Chapter Four: Another Way

Gabby was sitting at the end of the table in the common room eating her lunch as Mouch and Cruz watched TV. She has never been one to skip meals, but dispatch had been pounding them with calls all morning, she was finally getting a few minutes to sit down and eat something. Her eyes darted up as Matt walked through the door way. His eyes were focused on her's and a small smile couldn't help but make its appearance when he took the seat next to her.

"So how was your run?" Matt asked as he sat down.

"Fine," Gabby replied as set her fork down. "How was your nap?"

"Lonely," Matt said with a low voice so that only Gabby could hear him.

"Speaking of that," Gabby stated as she looked around the room to see if anyone was paying any attention to her and Matt. "I was thinking that we should tell everyone."

Matt smiled, "Yeah, we should," he agreed nodding his head. "We should do it after shift."

"I think you're right," Gabby smiled as she took another bite of her food.

Matt just watched her for a moment, she was incredibility sexy, he couldn't believe how lucky he was to have her in his life.

"Ambulance 61, Truck 81, and squad 3 multiple collision," the alarms rang out. Everyone quickly got up and moved toward the garage to the waiting trucks.

It was about two hours later when Gabby and Shay pulled back into the station. Gabby couldn't believe how tried she felt as she climbed out of the ambo. She slowly made her way inside the firehouse and decided that she needed to go lay down for a little while. She walked directly into the sleeping quarters and climbed into her bed.

"Hey Shay," Matt called out as he saw the blonde coming into the common room.

"Hey," she said as she took her seat at the table.

"Where's Dawson?" he asked as he took another bite of his cereal.

"I think she went to lie down."

"Oh," Matt replied trying not to sound too concerned.

Shay leaned in closer to him, with a knowing look in her eyes, "I know," she simply stated.

My chuckled a little, "Of course you do."

"I just want to let you know that I'm really happy for the two of you. You both deserve it," Shay said as she rested her hand on his shoulder.

"Thanks Shay, that really means a lot."

Matt sat in the common room a while longer, but his mind kept drifting to Gabby. He quietly made his way out of the room without too many of the guys knowing and went into the direction of the sleeping quarters. When he reached her bed, she was laying on her side fast a sleep. He quietly sat on the edge of the bed and brushed her hair out of her face. Her eyes fluttered open from the contact.

"Hey," She said quietly said as she stared up at Matt.

"Hey," he answered back.

"What time is it?" She asked as she rubbed the sleep from her brown eyes.

"It's about seven."

"Oh, I guess I slept longer then I thought," Gabby stated as she sat up.

"Are you feeling okay?" Matt asked as he watched her.

"Yeah, I was just really tried. It's probably because of all the late night activities I have been doing," Gabby teased as she stretched her arms.

Matt smiled, "You were not complaining last night."

Gabby laughed, "I'm not complaining now," she said as she stood up from the bed. "But I am hungry."

"Well let's go and see what Mills is making for dinner," Matt said as he followed her out the door.

After dinner there were no runs for the house, Gabby took full advantage of the quietness of it all and decided to go back to sleep until the next call came in. Once she lay in bed and closed her eyes, sleep took over her body.

"Gabby," Shay's voice called to her.

Gabby opened her eyes to find Shay standing over drinking a cup of coffee, "Come on sleeping beauty, shift change."

"You got one of those for me?" Gabby asked as she stood up and followed Shay out of the room.

"Here you go," Shay turned around and handed Gabby the other coffee she had.

"You are the best," Gabby said as she took a drink of the warm liquid.

"I know."

They all sat in the conference room waiting to be briefed by the chief. Gabby found Matt sitting in the back with an open seat next to him. "Mind if I sit here?" Gabby asked as she smiled at Matt.

"Not at all," Matt said as he watched her take the seat. "Are you ready?"

Gabby's heart raced, just the thought of telling everyone about her and Matt. It wasn't that she was worried about what everyone would think, but that fact that they wouldn't have to hide their feelings.

"Yeah," Gabby nodded her head as she looked Matt in the eye, "I'm ready."

Matt watched the clock as the Chief finished debriefing out shift. "If that is all, then you can all go home and get some rest," Chief said.

I looked over at Gabby and stood up, "Real quick," Matt began as everyone turned their attention to him. "I just wanted to let you guys know that recently Dawson and I," Matt paused as Gabby took his hand, "are together."

"What?" Shouted Herrmann, who jumped out of his chair as everyone started to clap. "That is the best freaking news I have heard all week," Herrmann stated as he pulled Matt into a hug.

"So happy for you guys," Mouch smiled.

"Thanks everyone," Gabby said as she looked over at Mills. She wasn't sure what she had expected to see, but he looked happy for them. He gave her a smile and a small nod of approval.

"Best debriefing," Cruz stated as they all made their way out of the firehouse.

"We should celebrate," Shay said as she wrapped her arm around Gabby's shoulder.

"Molly's around 9?" Gabby asked looking around to all the guys.

"Sounds good, first round is on me," Matt stated.

"See then," Shay said as she released Gabby and followed Severide to his car.

Gabby took Matt's hand as they walked to his truck. As Gabby climbed in her phone rang, she pulled it out of her pocket and answered the phone.

"Hello," She answered as Matt pulled the truck away from the curb.

"Hey, Gabby" Jay's voice rang in her ears. "How are you?"

Gabby looked over at Matt, who kept glancing over at her. "Good and you?"

"I'm doing well, but I realized that I left my house keys at Molly's the other night and I was wondering if you happen to find them?"

"Oh, I didn't find any keys when I was cleaning up."

"Would you mind if I stopped by the bar tonight to look around?" he asked.

"Sure, I'll be by later if you want to come around 9."

"Perfect," Jay said. "Thanks Gabby, I owe you one."

"Not a problem." Gabby hung up the phone and put it back into her pocket.

"Who was that?" Matt asked as he turned onto his street.

"It was Jay, he was wondering if I found his keys the other night."

Matt didn't say anything; he just nodded his head as he pulled the truck in front of his house. A yawn escaped his lips as he opened the door.

"Ready for bed?" Gabby asked as she eyed him before climbing out of her side.

"Well not all of us slept half our shift," Matt teased as he closed his door.

"I didn't sleep half of my shift, more like a quarter." Gabby retorted as she followed Matt up the steps to his apartment and took his hand in her's.

"Well I'm glad that you are rested because when we get inside we won't be sleeping right away," Matt stated as he turned the door knob and pulling her into the house.

Jay smiled as he thought about his plans to get Gabby back and tonight would be the perfect place.

Author's note: Sorry about not updating as quickly as I like, but work has really gotten busy in the last week. Anyways I hope you like the update and let me know what you think and I want to say thank you to everyone that has taken the time to read this story, you guys are the greatest!