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a/n: First of all, I want to thank everyone who's still suporting this story. The reviews have gone down a bit but i'm glad that a lot of you are still enjoying this story so thanks for all the favourites and follows.

Second of all, I know it's the second time I do it in a short time but I'm sorry for my lack in updates. I'm lacking time right now and the pain in my left hand from my tumble is flaring up and is quite ANNOYING so it's preventing me from writing a lot but here is the next chapter.


Matt felt the colour drain from his face in the exact moment his eyes came in contact with who he assumed was Gabby's father. Never had he felt so embarraed in his life because he felt like a teenager being caught kissing his girlfriend on the doorstep late at night by her parents.

"I'm sorry." He whispered when he moved his eyes back to Gabby's

He could see her blush travel down to her neck, meaning he had some effect on her. "What do I owe this surprise to?"

"I wanted to kiss you again." He leaned down and gave her a sweet peck on the lips. "I didn't mean to interrupt your evening with your parents."

"It's fine, just as long as you're ok coming in for a few minutes." Their conversation lasted only a few short seconds before she smiled at him and he pulled away from her and lead her in the kitchen, his hand on the small of her back. "Mom, dad, I'd like you to meet Matthew Casey. Matt, this is my dad Edouardo and my mother Esmeralda." Matt shook her father's hand.

"It's very nice to meet you sir, Mrs Dawson." He smiled at Gabby's mother as they sat down at the dinner table. Matt was nervous even if he was trying to hide it and to anyone else, it was barely noticable but having worked for so many years as a detective for the Chicago Police Department, Gabby's father had noticed it.

"It's very nice to meet you young man." Gabby's mother returned Matt's smile. "Gabby's talked a lot about you." Matt looked at Gabby and smiled.

"You have an amazing daughter."

"She tells me that you work for the Fire Department." Gabby's father was going straight to the point. This wasn't a normal conversation, it was an interrogation.

"Yes sir. I'm lieutenant of truck 81 at Firehouse 51."

"That's very impressive." Esmeralda said.

"Thank you ma'am." Matt slowly eased his arm on the back of Gabby's chair.

"No need for formalities, call me Esmeralda." Gabby was glad that her mother was being so nice and she only hoped that her father wouldn't embarass her too much and scare Matt away.

"Firehouse 51 is a very busy house, I know Chief Boden very well."

"He's a great chief, 51 is like family."

"Dad." Gabby protested, she knew exactly what her father was doing.

"It's ok Gabby." Matt smiled at her, putting her at ease. Matt could see that he was very protective of his daughter and he was only trying to make sure the man she was seeing was good for her. "I also have a construction company on the side but I've been selective of the jobs I take since becoming a father." Both Matt and Gabby looked to their left when they heard two little feet moving against the carpet.

"What's wrong baby girl?" Gabby got up when she saw tears in Valentina's eyes.

"Bad dream." She pouted. It had started a few weeks back and Gabby cuddled her and she sat back down with her on her lap.

"Hey sweet girl." Matt smiled at her, pushing a ruely curl from her eyes. "Did you have a bad dream?" She simply nodded, her head resting on her mother's shoulder. " I'll go chase them away." He excused himself with a smile and went to her room before going to the restroom and coming back. "They are all gone." He kissed Valentina's hair before sitting back down.

"Gabby tells me you have twin daughters. My grandsons seem to like them very much."

"Yes, Emma and Grace. They are the best and they like your grandsons too. They've begged me for another play date soon."

"I'm pretty sure we can do that. We'll just have to coordonate our schedules." Gabby smiled at Matt. Her father could see the constant smiled the two of them were sharing together and he seemed like a nice young man but there was something bothering him and he had to get to the bottom of it. They kept the conversation casual as Gabby brought Valentina back to her bed, the little girl having fallen asleep against her shoulder.

"How about some coffee?" Esmeralda asked everyone and they all nodded. "Come help me Gabriella." it was clear her mother wanted some alone time with her, leaving the two men together. She didn't quite approuve of her husbands scare tactics but she also loved her daughter and wanted her to be with a good man.

"You don't need help with the coffee mom. Why did you leave Matt to be fed to the wolves?"

"He seems like a wonderful man. And he's good looking." Esmeralda was smiling while Gabby's face turned red.

"Mom." Gabby complained.

"What, he is. I'm just happy that you have someone in your life, you seem happier." All she ever wanted for her daughter was for her to be happy and seeing a smile on her face again was good.

"I'm getting there mom, slowly. Matt makes it better and I want to see where this goes."

"Thank I support you. Come on, let's so save him from your father." She laughed as they took the coffee to the table.


Once the two women were out of earshot, Edouardo didn't waist any time on questionning Matt.

"Their mother must be very proud of them." He tried a different approach this time.

"Their mother isn't in the picture anymore, I have sole custody of them."

"I'm sorry to hear about that Matt."

"I do the best that I can but I have a lot of people who help me with them, including chief Boden.

"And what do your parents do?"

"My father passed away and I haven't spoken with my mother in many years." Matt didn't give a lot of details there because it wasn't something he talked about that often and since he hadn't told Gabby about it, he didn't want to tell her father first.

"Mama, I heard Matt's voice, is he here?" Luis walked into the kitchen area, eyes half closed.

"Don't be so rude to Mr. Casey Luis." Respect for the adults was very important in the Dawson family and this case wasn't different.

"It's ok Mr. Dawson, I'm the one who told him he could call me Matt. Hey what's up bud? Couldn't sleep?" The boy came closer and hugged Matt.

"Had to go to the bathroom and I heard voices. Are Grace and Emma here too?" He suddenly perked up at the thought of them being there.

"No, they're at home in bed with their godfather but I'll check with your mom so we can do something fun soon, how's that sound?" Luis smiled and nodded. "Come on, I'll go tuck you in." Matt got up and Luis followed and they went into the boys room just as the woman came back out with the coffees.

"Where's Matt?" Gabby questionned her father but she didn't even give him the opportunity to talk before she talked again. "Did you scare him away dad? What did you tell him."

"Nothing." Matt's voice could be heard where the rooms were. "I was tucking Luis in."

"Oh." Gabby blushed from embarassment of going off on her father but Matt kissed her cheek and they all sat down to enjoy the coffee and some more casual talk.

"I should get going." Matt looked at his watch and saw that it was almost ten. "I don't want to let Severide on the loose for too long." He chuckled making Gabby laugh.

"I'll walk you to the door."

"It was nice to meet you sir." He shook Gabby's dad's hand again and smiled at her mom. "Esmeralda, it's a pleasure."

"It was nice to meet you too son." Edouardo nodded and Esmeralda smiled back at Matt.

Gabby walked Matt back to the door. "I'm sorry about my dad." She said once they were both on the other side of her front door.

"It's ok. I'm sorry for barging in on your dinner with your parents."

"With that kiss, I won't complain." She blushed. Matt pulled her closer to him and leaned down to kiss her. It started tenderly but quickly became more passionate, her arms coming to rest against his neck as their tongues battled for control. He leaned his forehead against hers once their kiss ended.

"Neither will I. Goodnight Gabby." He smiled at her and kissed her again.

"Good night Matt." she smiled at him before he turned around and left.

She returned inside where her parents were picking up the table and soon after, they left, leaving Gabby alone with thoughts of Matt and their kiss.


a/n: So Matt comes face to face with Gabby's parents and her father's questioning turns into an interrogation.

Next up: Will Matt be able to tell Gabby about his past or will her father find out first and confront him about it?

I hope you enjoyed this chapter and please please take a few minutes to leave a review because it always help with writing ;) - Sarra