Matt's POV
Gabby hasn't left Naia's side since she finished that banana of hers and that was almost three hours ago. Once I had finished the paperwork that needed to be done, I went over to Gabby and tried to pry her away from the girl.
"Go and do something. Take a nap, get something to eat, something to drink, go and hang out with the girls. Go and get Brett and do inventory for all I care, but you're going to get up and get some you time." I said.
Gabby shook her head, "But Naia. If she needs some-"
"I'll take care of it." I said and Gabby raised an eyebrow. "I mean it, go."
She hesitated but then nodded. "If you need anything though."
I shook my head, "I can handle it. Now go."
Gabby opened her mouth to say something but then closed it and gave me a kiss. "I'll be in the bunk room with the girls." She whispered before leaving.
I looked at Naia who was sleeping soundly and smiled. It was good since that meant her body was getting some rest.
While Naia slept, I scrolled through my phone, reading the latest articles of what was going on not just in Chicago but in other parts of our country.
Truck 81, Squad 3, Ambo 61, house fire at 957 Lincoln Avenue
Luckily, Foster and Shay were back from their call and when they heard that everyone was called except them, they came rushing out of the bunk room to be with Naia.
"Thanks Foster!" I called out as I ran out to the truck.
"Yeah, no problem Captain." I heard Shay say in a sarcastic tone which made me grin.
We came back from the call, all of us exhausted. It was a good call though. We had managed to save a lot of lives and nobody was seriously injured.
"How is she?" I asked Foster who was reading a magazine next to Naia.
Foster looked up from the magazine. "Good. Woke up and I got some water in her before she fell back asleep. Speaking of sleep, you look like you could use some."
I shook my head. "No, I told Gabby I'd take care of her while she rested."
"I'm sure Gabby wouldn't mind if you took a little nap, especially after a call. Plus, Shay and I can look after Naia though I don't think she'll wake up anytime soon." Foster pointed out and finally I agreed.
"I could use a little shut eye." I said, nodding my head.
Shay laughed, "Now that's the spirit, don't worry about us."
I made my way to my office and plopped down on my bed. Propping my head behind the pillow, I laid down and tried to get some sleep.
When I woke up, it was starting to get dark out. I decided that I had slept enough and went to the kitchen where Jimmy was making dinner.
"Matt!" Naia said happily from her spot on the couch. Gabby of course was sitting next to her.
I made my way over and sat down next to Gabby. "How are you feeling?" I asked Naia.
Naia sleepily smiled at me and stretched her arms but didn't sit up. "My head still hurts but I haven't thrown up in a while."
"That's good. Have you had anything to eat or drink since Foster made you drink some water?" I asked.
She shook her head and closed her eyes.
"That could be why you haven't thrown up. There's nothing to throw up." I pointed out and Naia shrugged.
"I'm not hungry or thirsty."
I looked at Gabby who just shrugged but she looked worried. "When was the last time you ate anything?"
Naia didn't reply so Gabby did for her.
"Yesterday and it was only a little bit of chicken noodle soup." Gabby said, her lips pursing together. "Jimmy offered to make some chicken noodle soup for Naia."
I nodded, "That's good, get some food into her."
Gabby sighed and she ran a hand through her hair. I pulled her closer to me and gave her a kiss.
"It's just the flu." I reminded her quietly whispering in her ear.
Gabby nodded. "I know, but I just. I'm still worried. Probably overthinking."
I shook my head, "No, I think it's just your motherly instincts kicking in."
Gabby looked at me and smiled.
"Sure, we'll go with that."