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Chapter Four
Fixing Dawsey: Safe in Bed, Talking

Matt was smiling as he made his way out of the washroom, clad in nothing but the same outfit that he was wearing earlier (prior to when he and Gabby took a sexy swim with each other): his tight boxers; however, the same couldn't be said for Gabby as she was wearing something different for her (loving) husband. Rather than wearing the outfit that she was wearing for Matt earlier, Gabby was instead wearing something much sexier; some delicious lingerie, which Matt most certainly did love the sight of. Especially since Matt didn't even know that Gabby owned this type of lingerie, which he most certainly does want to touch if you were asking. However, not as much as he wants to run his hands all over the smooth skin of the woman who was currently looking very comfortable in bed; the woman he loves, the love of his life: his gorgeous wife, Ms. Gabriela Casey (who should've worn this sexy outfit much sooner). I mean, how do you justify keeping that sexy of an outfit away from your husband? Matt has no idea how, and he's not happy that she did it.

A feeling which he decided to vocalize to his (sexy, gorgeous) wife. "I swear, you really should've brought that outfit out much sooner. You look so damn sexy in it." Smiling, Gabby agreed with her husband as he said that; after all, she can clearly tell that he likes it. "Ok. Calm down boy. We already had sex in the pool, and here in bed once; I think we both know that it's time for us to take a breath and take it easy with each other." Gabby sighed as she looked at her husband, as she knew that was the real reason why they came to get in bed with each other; so that they can breathe, as they take it easy and talk to each other. However, there was another reason why she wanted to get in bed, which was so that they could talk about what he said, what he said about him killing her by getting her pregnant. She still couldn't believe that Matt felt that way, which is the entire reason why she was wearing this lingerie; to make her husband happy with the hopes that it'll encourage him to open up to her as they hold each other close here in their comfortable bed.

After all, that was something that was made clear to Gabby; how her husband is very interested in the two of them talking, even while they're holding each other close in bed…simply due to the fact that he knew that they were starting to talk about emotional topics. Topics that require him to hold his wife in his arms, just like she wants him to…here, in the comfort of their bed. "I think we both know the real reason we came to bed is to talk Gabby, here in the comfort of our bed; while I hold you in my arms and give you the comfort that you need as we talk." Gabby sighed as she heard Matt say that, as she already knew that he was projecting on her. "I actually think it's the other way around babe. I actually think you want to be comfortable in bed, so that it's easier for you to open up to me." Matt sighed, while also agreeing with Gabby as that was the entire reason why he wanted to be in bed as they spoke to each other; as they had these hard conversations, which they needed to have regardless, so that they can work things out. Together, here in bed.

After all, Matt just has this feeling that this is what he and Gabby need to be doing right now, they need to work on their marriage for a bit; however, they also need to talk in general as they're a team…he's her husband, and she's his (sexy) wife. And above all else, he feels like they need to talk about the emotions which they're both going through at the moment; the emotions which are creating tense air in their room (something which Matt doesn't like whatsoever). He doesn't like the fact that the air around he and his wife feels tense, which is precisely why he wants to talk to her; that way, they can clear the air and make things better between the both of them as they work on their marriage. As they take things easy with each other, while Matt holds his beautiful wife in his arms; whilst they cuddle up to each other here in their bed. Anyways, it's not like Matt doesn't already know that's what Gabby wants. In fact, it's precisely what Gabby wants. She wants him to hold her in his arms, as they cuddle with each other; here, in their comfortable bed.

The bed which Matt was currently in the midst of joining Gabby in, so that she was no longer alone in their bed. So that he was in there with her, holding her in his arms, which is precisely what Gabby wants her husband to do. Because as much as she loves the sight of him walking around their room in his tight boxers, she'd rather have him in bed holding her close to him as they cuddled up to one another here in bed. "I swear, you are such a tease. And you must know it." Looking at his gorgeous wife as he walked up to their bed, Matt smirked as he most certainly did know that he was teasing her right now, which is precisely why he just set his phone down on his side table, so that he could get in bed with her (and, in the process, stop teasing her as much as he is right now). But first, maybe one last tease in the form of a kiss. So, Matt climbed into bed and leaned over her, while placing his hand on her face and bending down to kiss her softly. "I love you." Gabby agreed with her husband, smiling as she loves him too. "I love you too."

Matt smiled as he heard Gabby say that. "And I hope you know just how much I love being your husband and having you as my wife." Gabby nodded, as that was something she most certainly knew; especially in the aftermath of the fire, which almost claimed her husband's life…which would've meant that they would never get another chance to be with each other like this ever again. And all of this has made her realize something: she'd rather be with Matt, than in Puerto Rico. She doesn't want to risk loosing him ever again, which is precisely what she would be doing if she went back to Puerto Rico. So, she's going to stay with him and only go back if he goes with her. But right now, she's not going to worry about that. Rather, she wants her husband to join her here in bed…where they're going to talk about that thing Matt mentioned in the pool. "Matt, can you promise me that we're going to talk about that thing you mentioned in the pool? How…" Crashing his lips in Gabby's before she could finish her sentence, Matt agreed with his beautiful wife.

After all, he most certainly can (and does) promise that they're going to talk about what he mentioned in the pool. After all, that's the entire reason why they came in here in the first place; so that they could hold each other in bed, while they spoke about what he said in the pool. "Last time I checked that's the entire reason why we came in here in the first place. So that we could hold each other in bed, while we talk about what I said in the pool." Gabby agreed with her husband as he said that, smiling due to the fact that she was happy that they were going to talk about it; that they were going to discuss it further, due to the fact that it was on her mind right now. How her husband just said that…in his mind, him getting her pregnant is him killing her. And that's precisely what they're going to talk about, just as soon as Matt's in bed with her. "By the way, thanks for agreeing to do this without our sweats on. I think it's going to be much more comfortable." Smirking, Matt agreed with his wife as he moved close to her, while also tugging her body against his.

After which, Gabby slipped her legs in between her husband's as they both laid down in bed with each other; before placing her hand on his face as she stared into those gorgeous eyes of his, which always make her want to kiss him. And that's precisely what she did. She leaned in and kissed the man of her dreams, while moving her hand to the back of his head as they took things nice and slow with each other here in their bed. "God, why must your lips be so addicting?" Matt smirked as Gabby asked him that question. "I could ask you the same thing Ms. Casey." Gabby smiled as she heard Matt ask her that, while also using her married name; something she likes hearing right now. Especially when they're both in bed with each other, holding each other close; with the covers on top of them thanks to Matt, who just tugged them up on top of the both of them. And damn was that a nice feeling, but not as nice as the feeling of Matt getting extra close to Gabby as he held her in his arms, which is always the most comfortable feeling in their entire world.

Matt's POV: Getting nice and close to Gabby after I joined her in bed, I smiled as this is precisely what I want to be doing at the moment. I want to spend some time with the woman of my loves, as we hold each other close and cuddle up to one another in bed, which is precisely why I just got close to her, while also closing the covers on top of the both of us. That way, I could make sure that she (a) couldn't move away from me that easily, and (b) that she was comfortable and warm the entire time that we were in bed. However, this was not the way Gabby wanted to lay down apparently, as she would rather I lay down on my back. "Baby, do you mind laying down on your back? I want to lay down on your chest and cuddle up to you here in bed." I agreed with Gabby as she asked me that question, before placing my hand on her back as I learned in and kissed her softly. "Of course, I can do that for you right now." Rolling over onto my back the moment I told her that, I smiled as I looked up at the woman of my dreams while waiting for her to lay down.

And that's precisely what Gabby did the moment she got a chance to do so, she laid down on my chest and cuddled up to me, which is very comfortable. Hell, it's always comfortable when we're laying down in each other's arms. God, the way she wraps her arms around me is absolutely perfect and I am so glad that this is the life that we have with each other. Now, just to find out whether we're going to be laying down like this in quiet, or whether Gabby wants me to turn the TV on. "So, do you want mem to turn on the TV?" Biting her lip, Gabby shook her head. "I'd rather we just have the room be quiet as we talk right now." I agreed with Gabby as she said that, while running my hand up and down her back. After which, I turned my head and smiled as I pressed my lips to her forehead. And god, do I love this feeling; especially since I always love the feeling of her cuddling up to me. It just makes me feel so happy, as I know that she's safe here in my arms. That was always something that I was worried about while she was in Puerto Rico, whether she was safe.

And that truly is some that I love, the fact that I know that she's safe here in my arms; especially when we're considering putting her life at risk by getting her pregnant. Yes, you heard that right; I am truly considering it, because I want to make my wife happy. But in order to be okay with us doing that, I need her to be here in my arms, which makes me so happy, simply due to the fact that I know she's safe in my arms. And there's something else I know, which is that we're going to get pregnant someday soon; something that I just know in my heart, especially as she decided to take off her bra. However, that most certainly isn't something that she's going to do by herself; rather, I'm going to do it. "Ah, you most certainly aren't doing that. Let me do that." Gabby agreed with me as I told her that, smiling as she let me take off her bra; but first, she sat up and looked at me (which prompted me to sit up and move my hands to her back). And that's precisely what I did. I placed my hands on her back and smiled as I leaned in and kissed the woman I love.

Meanwhile, she placed her hands on my chest and smiled as we both took things nice and slow with each other; before wrapping her arms around my neck and just holding me close to her. After which, I ran my hands up her back and proceeded to grab her bra; before going to tug on it. "Here, let me take this off." Gabby agreed with me as I said that, smiling as she moved her hands away from my chest; while I grabbed her bra and proceeded to through it away, while also staring into her eyes and smiling as I leaned in and kissed the woman of my dreams. Taking things nice and slow with Gabby, I smirked due to the fact that this is precisely what I want to do with Gabby right now. I want to take things nice and slow with the woman of my dreams, which is precisely what I'm doing right now. I'm taking things nice and slow with Gabby, which made her very happy. "God, I am so glad that this is what we're doing right now." I agreed with Gabby, as I felt the same way. It was so sexy, and I am so glad that this is what we're doing right now.

I'm running my hands all over her body, as we both held each other close and just took it easy with each other; while Gabby placed her hands on my face, smiling as she leaned in and kissed me softly. "I love you." I agreed with Gabby as she told me that she loves me. "I love you." Smiling at me, Gabby leaned her forehead against mine and just smiled; while I ran my hands around her body some more, as we just held each other close as we took it easy right now. "God, this is perfect; and I am so glad that this is what we're doing right now." Gabby agreed with me when I said that, smiling due to the fact that this is precisely what we both want to do. "So, am I going to stay sitting up like this?" Gabby smirked and agreed with me, smiling as she kissed me softly. "I like this right now, but I think I would much rather cuddle up to my man as we hold each other close in bed; it would be very comfortable, which is what we both want to do." I agreed with Gabby when she told me that, smiling as I decided to first lean in and kiss her neck, which really turned her on.

And it turned me on too, due to the fact that I love the sound of her moaning for me. "You like it when I do that, don't you babe?" Gabby nodded, agreeing with me due to the fact that this is precisely what we both want to do; before turning her head and leaning in so that she could kiss me softly. "I most certainly do." Running her finger down my cheekbone as she leaned her forehead against mine, Gabby smiled as she was just very happy right now. We're both so happy over the fact that we're together like this right now. That we're topless in bed with each other, with her body right against mine; even more so, as I tugged her body against my chest. While at the same time, Gabby wrapped her legs around my waist so that she could strangle me; and damn did I love that feeling, simply due to the fact that it was precisely what we both wanted. "God, this is perfect. So sexy. You're so sexy." Gabby agreed with me when I said that, smiling as she leaned in and kissed me softly. God, I just love that we're doing this; especially as I want this right now.

It's all I want right now, as I want to hold my wife close to me as we just relax and take it easy with each other; but only after we talk to each other, which is precisely why I decided that it was time for something else. It was time for me to lay down in bed. "Listen, I think it's time for me and you to lay down now. I want to lay down and cuddle up to you in bed." Gabby agreed with me when I said that, smiling at me; while I put my hands on her back and smiled as I laid down in bed. After which, I placed my hands on her back and just smiled as we both held each other close; however, Gabby wasn't smiling right now. Rather, she was worried based on the statement that I made. The statement that I made regarding me killing her. "Matt, can we talk about what you said? I'm worried about what you said." I agreed with Gabby, as we can talk about it. "Of course. What's worrying you babe?" Gabby sighed. "Can we lay down on our sides instead? Sorry, I'm comfortable; but, I think I need to look at you." I agreed with Gabby, before rolling over with my wife.

And let's just say that Gabby loved that feeling, she loved the feeling of me rolling over with her still being in my arms; while she got close to me once again and placed her my hand on the back of her head. Meanwhile, Gabby wrapped her arms around me and smiled due to the fact that she was very comfortable. Well, that's what I can assume at least. "I can only assume that you're comfortable." Smiling, Gabby leaned in and kissed me softly. "If that's what you assumed, then you'd be assuming correctly as I am very comfortable as I cuddle up to you in bed right now." I agreed with Gabby as she told me that, before smirking as I kissed her softly. "I love you." Gabby agreed with me, smiling. "I love you too." I smiled as I heard Gabby say that, before wrapping my arm around her back as I pressed my lips to her forehead. "Is it just me, or does this feel like where you belong right now? Here, in my arms, in Chicago?" Gabby smiled as I asked her whether she belongs here, with me, in Chicago. "Oh, this most certainly is precisely where I belong."

I smiled as I heard Gabby say that, as that made me very happy. Hell, she made my happy in general simply due to the fact that she's the love of my life; the only woman I want to be with in life. After which, I ran my hand down her side; placing it on her leg shortly afterwards, I smirked as I wrapped her leg around mine as a way to keep the woman I love right against my chest. While at the same time, I also rubbed it to turn her on; and damn did I turn her on. "You like this feeling?" Gabby agreed with me, smirking as she wrapped her arms around me and kissed me softly. "Oh, I most certainly love this feeling; because you are very sexy when you get all hot and sexy with me." I agreed with my beautiful wife as she said that, smirking as I kissed her softly; really loving just how sexy we were getting with each other on our first day here. "God, I love how sexy we're getting with each other. But, I also know that we need to talk." Gabby agreed with me, well aware that we need to talk, which is what we're going to do right now here in bed.

And we're going to start talking right now. "So, about what I said…." Gabby agreed with me. "Matt, you're not serious when you say that, are you? Do you really think that you'd be responsible if I died?" Biting my lip, I nodded as that's precisely how I feel about it. I feel I would be responsible for her death if she got pregnant. "Gabby, of course I feel that way. I mean, you heard the doctor. They literally said that you could die if you get pregnant. I get you pregnant, you could die. And not only would I lose you, but I could also lose the baby." Gabby agreed with me when I said that, well aware that was the case. "I mean, I already lost you. Hell, I'm still worried that I'm going to lose you." Gabby was confused as I said that. "Why?" I sighed. "Because I cheated on you." Gabby nodded, well aware that was the truth. "But, I already forgave you for that baby; I promise that I forgive you, especially since you almost died. I know you regret it, and I am not going to hold it against you." I smiled as I heard Gabby say that, before leaning in and kissing her again.

After all, that's something that just makes me smile. How my wife can forgive me for cheating on her, simply due to the fact that I almost died. "I promise, never again." Gabby agreed with me as I said that, well aware that was the case. "You better believe that you aren't cheating on me again, or else I'll get my brother involved." I laughed, agreeing with me gorgeous wife. "But, now, back to the kids thing." Gabby agreed with me as I said that, as that's the real topic that we both want to talk about. "I guess, I just want to know what happens to us if I don't give you a baby." I looked at Gabby as she said that, shocked that she even thought that something would happen to us (e.g., divorce) if she didn't give me a baby. "Gabby, I love you so much that I don't want to put your life at risk. Why would I do that, if I just wanted to divorce you for not being able to give me a child? Anyways, do you remember what I told you when we lost our first baby?" Me and Gabby then both thought back to what I said.

"Can we talk? About us? I mean, we got back together because I was pregnant."
"No, we got back together because we love each other."
"Matt, it's me. You've wanted to be a dad you're whole life."
"I want you."

Thinking back to the conversation we had that day, me, and Gabby both just remembered the raw emotions that we were dealing with that day as we just learned that we weren't going to be parents. And while I was relieved that Gabby was okay, we both also knew that it was going to be hard on the both of us. And, at the end of the day, it was hard on us; it even led us to breaking up for a bit. And then, we got back together, and we were happy again; very happy, as it led to us getting married. But back to the conversation that we had that day, the conversation that still rings true; the fact that I don't need kids to be happy with the woman I love. "Gabby, I hope you know that the sentiment is the same now as it was back then. I don't need kids to be happy as your husband." Gabby agreed with me as I said that, well aware that was the case; after which, she leaned in and kissed me softly while we both held each other close in bed.

Gabby's POV: When Matt reminded me that he doesn't need to have kids to be happy with me, I smiled as I knew that was the truth; I knew that he didn't NEED to have a baby to be with me, as we were always happy when we were together. Alone and in bed, just like we are right now. We're comfortable as we hold each other, here in the comfort of our hotel bed. Anyways, Matt would never lie to me about something like that; especially after all these years, which just means that it's even more the truth. Hell, it's always been the truth and I should've known that the entire time. However, I can't help but wonder if how I treated him in the past changes anything; like how I kept secrets from him (i.e., Bria) And that's what I decided to ask him about. "Matt, I need to ask you something." Matt agreed with me, probably more than happy to answer my questions. "Of course, babe, what is it?" I smiled as he called me 'babe' as I love the sound of that. Me being his babe. "I know we have a lot of history, but is there a way we can start fresh?" I then let out a sigh.

After which, I explained what I meant in the form of another question. "Is there any way that we can start fresh, while still being married? Without having to get a divorce and start with dating again? I know it'd be hard with how much we hurt each other, but…" Placing his hand on the side of my face, Matt tugged my lips against his as he started to take things nice and slow with me; something I very much enjoyed as I always love sharing a sweet kiss with my husband. "Gabby, of course we can…because I forgive you. I just hope that you can forgive me too. What I said was horrible, about how you can't have a baby." I sighed when Matt said that, as that was the truth. "That's the truth though Matt, I can't have children." Matt shook his head as I told him that. "No, you can. I'm just a coward and not willing to accept the fact that you can do it. Hell, I was too much of a coward to even hand in the divorce papers." I shook my heard as I heard Matt say that, before getting close to him and placing my hands on his face; after which, I kissed him softly.

I kissed him as we took things nice and slow with each other. "You are not a coward Matthew Casey, because a firefighter can never be a coward." Matt smiled as he heard me tell him that. "God, you have no idea how many times I've wished Shay was still with us; I could've spoken to her and just known what to say much sooner." I took a breath when Matt told me that, well aware that was the case; especially since I felt the same way. Even after all these years, I still miss her more and more each and every day. "I still can't believe it's five years this May." Matt agreed with me when I said that, well aware that was the case. "I know. I just hope you know that I do think about her sometimes, so you can talk to me." I was confused as Matt said that, as I didn't understand why HE would think about her. "And why exactly do YOU think about her?" Matt smiled. "I think about her when I need advice, as I would've gone to her for advice on us sometimes if she was still here." I agreed with Matt, as I could see him doing that. "She knew me the best."

Matt agreed with me, smirking as he leaned in and kissed me softly once more. And damn did I love his kiss, because it was perfect; hell, all of our kisses are perfect. "Gabby, I know we've dealt with a lot of death over the years; but there's one death that really has stuck out to me, which relates to the reason why I am a bit more apprehensive when it comes to us having a baby." I was confused as I heard Matt say that. "Care to share which one?" Matt sighed as he stared into my eyes. "Hallie." I just looked at Matt as he told me that. "Gabby, I know that her death shouldn't affect our marriage; but in this case, it does. Gabby, she died in a fire that I responded to. How in the world can I not save her, when I'm a firefighter. It's my job to save her." I agreed with Matt, as I understood how he felt. "And that's what would happen when it comes to me getting you pregnant, I could kill you baby and not have a way to save you." I nodded, well aware that was the case; while also setting that Matt was getting emotional, which is why I just held him close to me.

That way, he would just breathe and take it easy, which is what he needs to do right now, he needs to breathe and just take it easy as we cuddle up to each other here in bed. "You can take it easy and relax babe, I'm right here for you." Matt agreed with me as I said that, smiling as he leaned in and kissed me again. "And I want that for the rest of my life, especially since you're the woman that truly completes me; the only woman I ever should've proposed to, as you're the only one that really wanted the same things as me in life. Hallie never wanted kids, you always did. So, I feel regrets when it comes to that. How I proposed to her, rather than be with you. I should've been with you the entire time, but that didn't happen. And now that I have you, I'm scared to let you go due to the fact that I don't know if I'm going to get lucky again. I am so lucky in love, because I found two gorgeous women to love me; and we both know that I can be stubborn at times. But I still found love twice in my life, two loves which I love more than anything." I agreed, smiling.

While at the same time, I blushed due to the fact that it just made me that happy. "And that's why I'm really scared to get you pregnant, as I don't want to lose you Gabby; because you're the love of my life, and I can't do this without you." I agreed with Matt, smiling as I kissed him softly. "Gabby, I need you in my life as you complete me. And I want to have a baby with you, but not when it can turn out to be my worst nightmare; one that I had when you told me you still wanted to get pregnant." I was confused as I heard Matt say that. "What was the dream?" Matt bit his lip. "It was me, with our newborn daughter at your funeral." Just looking into Matt's eyes, I felt horrible; especially when that's a horrible dream to have, him with our newborn daughter at my funeral. "Gabby, that's why it petrifies me. The idea of me getting you pregnant, because I have those dreams which are horrible." I agreed with Matt, as they are horrible. How could I deny the fact that they are horrible dreams. "I need you to promise me I won't live it."

I agreed with Matt, before leaning in and kissing him softly. "Then what are we going to do?" Matt took a breath. "I know, we still want to have a baby. And I promise, we have other options. An option that I truly believe is the best middle option that there can be." I agreed with Matt when he said that. "And what mignt this 'middle option' be?" Matt smiled as answered my question.

"Surrogacy."