CHAPTER 29
"It's time to wake up, sleepyhead," Gabby said pulling the blanket from Anna's body.
"I'm still sleepy," she said shifting in bed.
"I know... but you need to get up..." Gabby sat on the edge of the bed and kissed her forehead.
"Where is Daddy?" she said opening her eyes.
"He's in your home."
"Why?" Anna asked taking a sitting position on the bed.
"He was so tired after the side job that he went straight home, besides he agreed that I can pick you up from school again and spend the rest of the day together, only you and me..." Gabby smiled.
"Okay, but may I talk to him before going to school?"
"Of course, but first take a shower. It's that okay? "Gabby asked as standing up... Anna nodded eagerly...
Anna had a shower, breakfast, then she called her father. She talked to him for a few minutes, then they ended their call.
"Daddy didn't ask to talk to you," Anna said confused, "Why he didn't?"
"It's okay, honey... he might be in a hurry," Gabby reassured Anna.
They went to school... "I come to pick you up after school. We're going to the park again and then I'll take you home."
"It's Friday, can we eat pizza for dinner?" Anna asked unbuckling her seat belt. "Daddy loves when you make pizza..." Gabby loved cooking for Matt and Anna. However, this wouldn't happen, not now or soon. "Gabby?"
"I'll think about it, okay?" She replied quickly. "Have a great day. I'll be waiting for you after your class. I love you."
"I love you too, Gabby."
/
"Thank you for coming, Shay," Gabby said after Shay came in.
"What happened?" Shay saw the first tears running down Gabby's face. "Gabby, why are you crying?" Shay hugged her.
"Matt broke up with me..." she replied still clinging to Shay.
"Oh my God… because of the all Florida thing?" They walked up to the living room and sat on the couch.
"He got angry because I didn't tell him about it right away, you know... The point is that he assumed that I'll take the scholarship, leaving him and Anna behind...now no one can't convince him otherwise."
"Oh ..."
"They are my family... I don't know what to do, to convince Matt that I'm staying..." Gabby said resting her head in her hands.
"Men are stubborn..." Shay said putting a hand on Gabby's back.
"He didn't ask me to stay," Gabby said looking at Shay, "...told me to take it,... though I don't want... they are my everything, Matt gave me a family..."
"I think I'll kick Casey's ass…" Shay said abruptly.
Gabby chuckled, "Please don't do this, he has a beautiful ass...," speaking between tears.
"Oh my God, Gabby, you still defend him?"
"Listen... I'll have an honest talking with Anna... I-I feel bad for breaking her heart like that..." Gabby got up. "Casey wants her to get used to her old routine… before we met..."
"You know, when Hallie died… he was heartbroken, I've never had to see him like that before... I mean... it was his first love I think... Anna had to stay a few days with Christie while he traveled to try to wind down. He thought he had ruined Hallie's life when he got her pregnant, she wanted to be a doctor as well... Hallie, she was happy though, they were happy... Maybe that's why he wants you to take the scholarship...".
"Maybe he doesn't love me anymore..."
"Don't say that, of course, he loves you..." Shay said putting a hand on her friend's shoulder. "Have you had breakfast?" Gabby shook her head meaning no. "Let's eat something..."
"I don't want to..."
"You have to eat, Gabby..."
"I tried, but I threw up, I guess I am coming down with something… I don't know..."
"I'll prepare some tea for you."
"I think it's good. Thanks."
/
Gabby observed Anna having fun with other children for half an hour, then Anna approached her. She couldn't help but cry thinking about everything they lived together...
"You are crying?" Anna asked.
"Yes, I little bit..." Gabby responded honestly.
"Why? I did something wrong?"Anna was standing in front of Gabby.
"No, of course not," Gabby held Anna's hand. "I have to tell you something..."
"Okay ..." Gabby and pulled Anna to sit on her lap.
"Listen to me, since you and your father came into my life, I am the happiest person in the entire world... I think I'm the luckiest girl in the world because I had the opportunity to meet you, Anna. Also, you are the best daughter anyone could have... and I thank you for that..."
"You're still crying..." Anna touched Gabby's face.
"Yes ... because I have to go on a trip..."
"When?"
"Soon, we won't see each other for a few days..."
"Daddy and I can go with you?"
"No, I'm sorry..."
"Why?" she asked sadly.
"Because it's a long and tiring trip."
"I don't care, I want to go anyway," she said and hugged Gabby.
"Oh, my baby girl... I love you so much..." There was silence. "One more thing... after this trip... I'll travel again... for a long time we won't see each other"
"You can't go, I won't let you go, Daddy won't let you go..." she said crying as hugged Gabby.
"Look... I want you to remember one thing: I will be away, but you will always be in my heart, I will never forget you... never..." the two were crying.
"I love you, Mom... please don't go..." Anna calmed down, Gabby decided it was time to take Anna home...
/
"She slept on the way home- I mean your house... Anyway..." Gabby said while giving her to Casey, who shifted her on his arms.
"When is your flight?" he asked.
"Next week... I talked to Chief Boden today... I have two more shifts before going..."
"Okay... you told her?"
"Yes... I don't know if she understood..."
"Don't worry, I talk to her later..." They stared at each other for a few seconds.
"Okay... I have to go... good night, Matt..." she said.
"Good night, Gabby."
/
"Gabby, you look awful," Shay said watching her in the back of the ambulance.
"I know... I didn't sleep well last night..."
"Still sick?"
"Yes, but don't worry, I'll get better" Gabby smiled trying to reassure Shay.
"I know you will..." Shay said giving a pat on her back.
"When is your flight?"
"Next week ..." Gabby said looking at her.
"I was thinking of changing some shifts and going with you... of course if you want my company..."
"Are you serious?" Gabby was surprised.
"Of course, how many days will stay there?"
"Only three days."
"So it's settled. I'll talk to Chief right now. Oh my God... it will be amazing! "Shay said excitedly.
The shift ended... Gabby was in the bathroom.
"Hey, are you okay?" Casey asked when he saw Gabby holding on to the sink. "Gabby?"
"Yes, yes, I am..." she said, her head down.
"Do you want help to sit down? What are you feeling?" He said putting his hand on her back. He got worried watching her like that.
"It's nothing, really, I'm okay…" she finally managed to lift her head and opened her eyes.
"You're pale. I'll call Shay."
"No... I got dizzy, but I'm better now. I have to go..." she said, shifting the bag on her shoulder.
"I'll take you home..." he suggested.
"No, but thanks anyway," giving him a half-smile, but before she leaves...
"Look, we broke up, but we can still be friends..." Gabby turned to look at him.
"You broke up with me, Matt, but I guess it doesn't matter, right?! About us being friends? I think co-workers works better-"
"Gab-"
She left before he tried to think of something...
/
"Gabby, what's up?" Shay said settling on the couch.
"Shay, I'm at the hospital," Gabby said.
"What happened?" Shay said jumping up from the couch.
"I passed out in my bedroom and with luck, I didn't hit my head... I woke up a few minutes later and called an ambulance. I'm waiting for the doctor to bring my exams," she said quietly.
"I'm coming," Shay said going toward her bedroom to dress appropriately.
"You don't have to... I'm good... I wanted to talk to Chief Boden, but his phone seems to be off, I won't be able to work tomorrow and you need a replacement."
"Gabby, I'm going, okay. I need to see you. "
"All right, but don't tell anyone I'm here, please."
"Don't worry, I won't say anything." Shay arrived at the hospital in 10 minutes. After finding Gabby's room, the doctor was still there...
"So, Doc, my friend is okay?" Shay asked anxiously.
"Yes, she is more than okay. She's pregnant," he said.
"What?" They both said at the same time.