CHAPTER 32
Casey looked inside the box and wondered what that meant for him... After a few seconds, he realized what was the message, his eyes widened, then he stared at her...
"I know we weren't trying to get pregnant, but it happened Matt, I'm pregnant... you're gonna be a daddy again..."
"Gabby...," he voiced quietly with tears in his eyes, turning his body in her direction he hugged her tightly. "My God..., I can't believe it..." He pulled away to look at her face. "I'm so happy... so happy..."
"I, myself couldn't believe the doctor, cause you know about before..., then I've been feeling sick for weeks, so all made sense. "
He nodded, "I've noticed how something was wrong with you... I'm sorry for not being there for you-," Gabby cut him off.
"Hey, don't think like that...," she smiled sweetly at him. "You are here now.."
"Thank you for everything, I love you so much, Gabby... I can't wait to us tell Anna... she's gonna be a big sister."
"Me too... Can you imagine if we have another girl? Oh my god, it'd be amazing..."
"Three girls ruling my life, I can't wait." They both giggled.
After a few minutes of talking, they laid down together on the bed... what started as a making-out session ended up with them making love for a couple of hours...
"I love you..." he told her when they were cuddling together.
"I love you too, babe..."
"Now get some sleep...", he kissed her shoulder...
Three hours later
Gabby opened her eyes slowly, she wasn't feeling Matt's weight against her back. She got on her back and put a hand on his side of the bed, he wasn't there. She looked around, no sign of him. Then she decided to sit down as she held the sheet closer to her body.
"Where are you?" She yawned. She was still tired, but she couldn't sleep anymore, she needed to eat something, her tummy was growling. "Are you hungry baby? I bet you are..." she smiled. "I think we deserve an extraordinary lunch. What do you think?" She got up and walked up to the dresser, and chose something to wear.
"I like you better naked...
Gabby looked at him as he shut the door behind him.
"I doubt you'll have the same opinion as you see that big... like a whale."
Casey moved towards her and hugged her from behind, resting his chin on her shoulder.
"Whales are cute, so you'll be a cute whale," he chuckled, then she patted his arm.
"No sex for you anymore." He turned her in his arms, now she was facing him.
"Are you sure? Because I remember you love it as much as me..." he raised his eyebrows.
"You're right..." she leaned her head against his chest.
"I'm always right..." he kissed her hair.
"Do you want to sleep on the couch tonight?" Gabby lifted her head, "... I might be cool with that."
"It is that your angry face?" Matt brushed his lips against hers, "... What I meant before is you are always right, babe, you..."
"Oh, much better..." she gave a little peck on his lips. "Now I have to pee." A few minutes later she walked out of the bathroom.
"You have someone wanting to see you" he sat down on the bed.
"Yeah? Who?" Gabby tied up her hair in a bun.
"In the living room..." he told her as he stood up.
"Okay..." she smiled. "Maybe I should change my clothes?"
"It's not necessary, trust me," Matt opened the bedroom door. When Gabby walked into the living room, she saw Anna coloring a book. Gabby's eyes teared up.
"Hey, Anna..." Anna stood up as Gabby knelled opening her arms. Anna threw herself in Gabby's arms.
"Easy Anna," Matt said as he watched Gabby almost fall back.
"It's okay, we are good," Gabby caressed Anna's back while they were hugging each other.
"I missed you so much, mommy..." Matt sat on the couch watching his girls.
"I missed you too, baby girl," they stayed like that for a few minutes.
"When did you arrive here?" Gabby asked looking at her.
"One hour ago, I guess..." she answered.
"Why didn't you go to my bedroom?"
"She wanted to, but you needed to rest," Matt responded quickly.
"Okay, now that I'm all rested, we can play together. What do you think?"
"I'd like that," Anna said excitedly. In a couple of seconds, Anna got serious and dropped her head.
"Hey, what is it?" Gabby lifted her head.
"...Dad said to you that I got C+ on my math test?" Gabby looked at him.
"No, he didn't."
"I'm sorry... I'll try my best next time," Anna declared almost crying.
" I'll help you next time, okay? Don't worry." Anna nodded. Gabby wiped her tears. Gabby waited for her to calm down. "I'm really hungry. We could do some sandwiches..." Gabby suggested.
"Dad..." she said looking at him.
"We bought you something on our way here. It's waiting for you in the kitchen."
"Are you guys joining me?"
"Of course" he smiled.
"Okay, let's go," Gabby said getting up.
Later at night, they picked a movie to watch before bed...
"Gabby, when is your next trip?" Matt asked Gabby as they were the three of them chilled out on the couch.
"My next trip?" Gabby asked confused
"Yeah, you told me that you may be on a second trip that you didn't know when you'd be back..."
"Oh... you are right, but you don't worry about that, okay? It'll take some time..."
They needed to talk, he didn't seem happy with her answer. After the movie, Matt put Anna to bed.
"Can we talk?" Gabby asked as soon as Casey entered the bedroom.
"Yeah..." Matt sat down next to her on the bed. "I still don't know what are your next plans... It gets me worried, I'm not gonna lie..."
"Matt-" He interrupted her.
"Just let me say this, please." Gabby nodded. " I made a decision, and it's not 'cause of the baby. I love you and when we love someone you try to support her decision. Here is the thing, Anna and I, we are going with you to Florida I've made some calls to know where I might work there..." Gabby stood up and positioned herself between his legs.
"Babe, babe, look I'm not going..."
"I- I...," Matt gasped, "What? What did you say?"
Gabby smiled, "I'm not going to Florida. I didn't take the scholarship, my family comes first: you and Anna and now this baby."
"Gabby, you can't give up this opportunity..."
"I won't... I'll just postpone it and later I can try something here in Chicago..."
"Are you sure?" Matt rested his hands on her hips.
"So you still have a spot for me in your house?" Matt's smile widened and pulled her to sit on his lap.
"I love you," he kissed her on the lips. "Tomorrow we're moving your things."
"Okay..." she kissed him.
Next day
"Dad, dad..." Anna called him as she entered Gabby's bedroom. Matt stirred in his sleep, as Anna pulled at his t-shirt.
"What is it, Anna?" he noticed that Gabby wasn't on the bed.
"Mommy, she's not feeling okay..." Anna was crying.
"Go to be with her, I'm behind you..." Anna run away, then Matt got up quickly.
"Babe, babe..." he approached Gabby that was sitting on the kitchen floor.
"I'm okay... I'm okay... I just got dizzy."
"Let's go to the hospital," Matt uttered.
"No, I'm okay... I just need a cup of water..." Gabby looked at Anna. "Come here, Anna." Anna was a little unsure. "It's okay, Anna. Come here..." Anna slowly approached Gabby. Matt gave Gabby a cup of water and she drank it.
"Are you dying?" Anna asked.
"No, I'm not dying, honey." Then Gabby looked at Matt, then he sat by her side.
"Anna, we have something to tell you..." Gabby started.
"We think it's great news..." Casey and Gabby smiled at each other.
"I'm getting a dog?" she asked excitedly. They chuckled.
"No... it's not that. I'm still trying to convince your dad" Gabby told her, next she gazed at Casey.
"Okay..."
"Anna, what do you think about being a big sister?... I'm pregnant, Anna..."
"You're having a baby?" she asked surprised.
"Yeah..."
"Can I take care of him?"
"Yes, I think you can..."
"But the baby will go with you on your trip?"
"I don't think so, I'm not going to Florida anymore...I'm staying here with you and your dad."
"Forever?"
"Forever!"
Suddenly Anna stood up and started to jump in front of them. Gabby and Matt laughed watching her.
"Yeah" she yelled. Matt kissed Gabby on the cheek and then he leaned his head kissing her belly. He rested his head on Gabby's lap and she ran a hand through his hair as they watched Anna jumping around.