A\N: Thank you to all of you who reviewed or messaged me saying how powerful and emotional the last chapter was. I am glad people that have gone through a similar situation feel they can relate to this story, that was my goal. I've gone through a situation like this as well so I'm trying to portray that in these chapters as well. I've had this general idea for the sequel since early on in the first story "Uncharted Territories" so I've been building towards this happening, thus you'll see some things being brought back up and even examined and gone over. A huge thank you to my friends on Twitter for giving me the idea of Diego's gift for Violet.

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

Spoilers: None

Warnings: Same topics discussed in previous chapter.

Chapter 4

It was the beginning of November and Violet had been in the hospital for almost two weeks. In that time very little had changed in anyway. Both Matt and Gabby knew that they needed to give the medicine and therapy session's time to work but everyday they feared that Violet would try to hurt herself. She'd done it before, her ripping her IV's out or trying to suffocate herself with her pillow had become such a problem that she had been moved to a high security area, given a room right outside the nurses station and she was wearing two alert bracelets. Every time she did something life threatening an alarm would go off and people would come running.

The preliminary hearing for the case Violet's father was building against Matt and Gabby had been put on hold but they were going up in the elevator to their lawyer's office as he had called them with urgent news.

The twins now six months old were held by their parents as they walked into the office; Matt and Gabby could have easily dropped them off at a family members house but since they couldn't go into Violet's ward they hardly ever got to spend any time with both their parents. So although they might have been more happy somewhere else Matt and Gabby brought Javier and Rafael along with them.

"Ah, Mr. Casey, Ms. Dawson," A secretary greeted them as the stepped off the elevator, "Mr. Begaly is expecting you I'll tell him you're hear," She pressed a button on her phone and said, "Sir, Ms. Dawson and Mr. Casey are here to see you."

"Great send them in," Came the response.

The secretary, 'Ella' as her nametag stood and said, "Can I get you anything to drink?"

"No, no we're good thanks," Matt declined politely.

"Ha," Javier announced his presence and he reached his hands out to Ella.

She responded to him, "Oh aren't you just adorable," She cooed.

Javier smiled and as always seemed to like the attention he was able to get.

"Would you like me to watch them for you?" She offered.

"No, no that's alright, they've started to crawl a little but they're still uneasy about it. I think they'll be fine just sitting and playing on the floor," Gabby responded, "But thank you."

"You're welcome, and let me know if you need anything," She smiled and returned to her desk.

"Thanks," Matt smiled back and he and Gabby walked towards Mr. Begley's office, knocking he opened the door and entered the room.

"Ah, Ms. Dawson, Mr. Casey please have a seat," He stood from behind his desk.

"Hope its okay we brought our sons." Matt put Javier on the floor next to Rafael. Gabby was putting some toys in front of them.

"No, no not at all," He smiled, "I miss my grandchildren being that young," He looked fondly at the infants, "The youngest is almost two."

"Busy age."

"Yes," He chucked in return.

They all took their seats and Mr. Begaly took a deep breath before saying, "Mr. Reynolds's and his lawyers have added a… well a rather serious charge to their custody case."

Both Matt and Gabby started at him, neither one sure what to say.

"It's child endangerment and abuse."

"WHAT! Matt exclaimed loudly, "Where does he get off saying anything like that?"

"He claims you've put her in danger and abused her mentally a lot. In the right up in cites a trip to firehouse fifty-one as a turning point in Violet's mental well-being. It says you, Mr. Casey took her to work with you knowing that she was unstable and then she had a panic attack and you weren't around to help her."

Clenching his fists together Matt tried to control his temper, "She was back in school and was starting to do better. I thought it would make her happy and it did. She only got upset when she got overwhelmed and realized we couldn't safe everyone. I was going to call Gabby to come and get her but we got a call out and-"

"And the secretary at the station called me and I called my brother," Gabby jumped in, "Violet had met him before and he only works less then two blocks away as a Detective at District twenty-one. He stayed with her until I arrived to pick her up."

Mr. Begley, who had been taking notes as they talked, said, "Okay. Now the other major point in this is the fact that you want to adopt Violet. If the courts take this seriously,it'll be almost impossible for you to adopt her. There's a hearing in two weeks and then the judge will decide if the courts need to have permanent custody of her. I'm positive though that that won't happen," He saw the horrified looks on their faces, "There's no real proof you've done anything to hurt her Violet or Javier and Rafael. I don't think the judge is going to by that what's happening to Violet is your fault and you've done all you can and more to help her. My hope is that you keep custody and we proceed with the original custody trial, hopefully with dates starting before the New Year."

Either Matt or Gabby knew what to say luckily Javier began babbling as he chewed on a teething toy.

Matt turned to look at his son and smiled, the twins really had inherited most of his facial features. He stood up and walked over to where they were playing, "Come here," He picked them both up and carried them back over to his chair.

"Matt…" Gabby tried to protest but she finally admitted she needed to hold her sons as well and she reached over and took Javier into her arms. Easily the more social of the two he looked up at Mr. Begley and smiled, "Ha,"

"We think that's his say hi," Gabby explained.

"Ah," Mr. Begely looked between the two infants, "They're identical but if you don't mind me asking they don't seem to be acting identical."

"No, they have their own personalities for sure," Matt, replied.

"Well," Mr. Begley stood, "I'll let you know if any other details come before the preliminary hearing, I'll inform you of that date as well."

"Thank you," Gabby bent down to get the baby bag and swung it over her shoulder.

"No problem, it was good seeing you again and I hope Violet gets better," He walked them to the elevator and shook both their hands.

"Thanks."

Violet's doctors had said she was finally strong and stable enough to receive visitors, albeit for a short time only.

"Okay you two," Antonio looked sternly at both of his children, each carrying a wrapped present and two envelopes, "Violet is very sick and she really can't be happy right now. If she doesn't respond to you that's all right, don't get angry, as that'll make her worse.

Eva at thirteen had a better understanding of the condition Violet was in, Diego however advanced he might be was having some trouble.

"But if she doesn't like the gifts what'll she do? Will she talk?"

Laura looked at her son and placed a hand on his shoulder, "Violet is very sick right now Diego. Remember us telling you she has a condition called depression."

"Yeah. She has to take medication to make her happy and back to herself again."

"That's right bud," Antonio took over, "And she's on IV's and hasn't been saying much. She's not doing well and everybody will understand if you don't want to go in and see her."

Diego saw his aunt walk towards them. He saw the tired look on her face and the emotional strain she seemed to be under. He gripped his mother's hand tightly and said, "No I'll be okay Daddy."

"Okay," He didn't seem so sure.

"Hi," Gabby's tired face formed into a smile as she hugged her brother and his family. She got to Laura and smiled. She was now eight months pregnant and she was uncomfortable and not sleeping well, "Laur, you didn't have to come. You could have stayed home and rested."

"No, no this is important," She waved it off, "Diego, Eva why don't you give Auntie Gabby the presents we brought."

Both children stepped forward and handed their present and the envelope to Gabby, the presents were both for Violet but the envelopes had her and Mat's name on them. She opened her mouth to speak when Antonio interrupted.

"The money isn't just from his, Mom and Dad gave a lot, and so did some of the people at District twenty-one. Take it you're all going through a rough time right now."

Gabby knew that was true, Matt had used all of his vacation days and most of hid days off he was doing construction jobs to ensure they had enough money to pay the increasing number of bills.

"Thank you," Tears came to her eyes, "Really, thank you."

Eva and Diego hugged her and once they stepped away Eva said, "These presents are things we bought for Violet. Are we allowed to see her right now?"

"Yeah sure, the nurses are trying to get her to eat her lunch but I think she'll be happy to see you.

Diego looked confused, "But Auntie Gabby, isn't she really sad right now?" He asked, his question completely innocent.

"Diego!" Eva whacked his head, "You don't ask that!" She exclaimed horrified as she looked around hoping no one else heard anything.

"Hey," Diego rubbed his head and stuck out his tongue.

"That's enough," Antonio looked between them, "You will not fight here. Understand?"

"Yes sir," The mumbled.

"Good," He said and Gabby led them to the desk where they had to check identifications and sign-in. Once they were in the locked unit Diego looked around, the few patients he saw were Eva's age or older and he guessed Violet was the youngest one.

"Well here we are," Gabby stopped just before they reached the next room. "You both sure you want to go in?" She checked with her niece and nephew.

"Yeah," Eva nodded but Diego didn't look so sure. He peered inside the room and saw Violet picked at but not eating her food. She was pale and she had IV's in arms.

"Maybe not…." He turned into his mother, "She's sick," Tears streamed down his face, "I want to leave."

"I'll take him," Laura offered, "Give your present to Auntie Gabby Diego."

Diego handed over the present but then decided he wanted to see his 'cousin' she's family and my friend," He spoke through his tears, "I should see her."

"Diego you don't have to," Gabby assured him.

If possible he gripped Laura's hand even more and said, "No I can."

Gabby led the family into the room and said, "Violet sweetie do you remember my brother Antonio and his family?"

Violet looked up but didn't say anything.

Taking that as a good sign Gabby went on, "They came to see you."

Violet looked at all of them but still she said nothing.

Diego let go of Laura's hand and walked over to Gabby, he tugged on her shirt and whispered something. She nodded and he stepped forward towards the bed, "I'm Diego."

"What's that?" Violet spoke in a voice almost over a whisper and looked at the bag Gabby had given him.

"It's for you," He handed it over, "A present."

She took the bag and almost as if unsure with what to do with it looked at Gabby.

"They want you to get better," She spoke, "So they brought you some gifts. That was nice," The doctor's had said that her mind had almost forgotten feelings looked and sounded like. It was important to use words in connections to feelings so that slowly she began to understand again.

"For me?" She began to cry and Diego cringed as he expected the worst.

"No, no Diego," Gabby comforted him, "It's alright." Gabby knew that Violet was not crying because she was angry, when she did that she would yell and scream as well, she was crying because she was sad and although Gabby wanted to cuddle her and take all the pain away she said, "It's okay Violet they got them for you because they love you. Lots of people love you and want you to get better."

"Help?" She looked at Gabby.

"Sure sweetie," She stepped forward and assisted her in opening Diego's gift. It was a comforter, but not any comforter Gabby quickly saw, it was a fire fighter's uniform on the blanket and the pillowcase was the helmet. "Oh Violet isn't this great? You're going to need some warm blankets now that it's going to be colder."

Violet broke out into sobs and Gabby held her as best she could, "It's okay sweetheart."

"But…." She babbled incoherently.

"No, no, you deserve them. Violet we just want you to get better," She hugged her and repeatedly kissed her hair.

Surprising everyone, especially Gabby Violet looked at Diego and for a second a quickly smile appeared on her face, "Thanks."

"You're welcome," Diego responded happy she seemed to like the gift and he wondered why everyone else in the room was so surprised by the exchange.

Gabby couldn't' believe what she had just seen; Violet smiled. She felt like screaming for joy, she hadn't smiled or even attempted to in weeks. Maybe just maybe the medication and therapy were working. Maybe she would recover.

"What?" Diego asked looking around from his sister to his parents and aunt.

"I'll tell you later Diego," Antonio told him as he held him close.

"Here Violet," Eva slowly approached the bed, "I got you something to."

Violet took the present and tore off the wrapping paper; inside she saw a pretty bracelet and a diary.

"Every girl needs a diary," Eva explained, "And the bracelet is a friendship bracelet. I have one too," She showed Violet her matching one.

"Thank you," Violet responded weakly.

"You're welcome," Eva smiled in return, she was glad the young girl liked the gifts. She'd had a hard time deciding what to get her, as a lot of things were deemed to dangerous given her condition. Finally a small diary without a writing utensil (they'd provide pencils and pens that weren't sharp, an she had crayons and markers) and a bracelet were allowed.

Violet seemed happy with her gifts and for a second Gabby thought she saw a glimmer of the happy girl Violet used to be. "Is Annabelle going to come?"

"I don't know sweetheart," Gabby hadn't been in-contact with the girls grandmother in a week, "Do you want her to come?"

"Yes," Violet smiled, "Please."

This time Gabby couldn't contain herself she tightly hugged Violet and said, "I have to go call Matt!" And she rushed out of the room.

"Lets watch TV," Diego turned to the TV remote but stopped when Violet began to cry, "Auntie Gabby!"

"It's okay sweetie," Antonio quickly stepped forward and sat beside her on the bed, "Auntie Gabby will be back soon."

"I want Auntie Gabby," She looked at him.

Not wanting her to become angry and upset Antonio wrapped her in his arms and said, "I know you do and she'll be back soon. Can I do anything for you?"

"No," Violet shook her head but she leaned closer into Antonio and seemed to be content.

When Gabby returned to the room she smiled when she saw Violet had fallen asleep in Antonio's arms.

"She was crying for you but she seemed to respond to Antonio," Laura whispered, not wanting to wake Violet up.

"I appreciate it," She smiled gratefully to her brother.

"Any time," Antonio gently and carefully removed himself from her embrace and stood, "I mean that Gabby anytime you want me to sit with her I can."

"No, no," Gabby waved him off, "You have twins due in six weeks."

Antonio kissed the top of her head, "You're a great mother kid."

Gabby looked at him and smiled, "I hope I'm good enough."

"She'll get better," He responded confidently.

"No I-" Tears sprang to her eyes as she thought of what happened earlier in the day.

"Hey, hey," Antonio looked in her eyes, "What's wrong?"

"Her birth father," She whispered angrily, "He added child abuse and endangerment to his custody case. We could loose Violet and the twins," She sobbed into his shirt.

Antonio seethed with anger, those accusations were ludicrous, "That's not going to happen Gabby," He reassured her, "I promise."

"Antonio," She looked at him, "Don't do anything stupid that may cost you your job or your life."

"I won't, I'll call you when I have more. Right now I have a plan," He turned and walked with his family out of the hospital.

TBC

A\N: Violet was happy and she smiled and thanked her 'cousins' for the gifts. Will the happiness last? Does it mean she's getting better? Please leave a review and let me know what you thought of the chapter.

Up Next: Antonio starts to work on his promise for Gabby and we'll learn a little about what it is. Also, will Annabelle be able to come and visit her best friend in hospital and Shay and Severide offer to spend the night with Violet so Gabby and Matt can get some proper rest.