Disclaimer: I don't own any of the Chicago fire characters.
''Something smells off.'' Casey said as he wanted to put the key in the ignition. ''Must have leaked some when I was gassing up.''
He put the key into the ignition and wanted to drive away, when flames suddenly started to rise from the front of the car.
''Oh god, get out!'' Severide said but when Casey wanted to move the car suddenly moved forward, slamming into the wall.
''What did you do!'' Kelly yelled.
''That wasn't me….oh no…'' Matt said as he tried to get out but his leg was stuck. Kelly got out of the car after pushing the door open. Matt tried to stay calm but his knee was feeling odd, painful and wouldn't move from under the wheel.
''I am stuck!'' Casey said panicked. Kelly leaned inside the car and looked concerned at Casey's knee, something looked wrong with it. Maybe it had dislocated when the car had hit the wall. Kelly was not sure but he knew that at least something was broken.
''Matt, listen to me, try to move your leg.'' Kelly said hopeful.
''I can't, I think it is broken.'' Casey said and he looked at his friend. Kelly grabbed him even tighter, tried to pull him out of the driver's seat but his knee was too stuck under the wheel.
''This is going to hurt.'' Kelly warned him and Matt pinched his shoulders as Kelly was trying to pull his leg from under the wheel. He was trying not to scream.
''Matt this is bad. I am scared to make it worse.''
''Pull my leg out…I don't want to burn.'' Matt said, trying to stay calm but pain was unbearable. Kelly grabbed his lower leg then, trying to pull his leg out, moving it and Casey just trying to sit as still as possible, holding onto Severide. Casey screamed out then, Kelly pulling his knee away from under the wheel.
Finally Kelly pulled him out and they fell down onto the driveway. Kelly pulled him over the stones but then suddenly, the car blew up. Kelly got blown away and both laid there, motionless.
Three weeks earlier
''I am tracing down a man that is involved with arson. But I have a feeling he wants to go much farther than that. I am afraid he is working on a bomb now.''
Casey nodded, now sure what he could do about it but shrugged then.
''So why don't you contact arson or homeland security.'' Matt said then.
''Problem is that they don't take me serious. I tried to get in contact with them but they don't take it serious because there is not much evidence. I just know this man is plotting something and he is behind the arsons.''
Casey moved through the pages of the report. If Antonio was right something had to be done.
''Do you know anything about explosives.''
''I don't know much about it.'' Matt said. ''I have had classes on explosives when I was trying to get my squad certification. I dropped the idea because I liked being on truck…but I happen to know the person that on top of the classes.''
Antonio looked excited, hoping that this person could help them as well.
''Kelly Severide?''
''Yes.'' Matt nodded. ''I will ask him when I get home.''
''He is still living with you and Gabby?'' Antonio asked a bit surprised.
''Yeah, he hasn't found a new apartment yet…and me and Gabby don't mind having him around.'' Matt explained.
Antonio nodded as Gabby looked through the file.
''Why are you so concerned about the guy.''
''Look, I have been on this guy's ass for a while now. There is no reason to believe he is really involved with both arson cases. There is no connection. Yet, he was there at both arson cases, looking as the firefighters were trying to fight the fire.''
''You told that to arson?''
''Yes, they had an interview with the guy but all that came out was that he was just really interested in firefighter's. Has been his youth dream. Whatever. I am not buying it.''
Casey shrugged. The man was in his late twenty's and somehow he did not seem like a guy with whom something would be off.
''Maybe he really just is interested in firefighters.''
''He works at the skydeck in the Willis tower. I am just concerned. He lives outside of Chicago, about an hour drive away and has a farm there. So he is buying chemicals for the farm.''
Casey rubbed his chin and nodded then. He got where Antonio was coming from. If the man could order the chemicals for his farm and he could enter the skydeck fairly easily since he worked there, it was a worth looking out for this man.
Soon Matt left, promised he would call Antonio soon about Kelly helping them.
Thinking about what Antonio had just told him he was also concerned about telling Gabby. She would be so worried about him and her brother if they persuade going after this guy.
As he parked at home, he saw that Gabby's car was there, but Severide was not home yet. Although he and Gabby were back together Severide was still in their spare bedroom for the time being. He was looking for something for himself but they didn't want to put him in any hurry. It was actually nice to have him staying with them.
He walked inside and walked to the kitchen, where Gabby was making little snacks for the Blackhawk game that was on later and he snuck up behind Gabby and suddenly grabbed her and kissed her in neck.
''Gosh Matt!'' She screamed, startled but they kissed then.
''What did Antonio need from you?''
''Not much, just consulting about something.'' Matt said as he reached his hand into the bowl of little snacks she was preparing. She hit his hand away and smirked then.
''Not until the game.'' She warned him.
''But I am hungry and your cheese sticks are the best.'' He pouted and she handed him one.
''Thank you,'' he said as he kissed her on her temple.
''Do you need some help?''
''You in the kitchen, oh please no.'' She smirked and Matt walked off to the living room then.
Although he was really looking forward to watching the match he also was really concerned about what Antonio had told him. If Antonio was right, he could be right this guy was wrong business.
Gabby walked into the living room then and sat down on his lap.
''So…was there anything I need to know about you consulting with me brother…anything about our wedding?'' She asked as she kissed him.
''No…it was about work.'' Matt said and disappointed she looked down.
''Hey, hey. Remember, we are going to get married…just wait until your candidacy is over, all right?'' He asked and she nodded.
He looked over her shoulder because he wanted to see the previews of the match and Gabby laid her hand on the back of his head, pulling his head towards her and they kissed each other.
They made out, Gabby sitting on his lap and the apartment door opened.
''Candidate, get your hands of your lieutenant!'' Severide yelled then as he came walking in.
''Oh god, the bachelor is home.'' Gabby said as she rolled her eyes and got off Matt's lap.
They put all the snacks on the table, ready to watch the match when Matt nodded at Kelly, winked to come with him.
Kelly walked to the kitchen with Matt as they were going to grab some beers but he also wanted to t talk to Kelly about what Antonio had told him about it.
''Listen Kelly, I talked to Antonio today. He is chasing a man that he suspects for arson. Not just arson, but Antonio has a reason to believe that this man is planning something big with an explosive.''
''Why doesn't he go to arson or homeland security?''
Casey shrugged.
''That is what I asked, but they don't take Antonio's concerns serious. He asked me to help him out and i figured that I would ask you out to help us because you know more about explosives than me.''
'' Done deal. Tell Antonio I will help you out.'' Kelly nodded and Matt smiled grateful.
With their new beers they walked back to the living room, sitting down for the match. Matt had his arm around Gabby was he was looking and yelling at the TV and Gabby just smirked as the guys were yelling.
The match was over then and after sharing some more drinks they went to the bed.
''You look a bit off, anything Antonio said?''
''No, nothing.'' Matt said as he got undressed.
''Are you sure?''
''Yup!'' He said and he wanted to crawl in bed but then made his way over the bed on his knees, pulling Gabby in the bed as well and she laughed loud. He tickled her in her sides and she laughed loud, resulting in banging on the wall.
''Would you guys keep it down!'' They heard on the other side of the wall.
''he will be out of here soon….'' Matt promised.
''Oh what, if he wants to live here, he better deal with us. '' Gabby yelled loud and they shared another kissed, rolling in the bed.
NOTE: So Matt and Kelly and Antonio are getting involved with a possible dangerous guy…that can't be good hmmm? I hope you like the beginning of this story. Please tell me what you thought about it and if you want to see more! Thank you for reading!