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Disclaimer: I do not own Chicago Fire, Chicago PD, NBC or Global.

Spoilers: Episode 3.05 "The Nuclear Option"

Warnings: None

Chapter 5

Gabby and Matt passed each other in the hallway. They hadn't driven in together as Matt was having breakfast with his sister and niece.

"Hey, how was breakfast with Christie and Violet?"

Matt looked worried, "Christie wasn't there, just Violet.

"Why?"

"She needed me to sign a detention slip. She's in a lot of trouble. Apparently they moved and she's at an overcrowded school."

Gabby crossed her arms her expression matching Matt's, "Did you know they were planning on moving?"

"No. Christie never mentioned it to me. I should of know this stuff," He shook his head, "I'm the worst brother ever."

Taking his hands in hers Gabby squeezed them and said, "No you're not. You're not."

Matt didn't seem so sure of that but before he could say anything else, the call bell rang and they both rushed off to their respective vehicles.

After the fire, Matt went to his brother in-law's Jim's office to talk to him and find out what's going on but he discovered two things; one his sister and her husband were getting a divorce and two that Jim was having an affair. He was livid and he returned to the firehouse and found Gabby sitting in the common room talking with Sylvie and Cruz.

"Gabby," He walked to the door, "Can we talk?"

"Yeah sure," She nodded and stood up, following Matt into his office she waited until he spoke.

"He's having an affair! I never- I mean they're not even divorced yet and it seemed like he didn't even really care and…" He clenched his fists just thinking about it.

"What happened?" She tried to remain calm.

"I went to talk with him and as I was talking to him, his secretary comes in and calls him babe and says they need to find something new for their apartment."

"Oh," Gabby led out a deep breath, "Do you think Christie knows?"

"I don't know. If she did she certainly didn't say anything about it to me. I don't' know Gabby I don't think that's it, there's more going on that he's not telling me. I mean their broke but his company is doing fine? I think maybe we should get Antonio to do some research for us."

Gabby held up a hand to stop him, "Not a good idea. Antonio's going through a divorce with Laura."

"Right. So, what about that guy Halstead?"

"Uhm," Gabby bite her lip she wasn't sure if she totally trusted Halstead, "Adam Rusek. My brother trusts him." She blurted out, remembering Antonio talking about the young officer."

"Alright then, I'll get in touch with him."

Four days had passed since their talk and Matt and Gabby were back on shift once again, it was then that Rusek texted Matt and told him he had some information he needed to tell him. He arrived at the station and they went outside of his office to talk.

"Okay man," Rusek started, "You're right, your brother in-law he's bad news, your sister and him may be broke but his company has been doing well for two and a half years. He's slowly been taking control away from her too. If she signs anything she'll loose everything."

Matt was shocked, he knew Jim seemed shady but he never would have expected that. "Thanks Man."

"Sure. No problem. Hey, if I can do anything else let me know."

"Yeah thanks," Matt patted the younger man's shoulder and watched him walk back down the hall.

Seething with anger, Matt didn't even see Gabby come behind him and put a hand on his back.

Turing around he looked at her, "He's going to leave her with nothing. I need to tell her." He said, his voice breaking.

"I'll go with you."

"We can go tomorrow after shift."

"Okay."

"So…." Matt began awkwardly, he and Gabby had been at the house for around ten minutes and, apart from greetings this was the first time any of them had talked. He took another deep breath and told her everything, when he was finished he looked at her and waited to see if she'd say anything.

"I thought… I thought we could work it out."

"He's not going to get away with this! We'll get you the best lawyer and…"

"No. Matt. I just want all of this to over."

"Christie you can't let him get away with this.

"Matt. I'm tired I just want this to be over.

"Mom?" Violet stood at the bottom of the stairs.

"Violet," Matt stood to approach her, "Did you hear-"

"Yeah," She nodded, "Is it true?"

"I'm afraid so kiddo."

She went to her mother and hugged her.

Later that night at Molly's Gabby was working behind the bar and talking to Matt.

"You okay? You've been quiet all day?" She leaned over and touched his hands, taking them in hers.

"Yeah, I'm just thinking, I can't believe Christie doesn't want to do anything."

"I don't know Matt. I kind of get it, she wants an out she wants to protect Violet."

"Yeah," Matt looked to see Chief Boden walk into the bar and sit down beside him.

"Hey Chief," Matt looked at his boss.

"Don't look I've never been to a bar before," He responded.

"I'm going to go refill drinks," Gabby excused herself, giving Matt's hand another squeeze.

"No, its just you don't come here often," Matt returned to the previous converstation.

"Well…. Donna wanted to be alone she's being unpredictable lately."

"Ah," Matt let out a sigh; "I guess I'll be-" He looked around and saw Gabby coming back, "In the same boat."

"Yeah," Chief Boden nodded.

They continued talking for a while, about Cruz being able to drive again and then Matt noticed Gabby rubbing her back and shoulders; excusing himself he went up to her.

"Babe," He wrapped his arms around her waist, his lips right up against her ear he whispered, "Why don't you let Ottis finish up here. We can go home."

Turing around to look at him she said, "No. I'm fine they don't know yet and…"

"Then lets tell them. Everyone's here." As usual most of the patrons in the bar were people from either Firehouse fifty-one or District twenty-one.

"Yeah," She smiled, "Yeah I guess we could."

"Good." He took her hand, he singled for the music to be turned off and climbed up on a chair, "Everyone! Can I have your attention please!" Everybody turned and looked at him, "Gabby and I have an announcement to make. We're expecting a baby!"

The room erupted with cheers and soon the couple were being hugged and congratulated.

TBC

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