Gabby's POV
We sat at my brother Antonio's table and eat the Paella my sister in law made.
"How's the new job" Antonio asked me with a mouthful of food causing his wife Laura to slap him
"It's good. I met somebody" I tell him laughing
"Oh yeah! who is she?"
"It's a guy" I say
Antonio chokes on his drink "what?" He asks not sure if he heard right, he turns to his kids. "Go upstairs and finish your homework" when the kids left Antonio turned to Gabby "you met a guy? Who is he?
"I met a guy his name is Matt Casey He is the lieutenant of truck at firehouse 51. We are hanging out Friday after shift." I say.
"Gabs you sure this is a good idea I mean you just got out of an abusive relationship I don't want you to fall back into the same relationship with Matt. You don't know who he really is" Antonio tries to reason with me
"I can tell he's not abusive just by looking at him Antonio" I yell. I take a deep breath before turning back to Antonio. "Look what happened in New York scared me but I can't just hide from every guy because I'm afraid of a repeat in New York. I need to start fresh. Matt has that look in his eyes that tell me he is a strong firefighter who cares about others. Please Antonio let me take care of myself"
I wait and watch Antonio who rubs his hand over his face before he smiles and nods. I jump up and hug him "thank you"
"No problem but if he lays even a finger on you I will kill him. Got it? He says
I nod my head the smile still plastered on my face
We finish eating and I help Laura clean up after, while Antonio goes to the living room to watch the game with Eva and Diego. Laura and I join them once we get the leftover food packed and the dishes washed. Halfway through the game I get up
"I should go it's getting late and I have work in the morning" I say walking over to the door to grab my shoes and coat. I say bye to my brother and sister in law telling them to give the kids a kiss for me before heading out in the cool Chicago night to my car and heading home.
Antonio's POV
I watch my sister leave before turning back to my wife "I don't like this Matt guy" I tell her
"Oh Antonio knock it off you haven't even met the guy yet" Laura says
"So? Gabby just started at 51 yesterday and she's going out with a guy she barely knows" I tell her
"Antonio? Look at me" My wife places her hands on my shoulders and I look into her eyes. "What happened to Gabby in New York was tragic but you have to trust that she knows what she is doing. She's a strong girl and she can handle her self"
I think about what my wife is saying. I don't like it but I know she's right I have to let Gabby fight her own demons she would come to me if she needed help. I kiss my wife on the lips "when did you get so smart" I ask her
"I've always been smart" she says causing me to laugh a little she hits me in the chest playfully
"I love you baby" I tell her
"I love you too" she responds back "I'll see you upstairs" and with that she turns and walks up the stairs.
I watch her go up the stairs a smile on my face "how did I get so lucky?" I ask myself my smile however fades when I think about Gabby I know I should trust that Gabby knows what she is doing but what happened to her in New York makes it hard for me. I don't want to see her get hurt. "Maybe I should visit this Matt guy? Find out what his intentions are" I think "no Gabby might kill me" I take out my phone and begin texting
"I need you to do a back ground check on a Mr. Matt Casey he is a lieutenant at firehouse 51." I hit the send button and wait
A minute later my phone chimes I pick it up and read the reply
"I'm on it."
After reading the message I shut my phone off and head upstairs to bed.
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A/N. Hey guys sorry this chapter is short and not very good in my opinion but I have finals to study for. this is the last chapter I will be posting for at least a week as I am leaving the 16 of May on a cruise to Bermuda and I won't have Internet Service because I will be in the ocean also I am working on chapter 21 of winter surprise so I will try to have that chapter up before I leave Friday