Hi Readers: Seems like today may be a low update day, unless I can get a bunch of chapters out quickly. Either that, or I will give you some nice, long chapters; which I actually really enjoy doing. The reason? Means that I can give you more content with less updates. Still, I would love to know what you guys prefer. Do you guys like the long chapters, or the more frequent updates? Let me know.

Quick Note: This chapter is based on what happened in Chapters 93/94 of the original story. I have decided to merge those chapters as they are just a continuation of each other and work better together. Thanks again for reading and I hope you like the story.

Chapter Twenty-Five
We'll Always Come First/Papa or Daddy?

The moment Gabby told him that she was worried about something, he was on high alert due to the fact that it might cause stress, which was the last thing that he wanted for the pregnancy. That was especially the case when he learned just what Gabby was worried about, which made him realize that he was going to have to take a moment to sit with her and talk. That was just a fact, as what Gabby mentioned wasn't something he could let linger; he couldn't let even the thought of them not having just as much time with each other when they have their little girl stay in her mind, when it was the opposite of the truth. After everything they've done over the past couple months, since they left Chicago to go on that road trip, Matt has always done one thing in particular; and that would be present for Gabby and just there for her as he put their marriage first. Which is something he plans on doing for the rest of his life, he plans on putting their marriage first, especially since that was something he promised her; that their marriage was his priority

Matt loves Gabby more than anything in the entire world, and she matters more to him than anything in the entire world; as their marriage is the foundation for their family, which is why they're going to make sure that they always hold on when stuff gets hard at work. After all, they're going to be a team in many different ways: they're going to be a team as husband and wife, as parents, and as business partners; because Matt doesn't just plan on working with Kelly when it comes to the business, as he plans on working with Gabby too. He plans on working with Gabby as she's his wife, and his partner in both life and business. She'll be the woman he leans on the most, and he just hopes that he's the man she leans on the most when they go through hard times. But in order for them to achieve all of their goals, they need to have a strong marriage; as well as (even though it's not as important), a healthy sex life. But that's not what he needs to think about right now, as their sex life means nothing to him if he didn't have Gabby as his wife.

So, he has a couple things to tell her: first, he wants to tell her just how much he loves her; and second, he wants to tell her about how he doesn't want to go back and make the same mistakes they made in the past. They've matured and grown as a couple since they made those mistakes, which means that they know that they can't make them again; and since they learned from their mistakes, he's sure that they won't make them again. It's something that Gabby ought to know, that he never wants to put their marriage at risk ever again, which is why this company that he wants to create will always come last in his priorities, after their marriage and their family. Yes, their family; as in, multiple kids. Matt is not going to be done after their daughter, as he also wants to (at least) have another child; preferably, a son to carry on the Casey family name. So, if the company ever puts their marriage at risk, then he's going to step away and concentrate on their marriage; that's something he can already promise his wife. That their marriage comes first.

So much so, that he doesn't even care that his best friend is here (and may even need him right now); right now, he and Gabby need to talk and just spend some time together. They need to talk about how they are as a couple, and just how their marriage is right now; a marriage which he believes is stable and will last them a lifetime. And that's precisely what he plans on doing right now as he made his way out of the bathroom after shaving, only to see her standing at the end of their bed in a very sexy bodysuit that he loves the sight of. And even better, he has plans to run his hands all over it, which is precisely what he wants to do starting right now, as he walked up to her at the end of their bed and placed his hands on her sides. "God, I am really not worthy of you." Gabby snickered as Matt said that he isn't worthy of her, before placing her hands on his toned chest the moment he was standing in front of her; while he placed his hands on her hips and just brought her close to him. "I can say the same about you." Matt shook his head.

After all, that'll never be the truth; Gabby is the love of his life, and he'll always be much less worthy of her after all he's put her through. (After all, he's the one who yelled at her when they had that fight). Though, he had no plans of reminding Gabby about that as he got nice and close to her and kissed her softly, while also placing his hand on the side of her neck and wrapping one of his arms around her. God, the way he was holding her right now truly was paradise for the both of them, as Gabby is very comfortable at the moment as Matt held her in his arms. Wrapping her arms around his back, Gabby smiled as she leaned in and kissed her husband again as they both took things slow with each other. "I love you." Hearing Matt tell her that he loves her, Gabby smiled as she knew that was the truth. "Oh, I know that." Matt smiled as Gabby told him that, before leaning his forehead against hers as they both held each other close here right now. "And I love that you're pregnant with our daughter." Gabby agreed with Matt as she smiled.

After all, she feels the same way; she's ecstatic over the fact that she's pregnant with their child, who they already love more than anything in the entire world. Who they plan on loving for the rest of their lives, simply due to the fact that she's their daughter. "I had fun in the shower by the way." Matt agreed with Gabby as she said that, smiling as he loved what they did in the shower too. "I'm just sorry that I ended it on a negative." Matt shook his head, as he didn't want Gabby to think that way. If anything, she just said the truth. "You just told me the truth, and you told me indirectly that you needed to talk. And remember what I said? I said that we can always talk about things if you need to talk, which is precisely what we're going to do." Gabby agreed with Matt as he told her that, smiling as she stepped close to him and wrapped her arms around his back again; after which, she leaned up and kissed his neck softly. "I love you." Matt agreed with his wife, smiling as he turned his head while looking down at her. "I love you too."

Bending down, Matt smiled as he kissed the woman he loves more than anything. "Listen, I think we both know that we can't stay here forever, not when we need to talk about something you have on your mind; the last thing I want to do is get distracted by getting all hot and sexy with each other. Then, we may not get around to talking about it." Gabby agreed with Matt, well aware that was the case. "So, you want to get in bed so that we can do it?" Matt nodded, as that's precisely where he wanted to be as they talked about this topic; especially since it was something he wanted to make sure Gabby truly listened to him about, which was that he will never put work before their marriage or their family. They will always be his priority, so she truly has nothing to worry about; I mean, he's wanted to be a father his entire life, why would he do anything to put that at risk? He has no plans to do it right now, nor does he have any plans to do it in the future. "Listen, can we agree to no sex? I want to just take it easy and relax." Matt agreed with Gabby.

After all, that's precisely what he wants to do just as soon as they were in bed with each other, which they were on their way to do as they walked up the side of their bed while holding hands, prior to Matt turning Gabby around so that he was facing her when they were at the side of their bed. "Hey, just stay here for a minute before we get in." Gabby agreed with Matt as she stood close to him, while also grabbing his hand and intertwining their fingers. "I want you to remember that I love you, and that we're just here to talk and take it easy. Gabby, this is a safe space, and we can be honest with each other. Promise me that you don't hold back as we talk right now? I want us to be open and honest with each other." Gabby agreed with Matt, as that's something she can promise the man of her dreams, which she did as she let go of his hands and stepped close to him. Placing her hands on Matt's toned chest, Gabby stared up into his eyes. Meanwhile, Matt placed his hands on her hips as he stared into hers. "I promise. Honesty and openness."

Matt agreed with Gabby, as that's precisely what we want. "Listen, let's promise not to talk about business. I want to just talk about us and concentrate on my job as your husband right now, which is my most important job in life. Something that I really should've remembered when I became captain at the CFD." Gabby nodded as Matt told her that, before placing her hands on his chest and cuddling up to him. After which, Matt stepped close to her as he wrapped his arms around her waist and kissed her forehead softly. Looking up at Matt, Gabby smiled at the man of her dreams. "At least we're doing it now. Putting our marriage first." Matt agreed with his wife as she said that, smiling. "Listen, you want me to stay in boxers? Or, do you want me to get dressed?" Shaking her head, Gabby smiled at Matt. "We're spending the rest of the day in bed. Let's stay like this, just not have sex." Matt agreed with Gabby as he stared into her eyes. He then leaned in and kissed his beautiful wife softly. "Listen, get in bed and I'll join you." Gabby agreed as she smiled.

After which, he turned around and moved to get in bed ahead of Matt; just like he asked her to do. Meanwhile, Matt slapped her butt a bit as a way to tease the woman he loves more than anything; something Gabby was not happy about. "Matthew!" Matt smirked as Gabby said that. "Oh, calm down. You know you liked that." Gabby agreed with Matt, because she did. So much so, that she got up onto her knees and made her way back over to the side of the bed where Matt is; after which, she wrapped her arms around his neck as they both held each other close. Wrapping his arms around Gabby, Matt smiled as he looked up into her eyes; while she placed her hand on the back of his head and kissed him softly. "I love you forever." Matt agreed with his wife as she told him that she loves him forever, as he feels the same way. "I love you forever too." Gabby smiled as she leaned her forehead against Matt's, before kissing him one last time ahead of laying down in bed; that way, he can join her in bed. And that's precisely what Matt did, he joined her in bed.

They decided that they were going to have Matt sit up against his pillow in bed, while Gabby sat in his lap and cuddled up to him, which is precisely how Matt and Gabby are sitting at the moment, as they held each other close in bed. And Matt had to admit, this is very comfortable. Then again, he's always very comfortable when he cuddles up to Gabby in bed; especially when he wraps his legs around hers and tugs the blankets up on top of the both of them which is precisely what Matt just did (regardless of the fact that they're in Hawaii). This truly is their favorite way to hold each other as they cuddle up to each other in bed, and that's why they do it so often; they do it as they cuddle up to each other and just relax in bed. And that's precisely what they're doing right now, as Gabby laid her head down on Matt's chest and just cuddled up to him so that they can talk; a conversation which they've yet to start (until now), until Gabby decided to speak up. "No sex this afternoon, or tonight; okay?" Matt agreed with Gabby as she said that.

Smiling as he wrapped his arm around her back, Matt turned his head and pressed his lips to her forehead, while also whispering to her. "I'm more than okay with that, because I already have a gorgeous pregnant wife." Gabby smiled, agreeing with Matt as she loves the sound of that. "Speaking of which, how are you feeling when it comes to that? You and our little girl okay?" Gabby smiled when Matt asked her that question. "I think it's safe to start using her name." Matt agreed with Gabby. "Bella. My beautiful baby girl, who's going to look just as beautiful as her mom." Gabby smiled as Matt said that, while also moving her ear over his heart as she cuddled up to the man of her dreams close to her. "Thanks for agreeing to do this today, I know it's boring." Matt shook his head. "It's not boring, it's what you need sometimes to take it easy. And that's what we're doing, especially since there's nothing else to do." Gabby agreed with Matt. "I think there's another reason I want to do it." Looking down, Matt was confused as Gabby mentioned that.

After all, he had no idea what she was talking about. "What are you talking about?" Taking a breath, Gabby looked up at her husband. "I want to savor every moment of me being pregnant. We never thought this would ever happen, because of the aneurysm…and then because we almost divorced." Matt agreed with Gabby, well aware that they did they close to divorcing after that fight. "Gabby, I hope you know that there isn't a day where I don't regret those words. Even though you didn't ever have an aneurysm, those were the worst words I could've ever said to you; and that's why I am so sorry. I still feel like I need to make it up to you, and I will always try each and every day." Gabby agreed with her husband as he told her that, well aware that was the case. She knew that he regrets what he said to her each and every day, especially since they talked about it extensively on the road trip they took. "I know, we spoke about it a lot when we were on the road trip. So, no need to go over it again in my opinion." Matt agreed, as he felt the same way.

Rather, they can talk about other things, such as (a) the business, and (b) the thing that Gabby mentioned in the shower. And that was actually the topic Matt wanted to start with, how she thought that he wasn't going to put her and their daughter first, which is something he'll always do. "Gabby, you need to know that what you said isn't remotely true." Gabby agreed with her husband, well aware that was the case; especially as she felt him leave a soft kiss on her forehead. "Gabby, I love you and Bella more than anything in the entire world. You're my wife and she's our daughter, you guys are my world, and I will always be your husband and Bella's father first." Gabby agreed with Matt, well aware that was the case. After all, there was no doubt in her mind that he doesn't want to be a father more than anything. "I really can't wait until we have her, until I get to see you hold her on your chest as you hold each other close." Matt smiled, as that most certainly is something that he wants to do. He wants to hold Bella close on his chest.

And as much as he loves holding Gabby that way, he just feels like it's going to be different when he does it with Bella. "Is it weird for me to think that me doing it Bella might be better than when I hold you on my chest?" Gabby snickered. "I think it's due to the fact that it's something you're wanted for the longest time, to be a father." Matt agreed with his wife, nodding as he pressed his lips to her forehead. "And that's why I feel so stupid for ever thinking that you would ever put work ahead of me and the kids." Matt agreed with his wife, as that's the truth; he's a family man first and will always be a family man first. "I'm a family man, and I will always be a family man." Gabby agreed with her loving husband as he said that, smiling as she slipped up his chest. After which, she placed her hands on his chest and smiled as she leaned in and kissed him softly. Meanwhile, Matt wrapped his arms around Gabby as they took things nice and slow with each other. "I love you, and I hope you know that Gabby." Gabby agreed with her husband.

Gabby's POV:
When Matt asked me whether I knew that he loves me, I smiled due to the fact that I knew that for certain; there's never been a day since we got married that I didn't know that Matt loves me, which is precisely what I'm going to tell him. "Of course, I know that baby. You've loved me for a long time, and I know that." Matt agreed with me as I said that, smiling as he rubbed my back. "I love you more than anything, and I will always love you more than anything. You and our families will always come first, because they are the people I love; and nobody messes with the people I love, not even the people who want to help me make money for my family." I agreed with Matt as he told me that, smirking as I wrapped my arms around his muscular torso more and laid my head down on his chest. Meanwhile, Matt ran his hand up and down my back before pressing his lips to my forehead. And god, do I love that feeling, which truly makes me think about just how lucky I am to have the ability to call this amazing man my husband.

How lucky I am to call him my husband, and the father of our child. And even better, those are titles that I'm going to be able to call Matt for the rest of my life. However, there is a title that I'm not sure about, which would be what title he wants to be our little girl, though I have a feeling that it's going to be daddy. Still, I decided to ask Matt that question. "Just curious, have you decided what you're going to be to Bella yet?" Matt was confused when I asked him that, while looking down at me. "What?"

Matt's POV:
Well, that question came out of nowhere. I mean, what in the world does Gabby mean when she asked me that question. What I'm going to be to Bella? Hello, I'm going to be her father. Her dad. What other relationship can I have with her? In fact, why would Gabby even ask me that question; unless…oh shit, is she worried (again) that I'm not going to be there for her and our little girl? That I'm going to be more concentrated on the business? We literally just talked about this. I hate that I am going to have to talk to her about this again, but I need to tell her this again and just reinforce the fact that I am going to be a father first. "Hey, we already talked about this Gabby. You have nothing to worry about when it comes to this, as I'm going to be there for you and Bella." Looking up at me, Gabby seemed a bit taken aback when I said that. "What?" Looking down at Gabby, I continued with what I was saying. "Baby, if you think this way again, I am going to be really worried. I mean, you already know that I want to be a dad more than any…"

Cutting me off, Gabby stopped me. "Oh god, THAT'S how you're taking that question?" Looking into Gabby's eyes when she asked me that question, I was confused. "What other way is there to take that question." Laughing a bit, Gabby seemed to find this funny; but, I didn't. "No, I'm serious Gabby. What other way can I take that question?" Gabby then smiled at me. "I'm talking about the name you're going to use." I was still confused when I heard Gabby tell me that, not understanding whatsoever what she was trying to ask me. "Ok, I feel like I'm missing something. What are you talking about Gabby? This really isn't funny, especially not when I think you're trying to get me to promise that I won't put business before our family!" Gabby sighed as I said that, before sitting up. "Baby, take a breath and look at me." I agreed with Gabby. "Matt, I'm going to be mama to Bella. I'm not going to be mom; I'm going to be the Spanish version of mom. I'm going to be mama. So, what I'm asking you is…" I then started to realize what she was asking me.

She was asking me what I want to be when it comes to a name to Bella. As in 'daddy' or 'papa'. God, I am such an idiot. "Gabby, I need you to forgive me. I am so sorry that my head went there first." Grabbing my hand, Gabby shook her head. "Baby, I understand. I know, we just went from a conversation about that to what you're going to be to Bella. I understand now why you were worried." I agreed with Gabby. "But yeah, I want to know what you want to be to Bella. I don't care if we live in Hawaii, she's still going to get to know about her Hispanic heritage as we live here in Hawaii." I agreed with Gabby when she told me that, more than ready to do that. "Hey, I'm never going to stop you from doing that. Please babe, don't ever think that I'm going to do that. That actually brings up something I want to talk to you about." Gabby just looked at me when I said that. "What's that?" I smiled at Gabby. "I want you to reach out to your contacts in Puerto Rico and see whether they need anything right now. I can buy things and send it to them."

Gabby agreed with me, smiling. "And I want to have an event space if we ever decide to have a headquarters." I was confused when Gabby said that, as I had no idea where that came from. "I have no idea where that came from, so explain." Gabby agreed. "If we ever make a headquarters, I want to have event space so that the foundation can have rent-free fundraisers for Puerto Rico here in Hawaii." I smiled when I heard Gabby say that, as I loved the idea. "I love the idea. Us hosting and sponsoring a yearly fundraiser for Puerto Rico, in a future headquarters that we own. Maybe not next year as we may not have a headquarters yet…heck, we barely have a business plan yet. I mean, I know we have a lot floating around. You and Stella are thinking of doing a clothing line or something." Gabby agreed with her me as I said that, smiling as that most certainly is something that she wants to do. "We'll figure it out." I nodded and agreed with my girl as she said that, smiling as she laid down and cuddled up to me some more.

After which, I turned my head and smiled as I pressed my lips to her forehead some more. "Listen, when it comes to what you just mentioned….I think we need to concentrate on that next year." Turning her head to look up at me, Gabby was confused. "What do you mean?" I sighed. "I need to get a headquarters set up, as we barely have anything set up." Gabby agreed with me. "I know, and we'll figure things out. We have time Matt; we have plenty of time and help to figure it out. We both already know that." I agreed with Gabby, before grabbing her hand from my chest and stroking it with my thumb; turning my head, I then kissed her forehead softly. "I hope you know that I can only do this with you." Gabby agreed with me, smiling as we both held each other. "And Kelly." I laughed, agreeing with Gabby. "We're going to work hard next year. I need to figure things out. We need to get things in line when it comes to what we want. Maybe I just start small. Start with the training academy. Can you maybe wait for the clothing line?"

Gabby agreed with me. "I think I can. I know it'll be hard to figure out." I sighed. "I just don't want to go too fast and waste my money." Gabby agreed with me once more, well aware that was something I was worried about. "And I already know that you won't, because you're too smart to do that." I agreed with Gabby when she said that, smiling. "But, listen. I heard you talking about something downstairs. Something about an old firehouse you want to get?" I agreed with Gabby. "Yeah, so that we can use it as a training ground. You actually inspired that." Turning her head, Gabby was confused. "I did?" I smiled. "I remember how you said that you appreciated all the experience you got at the firehouse, and how it helped you with your candidacy. So, I thought we could have a firehouse of our own to help with that." Gabby smiled, seemingly loving the sound of that. "I love the sound of that." I agreed, smirking as I bent down and kissed the woman I love softly. The woman I crave love than anything in the entire world.

Taking things nice and slow with each other, me, and Gabby both smiled; while I started to notice that Gabby was closing her eyes more and more even as we stared a kiss. "You're getting tired." Taking a breath, Gabby sighed. "I'm sorry, we've just been…" I shook my head when Gabby started to apologize for being tired, as that's the last thing I wanted her to do. "Hey, I've told you this before. I do not want you to apologize for being tired. If you're tired, then we're going to take it easy and relax. You're just going to take a nap here in bed." Gabby agreed with me when I said that. "Can you take it on your side of the bed? I can work on my plans and look for stuff we can do." Gabby agreed with me, smiling as she leaned in and kissed me one last time. "I love you." I agreed with her smiling as I kissed her quickly. "I love you too, have a nice nap." Gabby agreed with me as I said that, before rolling over onto her side of the bed and going to take a nap. Meanwhile, I rolled over too; grabbing my iPad, I decided to do a bit of work.

Hi Readers: Hope you guys have been enjoying the story so far. But, I want to just let you guys know that next chapter is going to be a bit different than normal chapters. And how might that be? Well, it's going to be a dream chapter; something I've yet to do in this new story. I want to keep this dream from the original story, because of how much I like it. Thanks again for reading.