The parents to be are shell shocked to see what there family and friends have done, they all walk in and everyone notices something about Matt walking in holding Louie's hand.
"Hello Matt, look at you Lieutenant walking without your stick"Herman said."Why don't you all come inside"Cindy said as Louie walks in and looks for his cousins Eva Diego and Violet. "Louie we're up here" Eva said as Louie runs to them. "The 4 sit at the table along with Annabelle Lee Luke Max and Kenny, they are all doing colouring in. "Louie don't forget to ask one of us if you need anything"Diego said as Louie looks round to see where mommy and daddy are. "Ok"Louie said.
Matt and Gabby have walked in and immediately notices what's going on as Stella puts a mum to be slash on her. "Gabby why don't you sit here near the door"Sylvie said. "Everyone including you boys can you write down the sex weight and the date of birth on the pieces of paper"Stella said. They are all enjoying themselves, Matt who is sitting with Mills Cruz and Otis are talking about everything. "Matt you are an amazing person father and husband" Cruz said. "Thanks mate"Matt said. "When this baby arrives it will be loved by soo many people"Otis says. "Yes guys"Matt said a he was looking over the room at his beautiful glowing wife who was sitting with Christie Cindy Donna Nancy Stella Camilla and Sylvie.
The girls are having a talk about babies and everything else on the parents minds." Donna how's Terrance doing"Gabby said. "He's doing great can't believe he'll be 19 months in 10 days"Donna said. "Thats gone quick"Sylvie said. "You ok mum"gabby said. "I'm fine gabby"Camilla said. "Look at all of this"Christie said. "He's soo happy"Nancy said as Gabby got up and made her way to the bathroom. On her way to the bathroom she notices that her son Louie is having fun with his cousins as they draw pictures of whatever they like. "Guys are you all having fun"Gabby said. "Yes we are"they all say.
Everyone is enjoying themselves talking and eating at the Baby Shower Party. "When you've wrote on your piece of paper can you put it in the box please" Stella said. "Matt and Gabby are thinking the same weight but they won't write theirs down til the baby has arrived. Everyone is having a jig while having fun.
All of the presents are now in the middle of the room Gabby and Matt are opening the presents of everyone starting with young ones. "This is off us five"Lee said as he passed it to Gabby. "Why don't you see what you've got"Annabelle said. "Thank you guys just what we need" gabby said. "This is off me"Cruz said as he passed it to Matt. "Thank you mate" Matt said. "Personalised mugs saying Mama and Dada on them" Gabby said. "This is of us sis" Antonio said. "Thanks bruv thanks Sylvie"gabby said. "What is it love"Matt said. "It's a rocking chair for mums to sit in and baby will fall asleep"Gabby said to Matt. "Ok love"Matt said as Violet was passing him something. "This ones of me Uncle" Violet said. "Thanks Violet for the baby bobs and cloths"Matt said. You're welcome"Violet said. "Can you all give me 5 mins then I'll be back"gabby said as she went to the bathroom.
Gabby came out of the bathroom and went back to open the rest of the presents. "Gabby what about this one"Camilla said as Ramon passed the present to his daughter and son-in-law. "Thanks dad" Gabby said as her dad gave her a kiss. "Thanks guys"Matt said. "What about this one next"Otis said. "Thanks mate" Matt said as he opened the gift and this time it's personalised glasses saying Mama and Dada" Gabby said. "Gabby what about this one"Diego said. "Thanks" gabby said. "The little one will love these" Matt said. "These are from me and Trudy" Mouch said. "Thank you these will keep our little one warm" Matt said. "This is from us"Chief said. "Thanks boss Gabby and Matt said. "These are from me" Eva said. "Baby grows will keep our little one warm" Gabby said. "This is from me, my sister helped me pick it" Mills said. "Thanks Mills"Matt said. "These are from me Gabby" Capp said. "Thanks"gabby said. "Can I have 5 mins please"gabby said as she went to bathroom. "Louie why don't you go and sit next to your daddy"Stella said. "Ok"Louie said.
Gabby cones back and sits back down next to her husband Matt to finish opening the last 3 presents and then the main part of the food.
"Louie do you wanna open the present of Nanny for us"Matt said as Nanna Casey handed him the present. "What have we got here"gabby said. "Thank mum this photo album will keep all the memories of our child" Matt said. "You're welcome son"Nancy said. "Hey bruv here you go"Christie said. "Bud do you want to help me and mommy" Matt said. "Ok daddy" Louie said. They start ripping of the paper... Matt and Gabby are surprised by what they are seeing. "Christie thank you very much our little one will be safe and sound when asleep" gabby said as Matt gave his sister a cuddle. "I wonder who this is off"they both say.
"Guys hope you like it" Kelly said. Matt and Gabby both pull the cover of the present and Gabby notices something straight away. "Kelly how did you manage to get the one that I wanted"gabby said. "I've seen the pic on your iPad that you had your eye on"Kelly said. "Thanks guys for the pram car seat and accessories"matt said. "You're welcome"Stella said. "We really appreciate all of this guys"Matt said. "What's up "Camilla said. "Nothings the matter mum I'm just overwhelmed that's all" gabby said as she starts crying. "Baby are you ok"Matt said. "I'll be fine tonight after a long but fun day"gabby said.
"Can we have Gabby and Matt up here please it's time to cut the cake and speeches"Stella said as they both walked up and Sylvie passes them the knife. "Thanks Sylvie"Gabby said. As Gabby and Matt cut the cake for everyone to have a slice. "Thank you very much girls for organising all of this for us both"Gabby said. "You're welcome"Sylvie said. "We also appreciate everyone for coming it means a lot to us"matt said. "That's what family does help each other out in their hour of needs" Stella said.
"Sis are you alright"Antonio said. "I'm exhausted my feet and legs are aching and I'm tired"gabby said. "Sis it's been a long day"Antonio said. "Mommy I'm tired when are we going home" Louie said. "Hopefully soon bud" gabby said as Matt was talking to his mum and sister.
"Hello mum hello sis have you both had fun"matt said. "Yes son we've had fun"Nancy said. "Looks like Violet had fun too"Christie said. "Matt we'll be straight round whenever you need help night or day" Nancy said. "Thanks mum"Matt said.
It's now 6:30pm and all of the presents are at the Casey house and get the will be put in their rightful places once Louie has gone bed. "Louie why don't you go bed you're tired bud" gabby said. "Ok mum" Louie said as Matt picked him up. "Babe I'll take Louie to the bathroom why don't you get his pyjamas out" Matt said. "Ok love" gabby said. Ten minutes later Louie has fallen asleep in bed and the parents are in the nursery sorting out where to put everything and get it all set up especially the important stuff. "Babe we also need to sort out our bedroom before we go back to to work especially when you start doing full duties"Gabby said. "Yes love we can do some tonight and the rest another day"Matt said. "That's alright with me" gabby said.
Between now and 8pm Gabby and Matt sort out the items that will be needed to go in the baby bag for when the little one is born. The items that are needed in the bag are Nappies Dummies bottles baby grows cuddle toys blanket and whatever I need for myself and we most certainly can't forget the baby seat for when we bring our daughter home" Gabby said as Matt was checking on Louie before they both headed to their bedroom for the night. "Goodnight babe"Matt said. "Goodnight love"gabby said as they was both reflecting on the day they've had.
Four days later and the post has arrived and there's a letter for Matt regarding a checkup hopefully allowing him to resume full duties by the end of the month. "Gabby, baby you ok"Matt said. "I'm good thanks"Gabby said. "My letter is here"Matt said. "That's awesome babe what time and when is it" Gabby asked. "Love the letter says 25th at 12pm" Matt said. "Louie we need to go out" gabby said. "Mommy where are we going" Louie said. "We're off to see your cousins Diego and Eva"gabby said.
The Casey family are heading over to spend time with Antonio Sylvie Diego and Eva. "Knocking on the door ". "Hello sis hello Matt hello Louie"Antonio said. "Hey bruv"gabby said. "Let's go inside" Matt said as he let go of Louie's hand. "Hello Sylvie how have you been since the Baby Shower Party"Gabby said. "I've been great"Sylvie said. "Matt are you looking after my dust well and Louie"Antonio said. "Of course I am"Matt said. "Louie why don't you come over here"Diego said. "Ok"Louie said.
It's now afternoon and the parents have left Louie with Antonio and Sylvie for the rest of the day as Gabby and Matt need to go and buy some baby clothes as they already know that there having a daughter but they want to see if they can get her name printed on the front of her clothes. "Hello there can we help you" said the sales assistant. "We was both wondering if we can have our unborn daughters name on please"Matt said. "We've got a wide variety of items that you can buy from tops dresses blankets hats..."the sales assistant said. "Can we have done dresses ropes and blankets please in the colour of lilac"Gabby said as Matt has his arm around her. "These will be ready whenever you are available to pick them up and I can have the bundle wrapped up for you free of charge"the sales assistant said. "We can pick them up on the 25th in the morning"Matt said. "That's ok I'll have them ready for you"the sales assistant said. "Thanks see you then"Gabby said as her and Matt left the store having sorted out her outfits for their daughter Andrea Shay Casey.
"Let's go and have some lunch before we pick up Louie"matt said. "Babe yes please I'd love that" Gabby said. They both head to a cafe for some lunch before heading back to pick up Louie from her brothers house. "Babe I'm having a soup with salad and a drink of water, coffee is still not agreeing with me"gabby said. "Love I think I'll have the same"Matt said. While the parents to be are enjoying a few hours together before their daughter is born.
"Baby have I told you that you are glowing"Matt said. "Yes you have love, I love you when you keep telling me these..."Gabby said as their unborn daughter is kicking inside. "I've just remembered that I got a text this morning reminding us that we've got our last scan on the same day as your last checkup and physio session" Gabby said. "What time is it"matt said. "It's in the afternoon from 1pm it won't clash with yours babe"gabby said. "At least it's in the same place"matt said as gabby was driving home to pick up Louie. "You need to get your full clearance in 6 days time for when work starts on the 27th"gabby said. "I do hope so"Matt said as Gabby was explaining to him about the seatbelt.
"Louie mommy and daddy back"Sylvie said. "Thanks guys we can't stop bruv" gabby said. "He's been a good boy and he's been no problem looking after him sis"Antonio said. "See you soon Sylvie" Matt said. "Bye Louie"Antonio and Sylvie said as he was waving back.
Meanwhile as the family head back home Matt receives a message from Kelly regarding work. "Hey Matt I know that you might be busy but just a quick message hope you and Gabby are looking after yourselves and hope to see you soon at work on the 27th" Kelly said. "We're all good thanks and can't wait to get back on the truck full duties.
6 days later on the 25th and they've got a busy day ahead of them. "Babe we've got to get to the store before heading 30 minutes to Chicago Med for our appointments from 12pm"gabby said. "Louie have you got your stuffed animal and your zippy cup" matt said. "Yes daddy I've got them"Louie said. "Bud let's go"gabby said. "Yes mommy" Louie said.
They arrived at the store to pick up the bundle of clothes with their daughters name on them ready to put in the little one when she's arrived. "Hi guys here's what you wanted hope you like them" the sales assistant said. "We love them"Matt said. They left the store and headed the 30 minute drive down to Chicago Med for the most two important tests and scans for the couple.
It's now midday and at Chicago Med, Matt is waiting to be called in by Will. "Babe calm down"gabby said as she noticed that her husbands hands were shaking. "I'm scared babe"Matt said. "I've been scared and worry about this pregnancy ever since we found out at Christmas"Gabby said. "Matt you can come in now you can also come in Gabby"Will said. They both walk into the room where Matt will be doing his final physio assessment.
"Hello Matt how are you feeling"Will said. "I've been feeling brilliant for weeks my legs and feet have been normal for at least two weeks"matt said. "Well I can see for myself that you are able to return to work full duties on the 27th"Will said. "Thank you very much for everything that you've done for me since I can in at the end of January" matt said. "You're welcome"Will said. "Gabby there ready for you"Will said.
"Hello Gabby are you ready to see the little one before she arrives"Maggie said. "Yes we are" gabby said. "We're also checking to see if everything is good and where it should be"Maggie said. "Is everything good Maggie"Matt said. "Everything is good baby is in a good position ready to be born it should be anytime from now your baby will be born" Maggie said. "Thank you"they both said. "Louie you ok" gabby said. "Yes mommy I'm ok"Louie said. The 3 of them leave the hospital after being their nearly two hours and they head home to enjoy the last moments of being a family of 3.
It's now 7am on the 27th, Matt is back at work full time on the truck in 3 months while Gabby is in the office as baby Casey is due anytime. "Louie have you got everything you need we need to be at work very soon"gabby said. "Yes mommy has he picks up his stuffed animal and and fire engine. "Let's go as I need to speak to speak to the chief before my men arrive. "Babe you are allowed to drive now why don't you drive us to work"gabby said.
"Good morning guys"chief said. "Good morning chief" they both say as they waved to Louie who has been picked up by Bonnie. "Hey boss here's my letter from my doctors all signed"Matt said. "Thanks Matt"chief said. "Chief I wanna surprise everyone before we get a call they might notice by my truck back but what I haven't mentioned is that I'm 100%" Matt said. "That's a good idea"chief said.
I'll go and wait in the truck"Matt said. "Babe I'll wait with you we can surprise them together"gabby said as Matt was climbing in followed by his wife. Within the next 20mins the whole of Truck 81 Squad 3 Ambo 61 have arrived at 51.
"Everyone I need to talk to you all outside by trick 81" chief said as Matt and Gabby opened the door everyone's faves drops...
