Hi Readers: What are you thinking of the chapters that I've already posted for you guys today? Well, I hope that you guys have liked them, and are ready for another one. So, here we go with another chapter; but this time, we're with the Casey Family.

Chapter One Hundred and Sixty-Six
Searching

CASEY FAMILY HOME – He didn't know where any of them were. Where his wife was, as she wasn't in bed with him. Where his sons are, as they aren't in their nursery. So, that was making him worried; because that could mean something that he most definitely didn't like the idea of. Especially due to their wealth, as that was something that they always needed to remember; that they are not just a normal family now, but they are also targets. Targets for kidnapping, but that wasn't something that he was ready to think about; as he can't go down that path, down the path that was the most frightening. Not when his wife was pregnant with their daughters, when she should be here; when she should be in bed with him, just relaxing with him in the boys. The boys that were currently sitting in the living room, in their chairs. And let's just say that really made Matt feel better, because he at least knew that their boys were safe; and they were having fun with their toys that they have in here, but that still left him with another question.

And that was the question that had yet to be answered, where the other half of his family was; the female Caseys: Gabriela Marie, Bella Grace, and Emily Marie. Because those were the people that he now had to find, as they were the last of the people to find; he just hoped that it wouldn't take him long, as he was a bit worried…and that was something that Andy could tell, as he just jumped up on him. Moving his hand to Andy's head, Matt smiled as he was happy over the fact that he was there for him; because that most definitely was exactly what he wanted. He was happy to have him here, but that still hasn't answered his most important question; the question that was still hanging over them, and that was where his beautiful wife was. So, he just hopes that he can…and that's when he figured out where she was, based on what he was hearing at the moment. And just what did he just hear? It was the sound of his beautiful wife's voice, as she spoke in her cheery voice, which can only be explained as extremely happy. "Oh no, it doesn't fit?"

Gabby just laughed as she heard the answer to her question over the phone, loving the conversation that she was in the midst of having on the phone. "God, I wish it would've fit; I thought it would've been adorable to get a picture of Kyle wearing something that Matteo wore, because they have the same middle name." And that's when Matt knew, he knew who she was talking to; and that was based solely on the name that she just said over the phone, the name Kyle (a Kyle who has the same middle name as their son Matteo). And we all know who that would be, Mr. Kyle Andrew Severide. So, Matt already knew exactly who Gabby was talking to; and that would be Stella, as she was probably also in the midst of making some breakfast for herself. And who knows, maybe even him. Well, he's just happy that he already got dressed…because he knew that they weren't going back up to bed anytime soon, and that's because of what Gabby has made him promise as of late; something that they are going to do for a few days actually.

And just what might that be? Well, that would be them spending some quality time with their sons, which they were going to be doing all week; and there's a reason for that, which would be that this is their family home. And when they're at their family home, they spend some with their children. Their beautiful sons Matteo Andrew, and Noah Matthew Casey; and that time is going to be something that they are going to enjoy, especially before they have the girls. God, he still can't believe that this Christmas, their first Christmas as a family of three; will also be their last Christmas as a family of three, because next Christmas….they'll have their girls. And that's something that they most definitely do love the idea of that because it's what they want more than anything in the entire world; but before they can get that, Matt wants something else. He wants to get something from his beautiful wife, and that would be a nice kiss from her; ahead of them talking about what their plans are, because he most definitely wants to enjoy time with them.

And that's due to the fact that he loves being a dad and will always love being a dad; because that's something that he's always wanted to be, he's always wanted to be a dad. And by the end of the next year, he's going to be a father of four; and that's something that he most definitely does love the idea of…and that's due to the fact that it's what he's always wanted, but you already know that (as he's said it before). But what you don't know, is what Matt has decided to do as soon as he walked into the kitchen. "Got, you're going to have to vacuum that all up now; aren't you? God, that's going to be hard to do. Just remember to keep those boys away from that tinsel because they can't eat it." Smiling as he heard Gabby say that, Matt was soon well aware of just what he was in the midst of talking to Stella about; and that was something that Matt could always tell, and he just loves the smile that comes onto Gabby's face as soon as she started to talk to Stella. But there's something else that he also knows will put a nice smile on her face. Him teasing her.

But just how can he tease Gabby, while also making sure that Stella doesn't get too suspicious? Well, there's something that he can most definitely do, that Gabby will love; and that's him giving her a kiss on her neck. A soft kiss, that Gabby is going to love the feeling of; and he's going to just make sure that they can have a bunch of fun with each other, all day. "Yeah, so I've decided to make Matt breakfast this time. He's currently fast asleep upstairs, so I just decided that I'm going to make him some breakfast in bed." Smirking as he heard Gabby say that, Matt just knew that he would have full access to her neck; and then, he could tease her….which is exactly what he just decided that he's going to do. He's going to get close to her, and he's going to tease her, which is something that Gabby will most definitely enjoy, and that's the feeling of his lips on her neck. So, he's going to do that right now. He's going to start teasing her, by giving that nice neck of hers a sweet kiss; and he can't wait to do that, and he just hopes that Gabby does in fact moan.

After all, he didn't get a chance to hear her moan while they were still in bed together this morning; because that was something that he would've most definitely gotten a chance to hear when they woke up in each other's arms. And god, that's just going to be a lot of fun; heck, they may have even had sex had she still been in bed when he woke up. But that (obviously) wouldn't happen this morning, due to the fact that the boys are awake; and if they're awake, then they can't have sex (as it's inappropriate to do). But this, them teasing each other; well, that's fair game. Them kissing each other is fair game, because he wants to show the woman he loves how he feels. He wants to show her just how much he loves her; and that's exactly what he's about to do as soon as he walks up behind her. Moving his hands to her hips as soon as he was standing right behind her in the kitchen, Matt smirked as he bent down and proceeded to leave a soft kiss on her neck; and let's just say that Gabby loved the feeling that came with that, as it made her moan today.

Moving his hands to her legs shortly after kissing her neck a bit, Matt smirked as he knew that this is something that she was loving the feeling of. "Sorry Stella, I need to do something before we keep talking." Stella laughed as she heard Gabby say that. "I can only assume that it's related to that moan that I just heard?" Gabby laughed, before shaking her head. "Oh, that's something that I need to talk to him about…especially since my husband knows that he's going to be in trouble, just as soon as I turn around and look at him." Gulping as he heard Gabby say that, Matt then proceeded to back up so that he can leave. "But I am going to let you go, and we'll have to talk another time; okay Stella?" Stella agreed with her friend as she said that. "Yes, we will. Because we need to figure out what we're going to do this week. Last time I checked, you're going to be working at your place?" Gabby sighed. "Me and Matt still need to confirm that, but yes; that's what we're thinking of doing, as we have also had some personal things to do." Stella was confused.

"Hey, are you and Matt okay? Do you need to talk?" Turning around, Gabby sighed as she looked up at her husband; after which, she put her hand on his chest and stepped close to him. Kissing him softly, Gabby smiled as she looked at her husband…after which, she whispered to him. "We will talk about what you just did there, while I'm on the phone with my best friend. Right now, I am making pancakes; how about you take over and make them, and I can finish my conversation with Stella? Don't screw them up. Got it Mr. Casey?" Gabby then proceeded to slap Matt's chest, before giving him another kiss; after which, he proceeded to walk away so that he could make them breakfast. And let's just say that it was a bit funny, especially since what Gabby basically just roped him into doing; while she may have started breakfast, she was not going to finish it. Rather, he was going to be the one to finish breakfast. Slapping his chest, Gabby leaned up and kissed him softly. "I'll be in the living room with the boys, don't screw them up." Matt just laughed.

After which, he smiled as he went to grab her hand; at the same time, Gabby turned around and looked at the man she loves. "Before you leave, aren't you forgetting to give me something?" Laughing, Gabby proceeded to look up at him (while he pointed to his lips); after which, Gabby got close to him and went to kiss him. "I already gave you one, so this is my last one. Is that okay Mr. Casey?" Matt agreed with Gabby as she said that, smiling at his girl. "How about you go relax with the boys? I'll make us some pancakes." Gabby agreed with Matt as he said that, just smiling. "I already have some chores for you after breakfast, so don't you dare think that we're going up to bed." Matt was confused as he heard Gabby say that. "What are you talking about?" Gabby laughed. "We'll talk about it while we have breakfast, I promise." Matt just took a breath, while also agreeing with his wife; after all, he doesn't really get a chance to question her. And that's due to the fact that he doesn't get a chance to do it, not when she's walking away right now.

So, Matt just decided to let Gabby leave (and go sit down in the living room with the boys); well, that, and she's also going to talk to Stella for a bit. Meanwhile, he's going to do what he can do for his family right now; and that would be make them some nice breakfast, which is exactly what he's in the midst of starting to do right now. So much for not doing this today, but this also means something else; and that means that he gets a chance to have a coffee, which is something that he rarely gets a chance to do. And that's due to the fact that Gabby isn't the biggest fan of the smell, which causes her to be nauseous (and that's the last thing that Matt wants to make her do, especially when she's already dealt with enough during her pregnancy). Yes, are they doing better when it comes to how they can hold each other; but that doesn't mean that they aren't also hurting a bit, especially when they give away the boys' clothes…clothes that their triplet son could've worn, had he survived; and that's always something that hurts.

And that's the real reason that Matt and Gabby are here, at the big house; rather than being at the penthouse, which was where they went after they leaned the news. And that's why they just felt like it wasn't the best place for them to be, as they need to be here right now; at the place they call their true home, where they can recover. And Matt has to say, it's been really nice being here; especially when he gets to see that smile on her face all the time, and those adorable smiles that are on their boys' faces. But right now, he needs to concentrate on making breakfast; well, that, and he also needs to do something for Andy. Looking down, Matt took a breath. "Right, sorry boy." Matt then proceeded to walk away to the food bowls that he and Gabby have in the kitchen, that way he can feed him; afterwards, he'll finish up with the pancakes…the pancakes that he knows Gabby really wants to eat, and that's whys he just started them (even before he came downstairs so that he could do it for her). But regardless, she still needs to eat.

But first, he needs to finish the pancakes; and Gabby needs to finish the conversation that she was having with Stella, which she's glad that Matt only heard part of…because they were talking about something that she doesn't want him to hear about yet.

CASEY LIVING ROOM – To say that Gabby was relieved that she was able to recover so quickly after having been surprised on the kitchen in such a sexual manner by Matt, well that was an understatement; especially since she was in the midst of talking to her best friend about a topic that she doesn't want Matt to hear about yet, because that would ruin the surprise that he's going to get in twenty-four days. Yes, Gabby's currently talking to Stella about Matt's Christmas gift; and she's really trying to figure something out, especially when she doesn't know what she wants to do….and whether she wants to go down the path of getting something sexy, or if she wants to get something just from the boys; and she's not going to get him anything like she'd wear on their anniversary, while they're going to be spending here next weekend. God, she still can't believe that they're already coming up on their third wedding anniversary, her second consecutive anniversary where they're pregnant; more specifically, pregnant with twins.

"Yeah, so I have a bit of time to talk to you." Stella agreed with her best friend when she said that, glad that was the case; especially since this was something that was helping her as well, since it was her chance to get ideas too. "I just hope that you know that you can afford a lot more things for your man that I can't, and that means that I can't exactly give you too much advice." Gabby laughed as she heard Stella say that, before turning her head to make sure that Matt wasn't listening; and that ended up taking a bit longer than Stella was expecting, as she didn't hear a reply. "You hear what I said to you girl?" Gabby laughed (again) as Stella said that because she most definitely did hear her. "Oh, I heard you girl. I was just making sure that some big ears didn't listen to the conversation that we're going to have, because I do want it to be a surprise." Stella agreed with Gabby as she said that, well aware that was something that she had to worry about right now. "Okay, so were we were right now; about how I'm not going to be much help, not when you…"

Gabby then went to reassure that her friend. "Oh girl, me and Matt have already both agreed that we're not going to go all out like we did last year; I mean, I love my necklace that he got me…but I'm not going all out for him. Not when I would rather we use some of the money for good, because I wouldn't be opposed to A DONATION TO PUERTO RICO AS A CHRISTMAS GIFT." Stella then went ahead and complained. "Ow, what the hell girl!" Gabby laughed. "I was giving Matt a hint as to what I want for Christmas." Stella agreed with Gabby as she said that. "Or, I could've just sent him a text; you do realize that, right girl? He's already asked me to start listening for some ideas for you, and I told him that I would." Gabby laughed as she heard Stella say that, because of course Matt would've done that; she should've realized that was going to be the case, and she should've known her husband better than anybody. "I should've known that was going to happen, because I know my husband better than anybody." Stella laughed as she heard Gabby say that.

"Obviously not, because you literally just yelled; when you should've known that he asked me. God girl, you should've heard his first idea. He was going to just buy stuff for the boys and give you another amount of money for ELLA in next year's budget." Gabby laughed. "I hope you said yes." Stella got nervous as she said that. "Uhm…" Gabby was shocked. "Girl, c'mon! We could've gotten more staff with that money, well looks like I need to do something else." That's when Matt came into the living room, carrying a tea for Gabby. "Or you can just ask your husband to give you part of YOUR OWN money in the budget, not that you really need to. Babe, you know that you can just hire people, and I'll pay them for you." Turning her head, Gabby smiled as she heard Matt say that. "Also, I already donated to Puerto Rico this year; $50,000." Gabby just looked at her husband as he said that. "Sorry, that's it?" Gabby then went to speak to Stella. "Hey girl, I'll have to call you back." Hanging up her phone, Gabby turned her head once again.

Gabby's POV:
After hearing from Matt that he was only donating $50,000 to the Puerto Rico recovery foundation that I was a part of, I was a bit insulted; I mean, we have a lot of money…and that's all he plans on giving to them? I mean, I love the idea of him giving some money to them; but I would've thought that he would give them some more. "Okay, just curious…are the pancakes cooking right now?" Matt took a breath as I asked him that. "Let me guess, you want me to sit down for a minute?" I agreed with Matt as he said that. "Or we can talk about that when you have breakfast." Matt smiled as I said that, obviously preferring that idea to my first proposal. "How about we eat? And then we can talk about it." I agreed with Matt as he said that, before watching as he leaned over me and kissed me softly. "Love you." I agreed with Matt as he said that. "I love you too." Just taking things slow with me, Matt smirked as we're both extremely happy with each other; which is more than obvious when it comes to how we're acting. "Bed after breakfast?"

Matt smiled at me. "I thought we were decorating today?" I sighed. "Next year, I don't even know where it is, and the boys won't even remember their first Christmas; they're only going to be eight months after all." Matt agreed with me as I said that, well aware that was the case. "You make a good point." I laughed as I heard Matt say that, because I know that's the case. "Don't I always make good points? Now, let's eat…then we can go up to bed and cuddle as the boys play." Matt agreed with me as I said that, before getting up once again; after which, he walked away to the kitchen so that he can get our breakfast. God, I can't wait to cuddle up to him in bed again; because that's really where I want to be as we have a day with the boys.

Hi Readers: Me again. I want to just take a minute to thank you guys for all the support that comes with you guys reading this story, and all the views that you guys have given me; I truly love the fact that I am still writing this story, as it brings me great joy to write this story for you. And the truth is, I have no idea yet where this story is going to take us, or where I am going to take the story. But there is one thing that I already know, and that would be that I have no plans to cut this story short anytime soon; not when it brings mem such joy and pleasure to write it for you. Therefore, I am proud to say that this story is nowhere near done; and I have plenty of ideas where this comes from. So please, enjoy the ride that I'm sending you on; and if you could, please let me know what you think of the story…and where you would like the story to do, as I would try enjoy it if I can give you guys what you want to see in this story. I am here to please you, and I am here to give you what we've always wanted; this type of life for Matt and Gabby. So, let's get back to it.