''I like the view.'' Matthew leaned against the window.
''Please keep the window clean, I have more viewers this afternoon.'' The real estate agent looked up, pulling an ugly face when she saw his hand against the window. Irritated Matthew pulled his hand back and grabbed the crutches, walking back to Gabriela and the real estate agent. He looked back and in front of the skyline was a large handprint. The real estate officer sighed annoyed as she showed them the contract and Matt looked at Gabby, whom looked with the same funny expression at him and at the real estate agent.
''2 bathroom, 2 bedroom. The bathroom from the master bedroom is complete but the other might need some work.''
''We know that. W-will get working on that as soon as we get the key.'' Matt mumbled and the woman looked up to him again.
''I can still hit a n-nail in case you are wondering.'' Matt sighed annoyed as he saw the woman's judging look and he looked at the contract.
''We are going to send you our final offer tonight.'' Gabby nodded with a smile and Matt nodded as well. After the warning they had to send it before six they left the apartment.
''Aren't you an annoying shit, smearing the poor agent's window.'' Gabby smirked as they stood in the elevator. He looked aside laughing.
''I was just marking our t-territory.''
''You want this apartment, right? You were in love as you saw the old structure.''
''That is just because you l-looked so good next to it.''
''Being smooth does not get you in my panties.'' Gabriela laughed as they got out of the elevator, back to the car.
''Oh, I do't even need to be s-smooth for that?''
''Stop it.'' She laughed it off.
''I really like it.'' He said then, laying his hand on her knee as they drove away.
''Me too, just two more weeks, my dad wants to help us moving.''
''I will ask m-my mom.''
''Don't you think my dad can handle it?''
''I just think she will f-feel excluded. But it is okay if you feel uncomfortable around my m-mom, then I won't ask her.''
''I don't feel uncomfortable around your mom...it's just..''
''What? She killed my dad? I k-know that and she knows that but she spend her time in prison. C-christie won't even let her see her own grandchild. Don't you think she d-deserves to be part of some family again.''
''I know, she just so overprotective towards you.''
Matt looked at her, a little upset.
''She is my mom and I am b-basically her only kid left.''
''You are right. Sorry.''
''She already c-called, asking what she should buy for the decoration of our h-house, she also offered to go with you. I told her she should call you but she didn't, because she didn't d-dare to.''
Gabriela sighed. ''I will call her.''
''Thank you, just bear with her for one afternoon. Maybe you m-might even start to like her.''
''Will you send the offer tonight to the real estate agent? I am exhausted after the shift of last night.''
''I will send it right away. Do you have shift again t-tomorrow?''
''Yes, 24 hours.''
''I miss you when you are on shift. I am always afraid s-something happens.'' Matt admitted. ''Feels as if it more dangarous now I don't know what has happening. Now I am n-not there to protect you.''
''Shay got my back and all the other men. You know how scared I am the Grinch kills you in your sleep?''
Matt started to laugh as they reached the centre and he got out of the car. ''See you...?''
''Friday, after shift. I really need some sleep.''
''Can I call you if we g-got the apartment?''
''Ofcourse.'' He closed the door and the car drove away.
''Christie, are you asleep?'' Matt opened the door of his sisters bedroom slightly, to see her reading a book.
''I couldn't sleep.'' She admitted and she threw the book on the ground while Matt sat down on the edge of the bed.
''Do you want me to sleep on the couch so you can sleep in this bed for one night?'' She offered but he shook his head.
''I couldn't sleep either.''
''Did you see mom when they brought you to the police station?'' Matt nodded.
''But I haven't spoken to her. She was brought the prison shortly after I arrived because she confessed straight away.''
That was lie, she was locked up there at first after she had confessed awaiting for the prison bus and she had yelled the same words again as she had told him at the crime scene, I love you. She had looked at him so hopefull and Matt knew she had done this to repay Alan for all the bad he had done to Matt and his mother before. Still he was torn.
''I hate her.'' Christie suddenly said as her lip started to shake and tears started to form in her eyes.
''You said dad deserved before they took me away.''
''He did, but I hate mom for leaving us behind.''
''Mom didn't know what she was doing, it was a rush of emotions. I am sure they will keep that in mind with her sentence. She won't be locked up her whole life.''
''Still, she leaves us here. You know what they said to me today at school?''
''Did they call names at you? Who?!'' Matt said, a little loud but protective towards his sister.
''Nothing. Nobody said anything to me. They are afraid of me.''
Matt bow his head, he had known Christie wouldn't get it easy, going back to school and he had promised her she didn't have to go if she wasn't ready, but when he wanted to call the school to tell what happenned they told him she should come, to 'take her mind of things.' Matt had offered she didn't have to go, that he would take care of it but she had refused and had gone to school anyway.
''You know, we can still visit mom even if you is in prison.'' Matt tried to make the best of it.
''How can you still look her in the eyes? SHe killled dad! She killed a person!''
''She also still your mother.'' Matt tried again.
''But I hate her and I never want to see her again!''
''Kids stop yelling!'' Micheal suddenly opened the door and Matt stood up, walked down the stairs and laid down on the couch again. It was very hot as a heatwave was hitting Chicago and he laid there, staring at the ceiling as a fan blew some cold air at him every minute. To be honest, he understood Christie but he was really torn. His mom had killed his father and he knew it was wrong and his dad didn't deserve to die and it confused him even more as his dad had been very nice to him at the show, but his dad had abused his mom for years and he understood her anger. He turned on his side, banning the thoughts from his mind as he tried to fall asleep again.
''Thank you for taking me with you.'' Nancy looked aside at Gabby as they driving downtown, to the shops.
''My pleasure.'' Gabriela mumbled, although she didn't really mean but she also knew that Matt was right, that she has to give her soon to be mother-in-law a chance.
''Matt showed me pictures of the apartment, it is very beautiful. I hope you will find a nice home in it for the two of you.'' Nancy tried again and this time she got a small smile from Gabby. Gabby looked at the woman and she could see Nancy really meant it. Maybe she had been a little to judging.
''I really like this picture frame, it fits you kitchen.'' Nancy handed her frame as they had been through osme shops and Gabriela took it from her.
''This one is really nice.'' She smiled and she wanted to lay it the basket around her arm but Nancy took it from her.
''No, I am buying the decorration, remember?''
''I am glad we finally get to know each other a little better.'' Nancy said as they sat down to drink some coffee aster they left te shop, with bags full of stuff already.
''Me too. I am sorry I never called you before.''
''Don't be sorry! I know you were supporting Matt and getting back to work.'' Nancy smiled at her.
''I should have called earlier so we could meet each other. I am g-'' before she could finish her sentence her phone rang and she took the call, surprised to see it was Matt.
''Hey, something wrong?''
''I am c-can't come with you tonight, sorry.''
''What is up?''
''I had a seizure this morning, I d-don't feel well. Just g-go out for d-dinner okay? I will see you t-tomorrow.''
''Aww, it is a shame. Now I have to eat all the sushi myself.''
''Sorry b-babe.''
''It is not your fault, just feel well soon.''
She hung up the phone and sat down with Nancy again.
''Matt is not coming with us tonight, he isn't feeling well. But he wants us to go out anyway.''
Nancy nodded. ''Thank you for supporting him so well, I am not sure if he could have done this well without you. Firefighting has been his dream for years and it was his dreamjob and now he has to give up on it. I am really glad you are here to support him.''
''He is very strong.'' Gabriela just said as she drank her coffee, a little sad as it was their five months anniversairy as well today.
''Maybe we can take some food out and eat there, so he doesn't have to be alone all evening.'' His mom offered and Gabriela nodded. After a little more shopping they drove down to the centre, with bags loaded with all the take out food they knew he would probably like.
''Hey, we got you some food. How are you feeling?'' Gabriela sat down at the edge of his bed as he was watching tv.
''Oh, i would have d-dressed up a little b-better if I knew you would both be here.'' He smiled and his mom kissed him on the forehead.
''Yeah you should be wearing a suit for Thai take out food.'' Gabriela chuckled. ''How are you feeling?'' She asked again.
''Better now you are h-here.''
His mom and Gabriela sat down with the food on their laps and they started eating.
Matt's phone suddenly went off.
''I think it is for you.'' He looked at the screen and he laid his chopsticks down, handing it to Gabby.
''Leslie?'' She frowned and she took the phone, walking to hallway.
''D-did you have a nice day?'' Matt asked his mom as they were left in the room.
''We got a lot of stuff for your new home, I am so happy you got it. I am actually really happy for you, she is such a nice woman!'' She smiled and Gabriela entered the room again, a shocked expression on her face. Matt stopped eating as she seemed really upset and she laid the phone on his nightstand, looking at him with open mouth; ''Kelly was in a car accident.''
NOTE: Merry Christmas people! Here is my gift...a cliffhanger...
Anyway, I hope you have a Christmas with your family or friends! I already got a ring from my grandma, because then somebody would put a ring on me. I am not sure if I should feel insulted beside I am happy with it, lol!
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