Two weeks ago

Walking out of the arson unit, Matt stood in the shadow of a tree to catch the bus back home. It had been a good day at work and he was glad he still got to do something around the fire department after not being able to work in the firehouse anymore.

He sold his truck a few days ago and even though he was getting better at accepting what had happened, he hated not being able to get around on his own, but he knew that would get better once he found an easier to drive, automatic car and he would still have to pass the test.

The bus arrived and he got on, couldn't wait to get home and have dinner with Gabby.

This afternoon she had been covering some hours for another EMT to make up for all the hours she had missed earlier, and as he was working anyway. She had gone their straight form her own shift so he hadn't seen her since yesterday morning, but was looking forward to seeing her later tonight when she would come home.

He had already done the groceries yesterday and at home he started making dinner. Although he had never really been into cooking it was a good way to do some work with his hand and work on his fine motoric skills. As the skin was still sore and rough and scarred, his right hand was still hard to use and he knew that it would never get a lot better, he had to get used to it and by working on it like this, he hoped that it would get easier.

Cutting up the vegetables took him a lot longer than before, but he got it all done before he heard the door. Gabby walked in and put her stuff than, smiling as she walked his way.

''Hey, how are you?''

''I am good.'' He smiled and they kissed. He stepped aside as she looked on what he was making.

''Oh, spaghetti.''

''You know that is the best I can do.'' He smiled. She kissed him on his cheek again, as she thought it was great he was making dinner for the both of them.

''Hey, you are growing on the culinary front, it is not from a jar.'' She smiled.

Looking back she saw he had set up the table as well and she saw something laying on her plate. An envelope and she picked it up.

''What is this?''

''It's yours, so look at it.'' Matt smiled.

Gabby opened the envelope and two flight tickets fell out, as well as a few more papers.

Looking at the tickets she saw it was only a week from now. Tickets to Bermuda.

''We got a short layover in New York, just so we can get up, makes it a bit easier for me.'' Matt explained and she looked at the hotel reservation. It was beach resort and they had a townhouse close to the beach at the resort.

''I've already spoken to the CFD and Boden and managed to swap some of your shifts around.''

''Matt, how did you pay for this?'' She asked a bit concerned. Even though his insurance had paid for most of the medical costs, he hadn't been working the last few months and even though they were not in any way near being broke, she was a bit concerned.

''I am still getting paid at work.'' Matt smiled. ''Plus I got a good deal.''

She hugged him again, thought it was so nice they were going somewhere together. Even though they had been together a lot the last months with Matts recovery, they had not had a lot of time to enjoy life anymore, and she was sure this trip was what they needed as a couple.

''I love you so much.'' She smiled, holding him close and kissing him again.

''It is going to be great.'' He promised her, kissing her on top of her head and they sat down to have dinner then. Gabby put the food on the plates, Matt struggling with his hand and smiled at him then.

''We barely have time to buy summer stuff…and pack…''

''Well that makes it a surprise, isn't it?'' Matt laughed as they started eating.

After dinner she helped with the dishes and looked as he got ready to take a shower, Gabby helping him take the pressure garments off.

''Have you spoken to your doctor about the trip?'' Gabby asked as he walked to the shower.

''Yeah, yeah he told me to cover up the burns in the sun, keep in the shadow during the sunniest hours of the day.'' Matt told her as he walked to the shower. Laying down on the bed, she looked as he got into the shower.

Texting some people about their surprise trip she smiled. Every time she was sure she could not fall in love with him anymore, she just fell head over heels again for him. It was not just the trip, but it was that he thought about surprising her, and made this amazing surprise to make her feel better.

Coming to walk back from the shower, with a towel wrapped around his waist, he sat down on the bed beside Gabby, whom was laying on her stomach and he swung his legs on the bed.

''Was telling Antonio about your surprise.'' She smiled as he caressed over her back.

''I am so glad you like it.'' He smiled and she put the phone aside, kissing him.

''Of course, I just want to spend time with you.'' She smiled, laying her hand on his cheek and kissing him again. Her thumb caressed over the burns on his jaw.

''Are you sure you are going to be okay in Bermuda?'' She asked a bit worried. She knew that he wanted to go for her but she was a bit worried he was putting himself in danger by going there.

''I am going to be fine, got the pressure garments covering my arm and leg, will look at other stuff to cover my hand and neck.'' He promised. ''I just want to spend time with you.''

''What about not being able to swea-''

''Gabby, it is going to be a nice holiday, I promise I will take care of myself and be careful.'' He assured her again. ''We will take my medication, make sure my skin doesn't get too much sun and I will make sure my body does not overheat.''

''I am just worried, but I know you will take care of yourself.'' She smiled then.

''I promise I will.'' He smiled as he wanted to get up again but she pulled him back, kissing him.

''I love you so much, and you are so sweet to me.'' She smiled, carefully climbing on top of him.

''Gabby…'' He just smiled. ''I love you too, but I should get that towel back to –''

Kissing him again and getting the towel of him, he smiled, aware of her intentions and wrapped his arms around her.

''I love you.'' He just smiled again, making out with her.

Even though the last months had not been easy, they had only gotten closer.

Matt got the surprise for Gabby arranged and that is what is coming up next chapter! I hope you liked this chapter and please let me know what you thought and hopefully till next chapter! Thanks for reading.