This story came to my mind a long time ago and I decided to write it today. I don't know if there will be a second chapter, give me your thoughts and I can give it a update. I put a song in this story - One and Only (Adele), if you can, listen to it.

Note: my english is far from perfect sorry if I make the reading hard for you.

Chapter 1

It was a typical night at Joe's bar, each second more people were coming in and it was awesome for everyone, especially for Gabby. She needed that money, she was the only one in her house that was working right now. She had a lot on her plate at the moment: had a kid starting kindergarten and an elderly grandma to take care, a drunk father to worry about and a brother living far from them.

The dream of becoming a paramedic was getting too far, she tried to enroll three-times at the course, but every chance she gets to do that, she decides against it because food, medicine and a place to live were more important to spend her payment and savings.

"Wow, what is happening here?" asked Severide approaching the counter. Dawson stopped what she was doing to check if she heard it right.

"Sev, is that you?" she chuckled. "Or is a ghost?"

"Oh, don't be dramatic, the last time I was here... What? Two weeks ago?" he took a seat at the counter. Gabby served a couple that was waiting for their drink and then looked at Severide.

"Oh no, mister... You mean one month ago."

"Is that so?" he said acting confused.

"Yeah, so what do you want?" she said giving him all her attention.

"The usual, thanks... So how have you been?" he smiled.

"I'm good, thanks for asking..."

"Good... tell me... when you are visiting my firehouse? You know you'd be an excellent paramedic."

"You don't know that... Maybe is not for me... I don't know..." she said dismissing his opinion. "Here... you drink". For a few seconds, her smile disappeared, she looked around thinking that bar could be her only chance in life.

"Gabby, is everything alright?" Severide questioned. "How is your family?" Severide knew her family had issues and a couple of times he helped her, even when she insisted him not to do that.

She sensed he was a good guy when they had met each other. And it had happened at Joe's bar, Joe was a long-time friend of Severide. Severide was present when Gabby was hired for Joe.

Joe told him later that Gabby entered into his bar and noticed they were very busy and at the counter, there were only two bartenders and they weren't handling the clients on their requests. So she asked who was the manager of the bar, presented herself and offered her services, she was looking for a job. He said he didn't need a new bartender, however, she insisted and showed him that a lot of customers were getting out because there wasn't someone to attend them. In the end of that night, Joe hired Gabby and it was his best decision, Severide said him later after met her.

Severide tested his charming with her, after a couple of weeks, but it didn't get him so far. Gabby said to him, that she wasn't available, not because she had someone, she was done with relationships. It was hard to hear that from someone young and beautiful like her, though he accepted her decision and she became as a sister to him.

"You know the same thing... let's say we are having a good week... you know what I mean..." she gave him a half smile.

"I am here if you want to talk and if you need something let me know..." he offered.

"Thanks, Kelly... you are a good friend..."

"Gabby, can you bring more of those glasses back there..?" Fred, the other bartender asked her.

"Of course, excuse me... Sev..."

"It's okay... I'll be around..." he gave a glance around and noticed a girl staring at him, after a few seconds he got closed where she was and they engaged in a conversation.

"Hey... grandma, I'm just checking in, Eli is sleeping already?" Gabby was on the phone with Ruth.

"Yeah, don't worry, today she didn't fight it, she was pretty tired..."

"Thank God for the kindergarten!" Gabby said as she scratched her temple. "You are good?"

"I'm good, don't worry about me. I made soup for dinner and save some for you, don't eat junk food, it's not good for your health".

"I know... grandma... I see you tomorrow, don't stay up for me, Keren is gonna give me a ride, the car broke again and I will try to fix it tomorrow. So good night, I love you!"

"I love you too. Good night!" Gabby closed her eyes and took a deep breath.

"Gabby..." Fred called her as he opened the door, "we're waiting for the glasses..."

"Sorry, sorry, I am coming..."

Matt was calling Severide... Seveiride decided to went out of the bar, because of the noise.

"Hey man, what happened?"

"Hey, I'm sorry for calling you, I need a place to stay tonight, I thought if I could-"

"You and Hallie get into a fight again?" Severide asked Matt, who seemed really frustrated.

"Yeah and this time there's no turning back. I never thought we would be getting at this point where I don't recognize her anymore..." he was pretty angry.

"Matt, you need to calm down... Listen... you two need to sit down and make everything clear... You guys are married for two years now, maybe a counselor might help..."

"Not this time..." he said looking at the ground, he was really hurt.

"You can stay at my home if you want..."

"Thanks..." they stayed quiet for a few seconds.

"I am at Joe's bar... Do you know where is it? You want to come in?" Severide asked him.

"Send me the location... and I'll be there" Matt stated.

20 minutes later

"I've never said about this place for anyone before... it's like a refuge to me when I need a break from everything and sometimes everyone... it belongs a friend of mine..."

"So Severide and his secrets..." Matt chuckled.

"It's not a secret... it's just... forget it... Let's go... You need a beer and I need another one..."

"I don't want to impose..."

"It's okay... don't worry... you gonna love this place and people here..." Severide insisted.

"If you say so..."

They walked into the bar and a voice got their attention, that voice was coming from far the counter, from the other side, in the corner. A girl was singing a song, Severide knew who was, it was Gabby, he didn't know she could sing:

You've been on my mind

I grow fonder every day

Lose myself in time

Just thinking of your face

God only knows why it's taken me

So long to let my doubts go

You're the only one that I want

I don't know why I'm scared

I've been here before

Every feeling, every word

I've imagined it all

You'll never know if you never try

To forget your past and simply be mine

"What do you think?" Joe asked as he got close to Severide.

"I am really surprised..."

"That girl knows how to sing. I'm gonna be her manager, I'm not kidding..." Joe said smiling.

Severide looked at Matt, Matt's eyes were stuck on Gabby.

I dare you to let me be your, your one and only

I promise I'm worthy

To hold in your arms

So come on and give me the chance

To prove I am the one who can walk that mile

Until the end starts

Matt took a few steps ahead to have a better look and it was when Gabby's eyes crossed with Matt's and they stared at each for a few seconds until Gabby averted her eyes.

If I've been on your mind

You hang on every word I say

Lose yourself in time

At the mention of my name

Will I ever know how it feels to hold you close

And have you tell me

Whichever road I choose, you'll go?

I don't know why I'm scared

I've been here before

Every feeling, every word

I've imagined it all

You'll never know if you never try

To forget your past and simply be mine

And again Gabby and Matt got themselves looking at each other, this time it lasted a minute. Matt didn't know what got in himself but he attempted a smile to her.

I dare you to let me be your, your one and only

I promise I'm worthy

To hold in your arms

So come on and give me the chance

To prove I am the one who can walk that mile

Until the end starts.

Gabby closed her eyes and continued to sing...

I dare you to let me be your, your one and only

I promise I'm worthy

To hold in your arms

So come on and give me the chance

To prove I am the one who can walk that mile

Until the end starts.

Everyone at the bar clapped and Gabby thanked them. "Now let's drink, guys!" Gabby saw Joe and walked where he was, she passed close to Matt but didn't look at him.

"Wow, what was that? You were awesome there!" Severide said as he gave her a hug.

"Thanks, it was Joe's idea..."

"You were really great..." she heard someone from behind her. Severide pulled Matt to next to him.

"Oh, Gabby, this is my friend Matt. Matt, this Gabby". It was that guy, she thought.

"Nice to meet you, thanks..." she said shyly.

"Nice to meet you too..." he answered as reached out and she squeezed his hand.

"How we get a table?" Joe suggested looking at Severide and Matt.

"Sure..." Severide spoke.

"Excuse me..." Gabby said and Matt's eyes follow her path. She made her way to behind the counter.

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