It was 7am on a cold Friday November and Matt and Gabby was married almost 3 months since there summer wedding surrounded by there family and friends. They was waiting for Tina from DCFS to give them the official papers on Louie's adoption that they were handed into them from their best friends Kelly and Stella as they went on honeymoon. They were both on edge. As unknown to Gabby that she's 12 weeks pregnant with their first child gabby mumbled.

Before they had Louie they had been trying for a baby every moment they could find when they was of shift since Gabby suffered an ectopic pregnancy a year ago and also lost their work colleagues Andy Darden who was a Firefighter and Leslie Shay who was a Paramedic. Since losing there best friends they both agreed life is too short and nothing was gonna stop them. Gabby always dreamt of being a mum and getting married since a young age and now it's a reality she's married to the man she loves Matthew Casey and their 3 year old son Louie.

Louie came out of his bedroom and went straight to his parents room and said to mummy "I'm hungry can I have zoo pancakes please as they've been his favourite breakfast" said Gabby. Matt walked out the bedroom and went to the kitchen to make his sons breakfast leaving his wife to get dressed.

Seeing her two boys together made her smile and thinking of what her best friend had said to her weeks before she died in an explosion with everyone from the house.

Gabby only stepped out of the bedroom for a few moments but before she was able to join her two boys in the kitchen for breakfast all of a sudden she felt sick so she rushed to the bathroom and you know what happens next (this is morning sickness Matt and Gabby don't know). When Gabby eventually walks in where husband Matt and son Louie was eating breakfast Matt noticed gabby had gone white. "Babe are you feeling ok"said Matt "I've just been sick"said Gabby " Why don't you go and lie down while I take care of Louie" Matt said "Is mummy ok" said Louie. "She'll be fine, she's just tired"said daddy Matt

Matt and Louie played in the living room while Gabby slept in the bedroom. Three hours passed and it was about 1pm in the afternoon and their was a knock on the door it was Tina from DCFS. Matt answered the door and they both said hi to each at this point Gabby already woke from her nap on the bed bed in which Matt had placed Louie next to her has he had fallen asleep for the last 2 hours. She went to the door in which Matt had asked Tina to come in. "I've got good news"Tina said. "Is everything ok" Gabby said "You're officially Louie's parents everything was approved this morning and I wanted to come round straight away and give you guys the good news and the papers right away as I knew you've been worried "said Tina Tina handed the paperwork over and the parents look at the paper and beaming with happiness that it said Matthew and Gabriela Casey are the proud parents of Louie Casey now everything was going right and they was a family now


Meanwhile since getting the good news that same afternoon they both decided to meet up with Sylvie in town her brother Antonio couldn't meet up as he was busy at work. As they all walked through the food market Gabby suddenly feels faint "mommy you ok"said 3 year old Louie. "Mommy will be fine sweetie"said Matt. After a sit down Gabby feels fine fine to carry on. "Gabby you don't look right we better go home bye Sylvie said Matt "Cya soon guys"said Sylvie.

Sylvie heads home and waits for Antonio to come home from work. When he comes in the door a couple of hours later Antonio says how was your day. "Babe have you spoken to your sister recently"said Brett. "Not for a week as we've been working different shifts and with Gabby having Louie. Gabby didn't look well today she fainted when we was at the market and Louie was worried"said Brett. "I'll phone Matt later Antonio said.

Meanwhile back at the Casey house Matts phone was ringing it was is brother in law Antonio Brett said Gabby fainted today when you guys were out and Louie was worried"said Antonio. "It's just all the stress with Louie's adoption and now everything will be calm. I'll tell her you phoned"said Matt. They both said there goodbyes when Kelly and Stella knocked in there door to remind the couple about the big 51 barbecue tomorrow afternoon from 1:30pm. "We'll be there"said Matt. "We'll leave you now we've got a meal booked"said Stella "Bye guys"said Matt. "Cya tomorrow" Gabby said as Matt was next to her with his arm around her.

Evening came and the married couple decided to settle down on the sofa as there dream family is now a reality and unknown to to them in 6 and 1/2 months time there family will be growing. Louie decided on the film they'd be watching. Once the film ended and before you knew it it was 8pm on their watches they both took Louie to his room as he fell asleep on the sofa after the film on his parents lap.

After putting Louie to bed Gabby and Matt decided to get an early night so they headed to there bedroom and have a talk about what's happened. "Gabby tomorrow Louie will have loads of fun with his cousins Violet Diego and Eva and with the Herman kids as little Terrance was only 14 months old son tho Chief and Donna. They were also celebrating Louie officially being there son.

They were both under the covers and they were drawn back to the first time they were both naked as Matt was moving his hand over his wife's scar from a year ago after the ectopic pregnancy as he gave her a kiss on the lips and you guessed what happens next ...

The evening ended after the couple received the good news and before u knew it it was morning. When they woke up Louie was on there bed in the middle of them both and they both hugged him before getting out and dressed. Louie had his breakfast "cheerios today bud"said Matt while gabby reached for a banana.

Uncle Kelly and Aunty Stella are coming round today bud to take you to the park while mummy and daddy are going to see the doctor"said Matt "Is everyone ok"said the 3 year old. "It's just a checkup sweetie"said Gabby. This checkup is to make sure everything is going smoothly since the ectopic pregnancy. Kelly turned up with Stella and took Louie to the park before the barbecue. "Let's go Louie said Kelly. "Bye love" said Matt.

Gabby and Matt arrive at the doctors and everything is going smoothly. "Gabby how have you been lately"said the doctor. "Everything is fine since the ectopic pregnancy apart from being run down since worrying about Louie's adoption"said Gabby. I'll do some tests and feels her stomach where the scar is and she finds something out but she waits for the whole tests to come back to be sure"said the doctor,they won't be ready til a week before Christmas the doctor also said. "Thanks doc"Matt said.

The couple went home relieved that the doctors appointment went well and they got ready for the barbecue and to see there son Louie. They were meeting up with Christie,Violet,the Herman's with there 5 kids,Chief Boden, Donna, Terrance, Otis, Cruz, Capp,Tony, Mouch, Trudy, Kelly, Stella, Antonio, Brett and Camilla and Ramon Dawson, Gabby's parents. The proud parents couldn't wait to tell everyone about Louie while chilling out.

The couple told everyone the good news regarding Louie as they watched there son playing with his cousins Violet Diego Eva and the Herman's 5 kids, they couldn't be more proud of there young son seeing them all playing with him. His cousin Violet couldn't be happier seeing her Uncle Casey smiling and beaming with pride and joy on his face, she knows how much this means to him for soo long and it's finally happening.

They all laughed joked and ate food as the evening was drawing to an end everyone says their goodbyes as Violet hands something over to Uncle Casey for cousin Louie a toy stuffed animal with his name on it.

"Goodnight little" said both of the parents, today has been a busy day for you bud.

The couple decided to watch a film before going to bed. They talked about the day, "Louie had soo much fun today with his family and friends"said Gabby "he sure did and Violet is soo happy about being a big cousin"said Matt. As Gabby is still not 100% she and Matt decide that tomorrow they'd spend it together in the house.

Gabby and Matt realise that they didn't have have a tree or any decorations so they decide to go and buy some in a couple of weeks to make this Christmas a special one for Louie.

"Babe have you spoken to your mum recently since the wedding"said Gabby. "Not recently I'll phone her tomorrow if no response we'll go round to see her tomorrow night when we've eaten.

Meanwhile over at his sisters house Christie and Violet are talking about the day before going bed. "Hey mum did you see how happy Matt was today"said Violet. "He's soo happy now he's a dad to Louie there will be many more days like today"said Christie. "Goodnight mum, goodnight love" they both said to one another.

The evening draws to an end after a long eventful and loving day for everyone.


The next morning Louie walks into his mum and dads room with a huge smile on his face and both of his parents give the little one a huge family cuddle just like they do every morning.

Before Gabby could ask her son what he wanted to do today she rushed off to the bathroom and you guessed it morning sickness. While Matt got the little one dressed and fed.

"Darling would you like any breakfast" said Matt. "No thanks babe, just been sick again"said Gabby. "You've been poorly for a while now just hoping that these tests comes back with news"said Matt.

Today the family decided to spend it together whatever their son wanted to do. "What do you want to do today"said Gabby. "Can we go to the park and have a picnic mommy"said the 3 year old. "We sure can bud"said Matt. Matt went and made up the basket of food and drink and he put a blanket in it so they can sit down on it while Gabby went for a lie down before they went to their local park over the road. In the basket was fruit vegetables sandwiches drinks and special cupcakes with pics of Louie's fave animals on them. 1 hour has passed and finally the young family can go outside now Gabby has woke up. "Mommy let's go" Louie said.

They were at the park for a few hours and Matt noticed that he had a message from his mum saying hope everything is going well back in a week we should meet up then. He also noticed that his wife and son was falling asleep so they decided to head home and fall asleep together on the sofa as a family as there both have work tomorrow. First shift back after getting the official papers regarding Louie.

The evening came and before you knew it it was morning and the couple was getting ready for work as Louie walked in the room with a book and his stuffed monkey. "Can you read to me daddy"said Louie. "Sure bud"said daddy.

It was 7:45 am and they had to leave for work as Bonnie was meeting them at House 51 to pick up Louie. "Hi Bonnie thanks for picking Louie up from here"said Gabby. "That's alright"said Bonnie. "If it's ok to pick up Louie after breakfast as I wanna treat my wife at Yolk"Matt said. "That's fine Matt"Bonnie said. "Both parents said cya in one sleep ok mummy and daddy"said Louie.

The morning starts of quiet for everyone but come midday there's a call for Ambo 61, 2463 Walcott Way a pregnant woman in distress. When they get to the pregnant lady they manage to deliver the baby boy before transporting her to Chicago Med and it gets Gabby thinking about the baby her and Matt lost 12 months ago and she's ready to start trying again. So when they get time to themselves in between calls they get talking.

Babe today's call got me thinking "I wanna start trying again for our own child"said Gabby. "You know more than anything in the world I'd love to have a baby with you" said Matt. "I know we've got Louie and one day I'd love him to have a baby sister or brother"said Gabby. "I would love that too, let's see what the results are in a few weeks babe"said Matt. "Love ya loads babe" said Gabby. "Love you too sweetie"said Matt.

The rest of their shift went smoothly and before you knew it it was morning and Gabby and Matt Casey went to have breakfast at Yolk before picking up son Louie from Bonnies. While ordering there food they continued to talk about the baby thing after they suffered an ectopic pregnancy a year ago which devastated them both as they've wanted kids from the moment there eyes met each other. After they finished their breakfast they headed over to Bonnies place to pick up Louie and made their way home to be a family.


Lunchtime arrived as Louie finished his lunch he fell asleep on the sofa so Gabby put a blanket over him. The parents realised that they had to get a Christmas tree and decorations tomorrow as Louie didn't understand what Christmas is until now. He's been in foster care before but now he's got a mum a dad and friends who love him loads and they wanted this year to be one to remember. "Matt why don't you phone Antonio and see if he's free tomorrow to look after Louie round here"said Gabby. "Sure will do"said Matt.

Matt picks up his phone and rings his brother in law Antonio. "Hello Matt is everything ok there"said Antonio. "Everything is good Antonio, we was just wondering if you and Sylvie could look after Louie for a few hours tomorrow, so we can get some Christmas stuff" said Matt. "We're free tomorrow" said Antonio. "See you at 9am" said Matt.

Matt wants to take Gabby to a special place tomorrow to pick up something special for her to do with her late best friend Leslie Shay, Christmas presents , the tree itself and the decorations.

The rest of the day went without a hinge, Gabby and Matt was on the sofa watching Louie play with his toys, he then asked his daddy for something, "Daddy can I have a drink please" Louie said. "Sure bud , here you go" said daddy. "thanks daddy" said Louie. While mummy has her sleep he's been noticing that his wife has been sleeping loads when their of shift.

It was 4pm and you knew it Matt was cooking tea for his family as his wife Gabby is still not 100%. After tea Matt decided to talk to Sylvie about Gabby has been doing at work when he's not around her.

Matt phones Kelly and Stella to see if they can join them tomorrow to get the tree and decorations for it and around the house as it's their first official Christmas as a family.

"Kelly I need both of your help tomorrow we're picking up a tree and we need your help with it , Antonio's coming round with Sylvie to look after Louie for us" said Matt.


It's now 7am and Gabby is getting Louie ready for the day. Gabby rushes off to the bathroom and you guessed it morning sickness as Antonio and Sylvie walks in the door. "Sylvie how's Gabby doing while your out on calls"said Matt. "She's been snappy more and every time we get a few moments she falls asleep apart from that she's good at her job"said Sylvie. "Thanks" said Matt. "Where's my nephew" said Antonio. Louie comes out of his bedroom with mummy and he gives him a massive cuddle. "Here you go buddy handing him a colouring book of animals"says Antonio. "Thanks Anto"said Louie. (All this is to do with being pregnant)

Kelly and Stella arrive to pick up Gabby and Matt. "Bye Louie said the parent's" as Louie waved back. "Kelly we need to pick up something from the store, I asked them to do something for the Christmas tree and something else for a Christmas present" said Matt. They arrive at the market to pick the stuff up and on the way home pick up Gabby's presents.

They get home and decorate the house for when Louis wakes up with the help of of Kelly Stella Sylvie and Antonio. "There's something missing babe" said Gabby. "Here you go love handing Gabby something special to do with Shay" said Matt gives Gabby a special ornament for the tree. "Hey babe this is for and it can go on the tree if you want to"said Matt. "I love it loads babe"Gabby said. "Guys we better go" said Kelly and they both leave the Casey house.

"Sis we're leaving too as Diego and Eva wants to see us both"said Antonio. "Cya bruv" said Gabby. "Bye Louie" they both say to the 3 year old. "Thanks guys"Matt said. "Don't worry I'll look out for Gabby on shift" Sylvie says. The evening draws to an end.

It's now 3 weeks later and only a few days of Christmas shopping left to do and it's a lovely day for Louie to build a snowman but before they can take him outside Gabby rushes off to the bathroom and you guessed it morning sickness. Matt goes to his wife in the bathroom as Louie looks in. "Babe your still not right hope we get a phone call soon"said Matt.

It's now lunchtime and Matt's phone rings no it's the doctor calling from Chicago Med here. "Hello Mr Casey we have your wife's results in we'll cya tomorrow morning"said the doctor. "Was that the doc" said Gabby. "Yes love" said Matt.

All afternoon they were thinking and worried about tomorrow morning. They were waiting for this phone call since they went for the checkup.

"Babe could you go out to the store and fetch me my fave water please and you might well stop of at your sisters house and tell them that we'd be dropping Louie off at about 9ish on the way to the doctors.

Matt goes to the store and grabs 3 bottles of water for Gabby and stops of at his sisters house. "Christie is it alright if we drop Louie off tomorrow, Gabby's test results have come in and the doctor wants to see us before Christmas" says Matt. "That's ok Matt that's what family is for to help" says Christie. "Cya tomorrow" Matt says.

Meanwhile back at home Gabby suddenly feels week light headed and with her son in the same room sitting on the sofa, Gabby suddenly collapses to the floor and a worried Louie looks on. "Mommy wake up, wake up" louie said as he tries to nudge her then Matt walks through the door. "Gabby Gabby baby wake up he starts shouting and shaking her while calling 9-1-1