Everyone sits down for dinner, and as Alec and Clary are bringing everyone's dishes to the table, Alec hears Simon groan. Alec discreetly glances at Clary to see a small smirk forming on her lips, and he's biting his tongue not to laugh.

"Is there a problem, Lewis?" Clary asks in a sickly sweet voice.

"Pork Clary? Really?" Simon says with disdain.

"Oh, I'm so sorry. Maybe if you kept in touch the last four years, I would have known you were coming over tonight." Clary says with a glare. Alec can sense the hostility coming off her in waves.

"Hey Simon, you might want to keep your mouth shut for a while, yeah? I haven't known Clary long, but I think she could kick your ass." Jace says looking a bit too smug. Simon just nods his head and accepts his meal.

"So Iz, Jace has been unusually tight lipped about what's been going on with you. Care to fill me in?" Alec says.

Izzy squeals which causes Clary to jump, and Jace to snicker. "Oh my god! I didn't want Jace telling you because I wanted to tell you myself. I got a job working as a designer for Calvin Klein! Simon also just had a job interview for Defiant Studios, so we're moving back to New York!" At this moment, Alec couldn't be more proud of his baby sister. Although, he wasn't aware that they weren't living here. He gets up and pulls her in a tight hug.

"I'm so proud of you Iz! When are you moving?" Alec asks.

"It won't be for another month. We leave to go back to LA in two days, but I can't leave my job at Ralph Lauren until the end of October. Simon is getting Elaine and Rebecca's help in finding an apartment for us in Manhattan," she says.

"Who's Elaine and Rebecca?" Alec asks.

"Oh Elaine is my mom, and Becca is my older sister." Simon says, only earning a scowl from Alec.

"Are you only looking for something in Manhattan, or were you looking into one of the other burrows?" Alec asks, looking back towards his sister.

"We would prefer to live in Manhattan, because that's where ours jobs will be, but Simon's family is here in Brooklyn." Izzy explains. "Also, it is more expensive to live in Manhattan, but with my salary alone, we should be able to make it work."

The rest of dinner consists of Izzy filling Alec in on what her life was like in California, what she does at her job, and what her aspirations are for when she gets experience under her belt. She also tells Alec all about meeting Simon, what they did on their first date, and how he proposed to her. Alec still doesn't like the guy, but he's happy for his sister.

~oOo~

After dinner, Jace suggests that everyone go back to the living room to continue the conversation. Clary agreed to clean the kitchen so Alec can have time with his siblings, and she swapped Jace's wine glass with a glass of water.

"Hey, what was that for?" Jace grumbles.

Clary sweetly smiles at him, "You my friend, are taking narcotics. You're not supposed to be drinking while you take them. I was being lenient on you about the two glasses you've already had, but it's water for the rest of the night." Then she walks over to the sink to start on the dishes, leaving a grumbling Jace behind with his boring water.

Alec leads everyone else into the living room. After helping Jace get comfortable on the loveseat, Alec takes the oversized chair, and Izzy and Simon take the couch. "So big brother, tell me what you've been doing for the last five years," Izzy says.

So Alec tells her about his two years in school, his ride along hours for his certification, and then he proceeds to tell her about his job and the promotion to senior paramedic. He also tells her about all of his friends, including Clary and Jon, but steers clear of Jocelyn and Valentine. He doesn't want to bring up his surrogate parents to his siblings.

"What about relationships?" Izzy asks. There is something in her tone of voice that made him feel like maybe Izzy knows more than she's letting on.

"Did Jace tell you something?" Alec asks as he shoots his brother a look that could kill.

"No," Izzy replies calmly. "Is there something to tell." Alec shifts uncomfortably in his seat. It was like Izzy knew, but at the same time, she clearly didn't.

"I didn't just leave because I wanted to," Alec begins. "I tried to contact you after, but I think mom and dad intercepted."

"I guessed it was them keeping us apart," Izzy replied. "But I couldn't figured out why."

"I told them something about me," Alec continues. "Something they couldn't accept."

"What was it Alec?" Izzy asks. "Please, no matter what it is, I just want to know."

"I'm gay," Alec says slowly after a long pause, but it was nothing compared to the pause that came after.

"Is that all?" Izzy asks, shocked.

"Yeah," Alec says with uncertainty.

"And this was the reason our parents disowned you?" Izzy adds. Alec nods. Instantly Izzy springs to action. She stands up and starts yelling profanities.

"Those bastards," Izzy snaps. "I knew that the bullshit lie they told us was just that, a lie. I just didn't know exactly why they were lying. Then every time I tried to find you, they would somehow find out what I was doing and stop me," Izzy says heatedly. "Now, tell me everything, details."

Alec glances around the room. Izzy has an eager expression, Jace looks like he's about to fall asleep, and Simon just looks anywhere he possibly can to avoid eye contact with Alec. He lets out a sigh, then tells Izzy everything from the initial conversation with their parents, them making him give up all of his credit cards and phone, them deactivating his email, and the phone call when he tried to contact his siblings. By the time he's done with his story, he has Clary curled up beside him - practically sitting on his lap - holding him like if she lets go, he will crumble to the ground. It isn't far off, Alec has never liked this topic of discussion, and Clary knows that.

"God, I hate them so much! How could they do that to you - to us - I'll never forgive them for this." Izzy explodes while poor Sampson is trying to calm her down.

"Iz, I'm over it. I have been for quite a while now." Alec says, just to try to placate his sister. She, Clary, and Jace give him identical expressions of 'yeah, sure you are', and he just lets out a frustrated sigh. "Okay fine, I'm still pissed as all hell. They suck, okay! But I have you guys, my friends, and I have the Morgensterns'. I don't need them anymore."

Jace looks at Alec with confusion, "Who are the Morgensterns'?"

"My parents," Clays says. "They practically adopted Alec when your parents kicked him out. He's been a part of our family ever since."

"Well good. I'm glad you didn't have to go through that alone Alec. That makes me feel better." Izzy says with a satisfied look about her. "Now, tell me about your love life." Izzy has a mischievous smile on her face.

"I have no love life right now." Alec deadpans, causing both Clary and Jace to laugh.

"Oh, but he could if he wanted to," Jace adds, then he and Clary collectively tell Izzy and Samuel all about Magnus, much to Alec's dismay.

"Oh Alec, you should totally give him another chance." Izzy says.

"Seriously Iz!? I would at least have thought you above all people would be in my corner here!" Alec exclaims, jumping up from his chair and nearly causing Clary to fall.

"I agree with your sister dude. He didn't blatantly cheat on you. Look at it from his perspective. He was just scared, and didn't know how to handle it. Give the guy a chance to redeem himself." Simon butts in.

"Shut it, Sherman! No one asked you." Alec says as he sits back down, maneuvering Clary in a more comfortable position. Jace snickers at Alec's blatant disregard for Simon's name.

"But as much as I think I'm going to regret saying this, Simon's right. Just give the guy a second chance." Jace unhelpfully adds.

"Ccllaaarrryyyyy! What happened to you being on my side? I thought I was your bestie? Your ride or die? What the hell happened?" Alec asks, a bit frustrated.

"Alec you are my bestie. But after I had the chance to hear Magnus out, I really do think you should consider it. I'm still pissed with how he handled the situation, but being the fact that I was able to think on it for weeks now, I understand his side of the situation. He didn't even want to kiss that woman, she's the one who pulled him down into the kiss. He never initiated anything that night. It was all her." Alec is still glaring at his 'supposed' best friend.

With a huff, Alec finally agrees, "Fine I'll think about it. But that doesn't mean I'm going to go crawling back, asking him to get back together with me." This statement causes a 'whoop' from his siblings - Clary included - and Sheldon.

For the rest of the night, Clary and Izzy are chatting in a little group, while Alec, Jace, and Simon hang out and play Call of Duty on the XBox One.

~oOo~

Later that night, Alec is lying on the couch thinking about what his siblings said, so Alec decides to text him.

To Magnus from Alec:

Hey, still awake?

From Magnus to Alec:

Yes, can't sleep. It's like my my body is already adjusted to our new schedule. Ridiculous!

That causes Alec to chuckle.

To Magnus from Alec:

Same here. Clary passed out drunk from too much wine while bonding with my sister, and Jace had to take a pain pill so he's out as well.

From Magnus to Alec:

I take it that your get together went well then?

To Magnus from Alec:
Very well! Apparently Izzy never once believed the lie that they told them. She just didn't know why they were lying.

From Magnus to Alec:

Your sister seems like a smart woman :-)

To Magnus from Alec:

That she is. Hey, so I was wondering, would you like to meet up at JJ's for coffee tomorrow?

Alec anxiously awaits Magnus' response. He sees that Magnus has read the text, but it feels like it's taking forever for him to respond. Alec is about to text him again saying that he doesn't have to go, when Magnus finally responds.

From Magnus to Alec:

I would love to, Alexander. What time would you like to meet? Or I can pick you up? Your choice.

Alec can't help but to feel a little giddy from Magnus' response.

To Magnus from Alec:

How does 2pm sound? That way we can miss the lunch crowd and have time to hang out? And I can meet you there, you would have to pass by JJ's just to get to my place anyways.

From Magnus to Alec:

Sounds perfect, darling. I'll see you then. Goodnight Alexander.

To Magnus from Alec:

It's a date! Goodnight Magnus xx