Hi Readers: And welcome to your next daily update of The Caseys for June 16th. Now, I want to apologize for starting this so late; heck, I haven't even posted to my other story yet. So, I have decided to start with this one to make sure that I get an update out for you. Now, how about we do just that? And honestly, I think that you guys are going to love this update; let me know what you think.

Chapter Two Hundred and Seventy-Four
Afternoon Cuddles with Noah

She doesn't remember the last time that she did this. That she held her son in her arms and did this with him. Was it when he was a newborn? Or was it right before she got pregnant with the girls? Did she stop before that? Or did she go ahead and keep going for a while? There are so many questions that are currently going through Gabby Casey's mind right now, as she really can't remember she did this; breastfeed her baby boy, as she held him close to her chest. And god, was it a nice feeling. The feeling that only a mother can feel with her baby, as she bonds with them; even if it's almost eight months after giving birth to him, and a few days after giving birth to his sisters. But hey, it's what Noah needs right now; because it's making him feel better after that scare…where he wasn't breathing. And honestly, that was another reason why Gabby felt like she needed to do this right now; as she thought that she was going to loose him, but she's glad that she didn't…as she loves her Noah. She loves him more than anything, and she was so scared for a while.

And that was something that she was going to tell her son, just how scared she was; as she stared down into those gorgeous eyes of his and made sure that he knew just how much she loves him…and how everything was okay now, because he was here with mommy and daddy; where he needs to be right now, as she can see just how scared he is at the moment. "It's okay Noah, everything's okay. You're just going to spend some extra time with mommy and daddy. We just need to make sure that you're okay, as we stay here." Agreeing with his mother, Noah started to relax some more in her arms; the little boy feeling really happy that he was getting this, especially when he needs to be here. But not just due to the fact that it's where Gabby wants him to be, but due to the fact that it's where he needs to be; as he was just recently admitted to the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, or the PICU. But his amazing father was able to pull something off that made her extremely grateful; and that would be to have him be treated here, in the NICU instead.

"I can see that someone is very appreciative of the fact that I got them to treat him in the NICU, rather than the PICU."

Turning her head as she heard her loving husband's voice as he came back from taking Andy out to the washroom (again), Gabby smiled as she agreed with Matt; after all, this is where she feels like he needs to be right now. But there's something else that she's feeling, and that's a sense of curiosity; curiosity with regards to the bag that her husband was currently carrying in his hands, as it wasn't a bag that she recognized. Oh god, is that stuff that he can do for work? She hopes not; well, better ask him for clarification.

"I hope to god that's not work things."

Turning his head as Gabby mentioned that she thought he was currently carrying a bag of work, Matt smiled as that most certainly was not what he was currently carrying; rather, it was the bag that he went home to go pack (that way he could see Matteo and talk to his mom). The bag of clothes that Noah was going to need, as well as some spare diapers that they were going to need; along with a bunch of toys, and things that Noah is going to want…and that they want, to try and make this place feel as much as home as they possibly can. After all, it's not that easy to do when their son is his age; he knows where his home is, and he knows that this isn't it. Rather, this is the hospital; the same hospital that he was born in, and the place where his sisters were currently staying. So, you could consider it his first home; as it was always a place that was filled with love, but this is not what Matt considers to be his son's first home. Rather, that would be the big house where his brother Matteo currently is; and boy, was he happy that he got to see him.

"No, it's not work. I promise. I didn't grab any work."

Gabby agreed with Matt as he said that, before realizing that he just said he didn't grab any work; insinuating that he went somewhere other than just downstairs to grab the bag, which makes her wonder whether that was the case. But she wasn't just going to wonder whether that was the case, she was going to ask him whether that was the case. "Oh, what are you talking about: and be specific about the part where YOU didn't grab any work. What are you talking about Casey?" Moving to set the duffle bag on top of the dresser next to theirs, Matt took a breath as he made his way over to his and Gabby's bed; after which, he proceeded to sit down and look at the woman he loves as she fed Noah. "Does he remember the feeling of you feeding him like that?" Smiling as Matt asked her that, Gabby turned her head and looked down at her baby boy. "He most certainly does." She then bent down, pressing her lips to his forehead; that was, until she realized what her husband just did. He sidestepped her question to ask her a question of his own.

"Nice try Casey! You are not sidestepping my question, so I am going to ask you again: what do you mean?"

Taking a breath, Matt looked down at Andy as he stood next to him; the CEO having brought his service dog home so that he could get a bit of exercise and run in the backyard (with the help of his nephew Diego) while he packed up some clothes for Noah and spent a bit of time with Matteo…the father wanting to check him out himself. He just hopes that Gabby understands why he did that. "Okay, before you say anything; I want to apologize ahead of time that I didn't call you, as I know you might have been worried." Just looking at her husband as he said that, Gabby as really starting to annoyed now as she had no idea what her husband was talking about. And based on what he was saying, she was already not liking what he was saying; and it also meant that she needed some answers.

"Okay, sit your ass down while you stay dressed; and then you are going to talk to me about what you're not telling me, before I get too crazy." Matt agreed. "Okay, just breathe and relax. I am going to check on the girls first at least, okay?" Gabby agreed with her husband as he said that, before concentrating on Noah. At the same time, Matt proceeded to take a breath; after which, he walked away so that he could go check on his girls today…the father wanting to make sure that all of his children are okay right now, which is the entire reason why he went home in the first place. So that he could check for himself how Matteo was, and just talk to Camila and his mom about it; as he wanted some answers, answers that he got from his mother….whom he could clearly see was terrified.

Shortly after checking on the girls this afternoon and making sure that Andy had water in his bowl; Matt took a breath as sat down in bed with his beautiful wife and their son, as he cuddled up to him and just held his daddy close to him. And Matt could understand why, he was scared right now; scared to be in the hospital, just like him and Gabby were scared to be in the hospital with him. But if he had to be here for observation, then he was glad that they were all together; and while he would love to have Matteo here with him, they can wait a bit. Maybe in a few days he can join them, and they can spend some time together as a family of six; and they can just stay here over Christmas and everything. That's something they still have to talk about, but not yet. Right now, they have something else that they need to talk about; related to the question that was currently hanging in the air, about what Matt meant.

"Okay, are we just going to sit here in silence as we stare at Noah? Or are we going to talk?"

Turning his head, Matt agreed with his wife as they most certainly are going to talk; and that's going to start with him. "I know, you have a bunch of questions. But first, I'm owed an apology." Gabby looked at Matt as he said that. "Excuse me." Matt sighed as he turned his head and looked at Noah once more, before kissing his forehead. "Baby, my wife…and three of my four children are in the intensive care units of the hospital." Gabby took a breath, and agreed with Matt. "My wife and daughters are admitted to the NICU. Me and our son, are admitted to the PICU. Do you really think…when everybody EXCEPT for Matteo are currently in an ICU, I would work?" Taking a breath as she heard Matt say that, Gabby realized just how stupid it was for her to have even thought that way. "Yeah, I can see how stupid my thinking was now." Matt sighed, agreeing with his wife as she said that, because it was stupid.

"I hate to say that baby, but it really was stupid. I mean, this is our family I'm talking about."

Gabby agreed with her loving husband as he said that. "Here, kiss me so that I can apologize to you." Matt agreed with his wife as she said that, before wrapping his arm around her and leaning in so that he could kiss her softly. "I love you." Gabby agreed with Matt as he said that. "I love you too." Matt smiled as he heard Gabby say that, before getting closer to his wife; after which, he wrapped his arm around her back. However, it wasn't long before Noah started to reach out for his mommy, which made Matt laugh a bit, as he bent down and kissed his forehead softly. "I think I know who Noah's missed the most." Turning her head, Gabby shook her head. "No, he's missed his daddy too; I already know that." Matt agreed with Gabby as he looked down at Noah. "You want to go see mommy? Or can you stay with daddy?" Looking up at Matt, Noah just cuddled up to him as he didn't care; and honestly, neither did he.

"You can hold him when I take Andy out next, how does that sound?"

Gabby agreed with Matt as he asked her that, as that most definitely does sound like a good time for when she can hold Noah. "I love that idea. But now, we need to get back on topic; that topic that we were talking about before we got off topic, about what you did at the house…and just why you took so long?" Matt sighed. "I took my time there, as I wanted some answers. I wanted to just…I wanted to figure out what happened, and how. I knew if I didn't, I wouldn't be able to sleep tonight." Gabby agreed with Matt as he said that. "The guilt is already eating you up." Matt agreed. "Not being there when he was first admitted is bugging me too, but that's really why I wanted him here, because I need him here with me. I know you need him but…" Moving her hand to Matt's neck, Gabby smiled as she already knew exactly what he meant. "With your anxiety, things would just be hard for you here." Matt agreed with Gabby.

"I already have enough to worry about here. You, and the girls."

Turning his head, Matt looked down at Noah before kissing his forehead once more. "And now, this guy. I have him to worry about, as you need to take it easy and relax; but of course, Matteo too. I mean, I got reassurance from Antonio that he was okay but…" Gabby already knew what he was thinking too, and just agreed with her husband. "You felt like you needed to SEE that he was okay for yourself." Matt agreed with Gabby as she said that, as that was exactly what he was thinking. "And how was Matteo? Was he okay?" Matt smiled as Gabby asked him whether he was okay. "He was more than okay, and everything is okay now; especially my mom, who was terrified. After all, she hasn't seen it in a while." Gabby agreed with Matt as he said that. "Well, I'm glad that we have this guy here with us right now." Matt agreed with Gabby, as he felt the same way about having Noah here with him and Gabby.

"I was actually just thinking about something too."

Turning her head, Gabby agreed with her loving husband as he said that. "Oh, were you now?" Matt smiled as Gabby asked him that question. "I was just thinking. Instead of bringing him home, what do you say we just keep him for a while? And then Matteo can come join us later, and we can be together as a family of six; then when we get sick on the boys, they can both go home together. Give our family a break." Gabby snickered a bit as she heard Matt say that, as she doesn't think that she could ever get sick on the boys. "I don't think I could ever get sick on the boys, especially not my main man; my cuddle partner, and the man of my dreams." Matt smiled as he heard Gabby say that, while getting close to her and proceeding to kiss her softly. "God, I love you so much." Gabby agreed with Matt and smiled at the man of her dreams. "I love you too." That's when Noah got in between them some more.

"C'mon little man, you got to stay on mommy's lap; daddy wants to cuddle up to her too."

Laughing as she heard Matt say that, Gabby proceeded to slip down in bed some more; after which, she tugged the covers up on top of the both of them. That way, they could all just relax and take it easy with his beautiful family. Well, all the family he can hold right now. His beautiful son, and their baby boy Noah. But little did Matt know that this would end up being a nap too, a very long nap; as they all seemed to be very tired with each other. In fact, they probably could've slept for the rest of the day; if not for supper.