''Hey.'' Brett said as she walked in, Otis smiling at her from the bed. He also looked a bit surprised as he turned the TV down. He looked a bit embarrassed then as with his leg up, the covers were barely draped over him and he wasn't wearing much.

''If I knew you were coming in I would at least have put some pants on.'' He joked to make it less awkward and she smirked.

''I am just happy you are going to be fine.'' She said then.

''I am.'' He said, ''I hope we all are going to be...''

''Yeah.'' Brett nodded as she was not sure how it would go from now on. She was sure it was not just the physical injuries that had to be dealt with but with the whole shooting, she doubted anybody was going to get over this any time soon.

''So was it the police that shot you?''

''It was crossfire, nobody is fully sure.'' He said then. There was a moment of silence, which both of them found a bit awkward.

''So what are you doing here...I mean...I am appreciate it but -''

''Hey you are my friend and I don't want you to be alone.'' She smiled.

''I really appreciate that.'' He mumbled.

''Okay, so uh. Take care.'' Brett said a bit awkward as she got up again.

She left and Otis sighed. Even after getting shot, getting shot seemed the least painful thing.

Gabby was pacing through the waiting room. It had been at least three hours since he arrived here and it took so long. Kelly felt sorry for her. He and the others were so worried about Matt as well, but for Gabby, whom was so in love with him, it had to be so hard.

Finally the doctor that had talked to her earlier came walking out and talked to Gabby.

''You can tell it to everyone, they all want to know.''

''He just came out of surgery. His heart started beating again when we got him off bypass and so far it has been stable. We will move him to cardiac care unit as soon as possible. ''

''Can I see him then?'' Gabby asked, hoping she could finally see him.

''You will be able to see him while he is there, but these first 24 hours are going to be critical. We are keeping him there to keep monitoring his heart closely, but even though we fixed the damage, we really have to see how it goes.''

''Thank you.'' Gabby nodded then.

''Somebody will come and bring you to him once he is settled.''

Now that the others knew that Matt had made it through the surgery, the others got ready to leave. Cruz went by Herrmann, Otis and Boden to see them all and give them an update as well.

She knew that they would not be able to see him tonight probably and understood that most really wanted to go home after this terrible day. She was already grateful they had stayed with her all this time to wait on news.

''Glad you get to see him later and I am sure he can't wait to see you...and you can't wait to see him.''

Gabriela nodded grateful and looked at Kelly then.

''You don't have to stay.''

''Well, I want make sure Matt is okay too.'' Kelly said and Gabby smiled grateful. it was nice not to be alone here right now.

Mouch returned home. Even though he had stayed at the hospital to wait for an update on Casey, he was so glad to be home now. He had called Trudy that he was okay and about what had happened, but now he couldn't wait to see her.

''Oh, Oh you are here, finally.'' Trudy cried as she ran his way, wrapping her arms around him.

''I am sorry...I just...Matt only just got out of surgery.'' Mouch said.

''I know. I know you were okay because you called. I just wanted to see you.''

She wanted to let go off him but he kept holding her.

Suddenly, out of nowhere he started to sob, his face in her neck. So happy to be home, to hold his love and still so broken about what had happened today.

Wallace Boden was trying to watch the TV, but he couldn't concentrate, his body was hurting too much. Suddenly the door opened and Boden looked a bit surprised as Herrmann came walking in with a nurse, his arm in a sling.

''Sorry, couldn't hold him in his room.'' The nurse said and Herrmann sat down.

''Tried to strap me to my bed.'' He joked.

''It is good to see you.'' Boden said then. Although he cared a lot about all of the men working in his firehouse, he and Christopher had always been close cause they had known each other for so long and it was nice he had come over.

''I don't get...why they did this.'' Boden said then.

''losing people makes people do stupid stuff.'' Herrmann said, even though he couldn't understand or comprehend it either.

''What about Matt?'' Boden asked softly.

''Matt got out of surgery. It is going to be critical for a bit to see how his heart will be healing, but he should make it through.''

''That is good.'' Boden said and Christopher saw that his friend was struggling to stay awake and soon he left, leaving Boden to heal and rest. Hoping they could still move forward from this.

A little later, in the hospital, a nurse finally came to bring Kelly and Gabby to Matt. They were led into the room at the cardiac unit and Gabby was so glad to see him in the bed. It was terrible to see him so hurt and sick, but she knew that he was here and it felt more safe. He looked bad with all the wires and tubes but she knew that was to keep hi safe and monitor him.

''He is not awake yet, but give him some time, he should wake up soon.''

Gabby nodded and sat down by his bedside then.

''I will leave you with him now for when he wakes up.'' Kelly said and they shared a short friendly hug.

After Kelly left she moved a bit closer to him, caressing over his hair for a second.

''You are such an idiot, you know that! Hiding me and then getting shot yourself...'' She said softly.

She looked up as the cardiologist walked in to check on him.

''Just coming to check on him.'' The cardiologist said then as he took a look at the monitors. Writing down some things he checked the drains coming from Matt's chest and Gabby felt a bit shocked when she saw all the wires and drains, even though she knew what they were for.

''I am happy so far, his heartbeat is nice and stable.''

''Oh, he is too stubborn. His heart probably too.'' Gabby said softly.

''Oh, I am sure he is going to make it through. Usually you would have had to leave a long time ago, but I will allow you to stay until he wakes up, just tell the nurses that I said it was fine if they try to send you out.''

''Thank you.'' Gabby said then and she kept caressing his hand as she waited. Even though it seemed to take an eternity, she was so happy that he had made it through the surgery. Nothing was sure yet, but it was a giant leap in the right direction for his recovery.

''Hey you...'' She said softly as she laid her hand on his, looking into his eyes.

He looked so tired, so sick but she was so happen he had opened his eyes and he was awake.

His hand slowly went up to the mask that was on his face.

''No, you should keep that on.'' She said, putting it back in place and smiling at him. Even though he was awake now, she was still worried about him. She knew that these next hours were still critical, but seeing him awake was enough for now.

His hand was still in hers and even though it went limp again as he was falling asleep again, she was sure that he was going to pull through.

''Alright, I will go home to sleep now, but I will be here again tomorrow morning.'' She said as she kissed him on his forehead, the mask still in the way. He was pretty much asleep already again, but she was just so grateful his heart was beating again.


NOTE: So here is the chapter in a while without a big cliffhanger! Ofcourse not everything is easy and right yet, but they can work on their recovery now, right?...right?

Thank you so much for still reading the story. Even though the response went down the last few chapters I hope you are still enjoying it and please let me know what you think before leaving!