30 minutes later...

Running towards Gabby's mother, "Camilla, what happened to Gabby? Has the doctor said anything?"

Crying she responded, "We haven't had any news since she was taken to operating room, I'm worried, Matt...".

"She is gonna be okay...", he hugged her. "She has to... we'll be seeing her and Ben soon, trust me...".

One hour and half later...

When Dr. Mendez stepped out from the double doors of the OR, Matt and Camilla along with Firehouse 51 approached her...

"Please, tell me they are out of the risk...", Matt said nervously. "Please...".

"Our main concern once Gabby came in was the bleeding from the internal iliac artery, so we performed a cesarean section..., Mr. Casey you have a healthy baby weighing 3100 grams, our pediatrician is with him right now...".

Matt sighed relieved, "About Gabby?"

"After the baby was delivered, the abdominal cavity was filled with blood...".

Matt was holding his breath as having a feeling sick in the pit of his stomach.

"... we promptly sutured the artery and the bleeding stopped...".

Sucking in the air, Matt exclaimed, "Oh my God", he covered his mouth as the tension started to leave his body.

"She is gonna be okay, right?" Camilla questioned as reached for her hand.

"... During the surgery Gabby had to be transfused... there is still a blood bag to go, but we believe that the worst is over..", she mustered a smiled as a way to reassure everyone who was there for Gabby. "We expect a favorable recovery...".

"Thank you, God...", Camilla whispered. "Thank you... I'll call my family...", she stepped away.

"Can I see Gabby and my son?" Matt asked apprehensively.

"Of course, then once we get her to her room more than one visitor will be allowed...", Dr. Mendez explained.

Matt turned to look at his friends and Camilla, who was watching him as talking to Antonio on the phone..., "I'll tell Gabby you are all here for her and our kid... Thank you, guys".

"Congratulations, daddy...", Severide hugged him, then Herrmann and Boden. A few patted him on the back... they were all happy for him.

"Are you ready, Mr. Casey?".

"Yeah...", Matt took off his turnout coat and gave it to Severide.

Next Dr. Mendez guided Matt to a recovery area, before entering Matt went to a room where he washed his hands, then a nurse gave him a mask, a head covering, choe covers, and protective cap to wear.

When Matt walked into the recovery area, he immediately saw Gabby and a crib by her side...

A midwife welcomed him, "Mr. Casey, your wife is under the effects of general anesthesia, so she is going to take about 45 minutes to an hour to wake up, after that she might doze off for a bit...".

"How long is she staying here?"

"Three-four hours, as you know doctor prescribed two blood bags... do you have any other questions?"

"No, thank you... May I?", he pointed towards Gabby.

"Please... go on...", she gave him a small smile.

Matt walked up to Gabby's bed, "Hey baby...", Matt wiped a few tears, leaning over he kissed her forehead, "I love you, I love you so much, I wished I was here before... You are a fighter, baby... I can't wait for you to wake up... thank you for our family... love you", then he went to Ben's crib, he looked down with a smile on his lips. Carefully he rubbed the baby's head, "I love you, thank you for taking care of your mom for me...".

"You can hold him...", a nurse spoke, she was there to check Gabby's vital signs, and to check the wound dressing.

Matt lifted his head, "... I am not sure with I-", she cut in.

"I'll help you...", she put her notes on the side table. "The secret is place one hand under his head and another under his bottom...".

The nurse showed him what to do with his arms, next she picked up the baby, "Are you ready?".

Matt nodded quietly as the nurse put Ben in his arms, the baby's head was in the crook of one of his arms as he wrapped his other arm around him, supporting the baby's bottom.

"Yeah, look you got the hang of it...".

"Thank you...", Matt smiled down at the baby, his eyes blurred with tears... A coo left Ben's mouth as he moved in Matt's arms... he opened his eyes... his eyes were blue, light brown skin, brown hair... "Hey, buddy, hey, I'm your daddy... ", Matt held his little fingers. "Mama is sleeping... soon she will be awake, she loves you so much... I love you and there a bunch of people out there that can't wait to see you...".

Ben sneezed... Matt giggled as the baby's eyes were on him... He was in love with his baby boy. "I'll always be here for you, anytime you need, I have a lot to learn, I hope you have patience with an old man...".

Suddenly he heard a moaned, he looked up and noticed Gabby's eyes were open...

Slowly he made his way to her side, "... Baby...".

"Matt... it's Ben alright?" she couldn't lift her head, due to all the medication.

"He is here, babe, in my arms...", Matt got closer to her to get a better look on him. "... He is perfectly fine... healthy...".

"He is beautiful... hi-hi, Ben... mama loves you...", she voiced taking a few pauses.

"We love you, Gabby...", leaned over, he gave her a peck on the lips... "You were so brave, I'm so proud of you... You don't have to worry...", he said as watching tears rolling down from the corners of her eyes. "The doctor said you'll be fine..., you are fine...".

"I love you both... I'm so happy seeing you both here...".

"I thought I wouldn't see you awake before leaving to take yours and Ben's bags to your aunt's house...".

"... When am I leaving this place?"

"It might take a few hours... you have to rest, soon you will be able to stand up... Camilla will be with you when they transfer you to the postnatal ward..., you won't be alone...".

"Excuse me...", the midwife spoke, "I'm here to help you with feeding the baby...".

"Oh, of course...", carefully Matt gave the baby to the midwife...

"Matt, go home, then come back... I'd like you to be here...".

"I'll go, okay... I see you in a few hours... love you...", he kissed her head, next he kissed his son.

...

Three hours later...

Gabby had been transferred to the postnatal ward, while she was in the recovery room Matt took the time to go back to Firehouse 51 to get his truck back, from there he went home, had a shower, later went to Gabby's aunt's house to take Ben and Gabby's belongings...

While he was absent, Camilla was with Gabby and Ben...

Knocking at the door, seconds later Matt opened it, "Hey...".

Gabby was still lying on her back, she had Ben over her chest as Camilla held him closer to Gabby's breast...

"Matt..., why did you take so long... I was getting worried...".

He put Gabby's and Ben bags in the armchair..., "I had some errands to run, but I'm here now... How are you doing?" Matt kissed her head a few times.

"I feel like it will take some time until the anesthetic wears off, I dozed off a lot of times...", Gabby laughed.

"It's okay, honey...", Camilla rubbed Gabby's head.

"Mama already sent a picture of Ben in family's chat group... Antonio said he will buy a ticket to come visit us, and dad as well...".

"I sent a few for my sister... and my mother...", Matt stated happily.

"The nurse was here a few minutes before you came, to check the amount of vaginal bleeding, she said it's normal, what it's a relief...", Gabby uttered as watched Matt observed their son breastfeeding.

"How about the catheter?" he asked.

"They are taking it out within 12 hours... I'm bit hungry...".

"I'll check what they have for you, I mean, you are still have a needle in your arm with fluids feeding you...", Camilla explained.

Matt stared at Gabby, "I brought a few things you had bought for Ben and left at my apartment...".

"Thank you... I think we are going to need to buy more diapers...".

"Gabby, I'll take Ben... he is asleep...", Camilla picked him up slowly, and rested him over her chest.

"Thank you, mama...".

"Can I take him?" Matt asked softly.

"Of course... he needs to burp...".

"Okay...", Matt put him over his chest, closer to his shoulder, his hands open over Ben's back and bottom.

"You are doing great, babe...", Gabby smiled warmly at them.

"Mama, can you help me raise the head of the bed just a little bit?" Gabby couldn't reach the controls.

"Only a few inches, you know...", then Camilla pressed the button to raise the head of the bed. "... I almost forgot, how is the level of your pain?"

"7, I guess... a few minutes and I'll need paracetamol...".

Matt was pacing around with Ben in his arms... Gabby's heart melted with the scene...

"I'm going to ask them to bring you some food... and the medicine...", Camilla said, then she left the room.

"Hey, baby... how you feel holding him? It's real... Our family... I can't describe with words...", tears filled her eyes.

"The best feeling in the world, I can't believe he is here...", Matt said. "I keep looking at him, and he is ours...", his smile widened.

"... He is so precious... he has your eyes...".

"... Your nose... he is perfect...", Matt got closer to her bed. "I love you... I was so worried that we won't do this together-", he paused as Gabby touched his arm. He closed his eyes for a second, "... I didn't see myself doing it alone, I couldn't bear-", Gabby cut him off.

"I'm here, babe... and I can't wait to be your wife...".

Matt leaned over and they kissed each other sweetly.

"I love you more than anything...", Matt whispered against her lips.

...

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