"Gabby wake up please" said Matt still shaking as he finished on the phone waiting for the Ambulance to arrive with Louis in his arms sitting beside his wife. "Where are they"Matt said. "Daddy will mummy be ok" said son Louie. " Hope so bud" Matt said

Flashback

When Matt noticed this girl her name Gabriela Dawson walked into House 51. "Hello Gabriela Dawson my name is Lieutenant Matthew Casey please to meet you"said Matt. "I'm the new paramedic in charge here, please to meet you" Gabby said. As both there eyes met and Matt instantly fell in love with this woman.

End of flash back

Finally after what felt like an eternity the Paramedics arrive at the house to take Gabby away with husband Matt and son Louie to the hospital. They get to the hospital and doctor Will Halstead greets them. "What have we got here" will said. "Mommy collapsed on the floor. "Louie said" " Thanks bud". Will said. "We've got a doctors appointment in the morning" Matt said

Guys can you wait outside please while we sort your wife out and wait for the record from the GP." Will said. Matt takes Louie outside and phones Antonio is brother in law to pick up Louie as he's falling asleep in his arms. "Hey Matt what's up is everyone ok"said Antonio. Tears are rolling down his cheeks as he tells him "Gabby's in hospital she collapsed, Louie's with me"said Matt. "Hang on bruv, I'm on my way and I'll grab your sister too"said Antonio. "Yes please" Matt said.

10 minutes later Antonio and Christie arrive at the hospital. Hey Matt what happened"said Christie. "When I arrived home from yours sis I found Gabby on the floor and Louie crying she must've passed out and collapsed" Matt said

Matt's soo worried about his wife as they're finally a family and he doesn't want to lose her he said to himself.

"Gabby will be" said Will " We'll take Louie and you can collect him tomorrow" said Christie. They leave. "Matt we've got your wife's results here and we're gonna have that talk now" said Maggie. Maggie wheels gabby into her own room for the talk with Matt following in behind her. Maggie gets out the machine to hear the baby's heartbeat

Gabby wakes up and Matt is relieved and gives her a big kiss. " You had me soo worried there babes" Matt said. "Where's Louie" gabby said. " he's with my sister" Matt said. "Are you ready" Maggie said

Firstly they hear a heartbeat then Maggie uses the probe and she moves it over her belly. Maggie what's up" Matt said. "The test results reveal that... Gabby, Matt didn't you know that you're 4 and 1/2 months pregnant" Maggie said. "Can we hear the heartbeat again please said both of thm".

Meanwhile Kelly arrives at their house and finds Christie there. "Christie where's Matt" Kelly said. "He's at the hospital" Christie said " Whats wrong with him" Kelly said. "It's not Matt it's Gabby she collapsed at home with Louie there." Christie said. "I'll go round in morning" Kelly said. It's now early hours of the morning and Maggie talks to the couple. "Guys I'll be round to check on you before we can discharge you" Maggie said. "Please can you not tell anyone from the firehouse please we're just processing the news" gabby said. "Don't worry everything is confidential here "Maggie says.


It's now morning at 7 am and Kelly walks into Chicago med to visit Gabby. Hey mate Christie told me last night what happened" said Kelly She collapsed on the floor while I was out I then arrived home and found on the floor with Louie next to her. I was shouting and crying it brought me back to last year when she was here and suffered an ectopic pregnancy Matt said has he fought back the tears. Gabby will be fine said Kelly. "Ill ring the Chief when we get home said Matt". Kelly goes and waits in the room while Maggie doesn't ultrasound.

"Hey guys how are you feeling this morning you look loads better than when you came in last night" Maggie said "I'm feeling great still in shock Gabby said". Babes Kelly's out there he went round to ours last night and Christie told him that you was admitted to hospital. "Matt said. "Are you ready guys to hear the heartbeat and see the little one before you go home "said Maggie. "Yes please they both said to Maggie. Maggie puts gel over Gabby and they both look at the screen and realises that this is real and that's our baby love". said Matt Looking at his wife who was smiling with joy.

"Now we know why are you been feeling sick and tired all the time" Matt said. Kelly's in the room next door waiting to drop us home" Matt said. "Babe can we keep it to ourselves please to at least til Christmas Day after what happened before til Kelly Stella Sylvie and Antonio come round for dinner" Gabby said. "Of course love whatever makes you happy" Matt said.

They leave the hospital with the good news that they've been given. "Thanks Kelly see you on Christmas Day"Matt said. "Hello sis thanks for looking after Louie" Matt said." See you on boxing day said Christie" "yes sis"said Matt. "Bye Louis as he gives Christie a cuddle" she said she leaves the house and she does the couple decide on how to tell there three-year-old how he's going to be a big brother.

"Hey bud" said Matt. Louie runs out of his bedroom after a short nap and gives his parents massive cuddle like he always do. They all sit down on the sofa and as they start talking something strange but wonderful happens their baby starts kicking for the first time in and Gabby's two boys put their hands on her pregnant belly and Louis says what's that kicking. Babe that's your baby sister or brother in their that's why I collapsed last night so Gabby said you've got to be careful with mummy we don't want anything to go wrong son Matt said. They all enjoy the moment while being in a bubble Gabby I told Kelly this morning when I get home I'll phone Chief" Matt said. "Okay love but don't mention the news" gabby said." I'll just tell him that collapsed on the floor and docs said that you need plenty of rest and taken good care of you and Stella can fill in on Ambo for you" said Matt" okay babe" Gabby said

I won't be long on the phone Gabby Matt said

Meanwhile house 51 it's now 4 pm Chiefs phone rings and it's Casey on the screen hello Casey I heard some pretty things about Gabby going round I wanted to ask you about it said Chief. "What's that Chief said Matt. That Gabby collapsed with Louie there said "chief. "Thats true and I found Gabby on the floor with Louis crying I was in a state of shock as I was phoning 911 Matt said. I won't be coming in till Gabbys better get Stella to fill in on Ambo 61 I'll have a word with her on Christmas Day"Matt said "They both said there goodbyes.

Gabby and Matt decided to get a takeaway as they didn't have much food in but they had to go out to get the Christmas food in for three days time. The evening came to a close after a long two days for the couple Matt decided that tomorrow they go out to get the food presents for Louie which will be all hidden so they can be wrapped up once he's gone to sleep


The next morning arrived and Gabby woke up to the baby kicking inside her feeling ecstatic and finally the news was sinking in. It looks like the morning sickness has passed but I've started to get back pain and I'm going to the loo more frequently Gabby said as Matt was getting dressed for the early morning shopping said it wouldn't bump into anyone from work. Louie have you got your stuffed animal ready for the journey to the shops Matt said yes daddy Louie said let's go Gabby said

They arrived at the supermarket and the couple bumpt into Antonio as Brett was working Antonio noticed something strange and different about his sister but he couldn't work it out Antonio are you still coming with Brett for Christmas Day Matt said yes we are Antonio said he went to the news at this point Gabby was having weird food cravings which consisted of peanut butter and jam on bread which she remember that some of her brothers couldn't stand the smell of. They finished their errands and headed back home to spend time together and talk about the baby while seeing their son play in front of them.

Evening time and Matt was thinking about the pregnancy and remembering that a year ago when they told everyone and that it didn't turn out the way they'd hoped for and he was devastated just as much as Gabby was so they decided to only tell Kelly Stella Antonio Sylvie and his sister they will need to tell chief and their brothers soon as Gabby's pregnant belly grows.


It's now Christmas Eve and the parents are getting dressed so they can take there son Louie to see Father Christmas. "hey bud are you ready to see Father Christmas today babe" said Matt as is Gabby getting dressed she then new noticed that some of the tops were getting tight she needs to buy some more sweetie can we stop at the clothes store on the way home please tops are too tight for me now Gabby said anything as he looked at the baby growing Matt said. the parents arrive with Louie to see Father Christmas and to their surprise he doesn't cry. Hello Louie are you okay Father Christmas said. Thanks by they all said after having a picture taken. as they walk over to the clothes shop and who would they bump into but Antonio and Sylvie shopping for Diego and Eva.

Hey guys thanks see you here today of all days trying to hide a baby bump Antonio we've got to go as Louie needs his nap later and said they managed to buy what Gabby needs but there's one top fits perfectly on her which is perfect for tomorrow. The family heads home to spend Christmas together for the first time. They arrive home and get the food prepped presents sorted now so they can have a rest on the sofa while watching Christmas movies The baby kicks which Gabby is feeling happy and she can't wait to tell the people who they love tomorrow and on boxing day about the baby. "Matt give me your hands" gabby says on her belly just to the side of the scar. "this is real I can't believe it it's finally being a reality as he moves his hands over his wife's belly Matt said looking into his wife's eyes as he then kissed her belly.


You've guessed it it's now Christmas Day and Louie runs into the bedroom as Gabby wakes up to the kicking of their baby growing inside of her as this is something that she's always dreamt of. she goes and lays on the sofa stroking her belly as she watches husband Matt making their Louie's breakfast and Gabby's banana on toast which she's craving right now as their m loved ones knocked on the door to celebrate in style.

Hello everyone Gabby's on the sofa and Louie is on the floor said Matt. " they all go inside and one of their loved ones then notices something strange that Gabby is lying down as their son Louis with his hands over her belly. "Gabby whats Louie doing said her brother. "Bruv it's pretty normal what he's doing said Gabby" "Every time the baby kicks Matt wants to know and be there every minute of the pregnancy"Matt said as everyone looks on in a state of shock of what's happening. "Baby can you feel it yes they both do it every time it happens"said Gabby. "Sis are you pregnant" Antonio said "so this is why you collapsed a week ago and ended up in hospital"Kelly said "And why we saw you yesterday at the store buying pregnancy clothes" said Sylvie "yes we are almost 5 minutes and please can you not tell anyone else after what happened last year". Gabby said "this is why are you being snappy and tired at work Sylvie said. "Yes "Gabby said. Louie first Christmas is going really well seeing him with his family playing with his toys eating and drinking smiles all round

Stella when work starts again would you be able to work with Sylvie Matt said don't worry I've got it covered boss said Stella.

Before everyone goes home they get a chance to feel the baby kick which both sets of couples are over the moon for the best friends and work colleagues. They all leave feeling happy and ecstatic about what's about to happen to the Casey family in 4 months time.

Baby today went really well everyone shocked and happy to see Louis today of all days. Tomorrow my sister will be finding out can't wait for that Matt said

Louis it's bedtime now Gabby said as he kisses mummy and her belly before going to his room. Night babe they both said to him before heading to bed themselves. The couple headed to the bedroom to talk about the day "Gabby did you see Louie's face today he was very happy and he's enjoying himself and seeing our work colleagues is a bliss and both sets couldn't believe what they found out as they both laid in bed stroking the baby bump. if today went to plan tomorrow should to said Matt


It's now 9 am and the family is getting ready to go out and visit Christine and Violet to tell them the good news Louie are you ready it's time to go Matt said. It's time see auntie Christie and cousin Violet said Gabby. Have I told you are amazing you are to our son Louis said Matt. thanks and you're an amazing dad and husband I love you for that Gabby said as there baby kicks all morning travelling to his sisters house for the day.

Gabby knocks on the door of sister-in-law Christies house as husband Matt get Louie out of the car.

Hello Gabby Christie greeted her with a big smile as she couldn't stop staring at her which is not hard to miss. "Hi bruv how's everything going since last week" Christie said as Gabby goes and lies down on the sofa as it's the only position she feels comfortable at this moment. Christie notices something about Gabby. Louie and Matt it's time they put their hands over the belly and Violet walks out her room as Christie cooks the dinner. Uncle Casey what's going on Violet said come here violet he then takes her hands and puts it on Gabby Matt says. Is that my cousin in their said Gabby congratulations both of you violet said.


It's now two days before the New Year brings in now realise that they need to tell there brothers house 51 as they need to know about Gabby before anyone else tells them.

Baby we need to go to the house today to pick up something that Kelly's got for me.

Matt hears his men come back from a call out and Herman says hey mate hows everyone been. we've been good thanks Christmas was fun, Louie is good he's over there with Gabby Matt says. have you told the guys yet Kelly said. as Matt was walking over to the sofa where Gabby was lying down doing exact same thing as they've always done since the baby started kicking baby it's time as they both their hands on her belly as everyone looked over in shock.