Hi Readers: Sorry for the delay in getting this chapter out, I decided to take a bit of a break after posting the last one; because I needed to just think things through and plan some more. After all, constant changes happen. But I hope you guys enjoyed the first chapter and are ready for some more. Hopefully, I can get a few more out to you. Enjoy readers, and Happy Mother's Day.

Chapter One Hundred and Ninety-Seven
Family Time, Part One

Walking into his sister's home with Emily on his arm this afternoon, Antonio Dawson couldn't help but smile due to the fact that he was glad that they were (finally) getting together; after all, this was the first time that he was seeing his sister since they learned the news. The news that she lost another, and probably her final child, which was just really unfair for her and Matt, as they both want to be parents to as many kids as they can. But still, that doesn't mean that they're going to talk about it today; as today, they're here to do things as a family. But more specifically, they're here to have supper as a family; and to just enjoy some time with each other, which he believes may in fact do Gabby some good. At the same time, he also believes that it would do Matt some good to talk to a guy about this; someone other than his father-in-law, because he's dealt with it in the past in between Eva and Diego. Yes, you heard that right; Laura had a miscarriage, which means that Antonio could've very likely had three children. But that didn't happen.

And that was due to the fact that Diego was their "rainbow baby" as they like to call it, and that was enough for him and Laura; they had a daughter, and a son. And that was all they needed in life, especially with their jobs being so hectic; so, they stopped at two children. Whether or not he has a child with Emily (who does want to have a baby someday), well that's still up for debate; but it's not going to happen anytime soon, as he told her that he at least wants to be dating for a year before they even say anything. Heck, before they even think about it; which makes him wonder why he's thinking about it right now, when he should instead be concentrating on saying hi to his family. More specifically, his mother. "Emily, you remember my mom?" Agreeing with her boyfriend, Emily James smiled as she walked up to Camila Vergel Dawson; her boyfriend's mother, and the beautiful grandmother to the two baby boys who were currently in the midst of playing with their abuelo in the living room. "How could I forget? How are you Camila?"

Smiling at her son's lovely girlfriend, Camila proceeded to hug her and smile. "I'm good, things are okay here; obviously, a bit tragic at the same time. But things are getting better, which is saying something." Emily agreed with Camila as she said that, well aware of what she was talking about; after all, she has a reliable source of information about what's been going on here at the house for a while. A source which (obviously) knew almost everything that was going on here and was updated regularly; that source being her boyfriend Antonio of course, so she already knew about everything that was happening with regards to Matt and Gabby. And the truth was, she was glad that Antonio was letting her in, and that he thought it was okay to share that with her; as it really prepared her for the get together today, with regards to just what she can really talk about here. After all, she doesn't want to upset her gracious hosts; especially not when she wants tog et a tour of this gorgeous home, as it is very large and expensive. Then again, millionaire family.

"Well, I just hope that we aren't disturbing the grieving process that Matt and Gabby are going through." And it was as if somebody told Gabby that was what Emily was going to say, as she soon appeared and gave the answer that she needed to hear right now. "Emily, don't even think that way; especially not when you're family, and here to spend some time with us." Turning to look at her de facto sister-in-law (at least, while she's dating Antonio), Emily smiled at her before making her way over to her. "How are you going Gabby?" Smiling at her brother's girlfriend as she made her way over to her, Gabby smiled as she went ahead and hugged her. "I'm doing good. However, I have been given strict orders from my husband." Antonio was confused as he heard his sister say that, before going to make a comment that was more like a statement of fact. "And you're actually going to follow these orders?" Gabby snickered as she heard her brother say that, before making her way over to him. "Considering he told me to go sit down, yes I will."

Antonio then thought about it, and just agreed with his sister; after all, that was what he wanted her to do as well. He wanted her to take it easy, and just relax while they take care of her (and the boys for a while). "I'm just glad that you guys invited us over." Gabby agreed with her brother as he said that, glad that he was here as well. "I'm glad that you could make it." Antonio smiled as he heard Gabby say that, as he would always try and come here. "Not that I really have a choice, unless I want to get more work to do from my boss." Matt laughed a bit as he heard Antonio say that, even though he knew that he was just joking. (Or was he). "You better be joking Antonio." Antonio agreed with his brother in-in-law as he said that, as he most definitely was joking. "Oh, calm down Matt; I'm just joking, I promise." Matt agreed with Antonio as he said that, before walking over to her; after which, he proceeded to go hug him. "How are you doing bud?" Matt smiled as he heard Antonio ask him that. "I'm doing good. Thanks." Antonio smiled at him.

After which, Antonio smiled as he looked at Emily. "Hey Emily, how about me and you go try and find my nephews? I want to go hold them and say hi to them, and I want to see it for myself." Matt was confused as he heard Antonio say that, unsure as to what he was talking about. "What are you talking about Antonio?" Antonio smiled at his brother-in-law. "I want to see proof that Noah's crawling, because I refuse to believe it until I see it for myself." Gabby laughed as she heard her brother say that, well aware that was the case. "Antonio, I promise that he's crawling; and I am going to make sure that you see it, and that you make sure he crawls to you." Matt agreed with Gabby, before smiling as he moved his hand to her back. "Listen, how about you go relax with the boys Gabby? I'm going go to grab us some drinks." Gabby agreed with Matt as he said that, before smiling as she made her way into the living room so that she can be with the boys and Emily; at the same time, Matt turned his head and looked at Antonio. "Kitchen?" Antonio laughed as he heard Matt say that, ready to get himself and Emily a drink; at the same time, Matt was going to get himself and Gabby some drinks.

Walking into the kitchen with Antonio so that they can get some drinks for their significant others, Matt smiled as he made his way over to the fridge so that he could get a drink for Gabby. "So, why exactly am I in here? Is it really to get some drinks?" Turning his head as he opened the fridge, Matt smiled as Antonio asked him that. "Let me guess, you really don't believe that I just want to spend a bit of time with my brother-in-law; as we both get some drinks for our ladies?" Walking over to the cupboard, Antonio shrugged as he got ready to grab some glasses for the four of them. After all, Matt was in the midst of getting the drinks out right now. "So, what exactly are we having for supper anyways?" Before Matt could say anything, Ramon walked into the kitchen to give his son an answer. "We already ordered some Chinese Delivery, my treat." Turning his head as he heard Ramon say that, Matt was shocked. "You'll have to give me an amount to…" Putting his hand up, Ramon shook his head. "Matt, I said that it was my treat for a reason."

Matt snickered as he heard Ramon say that, before carrying the drinks that he was going to make for Gabby over to the island. "Wow, I didn't expect that to ever happen; especially not when I am so rich, and I can pay easier." Ramon shook his head. "I want to do it, because I've been owing you a big meal like that for almost three years now." Looking up at his father-in-law as he said that, Matt was confused as to just what he meant; after which, he turned to look at Antonio to see whether he knew just what his father was talking about. "Do you know what he's talking about Antonio?" Antonio shook his head as Matt asked him whether he knew what his father was talking about, as he most definitely did not know what his dad was talking about; so, he turned his head so that he could speak to his father. "Okay dad, I am not even sure what you're talking about; and this is me we're talking about. I'm a detective and should be able to read people better." Ramon snickered as he made his way over to the island. "I owe you a belated wedding dinner."

Matt was shocked as he heard Ramon say that, as that wasn't something that he could ever expect him to do. "Ramon, that's not something that I can really expect you to do all these years later." Putting his hand up, Ramon was not going to take no for an answer. "I'm not taking no for an answer Matt, I've already paid." Matt agreed with Ramon as he said that, before going to grab some of the lemon water that he was going to be giving to Gabby. "Well, I appreciate that." Ramon smiled as he said that, before making his way over to the fridge so that he can grab a drink for himself. "I mean that Ramon, because it's too much." Ramon shook his head. "No, because I owe you from the first pregnancy. All the stress that I gave you, including after you almost died and said goodbye to Gabby…" Taking a breath, Matt hated that as he didn't want to think about that; especially not when it's part of his PTSD, which is something that Antonio knew. And that was why Antonio started to make his way over to him. "Hey, it's okay Matt; breathe."

Feeling Antonio get close to him, Matt took a breath and relaxed while he put his hand on her arm; at the same time, Antonio turned to look at his father (while giving him a glare). A glare that told him that he wasn't happy. "Seriously dad? Did you really have to do that?" And that was when Gabby decided to come join them in the kitchen, because she heard that question. Just walking up to the door, she then went ahead and went to ask her brother what he was talking about. "Okay, what's going on in here?" Seeing that Matt was a bit stressed, Gabby just looked at him as she started to get worried, which then prompted her to get her family out of the kitchen. "Okay, everybody out." Antonio was about to object, but Gabby turned to face him. "I said out." Antonio agreed with his sister as she said that, well aware of the fact that she wasn't joking right now; and there was a reason for that, which is the fact that Matt was having a bit of PTSD right now…and that was the last thing that Gabby wanted him to have, today of all days.

Carefully making her way over to her husband, Gabby got ready to talk to him so that she could make sure that he was okay right now; because they were both quite worried, and they wanted to make sure that everything was okay. "Hey, Matt?" Turning to face his wife, Matt took a breath and sighed; as he didn't want to feel this way right now, but he did unfortunately. "Baby, you okay?" Matt agreed with Gabby as she asked him whether he was okay, because he just hated how he was feeling right now. "Yeah, I am." Just looking at her husband, Gabby could tell that he was lying through his teeth right now. And that was the entire reason why she made her way over to him, so that she could hold him in her arms; and just give him the comfort that he needs form her, and so that he could feel like the could talk to her. Because that's what he needs to do right now. He needs to talk to her, and make sure that he's okay. After all, that's something that Matt needs to be right now; he needs to be okay, as they spend time with their family.

But if Matt wasn't okay right now, then they don't need to be here. Rather, they can go back upstairs; and they can spend time with each other, they can hold each other close…and maybe they can even bring the boys upstairs, because she knows that will make them feel better. But right now, they just need to hold each other close and relax; as she wrapped her arms around him and just cuddled up to Matt, who soon wrapped his arms around her and looked down at the woman he loves more than anything in the entire world.

Cuddling up to Matt, Gabby laid her head down on his chest and looked up at the man she loves more than anything in the entire world; at the same time, Matt ran his hands up and down her arm. At the same time, Matt bent down and proceeded to kiss the woman he loves more than anything in the entire world. At the same time, Gabby looked up at the man she loves and smiled at him. "Hey, what's going on baby? Something seemed to happen there, what happened?" Matt sighed as Gabby looked at the woman he loves, before moving his hands to the side of her face; after which, he leaned in and kissed her softly. "I guess, just thinking back to that time still hurts; when I thought I would die, and it just hurts more each and every day." Gabby was a bit confused as she heard Matt say that it hurt him, as she moved to lean against the counter at bit; at the same time, Matt turned and leant against the counter too. At the same time, he grabbed Gabby's hand and brought her body close to him; that way, they could hold each other close.

"Matt, talk to me and let me know what's going on; I'm here to talk to you right now." Matt agreed with Gabby as she said that, well aware that was the case. "I know Gabby, I know that you're here to talk to me; and that's why we're here right now. We're here so that we can talk." Gabby agreed with Matt as he said that, really happy that he told her that. She then proceeded to lean up and kiss the man she loves. "Good, now what's going on baby?" Matt sighed. "I was just thinking back to it, and then I thought about the consequences of things went another way; what we wouldn't have right now, and how we wouldn't have any of what we have." Moving his hand to Gabby's neck, Matt smiled (while also letting a tear escape his eye). "Everything that I'm grateful for each and every day. Our family, the boys; the life that we have with each other is just everything that we've both ever wanted. And now, she have it." Gabby agreed with Matt as he said that, well aware that was the case; before stepping close to her husband once again.

After which, she leaned up and proceeded to take things nice and slow with the woman he loves more than anything in the entire world; after all, that was everything that they both want to do right now. They wanted to hold each other close, and they wanted to make sure that they relax; and they also want to breathe, because that's what they need to do with each other. They need to breathe, and they need to relax with each other. Getting close to Gabby, Matt smiled as he kissed her forehead; after which, he bent down and kissed her softly. Taking things nice and slow with the woman he loves, Matt smiled due to the fact that this is everything that they're both happy with each other. "How are you feeling right now?" Gabby smiled as she heard Matt say that. "I think that's what I'm supposed to be asking you." Matt agreed with Gabby as she said that, well aware that was the case. "I'm fine Gabby, and it was just something that I needed to think about." Gabby smiled as she heard Matt say that, before getting close to his beautiful wife.

At the same time, Gabby proceeded to get close to Matt and wrapped his arms around him; at the same time, Matt did the same (while kissing the top of her head). Matt then whispered to his wife, smiling at her at the same time. "Sorry that this happened down here, instead of it happening upstairs." Moving to look up at her husband, Gabby shook her head. "No, it's okay. But you just need to breathe, and relax baby. Now, I think we both know what you really need to do right now. You need to come relax, and sit with me in the living room." Matt agreed with Gabby as she said that, as he most definitely does need to do just that. He needs to come join her in the living room, and relax with her. "I think I might do that then. Go sit in the living room, and I'll be right there after I get us some drinks." Gabby agreed with Matt as he said that. "Remember to breathe, and that everything's okay." Matt agreed with Gabby as she told him that, well aware that was the case. "I know it is." Gabby just smiled at her husband, before walking away to go relax.

At the same time, Matt let out a sigh as he made his way over to the counter; after which, he grabbed the glasses that he already got out once again so that he could fill them up with water ahead of him going to relax with his family in the living room.