Gabby walked into the room to see Matt, like every day. Even though she had still seen him yesterday night she was already happy to see him again.
He was sitting on the edge of the bed again. She was concerned but he smiled at her.
''hey, how are you feeling?'' She asked as she kissed him.
''Good enough to walk.'' He already seemed to want to assure her this was a good idea.
''Hmmm, soon right?'' She smiled.
''I want to do it today.'' He said and she shook her head.
''No Matt, let's not rush-''
''The nurse said I should try.'' He insisted and she knew there was no stopping him.
She grabbed his arm as he got up. She held his arm as he was holding himself up by the IV pole.
''Come on, slowly.'' She said then as she felt he was trying to walk too fast. He kept on walking and she tried to slow him down. Even though she was happy he was falling a few steps, she felt like he was taking it too fast.
''Matt, please slow down.'' She said as he was walking so quick.
''It's fine.'' He panted as they walked onto the hallway.
''No you are rushing to hard, take it easy to see what your heart does.''
He nodded and stopped for a second. It was like everything became blurry, but he wanted to keep on walking, wanting to show Gabby he could do it, and the nurses as well as he wanted to go to regular care, one step closer to home.
''You okay?'' She asked concerned as he closed his eyes for a second.
But he kept on walking, stubborn as ever.
He pressed his hand against his chest then, stopping for a second.
''Need to go back?''
''No, it is fine.'' He whispered, out of breath. He was pretty sure it was just the surgery incision hurting.
''Lets head back to your room soon, you need shouldn't overstep your own boundaries.'' She said but he still kept on walking farther away from his room and she kept holding his arm, felt he was having more trouble with it now.
Suddenly he clutched his chest again and collapsed down, Gabby catching him just in time and laying him on the ground.
''Help, help!'' She asked worried. Grabbing his wrist she felt his heart racing and she looked as the medical stuff came running her way.
Matt tried to hold on, felt his chest hurting, his heart throbbing before his eyes full shut and losing all grip of the world again.
Donna opened the door of their home and Wallace walked inside slowly, Terrance holding his hand . It was so good to be home again with his family after all that happened.
She went to unpack his stuff as Wallace sat with Terrance.
Even though his side was still hurting from the treatment of his lung collapsing and it was slowly healing up and closing up now but even though it was still hurting and he still was tired to quickly, it was great to be home.
Walking back into the living area, she saw Wallace sitting by Terrance as he was playing with his toy cars, dragging them over the carpet.
''Terrance, daddy needs to rest.'' Donna said and Terrance went to play on his own then.
''I am fine donna, I can play with my son.'' Wallace said then.
''You should rest up, really.'' Donna assured him and Wallace sat down on the couch.
''I am fine, again.''
''I am not so sure about that.'' Donna told him as she sat down beside him, handing him the medication.
''Why not?''
''Because you want to quit the job you love so much and are so passionate about.''
''Donna, I am doing it for you and Terrance-''
''You have to do what makes you happy and I know that what has happened to the firehouse makes it hard to think about returning there. But don't rush decision Wallace, just wait until there is more news from the police as well, okay?''
Finally he nodded.
Herrmann and Brett walked to the apartment where Jimmy Borelli's brother lived, knew he was staying there now.
Herrmann was glad Brett asked him to come to check with her on Jimmy. Even though Cindy was so sweet to him and he loved her, she still seemed a bit upset he didn't want to come to church with her and she was being so concerned and worried.
Herrmann and Brett walked to the door and she knocked, knew that this was where Danny lived and that Jimmy was staying with him. Danny opened the door and looked a bit surprised.
''Hey Danny, we were wondering if Jimmy is home.'' Herrmann asked as Danny Borelli opened the door.
''You can come in, but he is not here.'' Danny Borelli said as he pointed inside.
''Any idea where he could be? We are a bit concerned about him.'' Sylvie admitted.
''So am I, but I can't seem to get through to him. I told him to talk with you or a professional, but he keeps saying he is fine.'' Danny said.
''Alright, thanks anyway, we will keep looking for him. He just should know we are all here for him.''
''I will let him know when he comes home.'' Danny said. ''Thanks guys.''
Herrmann and Brett walked away and looked at each other and Brett looked concerned.
''I am worried about him.''
''He is a grown man, there is not much we can do.''
''I just hope he reaches out before it is too late.''
Gabby sat by Matt again that night. She was so angry about him straining himself to the point of having another arrhythmic episode and even though it is okay now, she was so angry with him. They had shocked his heart back into rhythm and she knew he would be okay, but he had her worried again.
He stirred a bit and she knew he was waking up.
''You better never be so stupid again!'' She said as he opened his eyes.
He looked at her for a few seconds and his eyes fell shut again.
Finally he did open his eyes again and coughed, Gabby no longer being able to be angry with him.
''Sorry.'' He mumbled then. ''I just wanted...wanted to show you-''
''I know you can do it Matt. But don't worry me like that!'' She said, ''All I want is for you to heal and I don't care how long that is going to take.''
Her angry expression slowly changed into a sad and hurt one and he took her hand.
''Come here.'' He said softly as he tried to move in the bed.
''Matt -''
''Come on, come here.'' He smiled a bit and she climbed on the bed and laid down beside him. She laid against him and carefully he took her arm and laid it over him.
''Am I not hurting you?''
''Not at all.'' He assured her and she had her head against his neck. He moved his arm around her and kissed her on top of her head, when he suddenly felt her crying a bit in his neck.
''Hey, what is wrong?'' He asked concerned.
''I was so worried about you.'' She cried a bit.
Realizing what an idiot he was for pushing himself for results, which only made her sad and worried, he knew he had to take his time to heal, to make it good for Gabby as well.
Jimmy had his hands deep in his pockets as he walked around the streets. There were lots of bars here and he wanted to go in one. have a drink and forget about everything that happened.
He knew his brother would be upset when he found out he was gone, but his brother wanted to keep talking about what had happened in the firehouse and that was the last thing he wanted now.
Walking into the bar he suddenly stopped in his tracks as he saw Severide, sitting at the bar and immediately he turned around, walking out.
Walking outside, Jimmy had no idea where to go or what to do.
Sitting down for a minute he just shook his head, no idea where to go, what to do, who to talk to and how to move on.
Even more, if he still wanted to do the job he loved.
NOTE: Aaand there we are, chapter 13! I hope you are all still with me from this chapter. My draft for the story contained 20 chapters but I have expanded it to 25 now, hope that is okay!
Thank you so much for reading this chapter and please let me know what you think by leaving a review! Really want to know what you think. If there is a storyline you really want to see next chapter, please let me know!
