Valentine's Day 2016 – Malibu, California
Laying down in the primary suite of his and Gabby's home in Malibu shortly after taking a nice bath together this evening, Matt smiled as he stroked her back and just held her on his chest while they took it easy. They already ate a nice supper together this evening at Nobu in Hollywood; but now, they were alone. Truly alone. He dismissed his staff (like he always does on special days like these) and now, they were just holding each other with him in his boxers, and her in some sexy Victoria's Secret lingerie that she specifically bought to wear tonight. And even better, their phones were off so that they could concentrate on each other. With Matt always being quite busy as a CEO, the couple rarely gets a chance to do this; just hold each other close without any distractions. But tonight, that wasn't the case. Rather, they have all the time in the world as he made sure to make the time to be alone with her tonight.
In fact, he told his staff not to contact him as he was not going to answer their calls.
Tonight, he was all Gabby's.
After all, this is their last Valentine's Day before they become husband and wife in 3 ½ months (they are set to get married on May 28th at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels in Downtown Los Angeles). And they are both really excited. After not getting married to his last fiancé, Matt wants to get married this time around. And he believes that's going to happen this time. And he thinks that this time around, he is going to be happy in his marriage. Looking back at his previous relationship, the CEO can see that the relationship was toxic. The relationship that he had with his last fiancé was based solely on sex. But that's not the case with Gabby. Rather, he has an intellectual and emotional connection with her. They understand each other. And even more, they have been through one of the worst times any couple can go through together. In fact, he's pretty sure that's why Gabby is being so quite this evening.
Kissing her forehead as he stroked her back with his thumb, Matt sighed. He then looked down at her while trying to get her attention. "You're thinking about how today would be our first Valentine's Day as parents aren't you?" Gabby looked up at Matt when he asked her that, shocked that he even brought it up. It was out of the blue and she really hadn't even expected him to mention it. But it was the truth. It was exactly what Gabby was thinking about right now. She was thinking about the baby that she lost last fall. The baby that would've been their first child. The baby that she should be holding in her arms, nursing him or her ahead of putting them down in their crib so the couple could hold each other close and (possibly) make love to each other this Valentine's Day Night. She just hasn't told Matt yet.
"I don't want to talk about it." Matt sighed and then decided to put his iPad to the side. Yes, it has the stuff they had from pre-Cana on it right now (they went to another session earlier today at the Cathedral). And that's when he remembered what the Deacon told them. He reminded him about that fact that marriage has to include communication. And that is what he and Gabby need to do right now. They need to communicate. Sure, do they need to go over the stuff that he has on his iPad? Of course they do. But it doesn't matter at this moment, Gabby is what matters. Her being okay is what matters right now. Rolling over to lay down next to Gabby, Matt reached for Gabby's hand to get her to roll over. "Baby, look at me." Gabby agreed with her future husband, rolling over onto her side to look at him.
Reaching for Gabby's hand to bring her close to his chest once she rolled over onto her side, Matt smiled at her to give her some comfort. But the smile also was trying to give her the message that he wants to hold her close to him. Realizing that's what Matt wants to do with her this evening, Gabby got close to him. She then wrapped her arms around me and smiled as she put her hand on his neck. Meanwhile, Matt wrapped his arm around her back and brought her against his chest. Holding Gabby close to him, Matt smiled as he looked into her eyes. The reason? She needs him to hold her and give her comfort, comfort to let her grieve some more. And he is never going to hold it against her. If she needs to grieve (with his help), then he's going to not only let her grieve. But he's going to help her grieve as well.
Looking at the man she loves, Gabby took a breath as she stared into his eyes. "You're going to make me talk about it, aren't you?" Matt took a breath as he looks into her eyes tonight. "Gabby, you remember what the priest told us at pre-Cana tonight. He reminded us that communication is everything. And he reminded us that we need to talk to each other both before and after the wedding. Baby, we're getting married in just over 3 months. That's a big deal. And we need to talk. I know that you are still thinking of what happened last fall." Gabby agreed with Matt when he said that, taking a breath. She then went ahead and felt him run his hand up and down her arm. "Baby, just talk to me. Let me in. I am going to be your husband Gabby. Let me help you through what's bothering you tonight Gabby. Let me in."
Gabby took a breath, agreeing with the man she loves when he told her to let her in and just let him help her with what was really bothering her tonight. Anyways, he was right. He is her future husband, and she needs to talk to him right now. "Gabby, I shut off my phone for a reason. Tonight, you have my full attention. I mean, tonight is a big night for us." Gabby was confused when she heard Matt say that. "Why is tonight such a big night for the both of us? I'm confused." Matt then smiled at his fiancé when she asked him why tonight was so special. "Tonight, is your last Valentine's Day as Miss Gabriela Dawson." Gabby smiled when Matt said that, still in disbelief that was even the case. Tonight, was her last Valentine's Day before she became Ms. Matthew Casey in a few months. That sounds great.
"Just hearing that is crazy." Matt agreed with his bride when she said that, smiling as he leaned in and kissed her softly. "So, I think I already know what you're thinking about. You want to talk about it with me? Your future husband? The father of the baby that we lost?" Gabby took a breath and nodded.
Gabby's POV:
When Matt asked me if I wanted to talk about the baby we lost, I took a breath as that was always a hard subject to broach. I mean, we lost the baby. And even worse, Matt has always wanted to be a dad. So, one of the things that I guess I am still a bit nervous about; is he really okay with the fact that I lost the baby? He's not mad at me? "I guess one of the things that I keep thinking about is whether you're mad at me?" Matt seemed shocked when I asked him that. "Wait, you think that I'm mad at you over the fact that we lost the baby? Please don't tell me that's the truth Gabby." I took a breath when Matt asked me that, rolling over as I didn't want to look at him right now. God, I am such an idiot. He must be mad that I even thought that way about him. Why would I think that way about the man who loves me.
However, it seemed that wasn't what Matt wanted as, right after I rolled over to face away from him, he was slipping close to me from behind, wrapping his arms around me, and leaving a soft kiss on my back. Bringing me back against his chest, Matt whispered to me. "Gabby, just take a breath okay? I'm sorry I even brought it up. If you don't want to talk about it, I understand, and I'll respect your wishes." That's when I realized something, maybe he's the one who really needs to talk about it with me. So, I decided to roll over so that we could talk about it. "No, we can talk about it. As much as I may not want to talk about it, something tells me that you do. And at the end of the day, I am your partner in life. So, that means that I need to help you through the good times, and the bad times." Matt laughed.
Slipping close to me, he brought me against his chest (this time, with us facing each other). "Already practicing that wedding vow now aren't we?" I agreed with Matt, smiling when he asked me if we were already practicing that wedding vow. "Yeah, I guess we are." Matt smiled and agreed with me. He then went to bring me even closer to him. Slipping my legs in between his, I smiled as I held the man I love close to me. Wrapping my arms around his back, I smiled as I held the man I love close to me. Wrapping my arms around his back, I smirked as this truly is the life I want to live. The life I want to live with Matt as he is the man of my dreams. The only man that I can ever see myself being with for the rest of my life, the only man that I want to be married to for the rest of my life. "I swear, you always make me smile."
Matt agreed with me when I told him that, smiling at me. "You make me smile too. I am so glad that we are together, and this is everything that I have ever wanted. The love that we have is special." I nodded and agreed with Matt when he told me that. I just smirked due to the fact that I am madly in love with the man I am proud to call my husband. I then went to grab the back of his head and smiled as I ran my fingers through his hair. "I am going to be so lucky when I am your wife." Matt smiled and agreed with me when I said that. "And I am going to be so lucky when I am your husband. Heck, I already feel like a lucky man." I agreed with Matt when she told me that, smiling at the man I love like crazy. "Listen, we said that we were going to talk about what we need to talk about." Matt agreed with me, smiling.
"I think we need to." I then took a breath. "I am just worried. What if I can't ever give you kids?" Matt was shocked when I asked him that. "First of all, don't even think that way baby. You are going to give me children. I can already see that's going to be the case. We are going to have a family. A beautiful fame that can carry on my name, and my family's legacy in business." Gabby laughed and smiled when I said that. "So, that's the only reason you want to have kids. You want to have kids so that you can have someone to take over as CEO when you want to retire?" Matt just laughed when I said that. "Oh trust me, I already have a future CEO who can take over." I was confused when he said that. "Who?" Matt laughed. "Jay can always take over if needed." I agreed with him when he said that, smiling.
I then leaned in and went to kiss him softly, taking things nice and slow with the man of my dreams. "I love you." Matt agreed with me when I told him that, smirking as we are both really happy with each other. He then tugged me right up against his chest. Putting my hand on his chest, I grabbed the back of his head. I then leaned in and proceeded to kiss the man I love. "I love you Gabby." I agreed with Matt when he said that. "I love you too Matt. Forever." Just taking things nice and slow with each other, me and Matt both smiled as we are glad that we are enjoying some alone time in bed right now.