Apologies for the very, very late update on this. I wish I had a better excuse than I had no time but work has been crazy and I'm also interviewing for new jobs. Due to the current situation going on all around the world, I do have a bit more time on my hands so I can make some time to write. I won't promise I'll update every week but I'll try my best to update regularly.

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Gabby remained in hospital in an induced coma for ten days. During those ten days, a lot had been going on in the outside world. The baby (Matt still hadn't given her a name, in hope that Gabby would wake up to help him with it) was discharged from the hospital and was allowed to be brought home.

A week earlier

Dr Halstead was Gabby's primary doctor. Matt and Antonio were happy with this as they knew hime and he knew them and Gabby. He was able to be honest when he needed to and answer their questions honestly.

It was a Monday and he walked into Gabby's room to find Matt in the armchair with the baby swaddled in his arms and Antonio asleep on the cot the hospital provided as both men refused to leave, especially the Lieutenant.

"There she is!" The doctor exclaimed, alerting both men to his presence in the room.
"I've some good news today - about the baby that. There still in no change in Gabby's condition"

He saw Matt's eye open wider when he said good news and dash a little when he realised it wasn't news about Gabby and when she'd wake up.

"You can take her home" He said, his mouth turning to a smile.

Matt stared at the doctor, wanting to make sure he had heard Will right. He could bring her home? All these thoughts suddenly came running into his head. He had nothing baby related for her. Matt hadn't left the hospital apart from short walks around the hospital, sometimes he was allowed bring the baby with him. He was so consumed with worry about Gabby and her getting better, he completely forgot that one day the baby would come home from the hospital. And besides, he still lives with Severide and Stella. He couldn't bring a baby back to the loft.

He felt he wasn't ready to bring her home and if he was being honest, and he hadn't thought that far ahead.

"Matt?" Will asked the him, bringing his attention back to his surroundings.
"Oh yeah, sorry. I... I don't have anything for a baby and I'm living with Severide and St..."

"Don't worry Matt, we've got that sorted" Antonio stepped in, obviously meaning himself and Gabby when he said we.

"She bought an apartment when she came home. It's actually very similar to your old one and close as well. We have everything you need for her. Gabby was prepared... somewhat for this part." He continued.

His former brother-in-law looking surprised at him.

Matt wasn't as surprised as anyone else would be to hear Gabby was prepared for the birth of her child even though she didn't know if she'd be there to live it. He knew Gabby.

When Matt remained quiet, Antonio continued.

"She would've wanted her daughter to come home to somewhere she felt was safe. And you of course as well."

"Thanks Antonio, appreciate it." Matt said quietly, giving him a soft smile. He turned his attention back to the doctor.

"So what is the plan for her discharge?"

"Bring her up to the nursery anytime and her paediatrician will sort out the paperwork,"

"Thanks Will. I really appreciated your time over the last few days" Matt said, extending his hand to shake the doctor's hand.

"Just doing my job Matt. The best of luck with your daughter, do let me know what her name is when you guys decide." Will said as he left the room and closed the door behind him.\

Matt looked at the door, and turned to Antonio and exhaled. He gazed down at his daughter and smiled.

"You're going home sweetheart"