Hi Readers: And welcome to another day of chapters. I want to first acknowledge the fact that yes, there was another chapter one hundred which I posted at an earlier date; however, I decided to revise it as I wrote it late last night…and that always leads me to have a lot of mistakes in the spelling, and it also leads me to not including everything that I want to convey in the chapter. So, I am going to fix that by giving you a new version of this Chapter One Hundred (still shocked I can say that). Thanks again for reading, and I hope that you guys enjoy this new version of the chapter; and, of course, the rest of the story. Now, let's get to writing this new chapter for you.
Chapter One Hundred
Making Breakfast
He decided to do something romantic for his beautiful wife this morning, something that he already knows that she'll really appreciate; especially since it means that she will truly enjoy her breakfast this morning, and that it will stay down. And if you guess that Matt was going to make her breakfast in bed, then you'd be right; because that's exactly what Matt is going to do, while also doing something to keep their baby boys quiet. And that was going to be a lot of fun, as Matt loves spending time with his boys, which he most definitely is in the midst of doing, as he carried Noah towards his highchair (which is something that he just did with Matteo). Setting him down in his highchair, Matt smiled as he looked at Noah; after which, he grabbed the little "seatbelt" that they have in the highchair. Doing it up to keep him safe, Matt smiled as he made sure that it was done up well; that way, he was safe. After which, he bent down to kiss Noah's forehead. "There we go buddy, now you're all comfortable in your chair; aren't you my little Noah?"
Noah agreed with his daddy when he said that, before slapping his face. "Okay, take it easy. I know that you boys are happy that you're going to be spending a bit of guy time with daddy, but that doesn't mean that you're old enough to wrestle with me. Right now, you're still my adorable baby boy; and I most definitely am not ready to make your mommy mad by letting you wrestle." Standing up, Matt smiled as his beautiful baby boy; after which, he turned around so that he could make his way over to the pantry. That way, he could get the first part of his sons' breakfast; and that would be some cheerios, as they have been starting to give the boys some solids. Opening the pantry, Matt went to grab the box of cheerios so that he could make them little bowls. However, that wasn't going to be necessary as there was already some cheerios ready for their boys, which is something that should've expected from his wife, because only Gabby would pre-make some little containers of cheerios for their sons; a fact he soon made a comment about.
"Of course, only Gabby would do this for the boys." Grabbing some of the little contains, Matt smiled when he saw that there were also some dates on them; and boy did that make things a lot easier, as it allowed him to make sure that he took out the newest set of cheerio containers for the boys. After making sure that he did just dad, Matt proceeded to set them both down on the counter that was located right next to the pantry; after which, he also went to grab some pancake mix (which is what he was going to be making for him and Gabby). He's going to be making them some pancakes for breakfast, which is something that he already knows that Gabby is going to be enjoy; especially since they're going to be eating in bed with each other. But right now, she isn't the one that he needs to concentrate on feeding; rather, he needs to concentrate on feeding his little boys right now. Closing the pantry doors after grabbing everything that he needs from the pantry, Matt smiled as he turned to look at his boys this morning.
And let's just say that the way they were looking at him right now sure was adorable, especially since they had the biggest of smiles of their faces; but he also knew that there was another reason why they were making those big smiles at him. And that would be what the father had in his hand, the cheerios. Matteo and Noah are the biggest fan of cheerios, which is why they always feed them cheerios each and every morning. But that's not the only thing that the boys enjoy having each and every morning, as they also enjoy having milk with their breakfast. And if you thought that his little boys seeing cheerios put some big smiles on his little boys' faces, then you haven't seen their faces when they see some milk, because seeing milk always makes them happy. And let's just say that he's really happy right now. "Oh, you boys like seeing daddy getting your breakfast out for you? Don't you Matteo and Noah?" The boys both really got excited as they heard their daddy say their names when he spoke to them, which is something they do much more.
So, between the sight of their milk, and their cheerios; both of Matt's sons are incredibly happy. Walking over to the fridge, Matt proceeded to open it and grabbed their bottles of milk; after which, he showed the bottles to his boys. And just like I already told you, the boys were ecstatic when they saw their milk; especially since it wasn't just any milk, but it was the last of their mommy's milk. It took Gabby a while, but she finally weaned the boys off of breastmilk. So now, they were drinking something that they can have instead of breastmilk; and that's due to the fact that they aren't yet old enough to have cow milk. But still, that didn't mean that they weren't going to have milk. And that was going to start the minute he sets the bottles down on their trays, which he did promptly after grabbing them. "There we go boys; you can have some milk from your bottles." Smiling at their daddy as he said that, Matteo, and Noah both went to start drinking; meanwhile, Matt went ahead and made his way back over to the little containers of cheerios.
Grabbing them, Matt then went to take off their lids; that way, the boys would be able to eat them while he makes breakfast for him and Gabby. Carrying them over to their highchairs shortly afterwards, Matt smiled as he went ahead and put some cheerios on their trays. "And there you go boys, some nice cheerios that you guys can eat while daddy makes some breakfast for mommy." But the father also knew that they were not just going to eat their cheerios, as they were also going to play with them. Watching as they started to do just that, Matt smiled as he bent down and kissed the top of their heads; and boy was the smile on his face really big as he watched them play with their cheerios, as it's really adorable. And even better, it's a part of exactly what he wants to do right now; he wants to spend some time with his boys, while he also makes some breakfast for him and Gabby. Walking back over to the counter, Matt grabbed the pancake mix (which he already took out) before carrying it towards the stove so that he can make the pancakes.
But first, he had some other things to do; more specifically, he had to start himself some coffee…and he also had to feed his other son, his golden retriever service dog Andy. And that's why Matt decided to do something before he let Andy in (who was currently outside, Matt having put him outside before he went to get the boys). Walking over to Andy's food (and water) bowls, Matt bent down and grabbed his food; after which, Matt grabbed a scoop of food and put it in the bowl. But before he got up, Matt made sure to check whether he still had water; which he unfortunately didn't, so that means that he needs to fill it up. Grabbing his water bowl, Matt picked it up and then carried it over to the sink so that he can fill it up; doing just that, Matt smiled as he carried it back over to the little mat that he and Gabby have in the kitchen; a mat that always makes sure that Andy doesn't make a mess while he eats. Hearing Andy bark after he set some food down, Matt snickered a bit before getting up once again; after which, he turned around.
Looking at his dog, Matt shook his head. "You just can't wait, can you boy? I mean, I'm putting food in your bowl right now. Just take a breather and relax bud." Walking over to the door again, Matt smiled as he proceeded to open the door for Andy. "Go eat buddy, that way I can make breakfast for me and Gabby." Which is something that Matt will most definitely do, as she needs to eat for their baby girl. Watching as Andy made his way over to the bowl, Matt smiled as he started to eat; at the same time, Matt made his way further into the kitchen to start making the pancakes he was going to make for breakfast. That is, after he makes a pit stop somewhere else; and that would be at the coffee maker, as he was going to make himself some coffee. But rather than just make himself some coffee, it soon turned out that he would be making coffee for two people; both himself, as well as his mother (who just walked into the kitchen). "Oh, Matt." Turning around to look at his mother, Matt smiled when he heard her speak to him this morning. "Morning mom."
Going to grab his favorite K-Cup from the cupboard above the Keurig, Matt smiled as he proceeded to put it in the machine; after which, he went to grab the water container so that he could fill it up. "I'm making myself some coffee using the Keurig, would you like me to make some for you too?" Staying a bit quiet, Nancy was still a bit taken aback that her son was even down here in the kitchen; as she thought that he was going to be staying in bed with Gabby today, which is something that she decided to ask him about. "I thought that you were going to be staying in bed with Gabby today? And then, me and Camila were going to take care of the kids." Matt sighed when his mom said that, as there was a reason why he wasn't in bed; a reason that he doesn't like to admit, as he doesn't want people to worry about him. However, there are just things that you can't hide from a mother; and that's why Nancy already knew that was going on with her son right now, which was that he had PTSD last night. But before she said anything, she wanted to be sure.
"There's a reason why you aren't in bed this morning, isn't there?" Matt sighed, as there most definitely was and it was the reason that his mother was already able to guess, PTSD. "Yeah, there is. I had some PTSD last night." Nancy agreed with her son when he told her that, before walking over to him this morning; after which, she proceeded to hug him. "I'm sorry sweetie, I hope you know that I hate it when you have PTSD." Matt agreed with his mother as she told him that, as he most definitely did know that she hates it when he has PTSD; because that's something that all of the women in his life feel when he has PTSD, they hate it when he has it. "Thanks mom, but I want to let you know that it wasn't related to dad." Nancy agreed with Matt as he said that, as she was glad that was the case (at least); not that she was happy that he had PTSD anyway. "Good, I'm glad that's the case. I know that you always struggle with that. Gabby spoke to me about it before." Matt sighed as he heard his mom say that, as that really is something that's true.
Proceeding to give her a cup of coffee, Matt sighed. "Yeah, it's hard. There are so many mixed feelings when it comes to dad, especially since he's the reason that we have this life." And that was something that Nancy most definitely didn't want to hear, as that isn't the case. He and Gabby do not have this life because of his father, they have it because they love each other. "Hey, I hope you know that isn't the truth Matt. You don't have this life because of your father, because you most definitely do not have this life because of your father; rather, you have this life because of your beautiful wife." Matt smiled as he heard his mom say that, as he loves the sound of that. "Thanks mom, I really appreciate how you do all these things for me; even when it's hard for you at time. And I hope you know that you can always talk to me." Hearing her brother say that as she walked into the kitchen, Matt's sister Christie soon got concerned about what was happening with her mother (which is something that she's been doing a lot more, as they're much closer now).
"Are you okay mom?" Turning her head when she heard her daughter speak to her, Nancy smiled as she saw her walk into the kitchen wearing some running gear. "No, it's not that. It's Matt, he had PTSD last night." Christie just looked at her brother when she heard that, hating the fact that he had PTSD. "I'm sorry Matt. Are you okay?" Matt sighed as he heard his sister ask him that, as he wishes that he would be okay. "Yeah, I'll be okay." Christie agreed with her brother when he told her that, before walking over to him; after which, she proceeded to hug her brother. "By the way, you just put Andy out? I heard barking." Matt agreed. "Yes, so if you go out; which I can only assume you are as you're in running gear, then can you please make sure that you keep him outside? Because he needs to get some exercise." Christie agreed with her brother, before deciding to offer her brother to do something for him (and Andy). "Do you want me to take him on my run with me?" Matt bit his lip as she asked him whether he wanted her to take him.
Take him on the run that she was about to take this morning, and therefore away from him. Taking a breath after thinking about it for a moment, Matt then gave his answer to his sister. "If you want to play with him in the backyard Christie, then you can do that, because he needs some exercise; but I'd prefer if he stays here…because I want to keep him close right now." Christie agreed with Matt when he said that, well aware that she isn't to question his decisions when it comes to Andy; after all, he's his tool to help him with his PTSD. Right now, she needs to do whatever she can to make sure that they control it to the best of his abilities; and so far, that most definitely seems to be what he's doing. "I promise, I understand Matt." Matt agreed with his sister as she said that, glad that was the case. "Thanks for understanding Christie. As much as I appreciate your offer, I just…" Christie then stopped her brother from speaking to her, while also agreeing with him; after all, she doesn't need any explanation when it comes to his decisions.
"Matt, you have no need to thank me. Matt, you're my brother; and I want to do whatever I can to make sure that you have whatever tools you need to make your life with PTSD easier. I know that you have it hard in life, and I am not going to do anything that makes your life harder; nor will I do anything that will cause you problems." Matt agreed with his sister when she said that, before smiling as he walked over to her; after which, he proceeded to hug her as he smiled due to the fact that this truly is everything that he's wanted for the longest time. And that would be him being in the same room as the second, and third most important women in his room; after all, the first most important woman in his life will always be his wife. "I swear, this is so nice. The three of us reunited, and in such a great place." Nancy agreed with her son when he said that, before smiling; after all, she feels the same way. "I know what you mean, as this is a nice life that we all have now." Matt agreed with his mother, and just smiled as she said that to him this morning.
"And I'm really happy that you're no longer MIA, because I really want you to be in the boys' life." Christie agreed with her brother as he said that, as she felt the same way. "And I feel the same way mom. The truth is, it's only been since you came back after being MIA that I truly realized just how much I missed having you in my life." Nancy smiled as she heard Christie say that, before walking over to her daughter. "I'm so happy to hear you say that Christie, and I love that I've been given the pleasure to get to know you all over again; and in the course of that, also getting to know Violet." Matt couldn't help but smile as he heard his mother say that, as he was well aware of the fact that she loves getting to know her grandchildren. "By the way Christie, I'm glad that you stayed last night; now, are you going to be staying here tonight too?" Christie agreed. "I think I will, as I want to help mom with the boys. Oh, and I want to play cards again; god, you did such a great job at gin last night mom. We really need to do that with Camila again tonight."
Matt was a bit taken a back when he heard Christie say that she (along with his mother) played cards with his mother-in-law the night before, which is something that he plans on asking the two of them about. "You guys played cards last night with my mother-in-law?" Christie agreed with her brother as he asked her whether they played cards with his mother-in-law last night, because they most definitely did. "Yes, we did. And honestly, I just love Camila. She's just a great woman, and boy does show make me laugh. Sure, there are times where I don't understand what she's saying; but I think that's okay, as I don't want her to stop speaking Spanish." Matt agreed with his sister as she said that, as he understood exactly what she was talking about; which is about how he doesn't understand (at times) what Camila says. But he's been getting better, simply because he wants to try and learn some more Spanish. "I know what you mean, but I'm starting to get better; especially since I want to learn it before the boys start to speak."
Christie and Nancy Casey both agreed with Matt when he said that, before continuing to listen to his reasons why he wants to learn Spanish. "I mean, I've been married to Gabby for almost three years, yet I still don't understand everything that her mother says; and then the way that she and her brother talk so fast at time. And then, I want to get up to speed before the boys start speaking; and especially before we have a daughter who can speak, because I don't want to have her talk back to me in Spanish." Christie laughed as she heard Matt say that, as she can most definitely see that happen. "Well, I can see that happening in the future." Matt agreed with Christie when she said that, just smiling at her. "Now, I have to say this; you still need to remember that Gabby may take your daughter's side in the future." Matt was shocked as he heard Christie say that. "Oh bite your tongue Ms. Casey, we both know that isn't the truth!" However, Nancy didn't like that. "Hey, calm down you two; no fighting please!"
The two siblings both turned to look at their mother when she said that, well aware that they do need to relax when it comes to them fighting; but then again, Matt is always right in a certain way. And that way is because he's her boss. "Well, there is one thing that Christie needs to remember. And that's the fact that I'm her boss." Turning her head when she heard her brother say that, Christie laughed. "May I remind you that I may also invest in the company." Matt laughed when Christie said that, as he didn't need her investment anymore. "Yeah, because I need your investment." Christie groaned as she heard her brother say that. "Shut up, I still hate that." Matt smiled as he looked at his sister. "Yeah, remember that sis. Remember who's a billionaire, while you're just a millionaire." Christie groaned (again) when Matt say that. "Shut up Matt, I still can't believe how damn lucky you are. You're still married, you have two beautiful twin sons, and you won the lottery." Matt agreed with Christie when she said that, as he most definitely is a lucky man.
"Then again, I also feel like it's the universe correcting itself." Christie was confused as she heard her brother say that, looking at him. "What are you talking about?" Taking a breath as he grabbed the pancake mix, Matt went to look at the instructions before (finally) putting the mix in the bowl. After which, he grabbed a measuring cup while walking over to the sink. Turning on the tap, Matt proceeded to grab some water so that he can fill it up; after all, it's what he needs to do so that he can make the pancake mix. Making sure that he has enough water in the cup, Matt smiled as he then went to go pour it into the mixing bowl. Setting the measuring cup down, Matt carried the pancake mixing bowl over to the drawer of cooking tools; opening the drawer, he then went ahead and proceeded to grab a spoon. Holding the bowl close to him, Matt then proceeded to start mixing the pancake mix for breakfast his morning. "Still waiting for my answer about how the universe is correcting yourself." Matt sighed when Christie aske him that.
"The universe has already stolen Hallie, one of my kids, and my adopted son from me; along with my best friend, and my innocence since I was abused as a child." Christie sighed as she heard her brother say that, as that most definitely is the truth; and the truth was also that, it made sense. "Okay, that makes sense." Matt agreed with his sister as she said that, before smiling at her. "Yes, it does. Now, go for a run and come back soon; that way, you can be back when I want to go be alone with my wife. We're going to be spending the weekend in bed, as soon as I'm done breakfast." Christie agreed with Matt when he said that, before walking away so that she can go for a run; after which, Matt turned to look at his sons so that he can make sure that they're still eating. Looking at Matteo, Matt smiled as he was really starting to look at him; which then led him to carrying the mixing bowl back to the counter. Setting it down, Matt then smirked as he walked back over to Matteo; after which, he bent down and kissed his forehead softly.
"God, you are so adorable Matteo." Nancy smiled as she heard Matt say that. "He actually looks a lot like you when you were a baby." Turning to look at his mom, Matt smiled before going ahead with walking over to the coffee maker; that way, he can get Camila's cup of coffee. Carrying it over to her (after picking it up), Matt smiled. "Really? I don't think they look like me, as I think they look more like Gabby at times." Taking a sip of her coffee as she sat at the counter, Nancy smiled as she watched her son carry a cup over to Camila. "Here Camila." Camila smiled as she looked at Matt, loving that he brought her a cup of coffee. "Thanks Matthew." Matt agreed with Camila when she said that, after which he walked back over to the coffee maker; that way, he can make himself a cup of coffee. Grabbing a cup from the cupboards, Matt then went to set it down near the Keurig, before starting the coffee today. He then smiled as he turned to look at his family. "Oh, for Gabby's pancakes…I have been starting to put some berries in them."
Smiling as he heard Camila say that, Matt agreed with his mother-in-law. "Oh, I am putting some in too. Gabby said that was how she wants her pancakes every time that I make pancakes from now on." Camila smiled as she heard Matt say that, before smiling as she went ahead and set her coffee back down on the island; after which, Matt went back to making him and Gabby some breakfast. "So, what do you think that you and Gabby are going to do today?" Smiling as Camila asked him, Matt continued to make the pancakes. "Well, I think that we're going to work on Gabby's clothing like together." Camila was a bit surprised when she heard Matt say that. "Really?" Matt agreed with her, smiling. "Yes, and I think that It'll be nice. Gabby has been so supportive of me building the big company, the one that owns ELLA; and I feel like it's time for me to do the same when it comes to her building ELLA." Camila smiled as she heard Matt say that, as she is really impressed by him. "I swear, I am not worth of having you as a son-in-law."
Matt laughed as he heard Camila say that, as that most definitely isn't the case. "Okay, now we both know that's a lie." That's when Matt heard Gabby come into the kitchen. "And if that isn't the truth."
Walking over to her boys shortly after coming downstairs, Gabby smiled as she loves the sight of Matteo and Noah in their highchairs while they ate breakfast; but that didn't mean that she didn't want some more alone time with her loving husband today, which she most definitely is going to get thanks to both her mother (and mother-in-law. But first, she wanted to steal some kisses from her baby boys. Bending down, Gabby smiled as she left a kiss on Matteo's cheek. "Hi Matteo." Matteo smiled as he felt his mommy do that before watching as she walked away to do the same with Noah. "Hi Noah." Noah then did the same as Gabby kissed his cheek, before she got up so that she could walk away and give her other man a kiss; walking over to Matt, Gabby smiled as she got ready to give her big baby (and loving husband) a kiss. Walking right up to him, Gabby smiled as she went ahead and grabbed his hand. "Hi you." Smiling as he heard Gabby say that, Matt got close to her and then wrapped his arms around her this morning; which she loved.
Moving his hands to her butt shortly afterwards, Matt smiled as he bent down and kissed her softly. "Hi beautiful." That's when Matt heard his sister speak to him (again). "God, if I didn't love you; then I would say that this is really nauseating." Turning around to look at her sister-in-law, Gabby was not happy that she said nauseating. "Seriously? You bring up nausea? When I have nausea because I'm pregnant with your niece?" Christie got nervous as she heard Gabby say that, before shutting up; especially as she gave her a signature 'Gabby Casey death stare'. "Okay, no need to give me a death stare Gabby." That's when Matt started to laugh, which most definitely didn't impress his wife. "Matthew!" Matt got nervous as she heard Gabby say that. "We still taking the day alone? Or are we changing our plans?" Gabby laughed. "Oh, I still want you alone; don't worry about that." Gabby said, smirking as she tried to give Matt a hint of what she wanted to do. "And hopefully, our family can take the boys; or go to Christie's place for a couple hours today."
Matt smirked as he heard Gabby say that, really liking that idea; however, Christie was not really aware of what she meant. "Why, I already have everything here?" Looking at her sister-in-law, Gabby took a breath; but before she said anything, she decided to hug her family. "Sorry, I should've already given you all some hugs." Starting with her own mother, Gabby smiled as she hugged him. "It's okay. But how are you feeling? Any morning sickness?" Matt then realized that, hating that he didn't ask him wife that first. "Shit Gabby, I should've asked you that. Sorry about that." Turning to look at Matt when he said that, Gabby was not impressed; especially since he just used vulgar words in the presence of their sons. Shaking her head, Gabby sighed. "Careful with your language mister, because you'll be in big trouble if either of our sons' first words are vulgar." Matt gulped as he heard Gabby say that, well aware that was the case. "Oh, I am well aware of that fact." Gabby smiled as she heard Matt tell her that. "How about you concentrate on breakfast?"
Matt agreed with his wife when she said that, smiling at her. "And the boys?" Gabby smiled. "I'm going to sit in the living room right now." Matt sighed. "I was going to make you breakfast in bed." Gabby smiled when she heard Matt say that, definitely loving that idea. "Then who am I to stop you from doing that? Then I'm going to go head back to bed, if that's okay mom?" Camila agreed with her daughter when she asked her that, as she's okay with that. "Of course, go ahead Mija." Gabby smiled as she heard her mom say that, before turning to look at Matt. "I want you to come right to our room, no office." Matt agreed with Gabby as she said that, well aware that was the case. "I promise Gabby." Gabby agreed with Matt when he said that. "Be in our room." Matt smirked as he heard Gabby say that, before watching as she walked away; after which, she went ahead and proceeded to go back to making breakfast. "You guys okay with all of this?" Camila agreed with Matt, smiling at her son-in-law. "Of course we are Matt, I promise."
Matt agreed with Camila, his mom, as well as his sister; flashing them all a smile while he made breakfast for himself and Gabby. That way, he can go back to their room and spend some nice time with her today.