Chapter 4.
A/N Sorry longer time for update I'll always aim for at least 1 update every 2 weeks, on good weeks be a bit quicker. I have never had a baby or worked as a fire-fighter so some bits may not be correct but I'll do my best to Google anything I'm unsure of, now on with the chapter...
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Matt stared at Gabby for a few seconds but to her it felt like hours, his expression only giving away that he was shocked so she waited to him to make the next move, fiddling with her hands as she was nervous.
"Pregnant?" He said and Gabby nodded,
"Yes I've had the doctor confirm it, I'm 8 weeks along." Gabby thought back to a few days ago when the doctor confirmed it and the tiny image of a baby that appeared on the scan.
Matt's face broke out into a big smile, "This is the best thing you could ever give me. I promise I'll do everything I can to be the best dad for our baby."
Gabby let out a sigh of relief, "I know you'll be an amazing dad, I've seen how you are with your niece. I know it wasn't planned and timing not perfect but I'm excited."
"Me too, it's a great chapter to our new story. Does anyone else know?" Matt asked.
"Only Antonio, I told him on the way to the hospital when you'd been found. I was so scared that this baby might never know you that I had to tell someone. He's looking forward to being an uncle."
Matt leaned forward to kiss Gabby, "You're going to be staying with week to help me out but let's make it more of a permanent thing again. Move back in to our apartment, we can start our lives as a family."
"Matt are you sure? I don't just want to rush us together, if we're not completely ready. I can't lose you again." Gabby stated hoping that Matt would understand how she was feeling.
"I'm ready, letting you walk out that night was the biggest mistake of my life and now it's time to make it right."
She smiled, "Okay then, I'll just grab a few bits and then once you're feeling better we can move everything else over."
"Well me and Severide will, you'll be sitting on the sofa not lifting anything."
"Matt I'm pregnant not ill, I can lift boxes. I've been working for 8 weeks pregnant and it's been fine. I don't think I can do that much longer though, we'll have to talk to Boden."
"I hadn't even thought about work yet. We'll tell Boden this week while we're both off, he'll know what the policies are for you. When do you want to tell everyone else?"
Gabby thought about the question for a moment, "We'll tell Kelly then after we speak to Boden we can work out letting everyone else know."
Matt nodded and Kelly walked in carrying a rucksack in his hand, then putting it down on the bed, "Here's some clothes for you."
"Great thanks, I'm so looking forward to being home and having a proper meal." Matt said starting to get out of the bed. Gabby stood up as well,
"I'll go get a wheelchair so we're all ready to go." Kelly stopped her,
"Nah I'll get that, you wait." As Kelly got to the door Matt called out,
"Wait a second Severide there's something we need to tell you."
"Okay what's up?"
Matt looked at Gabby before he continued and she nodded at him to continue, "Well firstly Gabby's moving back home so I hope you're up for lifting some boxes next weekend."
Kelly grinned, "That's great, I'm sure I can fit that into my busy schedule." He laughed
"Thanks mate and the second thing is Gabby's pregnant."
Kelly's smile got even bigger, "Oh my god that's fantastic." He walked forward and grabbed them both into a hug. "You two will be great parents." He turned to Gabby, "Shay would be so excited for you both, and she certainly predicted you two correctly."
Gabby wiped away the tear that had fallen down her cheek at the thought of her best friend, "Thanks Kelly. Only you and Antonio know so far so please don't say anything."
"My lips are sealed, promise. Right now I'm going to get that wheelchair." He hugged them both and then left the room.
"Are you okay?" Matt asked as he started getting changed.
"Yeh, just wish Shay was here. She would have been an awesome Aunt to this baby."
"She would definitely have been fun aunt Shay, she'll be keeping an eye on them still." Matt said as Kelly came back in with a chair. Matt changed his t shirt with Gabby's help, making sure not to hurt his arm or ribs anymore.
"Let's go home." Gabby said pick up the empty rucksack as Kelly pushed the chair out.
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Later that night Sean arrived home from his first shift. "Aly?" he called as he walked into the apartment. Hearing her brother call her she came out for her bedroom.
"Hey how was your shift?" she asked
"Not bad, spent most of the time signing paperwork, sorting ID and learning people and places. Seems like a good team I'll be working with so looking forward to shift tomorrow. You get home alright?"
"Yeh to be honest as I was leaving the hospital I realised I hadn't really paid attention this morning but luckily Matt's friend Kelly drove me home."
"I'm guessing Matt is the name of the guy you found last night." She nodded, "He going to be okay?"
"Yeh he had a broken arm, a few broken ribs and a concussion. They were hopefully letting him out later on today."
"That's good news." Sean sat down on the kitchen stool and started eating a cookie out of the bag he found.
"Hey don't eat all of those I've got dinner cooking. I successfully for the grocery store this afternoon and stocked up on bits for the week. We'll need to do a bigger shop to stock up on items, but thought best to do that together."
"You're only saying that so I can carry it all." Sean said knowing his sister's mind well enough.
She laughed, "Pretty much, you know me so well. Are you working Saturday night?"
"Not sure let me check my rota" he said loading up his emails on his mobile. "Yes I'm on lates Friday and Sunday got Saturday off. Why what you planning?"
"Matt invited us to a bar that night with his friends to celebrate his safe return."
"Safe return?"
"Yeh he'd been missing for a couple of days before last night. He was helping the police with an investigation and the bad guy figured it out, kidnapped him and beat him up. It seems like he was lucky to get away."
"Wow, does he work with the police then."
"Nah everyday he's a fireman, so was his friend that brought me home. They're both lieutenant at house 51, same as the paramedic you met today. The bar for Saturday is run by his girlfriend, who's also a fire-fighter."
"So that paramedic will be there on Saturday then?" he asked.
"Is that the only thing you heard?" Aly laughed, "Yes she most likely will be, I take it that means you're up for coming then."
"Yep I'm game be good to meet some new people, make friends."
"Yeh I'm sure making 'friends' is exactly what you're thinking Beano."
"How was rest of your day, find any jobs?"
"Saw a few online that I've applied to so fingers crossed something comes up soon."
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A few days later Gabby and Matt decided to go and tell Boden about the baby and see how the team was getting on. They knew Boden had talked to the team regarding what had happened to Matt and that Nesbitt hadn't been found yet. He was relieved to not have to repeat the story anymore and just wanted to move forward from it. He wanted to look toward the future with Gabby and their baby. As they walked into the house they noticed the trucks out so guessed everyone was out on a call. They walked up to the chief's office prepared to wait for him to get back when they saw that he was in his office surrounded by folders and paperwork.
"Hey chief, you okay?" Matt said as they walked in.
"Hey guys, yeh just so much paperwork to deal with."
"How comes you doing it all?" Gabby asked, "Where's Connie?"
The chief sighed, "She has decided to take early retirement and move nearer her kids in New York. I hadn't had a chance to find a replacement before she left and now I'm left trying to organise all the bits she did. But never mind that how are you feeling Casey?" he sat down in his seat and gestured for them to take a seat as well.
"Good, being at home certainly helps and the company's not bad either." Gabby blushed as he said this.
The chief smiled, "I'm glad to hear it; I know the team is looking forward to you coming back."
"Thanks Chief, did the guys tell you about the party tomorrow night at Molly's? Will you and Donna be able to come?"
"Herrmann did mention it to me and we'll be down for a little bit, Donna doesn't like leaving Terrance too long with the babysitter."
"Great, there's something else we come down to talk about." Matt said looking at Gabby and taking hold of her hand.
"Okay what is it?"
"I'm pregnant, Chief." Gabby said
"Congratulations." The chief stood up giving Gabby a hug and shaking Matt's hand, "You two will make great parents and anything you need just let me and Donna know." They both smiled and thanked the Chief together. "I'm guessing you're wondering what this mean for you work wise."
Gabby nodded, "Yes chief am I able to stay on truck?"
"Yes you can stay on truck however you have to go onto light duties and at any point if it becomes too much for you, you need to let me know."
Casey nodded, "What do you mean by light duties?"
"Mainly there's no going into burning building, and being kept away from any chemical situations. You'll be able to assist on scenes but some scenes you won't be able to get as involved as you can now. You can also take a desk job at headquarters for a small period if you'd like, but knowing you I doubt you want that."
"Yeh I'm not made for a desk job, I'd like to work for a long as a can." Gabby answered.
"Okay then, I have to inform headquarters but thankfully I don't think there's any paperwork required. But Gabby, promise that if you need a break or to cut back you'll let me know."
"Yes chief I promise I won't take any extra risks. We haven't told the team yet, only Severide."
"I get it, I won't say a word."
"Thanks chief, well we'll let you carry on and see you tomorrow."
"See you tomorrow, congrats again."
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Saturday morning came round too quickly for Alyssa who was filled with nerves ahead of tonight. She spent so long that morning going through her clothes not having a clue what to wear. Around lunchtime Sean had woken up and walked into the kitchen listening to his sister talk to herself in her room. Hearing him laugh and glad he was up she grabbed a dress and walked into the kitchen,
"Do you think this is a bit too much for tonight?"
"Morning sis, are you enjoying the day so far?" Sean teased not answering her question and making himself a pot of coffee.
"Sean please answer the question I have no clue what to wear."
He decided to put her out of her misery and replied, "It does seem a bit too formal. It's only a bar so I don't think you need to go all out. I'm sure most people will just be dressed casual."
"Yeh maybe you're right. Thanks, you do have a few good uses." She laughed and kissed him on the cheek.
"Should I add trained to deal with crazy sisters on my resume then?"
"Yep definitely." Alyssa replied walking back into her room and looking for a more casual outfit.
"What time are we meant to be at the bar later?" Sean asked.
"Erm I'm not sure actually, let me check my phone and see what Gabby said." Alyssa looked through her texts and re-read the one from Gabby with the address, "It doesn't say, I'll text her and ask."
***Hi it's Alyssa what time is the party later? x***
Alyssa started tiding some of her clothes away that wouldn't work for tonight and then her phone beeped at her.
***Hey its a 7. You still got address? X***
She typed a quick reply
***Yep got it thx c u later x***
Gabby's replied came straight away.
***Great c u later x***
Alyssa walked back into the kitchen, "It's a 7 so I'll aim to be ready for then."
Sean looked at the clock and then back at her, "Are you sure 6 hours is enough time?" he ducked as a cushion from the sofa came flying at his head.
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Gabby, Matt & Kelly walked into the bar at 7pm and Gabby was glad to see the guys hadn't covered the place with so many decoration that it would look like a birthday party. A few people were already there when they walked in so Gabby left the guys saying Hello's whilst she went to the bar. Herrmann and Otis were already behind the bar.
"Hey guys can I have 2 coke's and a beer?"
"I get Matt can't drink because of his tablets but who's the other coke for?" Herrmann asked.
"The other one is for me, just being supportive, he can't drink so neither will I" She answered hoping they would accept that answer as she wasn't ready for the whole team to find out. They both looked at each other and Otis shook his shoulders.
"Okay then 2 coke's and a beer coming up." He started pouring the drinks as Matt walked over to the bar and sat down on 1 of the stools, Severide followed sitting next to him.
"Hey guys, thanks for sorting this place out for tonight."
"Not a problem, you know we love an excuse to throw a party." Herrmann said.
Kelly took a swig of his beer then asked, "Is Alyssa coming?"
Gabby looked across at him and smirked, "Yep she'll be here later. Why are you so curious?"
"Is Alyssa the hot one you were telling us about that found Casey?" Otis asked joining in the conversation.
"Yes she is." Gabby said, "And I don't want any of you guys making her feel awkward. She's new to the city so let's make her feel welcome." The guys nodded knowing they didn't want an angry Gabby to deal with. Over the next hour everyone from the firehouse had arrived and some of the guys from the 21st District. Gabby was chatting away to her brother and the guys from Intelligence when she saw Alyssa walk in with a man following behind her. She excused herself from the table and went over to greet them she gave Aly a hug when she got to them,
"Hey I'm so glad you made it. I'm guessing this is your brother?"
"Hi yes this is Sean my big brother. Sean this is Gabby's she's Matt's girlfriend."
"Hi Gabby thanks for the invite tonight." Sean said shaking her hand.
"You're welcome, gives you a chance to meet some more people. There's some here from the hospital so you may already recognise some faces. What to you both want to drink? First round is on me" They followed Gabby over to the bar.
"I'll have vodka and coke and a beer for you Sean." Sean nodded as his sister answered the question.
Gabby ordered the drinks and then went round introducing them to everyone. When they walked over to Brett, Alyssa was glad to see a familiar face and so was Sean,
"Hey you made it." Sylvie said and gestured them to join the table with her and Chilli, "This is Chilli. Chilli this is Sean and Alyssa." They sat down and said hello, while Gabby went off as she heard her named called.
"How are you finding it at Chicago Med?" Sylvie asked remembering their first conversation.
"Enjoying so far, lots of new names and faces to remember but I'll get there." Sean replied, glad to finally get to talk to her after seeing her earlier on in the night.
"I know what you mean. I only started at the firehouse a few months ago and I'm still learning some of the names for the ER staff, luckily I have Brett to help." Chilli said.
"How about you Alyssa, any luck on the job front?"
"No nothing yet, I've applied for a few office jobs but not had any responses yet, hopefully I'll have more luck next week. Don't suppose Gabby is hiring here?" she said only half joking. Matt walked past having caught the end of the conversation, he stopped and said hello, introducing himself to Sean.
"Did I hear right, you're looking for an office job?"
"Yeh, why do you know of any?" Alyssa replied not wanting to get too excited.
"Actually I do, come with me." Alyssa got out of her seat and followed Matt. Matt walked over to Boden,
"Hey Chief, this is Alyssa the women that found me. Alyssa this is Chief Boden."
"Hi" she said shaking the hand he had offered her.
"Hello, I'm sure you've heard this lots tonight, but thank you for finding our lieutenant."
"I'm glad I could help, but what I expected my first night in the city but at least there was a happy ending." She said smiling at Matt.
"Hopefully tonight is showing you a much better welcome."
"Yes definitely."
"Chief, Alyssa here is actually looking for an office job." Matt said hoping he would get the hint.
Chief smiled t Matt, "Really any office work in particular?"
Alyssa answered, "I was an office manager back home for a logistics company, but I'm quite willing to take on any office role."
"Well my office manager and PA has retired and so far I haven't found anyone to replace her. What do you think of coming to work at a firehouse?"
"Seriously that sounds great."
"The down side is you'll have to see more of the lot but I reckon you can handle them. Come down to the station on Monday about 10 and we can go through everything in more detail and see what you think. We're going to head off now but I shall see you then." Chief shook Alyssa and Matt's hands then went off to find Donna so they could head home.
Alyssa gave Matt a hug, "Thank you so much for that."
"You're welcome, seemed the least I could do after what you did for me. At least tonight you've met nearly everyone so won't be completely unknown to you."
"True I think this calls for a drink, do you want one?"
"No thanks I'm good." Alyssa smiled and walked over to the bar feeling very excited and unable to keep the smile off her face.
"Hi can I have vodka and coke please?" she asked
"I'll get that Otis and a beer for me." Alyssa turned to the voice and recognised Kelly Severide straight away as he sat down next to her.
"Thanks." She said accepting the drink,
"You're welcome, so enjoying the evening?" he asked taking a swig of beer and taking the time to check her out, "You look amazing."
Alyssa blushed at him, "Thanks, not to bad yourself and yeh I'm having a great time."
"Well I aim to please." He said cheekily and she started laughing,
"Haha not all because of you Stud. I've just got a new job."
"Oh yeh what's that?"
"Working at the firehouse as Chief Boden's office manager and PA. So you're going to have to get used to seeing me around."
Kelly broke out into a grin, "That's awesome and I'm sure I can cope with that. Now I think that calls for shots to celebrate."
