Hi Readers: What did you guys think of the turn that this story has taken so far? Are you guys happy that this is what's going to happen? Well, I hope you are; because that's what I plan on doing, and I can't wait to see what you guys think. But what's what might happen per the last two chapters will not be happening for a while, for a long time in fact based on the current timeline; and if we want to get there, then we need to keep this story going so that I can get this storyline further along. And then, we can also get to that point in the timeline; the point where Stella was their surrogate, and where they have five kids. But now, what do you say we do something a bit more romantic? Something like a romantic walk down the beach, maybe even a swim? Hope you enjoy readers.
Spanish Lesson: Yerno is son-in-law in Spanish.
Chapter One Hundred and Ninety-One
Quick Family Time
They decided together that they were going to head out for a bit longer than they originally thought they would, and that was something that Matt actually had to tell their mothers; that they were going out for a while and would probably be back close to supper. But that would be a while, as Matt and Gabby want to do something else first. And that would go out and just be together for a while. And just what might that be? Well, that would be take a nice swim with each other; heck, maybe Andy might even join them in the water. But there are two little boys who are not going to be joining them, and those little boys would be Matteo and Noah; and that was something that he needed to tell their mothers, which he would do as soon as he interrupted their conversation. "Oh, I remember that. I know that was adorable, and I am so glad that they already did the baptism; the boys were adorable in those little robes." Camila agreed with Nancy as she said that, especially since she was the one that made the baptism gowns for her grandsons. "I'm still debating whether I want to make two new ones for their daughters as a surprise for them, or I should just let them decide."
Hearing Camila say that, Matt smiled due to the fact that he really likes that idea. "Camila, I think that would be something that me and Gabby would both really enjoy.": Turning around to look at her son-in-law as he walked into the kitchen with Andy, Camila smiled. "Really?" Matt nodded. "That way, each one of our kids can have one of their own baptismal gowns." Nancy agreed with Matt as he said that, liking that idea. "Well, I have to agree that would be something that you can do; and if you need help Camila, then I am more than open to helping to create them this time around." Matt smiled as he heard his mom say that, loving that idea. "I love that idea mom, and I am so glad that's going to be something that you do; and I'm also quite happy that you're helping Camila take care of the boys." Nancy laughed as she heard her son say that, well aware that was the case. "I love it as well, because it's so nice that I get to help with the grandsons each and every day; now, I can see that you're dressed right now. Is there a reason why?" Matt sighed as his mother asked him that. "Actually, there is a reason; and I would like to talk to you guys about it, as I need to let you guys know."
Camila agreed with her yerno, clearly able to see that he was a bit nervous to ask them something. "Matt, if this is what Gabby needs; then you can do whatever you need to do, and I will help." Nancy agreed with her friend, smiling at her son. "We will help you guys, as long as you need us; in fact, I still need to do something." Setting the baby food that she was feeding Noah on his tray, Nancy got up so that she could make her way over to her son; the mother still needing to give him a hug after the news, which is something that she still can't believe she hasn't done yet. But that was the truth, she's yet to give him a hug after the miscarriage; and that was something she didn't like. "I can't believe I haven't done this yet, but I don't think that I've given you a hug since you learned the news." Matt agreed with his mother as she said that, before moving to hug her. The two Caseys then proceeded to hold each other close, the mother still feeling horrible that her son even had to deal with this right now. This is the last thing that she wanted for him, especially when she wants to have as many grandchildren as possible. "Well, I am just glad that you guys are out of your room." Matt agreed.
"That was always going to happen for me, because I have a chore that only I can do." Camila was a bit confused as she heard her yerno say that, unaware of what chore that would be. "What chore is that Matthew?" Matt smiled as Camila asked him what chore that would be, before looking down at Andy. "I'm the only one who can take Andy for a walk." Nancy agreed with her son as he said that, smiling at him. "Well, I'm glad that you guys are going to go out; because I really think that you guys need that, because it's going to be really nice for the both of you to go have fun. You can laugh a bit and play in the water." Matt agreed with his mother as he said that, before smiling as he went to show his mom the bag that he has in there. He then decided to check as to whether Andy was looking at him, before seeing that he was at the door. He then got close to his mom and smiled at him before going to open flap; after which, he showed his mother that he had a ball thrower in there for Andy. "You say anything, and I am not going to be happy." Nancy agreed with Matt as he said that, before hearing Gabby come downstairs. "What do you not want your mother to say baby?"
Turning to look at her daughter-in-law, Nancy took a breath. "Hi Gabby." Gabby smiled as she looked at Nancy, before watching as she decided to make her way over to her daughter-in-law. "Gabby, I'm so sorry that this happened." Gabby agreed with Nancy as she said that, before walking up to her and hugging her; at the same time, she wrapped her arms around her and just smiled. "I'm glad that you're going out, because I know that you need to get out." Gabby agreed with Nancy as she said that, before hearing her mother speak to her. "I can see that you're smiling at bit, are you feeling better?" Gabby smiled as she walked over to her mother. "I'm doing a bit better." But before she could reach her mother, Matt wrapped his arm around Gabby and then turned his head to kiss her forehead softly; after which, she looked up at Matt. "I'm bringing the ball thrower for Andy." Gabby agreed with Matt as he said that, before smiling as she kissed him softly. "I want to take a swim too." Matt agreed with Gabby as she said that. "I promise, we will." Gabby agreed with Matt as he said that, smiling as that was what she wanted to hear. "Go fill up the water bottles." Matt agreed.
He then walked over to the kitchen so that he could fill up their water bottles, which is exactly what he needs to do for the woman he loves; he needs to fill up their water bottles, that way they have ways to stay hydrated while they're at the beach. Meanwhile, Gabby walked up to the boys. "I can see that they're enjoying their food." Getting up, Camila looked at her daughter and then proceeded to get close to her; she then proceeded to hug her, glad that her mom was holding her. She then looked up at her mom. "Thanks again for taking care of the boys, and I am so glad that you're giving us this time." Camila agreed with her daughter as she said that, as she was more than happy to take care of the boys for her. "Gabby, you have nothing to worry about when it comes to that; right now, you need to talk and take care of yourself." Gabby agreed with her mom as she said that, before smiling at her. "What do you think about us having supper together today?" Camila smiled. "Oh, I love that idea…because Antonio and Emily are coming over too. They're going to help us with the boys for a bit after, until we put them to sleep." Gabby agreed with her mom, before turning to look at Matt.
"Hey, I'm going to leave it up to you. If you want to stay down here, and you want to just take it easy together; then that's something that we can do. But first, we're still going for a walk." Gabby agreed with Matt as he said that. "Oh, I love that idea, because I want to go take a swim with my loving husband." Matt agreed with Gabby as she said that, glad that was the case. "I'm glad, because that most definitely is exactly what I want to hear. I want you to relax, and I want to go to the beach together; then we can come back and enjoy supper together with our family." Gabby smiled, agreeing with her husband as she walked over to him; after which, she proceeded to get close to him and hugged him. After which, she wrapped her arms around him and smiled as she then went ahead and laid her head down on his chest; at the same time, Matt smiled as he proceeded to kiss her forehead softly. The woman he loves more than anything in the entire world, and whom she wants to make sure that they want to ensure they just relax together on the beach. "You still want to go to the beach, just in case we miss your brother?" Gabby shook her head, before turning to look at her mom.
"Mom, can you make sure that Antonio stays until we're back? I want to have supper with him and Emily, if she's coming." Camila agreed with her daughter when she asked her whether Emily was coming, and she was. "Now, Antonio asked me whether he can tell Emily; just in case…." Gabby took a breath as her mom asked her that. "I'd rather not have him tell her, because that's my job. I would rather tell her myself if I tell anybody." Camila agreed with her daughter when she said that, before Matt added on. "Not that you need to tell him baby, because she doesn't need to know." Gabby agreed with Matt as he said that, well aware that was the case. "What do you say we talk about it on our walk too? We can make sure that we do everything we can to make sure that we're on the same page, and that we're going to talk to each other about this; this is our decision to make." Matt agreed with Gabby as she said that, before going to grab her hand; after which, he intertwined their fingers and smiled at the woman he loves more than anything in the entire world. Getting close to Gabby, Matt smiled as he proceeded to lean in and kiss her softly. "Listen, how about we go for our walk?"
Gabby agreed with Matt as he asked her whether they wanted to go for their walk, before smiling as she turned to look at her mom. "Can you make sure that Antonio doesn't leave? I want to be here when he comes, and I want to have lunch with Emily; I want to make sure that I trust her with the kids, in case I ever need Antonio to watch the boys." Camila agreed with her daughter as she said that. "So, do I invite them?" Matt then turned to look at Gabby. "I think that we should babe, that way your brother than hug you; because we both know that you want that, you want him to hug you." Gabby agreed with Matt, before thinking about something. "Mom, can you do me a favor?" Camila agreed. "What is it mija?" Gabby took a breath. "Do you mind putting up with dad? He's living with Antonio, and I would like him to come too." Camila smiled. "Of course." Gabby then turned to look at Matt. "Listen, I'm going to call my brother; okay? I want to do it myself, and I want to be with family for a bit tonight. Being alone is going to make me go crazy." Matt agreed with Gabby as she said that. "Of course, baby, go ahead; I love the idea of time with our families."
Gabby agreed with Matt as he said that, before leaning up to kiss him softly; after which, she walked away so that she could call her brother. Meanwhile, Camila turned to look at her yerno. "So, you're really okay with having a family meal tonight?"
Turning his head to look at his mother-in-law after she asked him whether he was okay with them having a family meal tonight, Matt smiled as he was more than okay with that; after all, family meant everything to him. And with them helping them so much with the boys, he feels like they should eat with him due to the fact that they need to make sure that they need to repay their generosity by spending time with them. "Camila, you're doing so much for us; and I feel like we need to make sure that we repay you for that, other than by letting you live here with us." Camila agreed with Matt as he said that, before watching as he turned to look at his mom. "Plus, I wouldn't mind sharing a dinner with my mom." Nancy agreed with her son as he said that, before smiling as he walked over to him; she then went ahead and proceeded to hug him. "That reminds me, we need to talk about something." Matt was confused as he heard his mom say that, as he was unsure as to just what they need to talk about. "Do you mind if I ask what you need to talk to me about?" Nancy sighed. "I want to know what we're doing for Christmas, are you guys going to…" Matt agreed with his mom.
"Is this from you, or is this from Christie?" Matt's mom laughed a bit as she heard him say that, well aware that he was aware of what she was going to talk to him about. "If it's from Christie, then tell her that Christmas is in HAWAII; and that's final, because I am not travelling to California. My wife is going to be 26 weeks pregnant with twins, my sons are going to be 8 months old, and I have service dog. Even though I have a private jet I can use, I am not flying to California; especially not when it's colder in California, than it is here." Nancy agreed with her son as he said that, well aware of that. "Well, I can agree with you when you say that." Matt agreed with his mom as he said that, before smiling at her. "And if Christie gives you hell, then tell her that I don't care what she says." Nancy agreed with her son as he said that, before smiling. "Also, she isn't living here while I stay here. She can live with you at the office. By the way Camila, what led to you letting my mom move in with you?" Camila smiled. "Because she's the only woman my age that I know here!" Nancy laughed as she heard Camila say that, before turning to look at her. "Also, that way we can always watch the grandkids together."
Matt snickered a bit as he heard his mom say that. "So, if I call one of you to watch the kids; I'll get both of you?" Nancy just looked at her son as he said that, hearing him complain. "Are you really going to deny your mother the opportunity to watch her grandsons, when she didn't get this chance when Violet was a baby?" Matt gulped as he heard his mom say that, not wanting to make her mad when she's his babysitter this weekend. "Okay. By the way, that reminds me. This Friday….are you guys okay to take the kids to the penthouse?" Camila looked at Matt as he said that. "Is there a reason why you don't want your sons here Friday, or on the weekend?" Matt smiled as Camila asked him that, before looking at her. "Friday is me and Gabby's third wedding anniversary, and I would love it if I could get time alone with Gabby as we celebrate three years of marriage." Nancy smiled as she heard her son say that, because that most definitely is something that she wants to do for her son. "Oh, I most definitely do plan on watching the grandkids for you." Matt smiled as he heard his mom tell him that, glad that was what she was going to do right now; she was going to watch their boys.
Coming back from talking to her brother today, Gabby smiled as she saw Matt standing at the door; waiting for her to come back, so that they can go take a walk together. But first, Gabby needed to tell their moms something; that way, she can let them know how much food they need to cook tonight. "So, I just spoke to Antonio; and he says that he can come, but he doesn't know whether Emily can come as she's still waiting for a verdict with her client." Camila was confused as she heard her daughter say that. "I thought that Emily was a corporate lawyer?" Gabby shook her head. "No, that's her law partner. Emily is a criminal defense attorney, specializing in representing low-income and marginalized people here in Hawaii." Camila agreed with her daughter as she said that, smiling at her. "Well, I'm glad that we're going to at least see Antonio." Gabby agreed with her mom as she said that, glad that was the case. "Well, I'm glad that we're going to see him. Now, I know that you and Matt want to get out of here; and Matt's waiting outside for you."
Gabby agreed with her mom as she said that, before smiling as she proceeded to get close to her mom again; after which, she proceeded to hug her and just smiled. "Listen, I am going to go get out of here; I want to go have fun with Matt." Camila agreed with her daughter as she said that, glad that was the case; after which, Matt came inside the door and looked at his beautiful wife. "You ready to get out of here?" Turning to look at her loving husband, Gabby agreed with Matt and smiled due to the fact that this is everything that she wants to do right now; she wants to get out of here, and she wants to go have fun with him at the beach. "Oh, I'm ready to get out of here. I want to go to the beach, and I want to be alone with you." Matt agreed with Gabby as she said that, smiling as she made her way over to him; after which, she proceeded to wrap her arms around him. Looking up at her loving husband, Gabby smiled; at the same time, Matt smirked as he bent down and proceeded to kiss his wife softly. "I love you." Gabby agreed with Matt.
"I love you too, now let's get out of here; I want to go enjoy some time with you, maybe even take a swim." Matt agreed with Gabby as she said that, ready to do that as well due to the fact that it was exactly what they needed to do; and that was actually what Camila was thinking about as well, that this is what her daughter needs to do right now. She needs to get outside, and just go have a bit of fun with her husband; that way, she'll feel better. "I can only imagine what you're thinking about right now." Turning to look at Nancy, Camila smiled at her fellow grandmother. "And what would that be?" Nancy laughed. "You're glad that your daughter is feeling better, and I can feel the same way. Remember that I have a daughter as well, and I can only imagine just how hard that would've been for her." Camila agreed with her friend as she said that, before walking over to her. "Do you mind if I ask you something?" Nancy agreed with Camila as she asked her if she can ask her something, which she can; as she wants to get to know her better.
"Of course, what do you want to know?" Camila sighed. "How's your relationship with your daughter? I know that this might not be my business, but I hear from my daughter that it wasn't the best right now; how is it now?" Nancy smiled. "We're doing much better, and I actually snuck away to Los Angeles last week to go spend some time with her. We went out shopping, and I actually got something recently; we went to Rodeo Drive, and she got me some nice clothes and stuff." Camila was shocked as she heard Nancy say that. "Sorry, but did you say Rodeo Drive?" Nancy agreed with Camila as she said that, smiling as that was the case. She then proceeded to walk over to the cupboard so that she can go make her way to grab some water. "How about you go ahead and sit in the living room where the boys are playing? I'll be right over." Camila agreed with Nancy as she said that, before walking away so that she can go watch the boys. At the same time, Nancy made her way over to the cupboards so that she could grab some waters for them.
Walking into the living room with some water for both her and Camila, Nancy smiled as she got ready to sit down with her friend; and that's due to the fact that she really wants to make friends with Camila, as she's the only woman who's her age around here. And that's just something that's going to be really nice. The two of them getting to know each other and trying to figure out ways for them to have fun as grandmothers; because they aren't just going to be here to help their kids take care of their grandsons, and their future granddaughters (not that she really minds doing that, as she loves having this chance). This chance to get to know somebody, somebody that she can talk to on a regular basis, because that's what she wants to do right now. "Here, I got you some water." Camila agreed with Nancy as she said that, smiling as she proceeded to grab it from her. "Thanks." Nancy then smiled as she made her way over to a couch, before sitting down so that they can just relax as friends. "So, seems like they're doing better right now."
Camila sighed as she heard Nancy say that, as she wasn't sure about that. She didn't want to say anything, but she can't help but wonder whether something is really going on in between them; and whether she's really okay, or if she's just masking it. And it seems like Nancy could tell that was the case, as the silence that was in between the both of them was something that was deafening. "I think we both know that you have something on your mind Camila, and I am here to talk to you if you want to talk." Camila sighed as Nancy said that, as she does want to talk to someone about this. "I guess, I'm just worried about her; and that's due to the fact that I feel like she's holding back a bit. I know, I shouldn't be worried about that….but I am still worried about that if that makes sense." Nancy agreed with Camila as she asked her that, as she most definitely understood. "Camila, you have to remember that I'm a mother too; and I can understand what you're going through, even though I wasn't there while my daughter was pregnant."
Camila agreed with Nancy as she said that, smiling at her. "I always forget that you were in prison, and you just look like you have your life back in order." Nancy agreed with Camila as she said that, glad that was the case. "Thanks Camila, and I'm really happy to be out. I'm just glad that I can be here with my family, which is what I need to be; I need to be with Matt, and I want to have this life." Camila agreed with Nancy as she said that, well aware that was the case. "And I understand that, and I am so glad that you're here; I love being a grandmother, and I can only imagine how you feel being a grandmother now." Nancy agreed with Camila, smiling at her. "I love getting a chance to take care of the kids, because it reminds me of my life prior to going to jail; and that's exactly what I want to have." Camila agreed with Nancy as she said that, smiling as they spoke to each other as grandmothers; grandmothers who are spending time with their grandsons, while their children are out walking and having a nice time with each other.