus, both men just watching their sons. Max and Raphael notice and look at their dads with puppy dog eyes.

"Daddy? Can I spend time with Uncle Jace tonight? Raph does too." Alec raises an eyebrow. "You want me and Magnus to go out on a date tonight so that you can have a brother, right?" Magnus laughs and Max shrugs. Jace walks in. "I'll watch the three if it means that my brother can have some fun of his own. Try on those rings alright?" Alec smacks Jace's shoulder and laughs. "Alright. Have Clary with you, don't want a dead kid." Hace fakes offense as Clary laughs.

After about an hour, Madzie's cries are heard over the baby monitor. Alec gets up immediately and rushes into the bedroom. He lifts her into his arms. "Shh it's okay. Daddy's here sweetheart no need to cry." She's quiet within a minute. "There's my little guppy. Nice nap? Aww Look at that smile!" He starts kissing all over her face loudly and her laughter is adorable. Magnus smiles as he listens through the baby monitor. "Who's daddy's princess, huh? Is that you? Yeah that's you." He blows a raspberry on her belly as she changes her into a new onesie. She laughs louder and lets Alec put a little headband on her. Alec walks into the living room with Madzie laughing in his arms. He kisses her cheek a few times and Magnus smiles, her new outfit of a white onesie, pink skirt, pink socks, and a white and pink bow headband looking quite precious.

"Allow me to say that you are such a great father, listening to you interact with her is touching." Alec smiles and blushes slightly. "I was like this with Max too, I'm one of those dads. The moment I saw her, I just fell in love with that little face." Madzie was born into a terrible home and if Alec hadn't adopted her, she would not have lived past a month. "I immediately went through the adoption process with her and brought her home, Max was super helpful with her." Alec sits beside Magnus and kisses Madzie's tiny nose, earning a big and gummy smile. Magnus pets her dark hair and smiles at Alec.

"I cannot wait to see more of this." Alec smiles. "Good. Because like I said, I'm a dad that has his life centered around his kids." Magnus smiles. "Exactly what I was looking for."