Chapter 4

Matt sat in his seat watching the clock, with each second that past; his heart ached a little more. He just wanted to see her and know that everything was going to go back to normal. As thought past through his mind, he looked around the waiting room. Severide and Shay sat on the other side, he really hadn't said two words to them since him and Antonio came back to the waiting room.

"Hey guys," Herrmann, Cruz, Mills, and Otis said as they walked into the waiting room. Matt stood up and shook their hands.

"How is our girl?" Herrmann asked Casey.

"We haven't heard anything new," Matt stated as he looked down.

"Well, if I know Dawson, she'll be up in no time bossing everyone around," Herrmann stated. Matt smiled at the thought of Gabby doing just that.

"Excuse me, Mr. Casey," A voice behind the group interrupted them. Herrmann and Mills turn around to face the same doctor from earlier; they both take a step back, so that Matt can see clearly. Everyone in the waiting room stands up and holds their breath, they all know that this is the news they have been waiting on.

"Gabby is out of surgery and she is in recovery now," the doctor states.

As the words fill the room everyone begins to feel the tension lift off of their bodies. A huge smile displays on Matt's face.

"We still won't know the extent of her head injury until she wakes up."

"When can I see her?" Matt asked feeling happiness soaking into every muscle.

"If you would like to come back with me, you can see her now."

Matt turned and looked at Antonio; he knew that he would want to his sister. "She'll want to see you first," Antonio stated.

"Thanks," Matt said as he followed the doctor.

Walking back in the recovery room, Matt wasn't sure what to expect. His heart raced with each step he took. When he turned the corner and saw Gabby laying there with her eyes closed, he felt like his heart jumped right out of his chest. He quickly thanked the doctor, and went right to Gabby's side.

He took her hand in his own; he just wanted to touch her to make sure this was real, to make sure she was still here with him.

"Hey baby," he whispered as he looked at her bruised face. "The doctors said that everything will be okay, but they need you to open your eyes. I need you to open your eyes," Matt takes in a deep breath. "I know that we only started dating but I want you to know something, I love you Gabby. I have loved you for a long time, but things kept getting in the way, but now that we are together, I just wanted you to know."

Matt stayed in the recovery area with Gabby for a while; he would quietly stroke her dark hair as he told her little things. He just hated the fact how still Gabby lay in the hospital bed, which was just the opposite when they were in bed together, Gabby never lay still and they would fight over the covers. Just the thought of their life together as a couple made a smile come to Matt's face.

"Has she woken up yet?" Antonio asked as he stood next to Matt.

"No," Matt answered as he kept his attention on Gabby. "Sorry I should have come out there a while ago, but I couldn't leave her," Matt said.

"No worries, I understand," Antonio said reassuring. "But with that being said, would you mind giving me a moment with my sister?"

"Yeah, no problem," Matt said as he nodded his head and stood up from the seat. He stepped back as Antonio took his now empty seat. He watched for a moment as Antonio grabbed Gabby's hand. He had to smile; he knew that Gabby was in great hands.

Matt went to go get a cup of coffee, as he grabbed the cup he heard foot steps behind him, he turned around to see Severide standing there.

"Is Gabby a wake?" he asked.

Matt took in a deep breath, "No," he simply stated as he turned back around to pour his coffee.

"Are you really going to act like this and take this out on Shay?" Severide asked getting a little pissed off.

"I'm pissed at Shay, but I'm mostly pissed at you. If you had not went at Gabby like that, then may be none of this would have happened."

"Like I knew this would have been the out come!" Severide pointed out.

"But you put it all on Gabby!" Matt screamed. He took in a deep breath, "She was so worried about the promise that she made to you that she couldn't focus on anything else! But don't worry Severide Shay is safe and sound."

"I know you're angry Matt and you're not thinking clearly…"

"Stop right there," Matt stated as he set his cup of coffee down. "You have no idea what I'm thinking, so get out of my way before we both say or do something we can't fix."

Severide knew better than to say anything else, he stepped a side and allowed Matt to walk pass.

Matt's fist was still clenched when he walked into the recovery room, Antonio was still seated next to Gabby, "Hope I'm not interrupting," he said as he moved closer.

"No, I was just waiting for you to get back," Antonio said standing up. "Laura called, I need to get back home, but if anything changes please let me know."

"Of course," Matt said shaking Antonio's hand.

"Before I go, I want to let you know that I'm glad my sister has you. I see how much you make her happy and I know that she has someone that will always be there for her."

"Thanks man," Matt said.

Antonio quickly pulls Matt into a hug and leaves the room.

Matt took the open seat once again, "did you see that, I got the brother seal of approval," Matt smiled as he took Gabby's hand once again.

Author's Note: I hope you guys are enjoying the story and I also hope everyone is enjoying their holidays! Anyways, please read and review when you can.

Thanks!