One week later

Matt and Gabby were in the car with the real estate agent, whom was going to show them around a couple of houses. They really needed to find a place soon. They were living with the Hermanns for a week now and even though they were managing, two large families in a tiny house was giving them get a lot of stress. The kids were having a good time all together and they loved being all together, but with twelve people and a baby in a house for just one family it was getting a bit much.

That was not to blame on Cindy and Christopher though, Gabby and Matt couldn't be happier with staying with anybody else. They were so nice and helpful with everything they could. Even though Gabby and Matt wanted to leave the family alone as much as possible, they were always included and honestly, dinner time was the best time of the day. It was a bit of a crowded dinner every night, but it was great.

They were on their way to house number three now. The first one had been way too small for all of them. With only three tiny bedrooms it was just not enough for them, even if the kids doubled up and with only one bathroom. Second one had been way too far away from school and work.

They were closer to where they lived before now and were let into an old house. Gabby looked at Matt, shaking her head as she didn't like it. The house had a weird feeling to it and she didn't like it. Matt didn't look too impressed either, instead he was carrying April around and tried to soothe her as she seemed a bit upset and tired.

''I don't really like this place. Please let's not take a house for the sake of having a house.'' Gabby said and Matt nodded, as she did have a point.

They looked around this house but decided that it was not what they were looking for. There would be enough rooms for the kids but they were so small it wasn't worth it. Besides, there were even more houses they were going to look at today. But at house number three Gabby was a bit tired and little April did not seem so happy anymore other.

The next house was a small house close to the firehouse and not too far from the neighborhood they were living at first.

Gabby was pouting a bit now, upset that nothing had met their needs and what they wanted. This house did not seem all to promising either but at least they could call it a day after today. It was a house with a small garden and it was a five bedroom, with two bathrooms so it would fit the family, but then it was also a bit old and run down, so a lot would have to be done.

They walked inside. It had been empty for a while and was a bit dusty and it wasn't their style, but she tried to see the good of this house. Even though the kitchen was old and not their style, the whole ground floor had nice hardwood floors.

''I like the floors. Will be easy to keep clean when April starts crawling.'' Gabby smiled then. It was really not the best house, but she was sure she could make it their own.

''There is a bedroom for all of the kids and a bathroom for them together. You can have the large master bathroom with its own bathroom attached to it.''

''That sounds really good.''

They started to walk up the stairs and were led to the master bedroom. It was nice. It would need some work but Gabby knew that Matt would be able to do it. Just happy that they found something that suited them for now. The decision was not made but this was something to keep in mind.

They were shown the other rooms as well and one of them had one large mirror on one side.

''It's like a dance studio. I know our little ballet girl wants this room.'' Matt said then.

''Kylie is going to love this!'' Gabby exclaimed and Matt nodded and smiled.

''Think we might have found our family home now!'' Matt smiled then as he kissed her on her cheek, so glad that they had found this.

A little later and with a promise that they would let the real estate agent as soon as possible, but they were pretty certain they could not really wait for having their own home again.

They walked in when they were immediately pulled to the kitchen by their children.

''Hey, you guys are just in time for dinner!'' Cindy smiled as Matt and Gabby walked in again.

''Thank you Cindy.'' Gabby said. It was such a chaos around the table with all the children, but even though it was a table for barely eight now filled with twelve people and April in her high chair, it was nice and cozy. Cindy was putting the food on the plates by the stove already as it did not fit on the table as well, but the kids were all good then and soon all the adults had plates in front of them as well, April being fed some fruit by Matt.

''So how was the house hunting?''

''Not easy, but we found a good one that might be suitable. We are going to think about it for a bit and then make an offer.'' Gabby told them.

''That sounds good.''

''It has 5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms and a small garden. We will also only be a few blocks away.'' She said as the kids would be happy to hear that they were still living close so they could still hang out together.

After dinner the kids joined them in the apartment for now.

''You will love the house, it is going to be good to have a family again.'' Matt promised.

''I want to have a room again! For me!'' Aaron said.

''Me too!'' Christon said.

''And you will, everybody will have their own space again – oh and we will go to IKEA and you can pick out what you want in your new room!'' Gabby said excited.

''I know, I miss my stuff.'' Kylie said ten, a bit sad.

Gabby hugged her, knew that it was still going to be hard and not everything could just be replaced.

''Can we go see the house tomorrow!''

''Yes, how about we go to see the house tomorrow and go out to do some shopping then?'' Gabby offered and the kids nodded excited, leaving then to join the other kids again to watch some tv and Matt and Gabby got ready to put April down.

''It will be good to have our own place again.''

''I am already thinking about how I am going to decorate it. The kitchen might be a bit ugly…but with a good clean and some adjustments it will be fine for us.'' Gabby stated the most positive as she looked as Matt put April down. The little girl was tired from the house tours as well as she was asleep as soon as she was in the crib and Matt looked over her, smiling. Gabby got up as well and stood behind him, wrapping her arms around him and smiled.

''Looks like she is already happy and content, she has a lot of trust that her room is going to be beautiful I am sure. '' Gabby smiled.

Note: The Caseys are still trying to manage with being with the Hermanns but the families are still good together, luckily Matt and Gabby have found a suitable place for their family but there is still a lot to be done so how will it go now?

I hope you did like this chapter, sorry there was a lot of time between the updates! Thank you for reading this and still coming back to read this. Hope you are still interested in the story and until next chapter!