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a/n: Thank you so much to everyone who left a review on the previous chapter. So now that Matt and Kelly had talked it out, life goes back to normal for Dawson and Casey but will going to the fair with all their brood turn into a little tornado? I hope you guys enjoy this latest chapter.
It had been weeks since Matt's altercation with Kelly about dating his sister but after having seen them both together, it seemed clear to him that Christie was happy and that Severide was the main reason for it. The school year was almost over for the kids so they decided that it would be fun to attend the fair at the Navy Pier Fair all together. Everything had been set up a few days ago and since they were going to have a whole week end together, Matt and Gabby figured that it was the best time to go with all five kids, Violet and Christie too if they were up to it..
They had decided in the middle of the week that they would all sleep at Matt's, making it easier to get everyone ready in the same place. Gabby had also since then taken a few items of clothing over to Matt's who had cleared a drawer for her things. She had been spending more time there on her days off, the two spending some blissful alone time together while the kids were at school. Gabby came over on friday afternoon after school with her whole brood and the kids would enjoy a sleepover before a day filled with fun and laughter the next morning. As they usually did on days like this one, Matt and Gabby set up some tents in the living room so the kids could do some indoor camping while watching a movie and eating popcorn, both adults cuddled up on the couch with a glass of red wine.
"I can't wait to go to the fair tomorrow morning." Gabby leaned closer into Matt.
"You're just one overgrown kid." He chuckled softly. She placed her glass on the side table and faced Matt, seductively pressing her body to his in an attempt to throw him off and it worked, his hands resting on her hips and his lips coming down to kiss her tenderly. "I missed having you here." He whispered as they parted, Gabby's eyes closed as she enjoyed their tender moment.
"And I hate going to bed without you when I'm home."
"Move in with me then." He looked deeply in her eyes and smiled down at her.
Gabby closed her eyes for a moment before opening them again. "It's not that simple Matt." She sighed.
"What's not simple Gabby? I love you and I want us to live together."
"It's not just me Matt. I have three kids and we're a package deal."
"I know that and I want that whole package. I want you AND your three amazing kids." He smiled at her.
"I don't know Matt. You have to give me some time to think about it."
"And I'll give you all the time you need baby but I just want you to know that I love you and I don't want half of you. I want all of you and your three kids and whatever crazy life five kids would give us." He loved having them all here in the house and loved how seemingly they all fit together and he didn't want to change that for anything in the world. "Say you'll think about it." She dared to look at him through teary eyes.
"I'll think about it but please don't put any pressure on me to decide right away." He knew he was asking her a very important question and that it wasn't just her she had to take into consideration because if it was the other way around, he knew that he'd take that kind of decision with the girls best interest.
"I promise I won't ask you again until you're the one who brings it up."
"Thank you. So what's the plan for tomorrow? Is Christie coming wit us?"
"She said that she'd be there with Violet but I'm pretty sure we've have extra company to go with that."
"So he's been spending more time at her place huh?"
"One would say too much." Matt ran his fingers through Gabby's hair as they watched the end of the kids movie, all five kids having fallen asleep about an hour before.
"Oh come on Matt." She swatted him lightly on the chest. "They seem happy, let them be."
"I know he hasn't done anything yet but come on Gabby, it's Kelly Severide we're talking about."
"And Kelly is an upstanding guy, you trust him with your life."
"I wouldn't have made him the girls godfather if he wasn't."
"Than let it go babe. I just want to have some fun tomorrow, no matcho showdown." She smirked
"And I just want to have some fun now." He flipped them around, Gabby letting a squeal slip through her lips, Matt pinning Gabby under him, his lips crushing hers in a searing kiss.
"Matt, the kids." She breathed out heavily when Matt pulled away.
"Then you better be quiet." He smirked as he attacked her lips once again. They made out for a while before they took it to the bedroom where they spent a quiet evening cuddling before falling asleep tanglked up in each other.
They were woken up the next morning by Valentina who couldn't get over her excitement of going to the fair again. She had grown a lot in the pas months and Gabby was pretty sure that she'd be able to do more rides than the last time they had been there. She climbed on Matt's side of the bed, the closest to her and snuggled between the two of them on top of the covers.
"Mommy, rides."
"Yes baby girl, we're going on rides today."
"Are you ready?" Matt ran a hand through her ruely curls and the little girl smiled.
"Yes."
"Well I think we better get you dressed then because you can't go to the fair in your jammies." Gabby pulled her on top of herself, tickling her sides, her giggles filling in the room. Matt looked at his girl and smiled lovingly at the sight in front of would hold the promise he had made last night but he just hoped with all his heart that Gabby would say yes. They shared a small kiss as Gabby took Valentina to the girls room to get her dressed, both Grace and Emma already doing the same thing.
Matt helped out with both Luis and Filippe while Gabby started breakfast because they were running on a tight schedule. They made sure they had enough food for lunch and snacks with water so no one became dehydrated during the day. Once everyone was fed, they settled the kids into both cars and headed towards the navy pier, finding parking spots next to each other.
"Alright, everyone needs to have some sunscreen on." Gabby instructed the kids, both she and Matt smearing them so they wouldn't get burnt, the forcast calling for heavy heat. With five kids, it took a little bit of time before they were all ready for a day in the sun, Christie finding them by the entrance with Violet and as predicted the previous night, Kelly. At first, they went to the smaller rides so Valentina could have some fun, both sets of twins also doing some rides. Matt and Kelly eventually left with Violet to be able to do some bigger rides so she wouldn't be totally bored. They were lucky enough that the place wasn't packed with too many people so they could enjoy themselves without the fear of losing the kids.
They found a rare spot that had some shading to be able to have lunch with the kids. Kelly and Christie were sitting side by side, Matt not missing the smiles and the sideway glances. He felt like teasing them but one swift elbow in the ribs from Gabby was enough to stop him. When the kids were done with lunch, Matt and Kelly along with Violet left to do some rides, leaving both women alone to talk while the two sets of twins were having fun with balls and Valentina taking a short nap.
"Things seem to be going well with Kelly." Gabby commented as she put a strawberry in her mouth.
"They are actually. It's funny how life works. I wasn't expecting to find anyone so soon and least of all Kelly but he treats me right and he treats Violet right so I'm happy."
"I know what you mean. When I bumped into Matt right here at the end of summer, I never thought in a million years that I would find love." She blushed, remembering what happened as if it was yesterday. "And it scared me to be falling so quickly but it's been worth it. Matt asked me to move in with him last night."
"And what did you say?" Christie was smiling broadly because she was happy that her brother had found such a wonderful girl after Hallie.
"I told him I needed some more time." She looked down at her feet, blushing.
"And that's quite normal Gabby. You have a lot of things to consider, it's not just about the two of you."
"That's what I told him and he said that he wouldn't pressure me for an answer."
"He'd wait forever for you Gabby. That's how much he loves you."
"Has he told you anything?" She blushed.
"No but I know my brother and it's so clear that he loves you and your kids." Gabby smiled and simply looked at her kids playing with Matt's enjoying the beautiful day.
Matt and Kelly came back about an hour later to find the kids playing around with some balls and Valentina was just waking up, rubbing the sleep out of her little eyes.
"How about we go in the ferris wheel?" The girls jumped with joy, Matt knowing how much they loved riding in it so they all walked towards the end of the pier where the ferris wheel was, the kids skipping a little bit ahead of their parents.
They were surprised that there was so little people at the wheel so the wait was short. Both Grace and Emma were first with Kelly while Matt and Gabby would take Valentina, leaving Luis and Filippe with Christie and Violet when suddenly, Valentina raised her little chubby arms towards Matt and smiled at him.
"Daddy, up." All the adults froze at her request but she didn't understand what was going on.
"He's not your daddy." Luis said very loud, anger laced in his voice, Gabby's eyes filling with tears.
"That's enough Luis." Severide's voice was firm without being angry, the boy looking at him straight in the eyes. "And you're not our daddy either." He was about to run off when Kelly held him back, afraid they'd lose him if he did.
"How about we let mommy and Matt go up in the ferris wheel alone for a little bit?" Christie finally broke the awkward adult moment, taking Valentina in her arms then. Kelly and Violet took care of the kids while Matt sat in the compartment with Gabby, an arm wrapped around her shoulders while she tried to keep the tears from falling.
Once the wheel started going up, Matt decided to say something. "Gabby baby, talk to me." He stopped a tear in its tracks with his thumb as she looked up to him.
"I knew that eventually something like that would happen with her but I didn't think it would be so soon." She sniffled, putting her head on Matt's shoulder. "And Luis was so angry."
"I know it's hard because Valentina is still small and she doesn't understand what's going on but if you want me to talk to the boys with you so they can understand that it's not the same for her."
"Please. I don't think I can do that by myself."
"I'll be by your side every step of the way." He kissed the top of her head as the wheel descended back to the ground. When they didn't see the rest of their gang, they figured they had gone up after them so Matt kept Gabby tucked under his arm, her own around his side.
It took a few minutes before everybody else was back on the ground and Luis made his way to his mother, his head down. "Everything ok baby?"
"I'm sorry mom." He hugged her, Matt letting her go so she could hold her son.
"It's alright baby boy." She looked at him with a soft smile. "How about some ice cream before we go back home?" She announced, everyone, including the adults cheering for some. They made their way to a small stand serving all kinds of ice cream flavours and they all sat on benches, enjoying the cold treat. They slowly made their way back to the cars, Christie and Kelly leaving with Violet, leaving Matt and Gabby with their kids. Matt helped her with settling the kids in before putting Grace and Emma in his truck, leaving him a few moments alone with Gabby.
"Are you ok?" He searches her eyes to see if she would tell him the truth.
"No but I'll be ok." She smiled at him.
"Please call me when you get home so I don't worry."
"I will. I love you."
"I love you too." They shared a quick kiss and Matt waited for her to be settled and gone from her parking space before he hopped into his truck and drove back home with the girls. It didn't take more than a few traffic lights before the girls fell asleep, both completely exhausted from their day. Matt took them inside one at a time and he received a text from Gabby saying she was home and that she'd give him a call later. Matt knew that they'd have to have a serious conversation with the boys but he also knew that they'd weather this first small storm together.
a/n: Uh oh! Soooo Matt asked Gabby to move in with her. Having two families with kids come together brings some unexpected situations and without even knowing it, Valentina created a tough situation for everyone. I've known for a while that this chapter needed to be written and Justicerocks11 helped me by giving me some of her brainstorm ideas so I could get to this point so I hope you guys enjoyed it and please take a few minutes to review. - Sarra
