"Hey pretty lady, can I get a beer please?"

Rolling her eyes internally, Gabby replied while her eyes were still focused on the cocktail she was preparing for another customer. "I'll be right with you."

It's a pet peeve of hers being called such sexist endearments from unknown men. Although it can't be help if one is working as a bartender, she will never be able to get used to it. After serving the cocktail to her customer, she turned around to the cabinet behind her to take a beer for that sexist new customer. Turning back around, her frown turned to a smile.

"You did it on purpose didn't you? You know I hate it when people call me that!" She laughed before placing the beer on the counter in front of Matt. Leaning forward, she gave him a proper greeting.

Turning his face slightly, he whispered in her ear, "You're hot when you're all riled up."

"Oh I'm even hotter right now. You're late."

"I'm sorry. I wanted to finish some construction plans before going over."

"All done?"

"Yup, all done. I'll catch up with you later"

After giving her a kiss on the mouth, he made his way to where he spotted Hermann sitting with Severide. The bar wasn't crowded that night considering it was a weeknight and it's close tl midnight.

"Hey Casey! I thought I had to send Dawson home again tonight."

"That was a one time thing Hermann. I was knocked out by all those flu meds."

"You're old Casey boy. No weak meds can knock this body of steel!" Hermann countered, tapping his chest with both palms like an orang utan displaying his manliness to attract the females.

Casey laughed at his friend's antics. He would have challenged him to an arm wrestle but he has a favour to ask. "Hermann, I got a favour to ask."

"So long as it doesn't involve me forking out money. Lee Henry is costing me a fortune when he drove Cindy's car into the neighbour's lawn and their kids treehouse! Now I got to pay for the reconstruction of that damn treehouse."

"I'll help you rebuild that treehouse if you can cover for Gabby at Molly's tonight and tomorrow."

"Casey, you got yourself a deal!"

"Wait, hold up! That's a bad deal you're making Casey. Now I'm curious what's so important that you need Gabby freed up until tomorrow night." Severide chimed in.

Before Casey could reply, Hermann quickly interjectef, "You can't back out from the deal now Casey. Severide is the witness and whatever he has to say about your plans, you're going to help me build that treehouse."

With a quick glance to see where Gabby was and upon confirming she's still behind the bar, he told them his plans.


"Hey Dawson! Get out of here. I got it covered. Your husband wants some rendezvous time with you."

"What are you talking about? Matt didn't tell me anything and it's only 2 hours till closing."

"He's waiting for you outside. Get your bag and go. Shoo!"

Gabby glanced up to catch Severide and find out what's going on but he was gone. Apparently, whatever Matt is planning, he has gotten everyone in it. Nevertheless, she's glad to be off work early and went to grab her bag from the cabinet. "If you say so Hermann. Well, goodnight. I'll see you tomorrow."

"Be safe kiddo."

Not bothered to know what he meant by being safe, Gabby waved Hermann off and made her way out of the front door.

It wasn't difficult to find Matt's truck as there weren't many cars parked on the street and also because she could easily spot the lights from two cigar butts held by two men sitting at the back of a truck. A truck that held several wood and planks. Apparently, Matt had also gone to buy the materials he needed for that plan he was working on all night.


"I'll see you next shift. Good luck!"

"Yea, you too man."

Gabby overheard their goodbyes as she approached the two men and after giving her a hug and a kiss to the cheek, Severide made his way back into the bar.

Turning to her husband, she tried to stare him down to spill whatever plans he had told Hermann. But Matt was smart enough to avoid eye contact as he cleared his throat and slowly put out the cigar and the remaining butt back into it's holder.

"So? You want to tell me what you told Hermann?"

Not having anything else for distraction, Matt was forced to look up at his wife standing before him staring at him with arms crossed and eyebrows raised.

"What did Hermann tell you?"

"That you would like to rendezvous with me tonight."

"Oh I do want to ravish you but I definitely didn't tell Hermann that."

"Matt! You better not joke about that. I won't be able to look at Hermann in the eye again if he knows about you and me in that way."

"We're married. Of course we'll be doing things. He knows that. He has five kids as evidence!"

"Never mind that now. So what plans did you come up with in the middle of the night?"

"Let's get into the truck. It's cold out here."

Curiosity crept through her. What has Matt got planned? He has never been good with secrets. Not with her anyway.

Once they got settled into Matt's truck, Matt kept silent while checking his phone for any new messages.

"Baby?"

"Buckle up sweetheart, we're up for a drive."

"Where are we driving to in the middle of the night?"

"Springfield."

"What's at Springfield?"

"Not what. Who."

Gabby's heart skipped a beat at hearing Matt's reply. Are they going to where her thoughts are currently taking her to? "Matt.. Don't mess with me."

Turning his head towards the passenger seat, he looked her into the eyes and replied with what is a mixed of excitement and uncertainty on whether he made the right decision. "Nope, I'm not."

But Matt knew his wife pretty well judging from Gabby's reaction. "Matt! How? Why? Did anything happen?"

Matt chuckled finding Gabby's reaction to his surprise adorable. "Woah woah. Slow down, babe. Nothing happen. The construction plans I was doing? I'm building a treehouse as a birthday present for him."

Gabby had tears in her eyes before he was done talking. Scooting herself closer to the driver's seat, she wrapped her arms around Matt, wondering how lucky she is to have married such a wonderful man as Matt Casey.

"I love you, you wonderful, sweet, thoughtful man."

"I love you too. Don't even say it. I'm the lucky one here to be married to the strongest most kindest, generous woman of this century."

"We're lucky to have found each other."

"That's right." Matt replied giving her a peck on the nose.