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a/n: Thank you again for the FIFTEEN reviews on here as well as everyone who reviewed via Twitter. I wanted to write a fluffy morning after chapter as a last chapter before going back to work and having to figure out how I'll balance it all so I hope you like this one.


The soft glow filtering through the blinds is what woke Matt up. He was met with slender arms tucked in his chest, Gabby curled into him. Her chest was moving steadily up and down, telling him she was still fast asleep. He couldn't resist the urge to run his fingers against her soft skin until they rested on her waist. This girl, his girls, was making him feel love for the first time in a long time but part of him was scared it was going too fast. They hadn't known each other long enough for it to be love just yet but he could see them moving forward together at some point down the road. Of course they had yet to meet each other's family and really talk about where their relationship was going but he felt at peace with her in his arms like that. He was more than willing to move one step at a time and make it right. His daughters were still his number one priority but suddenly, his priorities seem to be entending farther than his own family.

"What are you thinking about?" Gabby's sleep filled voice shook him from his thoughts.

"You, us." He smiled and kissed her horehead.

"Talk to me." She pressed, giving him time to sort his thoughts.

"I was thinking that maybe we could have dinner with my sister sometime."

"Are you sure we're ready for this?"

"Only if you're ready. I don't want to push you into anything you're not comfortable with." He moved a strand of hair that was falling in her face behind her ear.

"Maybe you can talk to me about her first. What's she like, how's her family."

"Anything you want, just not today." He smirked and kissed her. "I just want us to spend a quiet morning in bed."

"I like that idea." She cuddled closer to him and pressed her lips to his. He held onto her as they kissed, enjoying the way she felt in his arms. Before air even became a problem, Gabby's stomach grumbled, pulling them apart with a chuckle.

"I think someone's hungry."

"Well someone gave me a hell of a workout last night."

"I didn't hear you complain." He kissed her and pulled away to look for some boxers to wear only to find her spying on him. "Liking what you see?"

"I'll never get tired of it." She gave him a cheeky smile as he pulled his boxers up.

"What do you feel like having?"

"Mmmmm, french toast."

"Stay up here, I'll be back with some food."

"I'll come help."

"No, you stay up here and relax. I'll bring the food back up with me."

"You're going to spoil me Matt Casey."

"That I will." He smiled before leaning down and kissing her tenderly, quickly going down to get the food ready.

Gabby laid on her side and pondered Matt's words about meeting his sister. He hadn't really talked about her except when mentionning his past and she wasn't sure if she was ready to meet anyone. She was very happy the way they were for now, in the very happy bubble she was in. Sure her parents knew about them but they hadn't really talked about where their relationship was going and she felt they owed it to each other to find out first before bringing other people in the mix.

"What are you thinking about?" Matt's voice pulled her out of her thoughts, a smile on her face as she saw him.

"How extremely HOT and handsome my boyfriend is and how amazing he's treating me." It wasn't often that Matt blushed but this girl was doing and making him feel things that he hadn't truely ever felt before.

"It's exactly how you should be treated baby." Gabby sat up with the sheets wrapped around her body, Matt placing the tray in front of them. He had made french toast and there was syrup and some whip cream with a bowl of fresh fruit and two orange juices.

"This smells amazing." Gabby smiled as her stomach offered another grumble.

"Someone else thinks so too, eat up." He couldn't help but smile at his girl. She was even more beautiful basking in the morning glow even if it was well past ten at this point.

"You have to give me the recipe for those, it's like a little piece of heaven in my mouth."

"It's very easy." He laughed as he placed a piece of toast in his mouth. "Hey I was thinking downstairs."

"Uh oh, that's not good." She couldn't help but tease him, putting a piece of fruit in her mouth.

"Ha ha." He kissed her. "Like I said, I was thinking and the kids are starting school in a little more than a week. I thought we could go to the pier all together as a last hoora next week end, I think it could be fun."

"I think they'd like that. I remember the last time I was at the pier. I ran into a very handsome man while running after my daughter and I can't stop thinking about him ever since."

"Oh really? Maybe we'll see him again." He played along with her.

"I'm not sure my boyfriend would apreciate that though."

"I don't think so either, he just wants you all for himself." He moved closer to her and captured her lips in a tender kiss. They finished eating and Matt put the tray aside, laying down and pulling Gabby to him. They stayed tucked into each other for long minutes before one of them said something.

"I'm thankful for running into you that day." She whispered in his chest.

"So am I. What's on your mind baby?"

"I." She started, trying to find the right words. "When Alberto passed away. I think a small part of me died with him. The kids became the only thing that seemed important anymore and for a while I lived only to make sure they were ok. But coming back home and bumping into you, I was suddenly aloud to feel something else, something that I thought was lost."

Matt pulled her closer to him and kissed her forehead. "The girls have been my numder one priority too. When Hallie left, If they were ok, I was ok too. When i bumped into you that day, you were all I could thinnk about for day after that. You were the first one to make me feel something for me. I think it's ok to need someone and I feel at peace when I'm with you, I'm happy." He moved so he was now hovering over her. I"'m happy Gabby and it's because of you." He caressed her cheek and kissed her lips.

It started very tender but Gabby placed a hand at the base of his neck and licked his bottom lip, asking for access, which he gave her. Their tongues battled gently for controle, one Matt was more than willing to surrender. They made out, their hands touching any part of bare skin they could find.

"God you're beautiful." He whispered as they parted, making her blush. He kissed her again and they tangled themselves in the sheets one more time, making love tenderly. They spent the rest of the morning cuddling and making out, content just to me close together. Once lunch came and went, they showered together, kissing and washing each other in turn.

Matt got dressed in some jeans as Gabby was putting her clothes back on, sitting on the side of his bed. He watched her as she slipped her top back on and slipped back in bed, placing his hand on her hip and a kiss to her neck.

"I wish you didn't have to go." He whispered, making her giggle.

"I don't feel like leaving but we can't stay hidden here forever." She turned her head so their lips could meet.

"Always the party pooper." He laughed, letting her finish getting dressed. He was propped on his elbow and just looked at her.

They went downstairs together and Matt walked her to the door, still shirtless. "You should wear a shirt if you want me to leave."

"Maybe that's my master plan, keep you here forever." He pulled her to him and kissed her.

"Keep plotting loverboy." She kissed him back, reluctantly pulling herself from him. "Stay safe out there." she made him promise.

"Always. Call me when you get home." Matt watched her walk towards her car and waited for it to turn around the corner before going back inside and finish getting dressed to go get the girls.


a/n: I'm really not 100% sure about this chapter. I wanted to write a little fluff between the two but I hope you enjoyed it. Please take a few seconds to review before you go and I hope to be able to update in no time after I go back to work - Sarra xx