15 days later

Gabby was making dinner as she was waiting for Matt to come home.

She knew he had had a long day at the hospital with physical therapy and a rehabilitation doctor, to see how he could return to a job.

She had wanted to go with him, but he had insistent he would go alone. Even though she wanted to support and be with him, she also knew he wanted to be alone sometimes, and not to rely on her.

Today was their 1 year wedding anniversary and they were going to have a calm night in.

Matt had been thinking about the things they could do and they had wanted to plan a romantic night out, but honestly after everything that had happened the last year, all they wanted was to have a night together with each other and with little Spencer.

They had talked about going to a fancy restaurant but after everything, they just wanted to be together.

The door opened and Matt walked in.

''How are you, how was today?'' She asked as she walked towards him, kissing him.

''It was okay, I am going to shower and Ill join you then.'' He said as he kissed her on her cheek, smiling as he was looking forward to tonight.

''How was your day?''

''Busy, but good.'' She smiled as he walked to the playpen, lifting up Spencer and kissing the boy on his cheek. Spencer started to laugh and Gabby smiled as he was so good with the baby.

He put Spencer back and Gabby was setting the last stuff on the table, made sure Spencer was all good and put him down in the crib for a nap.

Matt came walking out their bedroom, ready after showering and both of them sat down for dinner.

Matt was opening the bottle of wine as Gabby put the starters on their plates.

She had put so much effort in dinner and the starter looked so gorgeous.

A year ago they had gotten married in a little chapel, followed by a reception by Molly's and it had just been perfect for them.

''This is so good.'' He smiled as the salmon tartar she had made was so good.

''I am so glad you like it.''

Now that chemo was a while ago, he finally started to get some of his taste back and he enjoyed eating again. So she had made everything he had likes before, glad that he finally enjoyed having dinner with her again.

''It was amazing.'' He smiled as he finished the started and Gabby took the plates, starting up the last bit she had to do for the main.

''I am glad you like it.''

As she put everything on the stove again to warm it up, they sat down waiting for it and Matt knew it was time to give his surprise.

''I got you something…and I don't know if you like it, and I know it is a bit much, but after this year you have proofed so much how you meant when you said yes to the vows, and I love you so much.'' He said as he got up and got something from one of the drawers.

Handing her the little wrapped box, she looked surprised.

''Babe, I thought we said no presents.'' She said then and she was smiling though, thought it was so sweet, even though they had said no presents.

''I still wanted to give you something, Gabby I love you so much, and I am proud to call you my wife, and you have been amazing this past year.'' He said then, kissing her and she started to unwrap the box.

''Matt-''

''Your newlywed husband got cancer and it wasn't easy for you, and you stayed and supported me all this time , and I want to show you how much I appreciate that.'' Matt said and Gabby had almost opened it now.

''Oh Matt, it is gorgeous.'' Gabby sighed as she looked at the necklace. It was a simple silver necklace with a little heart, but she liked it so much.

''Thank you, it is gorgeous…'' Gabby smiled and he got up to put it around her neck, kissing her again.

They finished up dinner and Spencer was crying now, Gabby going to take care of him while Matt loaded the dishwasher.

When he was done he brought the wine to the living room and Gabby came walking his way with Spencer.

''He has got a fresh nappie and is ready to be cuddled.'' Gabby smiled as she handed Spencer to him and he held the little boy close.

''I will just go get some snacks.'' She smiled then

He was sitting holding Spencer, the little boy smiling at his dad. He still looked like Matt so much and Matt was so proud to be his dad. It was something they had never even hoped for a few months ago, not sure if Matt would make it to their anniversary and hold their son.

''Ah, he loves you so much.'' Gabby smiled Spencer was playing with Matt's shirt.

''Yeah, well, he loves you too…and I love you a lot too.'' Matt smiled back.

She sat down close to them and smiled as Spencer was falling asleep in Matt's arms.

''You want to put him back in the crib?'' Gabby asked but Matt shrugged.

''He can stay with us.'' Matt smiled, wanting to hold him a bit longer.

They started off the movie and laid against each other, so happy to be together.

Last year when they had been standing at the altar, she was sure that they would be so happy together for years, and only a few weeks after the wedding, he had gotten his diagnosis. With the surgery only barely behind him, it had been scary, and she felt they were so lucky to celebrate the year together now.

After the movie, they put Spencer to bed and kissed, walking to the bedroom.

In the bedroom, she pulled his shirt over his head, kissing him again.

Feeling his chest go up and down rapid on one side, she calmed down a bit, still kissing him, but slowly they caressed each other, undressed each other.

They were slow, careful, but so glad that they could celebrate they were married for a year now.

She kissed him in his neck, tracing down and saw the line next his shoulder where the port had been. Kissing the line, Matt kissed her on top of her head.

''It will fade.'' He said as he saw her look.

''It doesn't matter.'' She smiled. On the other side of the chest was the large scar of the surgery.

It was the first time they were getting this intimate since the surgery. It was still hard because of his chest and how much it hurt and how tired he got.

But carefully they made out, got intimate and started exploring each other again. Kissing, making love, careful tender but s loving, they felt so blessed that they were still together after a year. With everything that had happened over the last year, everything that was still going on, they were just so happy that they were here, together and Matt was not going there any time soon.

Thank you so much for reading and I hope you liked this chapter. Please let me know what you think and till next chapter!