In the common room of 51 all of them had gathered for the next shift. All of them were a bit surprised that Gabby was not there, but all of them knew it was because of Matt.

Borelli was gone as well, but they also knew that it was not because of a negative reason this time, because he had finally accepted professional health.

All of them were ready for the shift van replacement chief Jordan came walking into the common room, all of them silent then as they looked at the chief as he was holding a clipboard.

To all their disbelief he actually started to name all their names.

''Well, I haven't had this happen to me since high school.'' Kelly said in disbelief.

''It's like being the chief of a preschool. It's like little kids running everywhere. How can I lead when half of you don't even bother to show up. Dawson was here last time and now she isn't - ''

''If she isn't here, she probably has a damn good reason.'' Kelly said a bit angry. He knew Gabby wasn't here to stay with Matt now that he wasn't doing so well, but he also didn't want to explain it to the chief, knew he would get angry about them being a couple while being in the same house - hell, even on the same truck!

''Well, I can't keep replacing you all, again.'' Jordan said as he looked at his list, to see if every truck was staffed.

''She in the hospital with the truck lieutenant because they are together and he had a complication yesterday and had to go through emergency surgery and he is still not doing well.'' Kelly lost it then. He was so angry that the relief chief seemed to be judging and angry, while Gabby had a legitimate reason.

''Hopefully she will be back soon, I can't keep finding replacements.'' Jordan said angry, looking at his list.

''I think she would have rather been here.'' Kelly said angry.

''And Borelli is gone again too.'' Jordan said angry, Chow almost ducking under the table as if it was his fault.

''Well, try to not to disappear halfway during shift.'' Jordan told them then before walking away to his office.

''What a jerk.'' The lieutenant that was replacing Casey mumbled then, looking over his newspaper.

''Please let Boden be back soon, please.'' Brett sighed, her head against her hands, so upset with this chief.

Gabby was sitting by Matt's bedside later that afternoon. This morning she had called to cancel her shift and the CFD had understood, but she hoped that the chief wouldn't give the others too much of hard time. At least he was back in his own room now and that was good, cause she didn't like being in the ICU with him. It was much calmer here and more private.

He still kept going in and out of sleep and she didn't want to keep him awake, knew it would be better for him if he slept. Hopefully it would finally help him heal, because she really just wanted him to heal up so he could come home, where he belonged.

He stirred for a second with his head and opened his eyes then again.

''You're still here.'' He whispered softly.

''Yeah, I am going to stay here today.'' She said softly.

He looked around for a second, frowning slightly. This morning he had woken up in the ICU and they had talked for a few minutes until he had fallen asleep, but now he was back in his own room. She felt bad because he had been doing so well, but now he was so weak again and in pain again.

''They moved you back to your room a bit ago, but you were asleep.'' She explained him and he smiled.

''Hopefully home soon.'' He said softly and she nodded. Grabbing the big shopper bag that was beside her chair she opened it then.

''Well, I figured you could use some cheering up, something to make you feel better...so I got your favorite cookies from the supermarket - doctor checked and said you can eat them, as long as you don't finish the whole box and that will be a first...'' She smirked, putting it on his nightstand. She got a smile but that was enough for now, knew he was still in pain and tired.

''Aaand...I brought your own pillow...'' She held it up.

''You are amazing.'' He mumbled softly and she helped him sit up just a bit so she could put it behind his head, hoping to make him feel better just a bit.

''What about your shift?'' He asked concerned then, still hardly hearable because even with the oxygen support, he seemed to have trouble breathing.

''I cancelled, but it is fine. The CFD understands, I will go back next shift. I just wanted to be here for you today.''

He smiled grateful and she kissed him.

''I am sorry...if I am going to fall asleep soon.'' Matt mumbled then, already almost dozing off.

''It is fine, you need to sleep and rest up. I know the surgery took its toll on you.'' She said then, just glad that things were looking up again and she just hoped that he would be able to talk a bit again by the end of this week, because he had been doing so well and now he was back at square one.

Danny Borelli parked by the doctor's office.

He was so glad that his little brother had finally accepted to talk to a professional. He just hoped it would help now. It was so good that his partner had come by and talked him into it because she really hoped that it would help him now.

Jimmy was almost done talking with the therapist. Even though he had promised to go here, he felt stupid and he just wanted to leave.

He wasn't sure how to feel because he was the first one out during the shooting and he hadn't even gotten hurt. He felt like he had barely been there, but he still struggled with it.

He wasn't sure how to get back into work and every time he thought about going to shift, he got so fearful. He wasn't sure if he was scared it was going to happen again, but now this had happened in his dream career, he just didn't know how to handle it.

Kelly was in the common room, playing a game on his phone when the chief suddenly came walking in again.

''How is there no food ready here yet?''

''Because Jimmy usually cooks and he is not here, we were not really hungry and the guys that were hungry just made something for themselves.''

''Oh.'' The chief huffed. ''Well the general of this firehouse sure isn't good.''

''Can you give us a break, we went through a shooting! Yes, some of us are healing physically but all of us got a big blow mentally, some of us can go to shift and some of us need some more time. And they should get that time to!'' Kelly snapped then, done with this chief.

''You know what, you go and sit at home too!'' Chief Jordan said angry. ''I don't want you here on this shift anymore.''

Kelly got up, angry he was send home but even more angry with the relief chief that made it harder and harder to enjoy the job they had loved so much and tried to get back into.

NOTE: Not a cliffhanger again, yes, I know I have made up for the last ones now, at least I hope.,

Thank you so much for reading this chapter and I hope you did like it and please let me know what you think! If you don't leave a review I don't know what you think ;) For each review I will personally slap replacement chief Jordan ;)