Well, if that didn't come out of nowhere. And don't worry, I did the research and I read that this is possible. It is very possible for someone to have PTSD just like Matt did, so I decided to do it in the most awkward time. That being at time where he was holding his little girl in his arms. Hope you guys liked the chapter and are ready for one more. Because this is going to be my last one for tonight. I hope you like it and are ready for some more chapters tomorrow when I get a chance to write. Thanks again for reading.


Matt's First Birthday as a Father
Part Three: Post-Breakfast


Casey Living Room – The entire family were now awake and spending some quality time with each other in their living room; with the girls sitting in their chairs, the boys playing together in their play pen, and their parents holding each other on the couch. But unfortunately for Gabby, Matt was not really listening to anything that she was saying at the moment; rather, he was still thinking about what he's been thinking about since before breakfast. And that would be that he feels lucky to be here with his wife and kids, and that he's going to get a chance to celebrate countless future birthdays with them; unlike his best friend Andy, who will never get a chance to do this again, nor will he ever have a chance to experience a girl dad. A father to the most beautiful baby girl he could have.

And that was really what he was dealing with at the moment, due to the fact that it was really on his mind; but that was only something that Matt knew at the moment, as he's yet to tell Gabby what's on his mind. Heck, she's talking to him, but he isn't responding; at least he isn't until now, as Gabby just slapped his chest. "OW!" Looking down at Gabby, Matt finally wondered what she wanted. "What was that for?" Gabby looked up at her husband as he asked her that. "I don't you, you just being quiet as hell at the moment." Matt sighed as he agreed with his wife, before kissing her forehead softly; after all, he does have a lot on his mind at the moment. And that was why Gabby sat up, as she could tell that was the case. "Oh no, you're think about work again."

Matt shook his head, as he most certainly was not thinking about work right now; hell, that was the last thing that he was thinking about. Rather, he was thinking about his best friend that they lost. The best friend that he misses more each and every day, especially since they both lost out on a chance to raise their children together. And that's something that he needs to talk to Gabby about, as he went to grab her hand and stroked it with his thumb. "Can you lay down in my arms again? I feel like I need that comfort." Gabby agreed with her husband as he asked her that, before proceeding to lay down in his arms and cuddling up to him once more; after which, she laid her head down on his chest and just cuddled up to the man she love smore than anything in the entire world.

After which, Matt put his hand on Gabby's back and stroked it with his thumb as he turned his head. "What were you thinking about baby?" Matt sighed as he turned his head and looked at his beautiful children. "Andy." Turning her head, Gabby looked up at Matt as he said that; after which, she nodded before watching as their Andy made his way over to him. After which, Andy laid down next to them on the ground, which just made Matt laugh, as he reached down and rubbed his head. "Hi boy. It's okay, I wasn't calling for you. But thank you." Andy agreed with Matt, before laying his head down; after all, he's learned not to bark due to the fact that he's been taught that they have young children. But now, it was time to return to the conversation Matt was having with Gabby right now.

Rubbing her back, Matt turned his head and then kissed her forehead softly. "I guess, I am just thinking about this is what I always wanted to experience with Andy; I wanted to go to him at times, and I wanted to ask him for advice and stuff if that makes sense." Gabby agreed with Matt as he said that, as it did….and does make sense, due to the fact that of course he would want to do that. "Matt, of course it makes sense that you would want to turn to your best friend if you needed advice; because that's what I would do if me and Stella were in a better place, which I hope we are soon." Matt agreed with Gabby as she said that, before turning his head and kissing her forehead softly. "Sorry, that isn't the case baby." Gabby agreed with her husband and smiled at him.

After which, Matt bent down and proceeded to kiss the woman he loves as a way to show her just how much he loves her. "I love you." Gabby agreed with Matt as he told her that, well aware that he loves her. "I know Matt, and I love you too." Matt smirked as he heard gabby say that, before kissing her forehead softly. After which, he turned his head once more and kissed her forehead softly. "I guess, I am just thinking about how my life would've turned out if Andy hadn't died." Gabby agreed. "I hope you don't want to go back, as I have a feeling you'd still be with Hallie." Matt laughed as he heard gabby say that, while also looking down at the woman he loves. "I will never go back and change that, as I love my wife far too much." Gabby agreed with Matt as she smiled at her hunky husband.

After which, she leaned up and kissed him softly, which is exactly what Matt wanted anyways, as he loves sharing a kiss with Gabby. But maybe he'd rather do this in bed with her. "Are you comfortable here on the couch?" Looking down at Gabby as she asked him that, Matt laughed as he turned his head and kissed her forehead softly. "No, because I would be much more comfortable in bed with you in your lingerie." Gabby smirked. "After all, that was the plan; we do the breakfast date, and then the day in bed due to the fact that we're both so exhausted." She then proceeded to get up and looked at Matt. "Girls or boys?" Matt smirked. "You get the boys; I got my princesses." Gabby agreed with Matt, before going to grab the boys so that they could go to their room.


Casey Primary Suite – It didn't take Matt long to get undressed, the father having gotten undressed as soon as he could after getting both of the girls set up in their cribs; and there was a reason for that, which was that his beautiful wife was wearing a little robe for him. A sexy robe that he most certainly does love the sight of. Especially since it's the only thing that's covering the lingerie that Matt wants to run his hands all over, as he walked into the bathroom wearing nothing but his tight boxers. "Woah." Looking up in the mirror, Gabby smirked as she saw Matt standing there in his boxers. "What do you think?" Smiling as he walked over to Gabby, Matt smirked due to the fact that she looks perfect. "Well, I love the fact that you're teasing me with this robe." Turning around, Gabby smiled.

After which, she watched as Matt walked over to her in those tight boxers that she loves. "Well, I hat to do something to tease you." Matt agreed with Gabby as she said that, before walking right up to the woman he loves; after which, he pout his hands on the counter next to her and smirked. "Well, now if this isn't a nice birthday surprised." Gabby agreed with Matt as he said that, well aware that was the case. "By the way, sorry for wanting to be in bed instead of in our living room." Matt shook his head, as that was the last thing that was on his mind; especially when she was wearing her robe, a robe that he was enjoying. "Gabby, I already knew that we were going to get in bed at some point. Plus, we're both still tired and just want to cuddle with each other." Gabby agreed with Matt.

After all, that was exactly what they both wanted. They both wanted to hold each other in bed, and just cuddle up to each other; well, that's not all they want to do. As Matt also wants to do something else, and that would be to take off Gabby's robe. But first, he was just going to open it and tease Gabby, which he was doing simply by taking his time with her and putting his hands on her hips. "God, you are going to tease me for a bit; aren't you?" Matt agreed with Gabby, as he leaned in and kissed the woman he loves softly. "What do you think?" Gabby smirked as she heard Matt say that, before putting her hands on his muscular chest; after which, she decided that she didn't want to take too much time with him. "I want you to take things nice and slow with me Matt, let me please you."

Matt smiled as he heard Gabby say that, before leaning in and kissing the woman he loves softly; after which, he kissed her neck while (finally) taking off her robe. Which is something that they both wanted him to do right away, as it allowed Matt to get a full glimpse of the sexy lingerie that his wife was wearing for him today. "New rule, you are not to wear a robe unless we leave our room." Gabby agreed with Matt as he said that, before feeling Matt step close to her once more; after which, he kissed her softly before bending down and kissing her neck softly. And boy did that feel perfect, because it was so relaxing. "God, you have no idea just how relaxing that is baby." Matt agreed with Gabby, as he proceeded to pick Gabby up in his arms; after which, he held her close this morning.

Wrapping his arm around her back, Matt then proceeded to wrap her legs around his waist as he made sure that Gabby was close to him. And that was due to the fact that he didn't want to have to let her go until they were in bed, which is something he would have to do if he were at risk of dropping her; but if he wraps her legs around his waist, then that never happens. So, he did just that; he wrapped her legs around his waist, before wrapping his arm around her back and holding her close. Meanwhile, Gabby wrapped her arms around his neck and smiled as they both leaned in and kissed each other softly. "I love you." Matt agreed with Gabby as she said that, as he loves her too. "I love you too, forever baby." Gabby agreed with Matt, and smiled as he carried her out to their bed.

After all, that's exactly where they both want to be right now. They want to be in their bed, holding each other close as they spend the day together. "No regrets not staying out in the living room?" Matt laughed as Gabby asked him whether he has any regrets when it comes to them not staying in the living room, as he most definitely does not; not when he has a chance to cuddle up to her in this amazing lingerie. "Let me see, sexy lingerie vs. living room cuddles. I pick sexy lingerie any day of the week." Gabby snickered and agreed with Matt as he told her that, well aware that was the case. "How did I already know that was going to be your answer to my question?" Matt smiled as he leaned in and kissed Gabby softly. "Because you know me." Gabby agreed with her husband, smiling.

After all, they do know each other well now that they've been married for three years. God, she still can't believe that it's been three years already; and that they have years to come ahead of them, which is something that they both want more than anything in the entire world. Another thing that they want? Well, that's not to be disturbed. But unfortunately, it seems like someone has other plans for them. "Seriously, your phone?" Continuing to carry Gabby to bed, Matt agreed with her as he went ahead and brought her to his side of the bed; after which, he went ahead and decided to turn his head and kiss her neck again. "Doesn't mean I plan on answering it." Gabby sighed. "What if it's the business?" Matt shook his head. "I'm on leave, and Rafael can deal with it." Gabby agreed.

And let's just say that was music to her ears, as it was exactly what she wanted to hear; she wanted her husband to tell her that he was all hers, and that he didn't want to do anything other than spend time with her and the kids. And that was entirely the truth, as Matt loves his family more than anything in the entire world. And if he has to choose between working or spending time with Gabby and the kids; then he's going to choose Gabby and the kids each and every day of the week without any hesitation. He loves his family more than anything and has always promised himself that he would never become the type of businessman who puts work ahead of his responsibilities as a husband and father; especially when this is his dream come true, to be a husband to Gabby.

And even better, to be a father to Matteo, Noah, Bella, and Sofia. And so far, his life as both a husband AND father may not have been easy, but he wouldn't trade it for the world due to the fact that he loves this life that he has with his family. The family he loves.


Now this, this is exactly what he wants to see as he looks down at his wife as she lays down in bed; it's her being all comfortable there, while his beautiful children just relax in their own play pens and cribs. But what was even better, was the fact that Gabby just did something really sexy for him; and that was to sit up and take off her bra. "Oh, now this is a real treat." Gabby smirked as she proceeded to throw her bra towards Matt, wanting him to put it on the edge of the hamper. "Edge of the hamper." Matt agreed with Gabby as she said that, before doing as he was told; placing her bra on the edge of the hamper quickly, Matt turned turn around to face his wife while shaking his head. After which, he grabbed his phone for a moment. "What are you doing Matt?"

Looking up at Gabby, Matt smirked. "I took a vacation for a few days, to take it easy and just have a nice bit of time off on my birthday. Today, there's not going to be a single e-mail, or phone call that disturbs me. Today, I am not a CEO; I am nothing more than a husband and a father, who wants to celebrate this birthday with his wife and children." Gabby smiled as she heard Matt say that, was that sounds perfect. "You have no idea just how perfect that sounds." Matt agreed with Gabby as she said that, before turning off his e-mail alerts, and putting it on family mode. "There, now it's on family mode and the e-mail alerts are off for 24-hours." Gabby agreed with Matt, as that's exactly what he needs right now. Family time. "Means that we can cuddle as we talk to each other." Matt nodded.

After all, their family has been through a lot of change recently. "I wouldn't mind talking, as I feel like we need to just check in with each other; a lot's happened over the past little while for us, and I want to make sure that we're good. I mean, if…" Extending her hand, Gabby smiled as she wants to do the same thing. "Matt, I want to do the same thing. Please don't overthink it, and just come get in bed with me birthday boy." Matt agreed with Gabby as she said that, before climbing into bed with the woman he loves. "Have too say by the way, love the fact that you aren't wearing a bra." Gabby agreed with Matt as he told her that, well aware that was the case. "I feel like I ruined a bra, since I only wore it for breakfast." Matt shook his head, and smiled at her as he got in bed.

After which, he moved close to the woman he loves and brought her body against his chest; meanwhile, Gabby put her hands on his face and smiled as they each held each other close. "Now this is perfect." Matt agreed with Gabby as she said that, as that's the only way that they truly can describe what this feels like. And that would be pure perfection, simply due to the fact that they are both extremely happy with each other. They both love each other more than anything and are each every happy that they are holding each other and just having fun right now. And if Matt had to pick anything other than this to do, he wouldn't be able to due to the fact that he already loves what he and Gabby are doing with each other right now as he loves to hold his wife close to him.

"God, I have to say that I already love what we've decided to do with each other."

Gabby agreed with Matt as he said that, while watching as he closed the covers on top of the both of them; after which, he wrapped his arms around her and smirked as he brought his wife's beautiful body against his per her request. A request that he already knew she had, and that she would never need to vocalize to him. "God, I love that you already know that I want to be right against your chest whenever I can." Matt agreed with Gabby as she said that, as he feels the same way; he wants to have her against his chest whenever he can, as he wants to make sure that they relax together. "Gabby, I want this too. I want to be able to hold you close to me, and just make you happy even on my birthday." Gabby smirked as she heard Matt say that, before moving her hand to his cheek.

"I know you do, and I just want to say that I am more than okay if you don't get the ads in Times Square."

Matt agreed with Gabby. "I was thinking of doing some for Casey in General, with all of the logos up there." Gabby agreed with Matt as he said that, as that made sense. "Yeah, that makes more sense now." Matt smirked as he proceeded to kiss the woman he loves; the woman he craves, and whom he would love to take things nice and slow with. "I hope you know that I am already craving you again." Gabby agreed with Matt as he said that, while kissing him softly; at the same time, she put her hand on his arm and stroked it with her thumb. "You aren't getting anything, and that's final. Well, not until later." Matt agreed with Gabby as she said that, before rolling her over so that she was laying down on her back; after which, he leaned over her and stared down into her beautiful eyes.

"I'm more than okay with that, as I love you and I am so glad that we are just in bed with each other right now."

Gabby agreed with Matt as he said that, while smiling as he bent down and kissed her softly; meanwhile, she put her hand on his cheek and just held him close. After all, that's exactly what they both want to do at the moment. They want to take things slow with each other, as they take a moment with each other in bed; which is something that they can only do, just as long as they boys keep playing nice with each other. Well that, and just as long as his phone stayed silent; which is didn't, and that made Gabby mad. "Oh, c'mon!" Laughing, Matt proceeded to roll over in bed and then went to go grab his phone. "Sorry, I need to get this." Gabby looked at Matt. "Seriously? Who's so important that you need to answer a work call?" Matt snickered. "My sister on my birthday."