Hi Readers: Sorry for the delay in getting this chapter out to you guys, and that I have only given you two chapters today; however, I hope to get this third one out to you…especially since this is going to be my last chapter for tonight, and I hope you guys enjoy it. If you do, let me know what you think; ahead of us doing some business tomorrow, thanks again for reading. Here we go.
Chapter Two Hundred and Forty-Three
Here, Let Me Help You (Hot Mama)
He just finished adjusting himself shortly after getting dressed, having decided to go for something that looked a bit more formal today; that being due to the fact that he wants to keep things professional, this being the first real time that the entire board of directors are getting together today. Yes, you heard that right; today is the first meeting of the entire board of directors, with the exception of a few for medical reasons. Most notably, Will and Natalie (whom are at the hospital today). But that didn't mean that they weren't going to be represented, but you already know that; as you know that Ethan is going to be joining them for their meetings, him having been appointed as an alternate member of the board of directors. And that means that, if either Will or Natalie can't be at a meeting; then Ethan will become the voting member of the board. But if Will and Natalie are both there, then Ethan will solely be attending the meeting (if he chooses to do so) as a non-voting member who can help, because he wants his expertise.
But the truth was, Matt was actually thinking of changing that; and he wants to ask Ethan to be on the board permanently, as a representative of the Casey Therapy Services division. But right now, he needs to talk to Gabby about that; and maybe he can get her advice as he helps her, which she finally realized that she needs him to do just that. "MATT!" Hearing Gabby yell for him, Matt snickered as he just walked into the washroom to see the woman he loves having some problems. "Let me guess, you need some help with your dress?" Gabby sighed as Matt asked her whether she needs help with her dress, as she most definitely does need some help with doing up her dress; after all, she is pregnant. "I thought you said that you were going to wear a business suit, rather than going ahead with wearing a dress." Gabby sighed as she looked up at Matt, before turning around to look at the man she loves. "I changed my mind because I want to look professional, based on my role on the board." Matt sighed as he heard Gabby say that.
He then proceeded to walk right up to her, before turning her around so that he was standing in front of her; with her being trapped in between him and the counter. Not that Gabby minds that, because she loves being trapped between Matt and the counter; simply because it means that she gets attention from the man of her dreams, her incredible husband Matthew Casey. Leaning in, Gabby smiled as she stepped close to Matt and tugged his lips down to hers; meanwhile, Matt bent down and put his one of his hands on her neck, while also placing the other on her hip. "God, now that was sexy." Gabby agreed with Matt as he said that, well aware that he enjoys the feeling of her kissing him that way. "I can only assume that you liked that?" Matt agreed with Gabby as she asked him whether he liked that she just did. "Oh, I love what you did." Gabby agreed with Matt as he said that, just smirking as they are currently holding each other close. "Listen, turn around; then, you can let me help you out." Gabby agreed with Matt, smiling.
"Honestly, I think I should've waited until you were in here in the first place." Matt agreed with Gabby as she said that, before moving to grab the zipper on her dress; doing it up, Matt smirked as the dress was extremely tight on the woman he loves more than anything in the entire world. "Wow, that's pretty tight. Are you sure that you're comfortable?" Turning around to face the man she loves, Gabby smiled as she stepped close to him and put her hands on his chest. "Baby, I'm more than comfortable; I'm happy to be holding you close to me, and what I'm wearing looks hot." Matt agreed with Gabby as she said that, before stepping close to her; after which, he brought Gabby close to him and wrapped her arms around his waist. At the same time, Matt smiled as he put his hand on her arm; at the same time, he moved his hand to her neck and just stepped close to the woman he loves more than anything in the entire world. "I have to say, you look extremely gorgeous." Gabby smiled as she heard Matt say that, putting her hands on his chest.
After which, she started to take things nice and slow with the man she loves more than anything in the entire world. "I love you." Matt agreed with Gabby as she told him that she loves him, well aware that was the case; after which, he pushed a strand of hair behind her ear and just stared into her eyes. Moving to wrap his arms around her, Matt smiled as he brought Gabby close to him as he went ahead and brought his girl close to him. "God, I am so glad that you decided to wear this dress; because you look incredibly sexy in it, and I love the way it shows off the girls." Gabby looked up at Matt as he said that. "Okay, that just sounded wrong…I hope you know that term is one that's used solely by women, when they refer to their breasts." Moving his hand to the side of Gabby's face, Matt smirked due to the fact that this is going to be a fun conversation; he then stepped close to her, and leaned in to kiss the woman he loves more than anything in the entire world. "Baby, I'm not talking about your breasts." Gabby was a bit confused as Matt said that.
"Then what girls…" Gabby then realized what girls he was talking about, and that would be their daughters. Laughing a bit, Gabby looked up into Matt's eyes; after which, Matt put his hand on the side of her face once again and just started to take things nice and slow with his gorgeous wife. "I love you." Gabby agreed with Matt as he said that, before leaning up and kissing him again; after which, Matt wrapped his arms around gabby as they took things nice and slow with each other. "God, I love you so much; and I am ready to get out of here, so that we can get to the meeting. But we need to be quiet." Gabby agreed with Matt as he said that. "And we also need to take Andy out. How about you do that, and I can make breakfast?" Matt smiled as he heard Gabby say that, loving that idea. "I will do just that, and then I will come back up for breakfast." Gabby agreed with Matt. "I'll make us some eggs." Matt agreed, before moving his hand to her stomach. "Just remember to relax and take it easy." Gabby agreed with Matt, smiling at him.
Walking downstairs to the twenty-sixth floor, having decided to avoid using the elevator so that his staff can use it instead, Matt smiled as he made sure that Andy was staying as quiet as possible today; after all, he doesn't want to wake his family up as they were all still fast asleep. But what Matt didn't know, was that his mom was actually already wide awake, and standing in the kitchen making them some breakfast. Looking at her, Matt was a bit taken aback. "Mom?" Turning around to look at her son, Nancy smiled as she made them some eggs this morning. "Morning Matt. How are you doing this morning?" Matt smiled as he heard his mom say that, before making his way over to the kitchen; after which, he proceeded to set his work bag on the table. "Good, just a bit surprised that you're already awake." Matt then made his way over to Andy's food bowl, smiling as he went to grab some of the food. Grabbing the scoop, he reached into the food container before looking at Andy. "Andy!" Rushing over, Andy smiled as he got ready to eat.
At the same time, Matt set the food down in his bowl and then smiled as he put the food scoop back into the food container that they have for Andy; after which, Matt got up and looked at his mom. "I mean, you do know that you didn't have to do this." Nancy agreed. "Oh yes I did, because someone already wants to have some food." Making his way over to his mom, Matt smiled as he watched her turn around; after which, his mom got close to him and wrapped her arm around him. Wrapping his arm around her at the same time, Matt smiled as he kissed the side of her head. "Wait, how did you get in here? I thought you were at your place." Nancy laughed as she heard her son say that. "Matt, did you forget that I stayed here last night? Heck, I should basically just sleep here because of how much I am here. I need to help with the kids whenever you need to do some work." Matt agreed with his mom as she said that, liking that idea. "I'd have to talk to Gabby, but I think that can work." Nancy agreed with her son as he said that before smiling.
"But seriously, why are you awake right now?" Nancy smiled as she heard her son say that. "Because someone is here for breakfast." That's when Matt remembered who he invited over for breakfast. "Oh shit..." That's when Matt heard a voice walking up behind him. "I can only assume that this means that you forgot that you invited me over for breakfast ahead of all of our meetings today?" Turning around, Matt was a bit confused as he heard his sister's voice. "Mom, did you…" Christie laughed. "Matt, you invited me over; did you forget?" Matt then tried to think about it, and just let it slide; after all, he has a lot on his mind. "Right, of course." Making his way over to his sister, and Caseys' President and Chief Marketing Officer-at-Large; Matt smiled as he proceeded to hug her, glad that she was here. "Sorry, I guess I…" Christie already knew what Matt was trying to say, so she finished his sentence. "Have a lot on your mind?" Matt agreed with his sister as she said that, as that most definitely was the truth. "Well, I can definitely agree with you there."
Christie smiled as she said that, before looking around. "I swear, I keep forgetting that your living room isn't on the same floor as the kitchen." Matt agreed with his sister as she said that, before looking at the table. "How about you go sit at the table? Just maybe make sure that your nice, fancy shoes there aren't showing so that Andy doesn't drool all over them." Christie agreed with her brother as he said that, before walking away so that she can sit at the table; at the same time, Matt walked into the kitchen so that he can get some coffee. "Matt, I told you that I already have breakfast." Matt shook his head. "I'm getting some coffee for myself…" Turning his head, Matt looked at his sister. "Want some coffee Christie?" Christie agreed with her brother. "Yes, I would love that. Thanks for asking." Matt smiled as she said that. "And you mom?" Nancy smiled. "I was going to have some after you leave for your meetings." Matt bit his lip as his mom said that. "Mom, I'd rather you do it before I leave…." Looking at her brother, Christie was a bit confused.
"Is there a reason?" Turning around to face her, Matt sighed. "Coffee and Matteo and Noah's hands don't go well together." Turning to look at her son, Nancy Mathies smiled as he made a good point. "And that's just one of the reasons that you make a great father." Coming downstairs this morning in her tight dress, Gabby smiled as she heard her mother-in-law say that. "I can definitely attest to that firsthand." Turning her head to look at her sister-in-law, Christie was shocked because she looked hot. "Holy hot mama!"
Walking over to her sister-in-law after being called a "holy hot mama", Gabby Casey smiled due to the fact that it's been a while since she saw Christie; and that was something that was not good, because she wants to see her around more often than just when they have business meetings. "You missy need to start coming around more often, and not just when we have meetings together." Christie agreed with her sister-in-law as she said that, well aware that was the case. "I just hate that the boys aren't already awake." Gabby agreed with Christie as she said that, before going to walk over to the other chair that they have there so that she can sit down. And lucky for her, she can actually sit down in this dress. "You want some tea or anything Gabby?" Turning her head to look at her husband, Gabby smiled at him as he said that. "I will take some tea, but shouldn't you be taking Andy out to go to the washroom?" Matt then realized that, and agreed with the woman he loves. "Right, and I can do that since my mom's making breakfast."
Gabby agreed with Matt as he said that, before watching as he made his way over to her; after which, she smiled while watching him lean over her. "But I will be back before breakfast, so wait for me to eat?" Gabby agreed with Matt as he said that, before smiling as she proceeded to put her hands on his face; after which, she kissed him softly. "I love you. Now, go take Andy out so that he doesn't go in my house." Matt snickered as he heard Gabby say that, before kissing her forehead softly; after which, he looked at his sister. "Make sure that things stay calm, I don't want to have to kick you out." Christie laughed as she heard her brother say that. "Yeah, keep talking; especially when I want to buy a share in the company." Matt laughed. "Christie, I would love you it if you waited; at least give me a year to make sure that the company is a success, so that I am just playing with my fortune right now." Christie smiled as she heard her brother say that. "Thanks for thinking about that. I just wish you offered me one of the penthouses."
Matt just looked at his sister as she said that. "Christie, you have money to buy a house here in Hawaii; my friends who moved here from Chicago, they didn't. Somehow my friend Jay was able to, but that isn't the case for all of them. Remember, the twenty-third through twenty-sixth floor are residences; with me and Gabby's mom living on the twenty-fifth floor, together." Turning around, Matt smiled as he looked at his mom. "How's that going anyways? No problems, right mom?" That's when Matt heard Camila come downstairs from the twenty-seventh floor. "Oh, things are more than okay in our condo Matthew." Turning her head, Gabby was a bit taken aback that her mom was here; but she was still happy that was the case, as she got up so that she could go hug her this morning. "Mom, when did you get here?" Camila smiled as she made her way over to her daughter, before moving to hug her. "I got here around twenty minutes ago, and I promise that I've been quiet." Matt agreed with Camila, walking over to her.
After which, he smiled as he went ahead and hugged his mother-in-law before kissing her cheek. "Buenos dias Camila." Gabby then realized that she didn't say that to her mom. "Right, buenos dias mama." Camila agreed with both her daughter, as well as her son-in-law as they both said good morning to her. "It's okay Gabby, just relax." Turning her head, Camila smiled as she looked at her Yerno. "Matthew, how about you go take care of Andy?" Matt agreed with Camila as she said that, before looking at Gabby. "Be back soon babe, remember to breathe." Gabby agreed with Matt as he said that, before watching as he proceeded to walk away so that he can go take him out to the washroom. "Oh, you going to the top floor, or outside?" Matt smiled. "Top floor." Gabby agreed; however, Christie was confused. "Top floor? The roof?" Matt smiled. "We have artificial turf up there for when I need to take Andy out." Christie agreed with Matt as he said that. "By the way, I forgot to mention…my pass key still doesn't work for the pool."
Shocked as he heard his sister say that, Matt just agreed. "Okay, well I will have to send an e-mail to the security team to fix that. Or actually, just go to them; they know that you're my sister, and that you should have access to the family amenities." Christie agreed with Matt as he said that, glad that was the case. "I am going to do that today." Matt smiled when he heard his sister tell him that, before looking at Gabby. "Listen, I need to take him out." Gabby agreed with Matt as he said that. "Just go so that you can be back when your mom is done making breakfast." Matt agreed with his wife as she said that, before going to walk away with Andy so that he can take him to the washroom; leaving all of the females in the family alone, as he was now outside with Andy.
Taking a sip of the tea that she just got from her mom, Christie Casey couldn't help but smile as she looked at her sister-in-law; whom was currently glowing, as she was really happy. "Let me guess, you're happy to be almost done your second trimester?" Gabby laughed as she heard Christie say that, as she most definitely is ready to be done. "Only two more weeks in the second trimester." Turning to look at her daughter as she heard her say that, Camila was a bit shocked. "You have more than two weeks left in your second trimester, I don't believe that." Turning to look at her mom, Gabby smiled. "Mom, I give birth in early March; actually, we just officially picked the date for my delivery." Christie was a bit confused as she heard Gabby say that. "You get to pick the date?" Gabby sighed as she looked at her sister-in-law. "We have to do it, because of…" Christie then understood what she was trying to say and didn't make her say it; as not to now traumatize her more than she clearly as, because she could just see it in the way she cried.
"Sorry, I didn't mean to make you get all emotional." Gabby sighed as she heard Christie say that. "It's just some things bring it on at times, especially when we go to the OB/GYN. God, I don't remember the last time that I've gotten a scan." Christie agreed with her sister-in-law as she said that, truly feeling horrible both for her brother and sister-in-law. "I just hope that you're feeling better." Gabby agreed. "I am, enough to go out on a date with my man Friday…" That's when Gabby remembered. "Mom, that reminds me…" Turning her head to face her mom, Gabby went ahead and spoke to her. "I need you and Nancy to watch the boys this weekend." Camila was confused as her daughter said that. "Again?" Gabby sighed. "You remember that charity I worked with in 2018? The Emergency Disaster and Relief Global Aid Organization?" Camila agreed with her daughter. "Yes, I remember them. Puerto Rico." Gabby agreed. "They are doing a fundraiser here in Hawaii this weekend, so me and Matt are going to go." Camila smiled as Gabby said that.
"You going to help?" Gabby laughed. "No, but we are going to donate. Plus, I wouldn't mind going to a dance with my husband. Get a nice meal in, and then dancing; we decided to make a weekend out of it though, and he said that we was going to reserve a suite at the Four Seasons Maui at Weila." Christie smiled as she heard Gabby say that. "God, I have been to that hotel before; it's gorgeous, and you are going to love it. What room?" Gabby smirked. "We're staying in the Mountain-Side Room. There's a nice whirlpool bath, and a really nice shower." Christie agreed with Gabby as she said that. "Well, I hope you guys enjoy it; and I am more than happy to help with the kids." Gabby agreed. "And I am more than happy to accept a cheque on the charity's behalf for you." Christie laughed. "Gabby, you and my brother are Billionaires because you won the lottery; and I think you can donate your own money." Gabby agreed. "We're donating a million." Christie agreed with Gabby as she said that. "I think that's a great amount for you to donate."
Gabby agreed with Christie as she said that, as she agreed with her when it came to the amount. "Matt wanted to donate less, around $500K. But this is the charity that I worked for, and that I want to continue to support. There was no way in hell that we were giving them anything less than a million when we're billionaires." Christie agreed with Gabby as she said that, well aware that was the case. "Okay, you don't have to rub it in that you're billionaires." Gabby agreed with Christie as she said that, smiling at her sister-in-law. "So, is Violet already at school?" Christie agreed. "She has a study group first, ahead of a test today." Gabby agreed with Christie as she said that, well aware that was the case. "God, I am not ready to think about that. But one thing I am ready to think about is work, and getting it done." Turning her head, Gabby smiled. "Mom, I should be back this afternoon to take care of the boys. My friend might be joining us, and we'll work from home most of the time. So, you can do whatever you want in the afternoon during their nap."
Camila agreed with her daughter as she said that. "Is Matt going to be here to help?" Gabby shook her head. "No, but me and Stella can take care of the four boys by ourselves." Looking at her sister-in-law, Christie sighed. "If you need me to help, I can always come." Gabby smiled as she heard Christie say that. "I love that idea. But just know mom, we'll be back for lunch with the boys; maybe Christie can join us too?" Christie smiled. "I actually have a meeting with all of my deputies this afternoon, and we're going to work with ELLA to get the ads out properly. I promise though, I am going to pass them by you first." Gabby snickered. "Believe me, I already trust you Christie, you can do it yourself." Christie sighed. "Not according to your COO, she told me that under no circumstances are we to do it without your approval; and she said that's coming from the order of the sister-in-law of the CEO." Gabby just looked at her sister-in-law as she said that, before moving to grab her phone. "Excuse me for a minute." Grabbing her phone, Gabby got up.
She then looked in her contacts and went to find Stella's number so that she could talk to her, about how she spoke to her sister-in-law. And luckily for her, Stella just answered the call. "Hey girl, you ready for…" Interrupting her COO, Gabby went to speak to her. "Did you tell my sister-in-law that you are to approve all ads before she does anything?" Stella got nervous as she heard her friend say that. "No, I spoke to Christie Casey about…oh shit, that's your sister-in-law!" Gabby agreed, before walking upstairs so that she could sit in the living room and speak to her best friend.
Sitting in the living room shortly after walking in there so she could take a moment, Gabby sighed as she knew that this was going to be awkward. "Ok, so let me get this straight; Christie is your sister-in-law?" Gabby agreed. "Stella, didn't the last name Casey give it away?" Stella then realized that and just took a breath. "God, I feel so stupid now." Gabby agreed. "Girl, how do you think I feel right now? You told my sister-in-law that you want us to review all the ads before she does anything!" Stella gulped as she heard gabby say that, as she knew what she told Christie. "Gabby, I…" Gabby just stopped her. "No, Stella. You knew that was Matt's sister, because you met her when we got the boys' baptized, when we did PTSD stuff with Matt." Stella agreed with Gabby as she said that. "Stella, I'm sorry to say this; but this is one of the times where you're on your own, and that I can't help you. Stella, you're my sister. I love you like a sister…but Christie is my sister-in-law." That's when Gabby remembered something. "And you don't speak for me Stella!"
Stella then remembered what she told Christie. "Oh god." Gabby agreed. "Stella, we are going to have to talk when we get a chance, because I can't have you do this to me. Christie is my family, and she is your boss. I don't care if she's not your direct boss. If someone with the last name Casey or Dawson talks to you about something, I don't care if you're my COO; or if you're my best friend, because my family comes first. And if you don't respect my family, which I know you do…then we're going to have a problem, because Christie has a degree in advertising. It's why she got the job. So, you aren't to question her; you are to follow her orders when it comes to advertising, is that clear?" Stella agreed with Gabby as she said that. "Of course, Gabby, I'm sorry." Taking a breath, Gabby agreed with Stella. "Listen, we can talk about this later; I just needed to get it out of the way, and I needed to tell you that you are going to apologize to her today before the meeting. Remember, she's my sister-in-law; and she's also my son's aunt, because she's family."
Stella agreed. "I promise, I'm going to apologize to her the first chance I get." Gabby agreed with Stella as she said that, as that will be the case. "Good, now I will see you soon. Have a good breakfast." Stella agreed. "Same to you girl." Hanging up, Gabby took a breath and then proceeded to set her phone down. At the same time, Gabby heard Matt (who overheard the conversation) speak to her from the door of the living room.
"That call must've been hard to make."