Hey guys! This is to be the last chapter… boehoe… I know! But this story has dried out a bit. It needs and ending so here you go. I would like to thank all my readers for their continued support and appreciation. I love you! Enjoy.
Gabby had never felt so at ease before as she got ready for work the next morning. She looked over at Matt who was still sleeping in her bed. He looked adorable with one hand clenched in the sheets and the other casually lying across his stomach. She'd decided to get up first so she could make breakfast as he showered, but her new beau had no intention of waking up apparently.
'Matt! We're going to be late.'
He just groaned and turned away from her. Deciding on how to coax him out of bed was an enjoyable process for her. In the end she settled on climbing into the bed behind him, kissing his shoulder and in one decisive move pulling off all the covers leaving him buck naked. She huffed when she realized he hadn't even stirred.
'It's chilly.'
She snorted at his muffled response at her wake-up call and rolled off the side.
'Breakfast is in ten minutes.'
He nodded then finally made a move to sit up. She blushed slightly as he stood and crossed the room towards the bathroom without a glance at her. Only when he was almost at the door he turned around, winked and said:
'You're staring.'
He grinned at her flushed cheeks then moved inside the bathroom and closed the door. Gabby took a minute to calm her racing heart, then shook her thoughts of her man naked in the shower and started on breakfast.
They left for work not more than twenty minutes later, but they were still running late. Gabby was hoping to just keep her head down and run through the station to change as quickly as she could but as Matt parked on the street next to the house she quickly deduced that would not be happening.
All the men and women, chief included were standing at the entrance of the firehouse with knowing grins on their faces and before she even though of leaving the car a blush had already graced her cheeks.
As Matt looked over at Gabby he saw her blush and thought it was adorable, even though he would never tell her that. Instead he grabbed her cheek with on hand and turned her head towards him, kissing her firmly before she had a chance to protest. She he pulled back she looked slightly stunned at this blatant show of affection from the usually so reserved Lieutenant.
'Cat's already out of the bag, besides I really like kissing you whenever I want.'
The radiant smile he got in return for his calming words, dissipated any nerves he still had left and he quickly opened the door and stepped out into the morning sun. He grabbed both their bags from the back of his truck the jogged to the other side and held out his hand for her to take. Hand in hand they faced their colleagues and friends as a couple.
Five years later
'Mommy! Daddy's home!'
Gabby heard a loud ruffling noise (her eldest running down the stairs), a crash (Matt dropping his bag in the hall), and a bunch of squeals (her eldest and youngest being manhandled to the floor). As always the familiarity of the sounds brought a smile to her face and she lightly rubbed her stomach, still flat but soon to be round with child. The routine was once more going to change and she couldn't be happier.
'Honey, I'm home!'
Gabby rolled her eyes at the cheesy line, knowing he did it on purpose just to rile her up. He always said it made her feisty.
'Yeah, no kidding! You kids sound like a herd of elephants, I wouldn't be surprised if Mrs Hatfield comes over again to complain about the noise.'
As she walked down the stairs she still couldn't help but admire the blond man before her. Though most of his body was covered with his two monkey children. She smiled at his loving look aimed towards her as he carefully settled the kids down to the ground. He quickly walked over towards her and kissed her deeply, something that had become the norm for them since getting together. After five years their love was strong and growing even stronger. She'd had many expectations when thinking of being with Matthew Casey and he had surpassed them all. She was deliriously happy.
'Daddy! Mommy gave us new shirts today. Aren't they cool? Look!'
Her eldest four year old son, Andy, was one bundle of energy ever since he'd come screaming into the world in the middle of the night and today was no different. He was jumping up, vying for his dad's attention. Not wanting to be outdone her younger son, Alexander, aged two imitated his brother but fell flat on his bum instead. Having inherited his father's stubborn streak he just turned, got back up and tried again.
'Really buddy? Let me see. Turn around.'
Both of the boys did exactly that and Matt was lightly confused at the shirts, but still plastered a wide smile on his face. He instructed the boys to turn again but didn't notice the small emblem of truck 51 and the words 'Team Casey' under it, which she was grateful for; because he would have probably figured it out a little bit too soon.
'Those are great guys! So number one and two, what's the occasion?'
The boys looked slightly confused at his question, looking over at their mother instead with questioning eyes. Having three identical pairs of eyes on her made her well up with emotion, damn the hormones. Knowing she would lose it soon, she quickly grabbed the small box still on the hallway table and gave it to Matt.
'Why don't you boys open it together?'
Gabriela just kept on smiling, refusing to give her husband any clues. They all moved into the living room and the three boys dug into the wrapping paper with enthusiasm.
When Matt pulled out a small, tiny little t-shirt with a number three on the back his eyes immediately shot to hers. She just nodded as she finally let the happy tears fall. He jumped of the couch and engulfed her in his arms.
'I love you! God, I'm so happy!'
They almost forgot the two small kids, sitting confused on the couch.
'Mommy! Daddy's never going to fit in that t-shirt, it's too small.'
The youngest son agreed with his brother and nodded gravely. Matt laughed and finally let go of his chokehold on Gabby, instead he grabbed her hips and dragged her down into his lap on the couch and grabbed both his sons. Together they explained that their family would be getting a little bigger in a few months.
As Matt looked at the family in his lap he couldn't think of how he had managed to get everything he'd ever wanting, but he thanked his lucky stars he did.
So that's it! I hope you liked the story, don't be afraid to share your opinions!
On a personal note: The whole t-shirt thing is how my eldest sister announced I would be an auntie for the second time. My niece came racing into the house with a bright pink shirt with on the front: 'give me a kiss…' and on the back: 'cause I'm gonna be a big sis!.' I loved that, like one of the best moments ever! I am now the proud aunt of Bente (5) and Luuk (2); they are the lights of my life! If I had one wish for this world it would be that everyone would be blessed with a family like mine.
Until the next time my friends! Xx