"Hello babe I'm doing" Matt said. "Yes you are babe" gabby said. "I'm gripping my cutlery isn't this a big step forward since waking up don't you think babe"matt said in a happy tone. "Yes it is a big step forward" gabby said. "I've still got a long way to go my legs are still not right"Matt said as Louie was finishing off his breakfast. "You've still got to do your physiotherapy sessions love til your doctors are satisfied with you"gabby said. "Yes love"matt said. "Why don't you take Louie to his bedroom and get him dressed please" gabby said. "Yes babe I can do that"matt said. "Daddy I've finished"Louie said. "Yes sweetie it's all gone and it's in your tummy now why don't we get you dressed and clean those little teeth of yours"matt said as he held onto the little ones hand. "Yea daddy" Louie said.

15 minutes later both of the boys came out of the bedroom and went back into the living room and Gabby is nowhere in the kitchen. "Gabby where are you" Matt said. "Daddy mummy's here in the bedroom on the bed" Louie said to daddy. "Babe are you ok"Matt asked his wife. "I'll be fine it's just my hormones all over the place" gabby said to Matt. "You know as I've said it before if you need any help your brother and my sister said there only a phone call away"matt said. "I know babe but nothing will get done tho"gabby said. "Ok"Matt said.

It's now 2pm and Matt has his physiotherapy session using his parallel bars. "Babe why don't you sit down on the sofa while I do my session"matt said to wife gabby. "I'll be fine we can both have a lie down together when you're done"gabby said. "Ok babe that will be just what we both need"Matt said.

Meanwhile at the firehouse as everyone is working paramedics Stella and Sylvie have just got a call for an elderly patient who lives near the hospital and if it's ok with chief if they can pop into the Casey's for 10mins."Chief is it ok if we pop into see gabby and Casey are getting on"Stella said. "No problem girls"chief said. "We'll be only 10 mins."Sylvie said.

The girls go off and pick their patient up an elderly man who's got diabetes they deliver him within 20 minutes of leaving the firehouse to Chicago Med. They then head of to the Casey's house to see their colleagues.

Stella knocks on the door and there's no answer from the couple or even Louie who's told not to answer the door. "We better go Sylvie we can't wait any longer as we're on shift"Stella said. "I could phone Antonio to pop round tonight"Sylvie said as she was dialling the number. "Hey babe can you do me and Stella a favour please"Sylvie said. "Sure love whatever's the matter "Antonio said. "Stella and I just went round to see your sister but there was no answer we would've stayed longer but we're on shift and we told chief that we wouldn't be long"Sylvie said. "No problem I'll go round after work and check in on my sister brother in law and nephew"Antonio said. "Thanks babe"Sylvie said.

20 minutes later the girls arrive back at 51 and they speak to the chief. "Hi girls how are Gabby and Matt"chief asked. "There was no answer"Stella said. "I rang Antonio and he's gonna pop round when he's finished work"Sylvie said. "Hope there both coping well"chief said. "We'll find out once Antonio has been round after work"Sylvie said.

It's now 4:15 and matts physiotherapy session has finished and with Antonio finished work and he's on his way to the house. He knocks on the door and gabby answers it. "Hello did I've popped round on behalf of Sylvie and Stella. "Antonio said. "Was that them earlier bruv"gabby said. "Yes sis that was them earlier"Antonio said. "Matt was doing his physio session and I was helping him we have music on so he can focus then we all had a lie down together while our baby was kicking inside"gabby said.

"That's good news I can give the girls"Antonio said. "See you bruv"gabby said. "Bye sis"Antonio said as he texts Sylvie. "Hi babe good news Gabby and Matt are good they were both busy when you knocked on the door"Antonio said.


It's now 5 days later on the 19th March and Gabby is now 31 weeks and 5 days pregnant with there first child and Matt has his first physiotherapy session at the hospital since being released 21 days ago and he surprises everyone there who treated him when he was brought in roughly 44 days ago. "Hello Matt how's your therapy sessions coming along at home"Will said. "I'm doing really good my muscles in my hands are better but my muscles in my legs are a different story"matt said. "You will need to come back in 6 days time for your 4 weekly assessment to see if you can go back to work on the 2nd doing only light duties. "Before you go guys can I have a chat with Gabby please"Will said. "Sure Will" gabby said.

"Hello Gabby how have you been"Will said. "To tell you the truth I'm exhausted all the time getting cramps more and stressing out more as the due date approaches nearer"Gabby said. "Have you told Matt or anyone". "I haven't told anyone about the worries of giving birth only about being exhausted "gabby said. "I know that you're scared about everything since your ectopic pregnancy two years ago."Will said. "It's hard with juggling Louie and Matt having his physiotherapy sessions but Matt is my husband we made our vows in sickness and in health and we also made that prop when Louie's adoption papers officially came through"gabby said. "Gabby remember the baby"Will said. "Thanks Will we will see you in 6 days time. The family leaves the hospital.

Babe we need to start doing the nursery we need to get it organised and sorted out before we both go back to work on the 2nd April"Gabby said to Matt who was on the sofa huddling up with son Louie. " love your right it won't get done on its own"Matt said.

Meanwhile at the Boden household Chief's phone rings and Gabby's name appears on the screen. "Hello chief Matt has got an appointment in 6 days time and if everything is going to plan we both will be coming in to work on the 2nd we could meet up once he's had his results back hopefully in 6 days time after his assessment"gabby said. "Just give me or Donna a call and we'll be round to yours"chief said.

The family arrive home after a long day at the hospital and they decide to have family time together but Louie falls asleep they decide to put him down in the other sofa. "Darling we need to talk regarding the baby we need to start decorating the nursery"gabby said. "What do you have in mind love"Matt said as Gabby passes him a piece of paper to tell him her ideas. "Babe I love these ideas for the walls they need painting as soon as possible" matt said.

"Matt I can get these picked up tomorrow along with the furniture for the nursery it might be a good idea to do them tomorrow while the first coat of paint is drying" gabby said. "I'll be fine with Louie for a couple of hours while you go to the store to fetch the paint and two items of furniture and some bottles of water"matt says.


It's now 8am and the next morning and today gabby will be leaving Matt on his own with Louie the first time since the 29th January. Gabby is scared but she knows it's got to be done now he's getting better. "Sweetie you be good for daddy mummy has just got some stuff to get I'll be about hours then I'll be home"gabby said. "I'll be good mummy"Louie said as Matt was taking Louie back into the living room. "Daddy I love you" Louie said. "Love you too bud"Matt says. "Bye guys love you both"gabby said.

As gabby heads to the furniture store to pick up the paint and two items of furniture. "Daddy can I have a drink please"Louie said. "Sure bud"Matt said as he walks to the fridge. "Thanks daddy"Louie said. "Do you want me to read to you"Matt said as Louie choosers one of his books of his bookshelf. "Yes please daddy"Louie says. "I wonder how mummy is getting at the store" Matt said to himself.

Gabby arrived at the store within 10 minutes of leaving the house. "Hello there can you help me please I'm looking for these items"gabby said to the sales assistant. "Yes I'll take you to them"sales assistant said. "Thanks"gabby said. "Hello do you need any help with taking these to the car"sales assistant said. "Yes please if you don't mind I would appreciate it"gabby said. Then gabby leaves the furniture store and on her way home she pops into the store to fetch some of there water then she heads home.

2 hours later and gabby has arrived home to see her husband and who's lying down on the sofa. She decides to get the nursery started by laying down some old sheets down so the paint won't get everywhere and then she puts the furniture down in the bedroom as she changes into her old rags ready for decorating the nursery with her husband something that they've both wanted for soo long ever since they lost the baby two years which left them both devastated.

It's now 12pm and at the Casey house Matt and Louie have woken up and they go into the nursery and they start painting the walls. "Babe why don't you sit down while you paint"gabby said. " I can stand up using my stick only for short period of times baby"Matt said. "Ok love"gabby said as she saw her husband smiling and happy in a long time.

The evening ends with good results as the nursery is starting to begin for the new arrival/addition to the Casey family and a sibling for Louie.


It's now the day before Matt had his 4 weekly checkup which consists of brain scan physiotherapy throwing and catching soft balls and not forgetting the walking which is one of the most important things. Kelly and Antonio who's two of the many people that has been a good support for Gabby during the time Matt was in a coma in hospital.

All day Matt can only think about tomorrow's assessment as well as Gabby. "Baby don't get stressed out about tomorrow everything will be fine I can tell that"gabby said. "Baby is there something the matter"matt said as Louie was taking a nap on the sofa. "There is something bothering me"gabby said. "You're getting me worried now"Matt said as he was lifting up his wife's chin as she started to cry. "I'm worried about giving birth as I'm scared that d sad one thing could go wrong"gabby said as she was referring to the ectopic pregnancy. "I'm not going anywhere now"Matt said. "Thanks babe I love you"gabby said. "I luv you too"Matt said.

Later that evening the parents to be was relaxing on their bed talking more about the baby things and then as their unborn daughter kicks inside which is a relief to mum to be Gabby. They tried to get some sleep before the big day tomorrow. "Goodnight love" Matt said. "Goodnight babe"gabby said.


It's now the morning of the big day. "Hey love what time's my appointment"Matt said. "Babe it's not until 1pm" as she looks at the appointment letter. "Are we still going to the park before we go out mummy"Louie said. "Yes we are"gabby said. "Can you pass me my shoes please buddy"Matt said. "Here you go daddy". "Thanks bud"Matt said.

"Why don't we go to a park near the hospital"gabby said. "That's a good idea but can we go to the store first please we need some more water"matt said. "Let's go"gabby said to her boys. "We're both ready" Matt said as Louie was by the door. "Bud have you got your stuffed animal with you"gabby said as son Louie ran to his room to grab it. "Got it now mummy" Louie said. They all left the house and headed to the car. They stop of at the store to grab some water and some food for Louie later at the hospital.

They arrive at the park for a couple of hours before Matt has his appointment at 1pm. "Be careful on that slide you can't get dirty"mummy said. "Look at me catch me mommy"Louie said. "Ok bud I will catch you as you slide down"gabby said. We have to go now bud my appointment is in 45 minutes and the parking there can be bad"Matt said. "Ok daddy" Louie said. The family arrive at Chicago Med in 15 minutes and they all wait in reception.

"Hello Matt are you ready for your assessment"Will said. "Yea I'm ready for it"matt said. "Why don't you two wait in the family room this could take a couple of hours"Will said. "I'd rather wait outside in the fresh air" gabby said as she took her son Louie after she kissed her husband. "Hi Matt we're gonna start with your brain scans as they take the longest to do then we're gonna do your walking as I know about your hands"Will said. "Let's do this"matt said.

Two hours later matt has had all his assessments done. "We will send a letter in the post regarding whether or not you can go back to work doing light duties"Will said. "How long will I get the results back" Matt said. "Usually 4-6 days as the doctors needs to sign it before it gets to you"Will said. "Ok Will"Matt said.


6 days later and it's the end of March and Gabby Casey is almost 9 months pregnant and the post has arrived. "Louie could you go and fetch the post for mummy and daddy please"gabby said. "Yes mummy I'll go and get it for you both" Louie said.

"Louie can you go and play in your room please" gabby said. "Ok mummy" Louie said. "Baby look at this it's for you it could be your assessment results it does say urgent on it"gabby said passing the letter to her husband. "Love I'm scared of what the results will say"Matt said."Don't worry babe I'm here we will do this together"gabby said as she noticed Matt's hands was shaking.

They both open the letter and all there worries go out the window. "Babe it's good news we can go back to work on the 2nd April two months after your accident. It's all paying off you doing your therapy sessions"gabby said. "I'm soo happy right now and it's all down to you and everyone who's been telling me do this for family"Matt said. All you've got to think about now is your final assessment for your full duties"gabby said as Matt have his wife a massive cuddle and kiss.

The whole day the family celebrate this good news before phoning the chief. It's now 12pm and Chiefs phone rings. "Hello boss I was wondering if you and Donna could come over this afternoon Matt's results have come in"gabby said. "Gabby we can come round straight away Terrance can have his nap while we're at yours. They arrive there within 20 minutes and Matt answers the door.

"Hello chief hello Donna "Matt said. "Hi gabby I hear you've got good news"chief said as gabby handed him a copy of the letter. "This is good news love" Donna said to husband Wallace. "This is superb news guys"chief said. "Can we keep it to ourselves we want to surprise everyone even Kelly"Matt said. "Sure and no one will find out from us"chief said. "We will be back on the 2nd"they both said. "See you then guys"Chief said.


It's now the 2nd of April 9 weeks exactly since Matthew Casey has been of work since his near death accident and Gabby is more prouder that this fat has finally arrived. "Louie are you ready with your stuffed animal"gabby said. "Yes mummy I'm ready" Louie said. "Look at you babe in your uniform"gabby said.

"Let's go we're gonna be late as chief has already said we can arrive after 8. They all arrive at 51 and Bonnie takes Louie of there hands. "See you soon bud"they both say. "Bye mummy and daddy"Louie said.

Everyone can you come in the common room please I've got somethings to talk about before the call outs Matt and Gabby walk's into the common room still using a stick and to everyone's surprise. "welcome back"Chief said as everyone turns round...