Chapter 16
Even though I am really sad about the direction he show decided to take, and really sad Monica is not returning as Dawson, I am not ready to let go of my fiction, so I will continue writing this story and Dawsey. I hope you still want to read it, And thank you for still coming back to this story. I hope you will enjoy this chapter.
''All packed.'' He said as he put the last bag in the car.
''Yeah, I am so ready for just getting away.'' Gabby sighed as she closed the trunk. The last few weeks had been busy. Gabby had been doing a lot of shifts between the holidays, and the celebrations with the house, his family and her family had been really busy was well.
They really wanted some peace now and this weekend away to a lodge outside of the city was really welcome.
Matt got into the car as well, Gabby folding the wheelchair and putting it on the backseat and getting in as well.
''Ready for the drive.''
''Yeah – can you just help me with my seatbelt?'' He asked, struggling to get it closed. Pushing was hard with his hand as he still had limited power in his hands, but she did it for him then,
''Let's go, you are the DJ.'' Gabby smiled as she started driving.
They made their way out of the city and towards the resort. It was far drive, but they knew it would be worth it.
Gabby had already found this before his birthday. It was a resort with a large lodge with smaller cabins around it. It was a near a ski resort and she had another surprise for him once they would be there.
It was a long drive, but they chatted along the way and stopped for lunch. Even after being together for these years, they never ran out of things to talk about, and it made him so glad he married her. She was smiling at him as well. When she had been booking this trip, he had been so down, and she had been scared what would happen to them, but things had gotten so much better.
It was already early evening when they arrived at the resort. It had been a long drive and Matt felt bad about not being able to take over from her. He was glad when they arrived as his back got sore, but also because he saw Gabby was getting tired.
They arrived at the lodge and got to the reception. It was a large wooden lodge and he liked that Gabby had sought this out for them. She was checking in as he was looking around.
It looked amazing and he felt special she booked this for his birthday. It was nice to share quality time together, especially all the time he spend away from her in the hospital and in the rehabilitation center.
They got the key to their cabin and made their way there. It wasn't too far from the lodge but far enough from the other cabins that they had a lot of privacy. She opened the door for him and he moved inside. It was warm inside as the fireplace was already lit.
''This is so nice.'' He smiled and she kissed him on his cheek, her arm around him.
''You want to go eat in the restaurant or here?''
''I prefer eating here.'' Matt admitted. Even though eating was going a bit better with his hands, it was still messy, and took him a long time. Gabby was really patient, so he preferred just eating alone with her, while he did not have to be concerned about people looking at him. It made him feel a lot less frustrated.
''Sounds good, we can just order it for here.'' Gabby smiled and he nodded. She handed the menu to him and they checked it out.
''I might get the surf and turf.''
''I think I will get that too.'' Matt smiled and he put the menu aside.
''I will go call the restaurant and order it.'' Gabby walked to the bedroom where the phone was. Sitting back, enjoying the warmth of the cabin and feeling so grateful Gabby had arranged this for his birthday.
Gabby came walking back and smiled.
''Got it all ordered.''
''Thanks. I really love it here, thank you.'' He smiled.
''It nice to get away from the city for a bit, and the hospital and your recovery, and my shifts.''
She sat down in one of the comfy big chairs as he turned his chair towards her as well.
''Want to open the prosecco over dinner?'' He offered and she nodded.
''I would love that.'' She smiled.
Soon their dinner was brought to the cabin and they set it up by the table.
''This looks so great, this is my best birthday gift ever.'' Matt sighed with a smile.
''Well, I have another surprise.'' Gabby admitted.
''Gabby.'' He sighed with a smile. He was really grateful about all the stuff she did for them, but sometimes it made him a bit worried that he could never return that.
''I arranged for you to get a class in sit skiing. I don't know if you like it but I figured that because you felt-''
''Gabby, you don't need to explain yourself, I love it!'' Matt smiled and he kissed her.
''You have a lesson tomorrow at 10 with a private teacher. I brought some gear for you as well.''
''You are the absolute best, I am not sure what I did to deserve you.'' He kissed her another time, so happy. She was so thoughtful, and he could not believe that he was lucky enough to have this woman in his life.
After dinner, they moved to the couch by the fire. He had his arms wrapped around her and she was caressing his hands. The first time she had held his hand in the hospital, he had not felt it all. Now he could, and it made him feel great that he could feel it now and could hold her hands too.
''how are you feeling?'' He asked after a bit, a bit tired from the long day and full from dinner.
''Bit tired from the drive, but we have a few more days ahead.'' She yawned.
''Yeah, let's go to bed.'' He nodded. As she was getting ready for bed, he was as well and she was just texting her family that they arrived at the resort as he moved onto the bed as well.
''how are you feeling about the skiing tomorrow?''
''I am a bit nervous.'' He admitted. Moving onto the bed, she pulled the blanket over him as he laid down.
''It is going to be fine.''
''I know. I am excited as well that I get to get active again. Me and the physical therapist have been talking about sporting again, I was just not sure yet.''
She nodded understanding. Even though his neck and back were getting better, he still got sore really easily, and that was the last thing she wanted. But she hoped that he would enjoy it, because he really enjoyed being active like he had been before.
Crawling against each other, they were so glad to be here together. Even though it was only for a few days, they were excited to be here together.
The next morning, they made their way to the mountain. Even though it was not to far, it was a bit hard as even though the grounds in the resort were kept snow free, it was not towards the mountain and the last thing Gabby wanted was for him to get frustrated in his chair on the way here.
''I am so excited.'' He smiled as they made their way.
At the mountainside, she helped him out of the car, holding the chair as well as the ground was a bit slippery from the snow.
The teacher was already waiting up ahead and Gabby and Matt greeted him.
''Ready to get on the mountain?''
''Yeah, very excited!'' Matt smiled and Gabby let them be, sitting down a in a restaurant nearby with a coffee. She was so glad that he was excited to do this. She felt so bad hearing he felt there was no hobby he could do anymore, and even though she knew this was more of a onetime thing, she hoped he regained some trust and he would find something lasting soon.
Waiting on the bottom of the slope for him to come down when her coffee was finished, she was so proud of him. Looking as he did another run with the teacher, it made her smile even more.
After the class, they made their way back to the cabin. Even though it had been a great morning, Matt felt really tired as he was not used to doing these things from his body anymore.
Back in the cabin, he laid down on the bed to rest his back, Gabby sitting on the edge of the bed beside him.
''Your back okay?''
''Yeah it is fine, I am just really tired.''He admitted and Gabby nodded.
''I can totally understand.'' She said but she was glad to see that he was smiling. Even though he tired, it had been a great morning.
''it was so good, thank you so much Gabby. You have no clue how much this means to me and I love you so much.'' He said as he took her hand and pulled her a bit closer. Gabby smiled, climbing onto the bed as well.
''I would do anything for that smile.'' She smiled and they kissed.
''You do so much for me, and I love you so much. You are the best wife, and I am so grateful to have you.'' He pulled her against her. Not everything had been easy since the accident, but she had pulled him through everything. He couldn't be more grateful for her and hoped they would have so many more happy memories like these.