Episode 15 The Night Children

This episode is all about questionable choices.

Whether by blind naivety or willful blindness, Alec refuses to see how uncomfortable Magnus is living at the Institute.

Blaming himself for the slaughter of the Pack because he wasn’t there, Luke turns himself in to the cops.

Alec takes Heidi at face value. Enough said, there.

Underhill lets his personal feelings affect how he interacts with Magnus.

Aline antagonizes Clary despite her being tagged with an evil Rune carved into Clary by the Queen of Edom herself.

Magnus lets his insecurities manifest into jealousy. But it’s brief and adorable and brings a glorious smile to Alec’s face so we’ll forgive this one.

Maia tricks Heidi into taking herself out of play. Permanently.

Magnus’ refusal to acknowledge the war going on in his body finally gets the best of him. Right in front of Alec.

Not everyone is making bad choices, though.

Izzy rights her mistake and tracks down Raphael.

Raphael comes quietly and peacefully.

Simon wants to bring Heidi in the right way.

Malec just keeps being adorable.

And I strengthen my loyalty to this wonderful show and determination to keeping it alive and moving on all the Socials.

I absolutely love the way Alec lights up when he’s around Magnus, Even more so when they get a domestic moment together. He’s so fucking adorable.

Equally adorable is the way that Magnus looks at Alec during these domestic moments. Like Alec hung the moon just for him. I really just love these two so damn much.

Poor Magnus. He’s so uncomfortable at the Institute. He knows the other Shadowhunters don’t want him there. It’s just another example of ridiculous prejudice’s. And sweet, naive Alec just refuses to see it.

LUKE!! You did nothing wrong! You do not deserve to go down for the slaughter of the Pack!

Alec, I get that you’re trying to be more empathetic. And I love that. But starting with Heidi is not the way to go. I need you to bring back the suspicious nature, my love.

Clary, my darlin, you have come a long way since Season 1. But you still have a habit of making things about you. What Luke is doing is not it! Even though I also think he’s making a mistake, this is Luke’s decision and his reasons are sound. And none of them have anything to do with you.

Underhill, I know why you’re being a prick. And it’s NOT because you’re upset that Alec has Magnus in the Institute. It’s because you have a thing for Alec and was hoping he and Magnus would not work things out.

Poor Izzy. I love you for letting Raphael go and giving him a chance. But Alec is right. He did break the Accords and does need to face the consequences.

I love that Magnus confronts Underhill and asks him if he has done something to offend him. Magnus is not an idiot, Andrew. He can tell you’re holding a grudge. I swear Magnus is my spirit twin!!

You know how I know that Amdrew isn’t really mad about Magnus staying there? Because none of them mind when Magnus has been there to help with battles or to strengthen the wards. Or visiting Alec. It’s only now, after Underhill tried to hit on Alec and failed, that he has a problem.

Raphael! They’ll never make me hate you!

In Clary’s defense, Aline was saying some really shitty things to her.I don’t blame Clary for snapping. Did she go to far? Sure. Did Aline ask for it? Definitely.

Alec - Hey. How was your first day? You all set up?

Magnus - Good to go. You’re handsome friend took care of everything.

Alec - Underhill?

Magnus - You think he’s handsome?

Alec - I… guess. Uh, is that a problem?

Magnus - No. Yes.I just don’t know if I feel comfortable with you airing out our dirty laundry to the entire Institute.

Alec - What are you talking about?

Magnus - You told him we were having relationship issues.

Alec - So, I’m not allowed to talk to people about my problems?

Magnus - Well, sure. But… him? You barely even know him.

Alec - You’re right. I’m… I’m sorry. I just didn’t think it was a big deal.

Magnus - I know. I just feel… Sometimes, I just…

Alec - Wait! You’re jealous.

Magnus - I don’t get jealous.

Alec - You’re jealous. You’re actually jealous.

Magnus - I have never gotten jealous. This is not… Answer.

Alec’s joy at realizing that Magnus is jealous of Underhill is so adorable. This is a big deal for Alec, as it should be. Given that he has never had a relationship other than Magnus, he’s never gotten to experience someone loving him so much that they might find someone else intimidating. It’s quite beautiful.

Magnus’ denials are equally adorable. He has never experienced being jealous, before. In the centuries that he has been alive, no one has captured his heart so completely that he feared losing them. Not even Camille. Also quite beautiful.

Simon calling Alec to ask him and Magnus for help - and feeling he has to introduce himself is so funny and endearing. Oh my sweet Simon.

Alec - Hello?

Simon - Alec, it’s Simon. The Daylighter.

Alec - I know who you are.

I mean props to Alec for admitting that, ha.

Magnus knows that his body is rejecting Lorenzo’s magic. Otherwise, he would not be hiding the ringing in his ears or the bloody noses from Alec. Oh Magnus, my love. That’s not going to end well.

And the way Alec smiles at Magnus after he heals Nora, having no idea what Magnus is hiding and what is about to happen, breaks my heart.

I get that Maia is angry and grieving. And part of me doesn’t blame her for what she did to Heidi. Honestly, most of me is not mad at her. But the other little part wishes she had trusted Simon and let his plan play out.

I just love this scene when Magnus, Alec, and Simon step out of the portal as Heidi is turning to Ash. There is just something artistic and powerful about it.

Sorry NotSorry, Heidi. Have fun in hell.

This look of disappointment and anger as Alec looks at Maia after Heidi fades away is terrifying. I would never want Alec Lightwood looking at me like that.

Almost worse is the look of disappointment and betrayal on Simon’s face. Maia let him down and broke his heart -not in a romantic way.

Magnus apologizing to Alec for his jealousy is so sweet. And shows us just how far these two have come in the art of communicating.

When Alec asks Magnus about them living together when Magnus moves out of the Institute and Magnus agrees - as long as he gets his own walkin closet - is so damn cute. This is the second time in one episode that we get to see this joy on Alec’s face.

And Magnus being happy about it is a very big deal. Especially given that Magnus turned Alec down not to long ago when asked the same question.

But Magnus’ collapse into seizures is terrifying for Alec and for me. Every single time I watch this, I freak out. But not like Alec does. The terror in his voice as he yells for help, the break in his voice as he calls Magnus’ name over and over - ugh, it’s devastating.

See ya next time for Stay With Me.