"Welcome back Lieutenant"Herman said. "It's great to be back even if it's only light duties"matt said. "It's been a worrying time for us all"gabby said to everyone. "Herman you're still acting Lieutenant when we get calls as Casey's doctors haven't given him the clearance for truck duties yet as he's still using a stick "Chief said as gabby and Matt was walking to the office next to Chiefs."Babe let's get you seated we don't want you to fall and make your recovery any longer than necessary" gabby said. "You're right love"Matt said.
Two hours later the bells go off Truck 81 Ambo 61 Squad 3 Batallion 25 Highway pile up several cars involved. "Guys we can have the chat when we're back"Chief said as he left his office. "Ok chief" matt said. They all arrive on scene and immediately they get to work."Otis Cruz you sort out the pick up truck Mouch you're with me"Herman said. "Severide we need you to open the doors they're stuck"Chief said. "Can you help me please Mills, Tony and Capp you do the other side please "Severide said. "We need help we've got a young man and lady here one's got a broken leg other one a broken arm" Severide said. "We've got it"Stella said. "Place them on here"Sylvie said. "We're going to Chicago Med" Stella said as Sylvie closed the doors.
Meanwhile back at the firehouse Matt has noticed how quiet it is when his men are out on calls which he has to cope with til he gets the full clearance that he can walk unaided without the help of his stick. "Babe are you feeling alright" said Matt as he was looking at his wife."I felt alright this morning when we was getting ready for work"gabby said. "I'm having very bad back pain and I think I'm experiencing very bad cramps but I think there Braxton Hicks but there getting worse"gabby said. "When the girls get back they can check you over" Matt said as he was trying to reassure his wife who was also experiencing headaches.
It's now the afternoon and the paramedics arrive back at House and straight away Matt calls them both into the office. "Girls can you come here please" Matt said it's Gabby. "We're coming Matt" they both said."Hello gabby are you feeling ok" Sylvie said. "I've got a terrible headache back pain and I've got very bad cramps which I think there Braxton Hicks"gabby said."Do you have these cramps all the time"Stella said. "Yes but not as bad as today's"gabby said
"Chief can I talk to you please"Matt said. "No problem Matt let's go in my office" Chief said. "When Donna was pregnant with Terrance did she experience and bad cramping in the last month of the pregnancy""Matt asked. "Yes she did" Chief said as he was explaining to Matt. "I think there called Braxton Hicks"Matt said. "Yes Matt that's what the doctor told us"Chief said. "Gabby thinks that's what she was experiencing earlier was Braxton Hicks" matt said. "There only a clear symptom that the womb is getting ready for when Gabby goes into labour for real"chief said. "So there's nothing to worry about"matt said. "The only time you need to worry about is when her waters breaks and everyone here is already aware that it could happen anywhere anytime" Chief said.
"Herman Chief has told me that you've been filling in my spot since the accident" Matt said. "Yes Lieutenant that's right it's been hard tho seeing your office empty all this time I couldn't even work in there" Herman said. "I'm back now for light duties" matt said.
"Stella can I have a moment with you please"Sylvie said. "Of course partner"Stella said. "Not here not with Gabby and Matt near us"Sylvie said. "Is there a problem"Stella said. "No nothing like that what's your plans for the 15th"Sylvie said. "We're all of shift no plans what do you have in mind"Stella said. "Two words Baby Shower"Sylvie said. "Oh yea I forgot that"Stella said. "Thats sorted then as Antonio thinks it's a good idea something for everyone to enjoy" Sylvie said. "How Will we get Gabby and Matt to Molly's without them knowing til the day"Stella said. "Just leave it with me and we'll only tell a few people as we will need help setting it up"Sylvie said as Stella was getting a pen and paper to write everyone's name down and other stuff.
"There's a lot of people coming"Stella said. "Make sure that we haven't forgotten anyones name"Sylvie said as she was ticking everyone's name of as she writes the Baby Shower invites. "We better keep this quiet when Gabby and Matt add around. "I've just got to pop outside Christie is here"Sylvie says as she pops out the back door. "I'll stay here so no one suspects anything"Stella said as she heads to speak to Chief about the two words.
It's now 6pm and Stella is talking to Chief Boden about what's happening on the 15th. "Hello Chief is there somewhere we can talk in private away from Matt and Gabby please" Stella said. "Let's go un Kelly's office he wouldn't mind"Chief said. "This is for you and Donna it's an invite for Gabby's baby showers at Molly's on the 15th April we need the men only to know where to go as we don't want anyone letting the car out of the bag" Stella said. "Thanks we'll be there early to help set up" Chief said. Sylvie comes in and tells them that "Christie and Violet are coming". "Don't worry guys I'll tell the guys in morning when Gabby and Matt have left" Chief says.
It's now the next morning and Chief wants a word with his crew. "Why don't you two go home you've had an exhausting first shift back"Chief said. "Thanks Chief see you soon"Gabby said. The couple left work and went to Bonnies house to pick up there son Louie who was excited to see mummy and daddy. 20 minutes have passed and Chief has an announcement to make. "Everyone needs to be at Molly's on the 15th no questions asked and oh yes dress smart please"chief said. "Ok Chief"they all say. "Chief that was very close"Kelly said. "Yes it was"Chief said.
Everyone went home as their shift ended and everyone has one thing on their minds is what Chief has said about being at Molly's on the 15th.
It's lunchtime now and the Casey family are at home and there's a knock on the door it's Antonio and Sylvie came round to have a little chat about two words Baby Shower. "Hello bruv hello Sylvie what's wrong"gabby said. "Nothings the matter"Antonio said. "We've had a thought as none of us even you couldn't celebrate your birthday back in February I was thinking about at Molly's on the 15th"Sylvie said. "That's good with us"matt said. "It will be good to go there as with Matt doing his physio here at home since he got out and another change of scenery will be good"Gabby said. "Thanks guys we better go now we're meeting up with Kelly and Stella at 3pm"Antonio said.
Three hours later Antonio and Sylvie are with Kelly and Stella. "Hey guys good news about the Baby Shower Gabby and Matt are up for a party on the 15th at Molly's"Sylvie said. "How did you manage that"Kelly said. "All we said was that you didn't celebrate your birthday" Antonio said. "We could turn it into a party of a celebration of Matt coming back to work and the most important thing is the Baby Shower"Stella said. "We need to get started by writing things down and asking Cindy and Donna what they think"Sylvie said. "Who's getting what items"Stella said. "I've seen a picture of a pram that Gabby has had her eye on and I've managed to order it Stella"Kelly said.
Antonio and Sylvie arrive home and they talk to Diego and Eva. "Can you both keep a secret"Antonio said. "Is it to do with Gabby "Diego said. "Yes it is" Sylvie said. "Just keep the 15th free to be at Molly's" Antonio said. "We'll be there"Eva says.
Back at the Casey house with Louie gone to bed. Gabby and Matt decide to head to there bedroom too, to talk baby stuff. "Before you go back to full duties we need to do the most important thing is naming our child" gabby said. "You're right babe we do need to have a name ready before you go into labour"gabby said as Matt put his hands on Gabby's belly.
It's now 3 days before the big event and the Casey's are going shopping for new clothes. Gabby picks out a blue dress with sparkly flat shoes as high heels are killing me Casey and Louie pick out the exact same shirt for the event at Molly's.
"Can we pop round to see mum and dad please I haven't seen them since they was around when you was in hospital"gabby said. ""Yes babe they haven't seen Louie in a while"matt said. "Let's go babe" gabby said. They arrive at her parents and Matt knocks on the door.
"Hello Matt how are you"Camilla Dawson said. "Hi mum hi dad can we please come inside"gabby said as she was holding Louie's hand as Matt was holding the other one. "We're both feeling great Matt is doing loads better and we're both back at work"gabby said. "Gabby what's wrong"Ramon asked. "I'm fine dad"gabby said. "Darling we can tell that there's something bothering you"Ramon said. "Matt how is Gabby"Camilla asked as she notices Gabby crying. "Gabby we're both worried about you love it's not good for the baby our grandchild" Camilla said. "I'm exhausted a lot but with Matt getting better each day is one less thing to stress about"Gabby said. "How's Louie been coping" Ramon said. "He's been a superb little helper, helping me with Matt and apart from that waiting for his sibling to arrive he's excited"gabby said. "Are you staying for tea"Camilla said. "Sorry mum but you're both invited to Molly's on the 15th"gabby said. "See you guys there" matt said. They both said there goodbyes.
Meanwhile Antonio and Sylvie are meeting up that evening at Kelly and Stella's to talk about the decorations. Cindy Donna Christie and ourselves are going to Molly's in the morning to decorate the place. The presents will be brought in when when they arrive apart from the main gift the pram and accessories. "Christie is getting the cot from her and Violet, we're getting the rocking chair for mum"Antonio said.
Back at the Casey house the parents to be have almost finished the painting and the furniture and Matt is trying to walk without his stick ready to impress everyone at Molly's especially his mum, sister niece and Kelly who's been there for Gabby and not forgetting the most important people his wife son and unborn child. "Babe look at you without it"Gabby said. "Yes love I'm doing it"matt said as Louie was clapping his hands with excitement. "You ok bud"Matt said. "I'm fine daddy" Louie said. "Why don't we all sit down we need to talk names" gabby said as Matt was sitting down next to his wife as they was flicking through baby names on the iPad. "Babe what do you have in mind Alexa Olivia Angela Isla"Matt said. "When you was in a coma and it was just me and Louie in the room two names came to my mind Andrea Shay Casey, it's the perfect way to honour our two best friends"gabby said. "Darling I love it and I agree with your explanation"matt said as she started to cry with joy and happiness as Matt kissed her. "Darling you are glowing"Matt said as there daughter kicking inside. "Babe thank you" gabby said as she was getting drinks for them all. "Here you go boys"gabby said. "You sweetie be careful"Matt said. "I'm trying to but it's my back it's been hurting more and more and not forgetting these cramps"gabby said as Louie was stroking and kissing her pregnant belly.
"We need to get my hospital bag ready and take it with us whenever we go in the car and especially work. "I could go in labour anytime night or day, so we need to be prepared"gabby said. "My mum was in labour for over 30 hours with me"Matt said. "When you was in hospital I asked Kelly and Stella to to watch Louie for us when I go in labour" gabby said. "That's a good idea babe Kelly's been my best friend since we started working together over 10 years ago and I trust him"Matt said. "Goodnight my boys" gabby said. "Goodnight mummy and daddy" Louie said. "Goodnight babe goodnight son"Matt said.
It's now 9:30 on the 15th and Donna Cindy Christie Chief and Herman are at Molly's getting their pub ready for the Baby Shower all decorated with sparkly banners etc.
"Herman Gabby will love this she deserves the best especially after what her and Matt went through two years ago with the ectopic pregnancy"Chief Boden said. "We all agree"everyone says.
When they've finished decorating the place ready for the Baby Shower they all go home to get ready for the main event. "Annabelle can you please go and put your dress on your brother's are all ready in there nice new shirts and trousers"Herman said. "Ok dad"Annabelle said. "Let's go" the boys said. "We better go as we've got to set up the food"Cindy said.
Meanwhile back at the Casey's house and Louie is in his bedroom getting dressed with daddy. "Daddy look at us we both the same"Louie said. "Yea buddy" Matt said. In their bedroom Gabby was getting her dress on when she called her husband to do the button on the back.
"Baby can you come and do me up please"Gabby said. "I'm on my way sweetie"matt said as he was walking to their bedroom for the first time officially without the stick since the accident on January 29th. "Hi babe let me button you up"Matt said as gabby then turned round. "Baby look at you without your stick I knew it that you will get to this day" gabby said. "You're exactly right if you wasn't around I wouldn't be here today"matt said. "Everyone at the party will be happy with you love" gabby said. "What times the party"matt said. "1pm babe"gabby said as Louie walks out of his bedroom and went to his parents room. "Mummy I'm ready" Louie said. "My two handsome boys"gabby said. "We better go in 20 mins"Matt said.
Herman Cindy Annabelle Lee Luke Max Kenny Tony Mills Capp Cruz Otis Severide Kidd Brett Antonio Nancy Christie Eva Violet Diego Camilla Ramon Chief Boden and Donna have arrived at Molly's and finish putting the food out even the cake and the main presents behind some curtains. "10mins to get into pour places"Stella said.
10 minutes later Matt Gabby and Louie leave there house for the party at Molly's. They arrive and when they get out of the car Louie holds mummy and daddy's hand waiting for mummy to open the door to Molly's.
Gabby opens the doors of Molly's and the two parents to be are lost for words their faces says it all...
