"Hello everyone"Matt said. "Welcome back boss" Herman says as Gabby comes out of the truck. "Hi guys" gabby said. "Chief what did you want to speak to us about"Otis said. "Casey is back full time his doctors has given him the full clearance and they've signed him off allowing him back on the truck and into the fires"chief says. "Gabby has had her last scan and the doctors have said that everything is good and the baby will be born at anytime"Matt said as Gabby rushes of to the bathroom. "We're taking the baby bag everywhere we go and the car seat is ready to go in Gabby's car"Matt said. "Don't worry Gabby will be in safe hands Lieutenant" Capp and Tony says. "Thanks guys"Matt said.

Everyone is eating their breakfast in the main room Gabby Kelly and Matt are talking about everything baby. "Kelly if we're at work and I'm on a call would you be able to do me a huge favour" Matt said. "Whatever the favour I don't mind we've been best friends for a long time" Kelly said. "Would you be able to go in the ambulance when Gabby goes into labour" Matt said. "That's no problem as I've said before Matt I'm here for you and Gabby" Kelly said as they finished there breakfast. "Kelly this is the baby bag, no one can go in it only me and Matt" Gabby said. "That's ok Gabby we'll put it somewhere where no one can touch it but where we can grab it straight away"Kelly said.

It's been 1 hour since Matt surprised the whole crew and have all had their breakfast the bells go off. Truck 81 Squad 3 Ambo 61 Batallion 25 people trapped 2380 Thalcott Way. As they all rush off Gabby kisses her husband and says "babe be careful love you loads"Gabby says. "Love you loads too and don't worry I'll be careful"Matt said. "We're all here to keep an eye on him" chief said. @thanks boss"gabby said. They all set of from the firehouse to the accident scene which was 20 minutes away. When they arrive at the scene they see that there's cars involved and one of them has gone into a building which is unsafe. "Otis and Cruz you check the cars Herman your with me"Casey said as Mouch was getting the ladder set up. "Tony you help Herman by getting the door off Mills and Capp you search the building downstairs I'll check upstairs" Severide said. "I'll get the machinery for Tony" chief said.

"Can we have a backboard please Stella"Casey said. "Coming Casey"Sylvie said. "Herman can you help me carry this person out please"Casey said. "Yes boss"Herman said. Casey and Herman carry the patient out on the backboard and put them in the trolley so the girls can get to work. "There's a pulse but it's week I need to get a line in"Stella said. "Here you go"Sylvie said as she passed the instrument to Stella. "We need to intubate or we're gonna lose them who also has crushed bones which is making her breathing hard as their lung has deflated"Stella said as the procedure gets done. "We better go" Sylvie said as Casey and Herman help getting the patient in the rig. "See you girls"chief said. The other people have just got cuts and bruises that will heal in time. "Chief we'll help doing the overhaul so we can all get back to 51 quicker"severide said. "Severide that's a good idea"chief said. "Let's pack up and head back to 51"Casey and Severide"both said to their men. "Ok boss"they all say.

It's been four hours since they all left the accident scene and Truck 81 arrive back first and Matt goes straight to his main office which he shares with wife Gabby. "Herman can you talk quietly please Gabby might be having a set in between doing office duty including the stocks for the ambulance"Casey said. "Sorry boss"Herman said as Matt was walking into the office as he sits down on the chair as his wife was sleeping in the bed. He does the report on the accident as he watches his wife sleeping. "Hello love how long have you been back"Gabby said as she woke up from her two hour sleep. "Not long baby" Matt said as Squad 3 Batallion 25 Ambo 61 arrive back at base.

"Gabby are you feeling ok"Sylvie said. "I've just got backache bad cramping as the doctor told us that our baby is ready to be born"Gabby said. "I can sense that there's something else is worrying you Gabby"Sylvie said. "I'm scared that something will go wrong"Gabby said. "We're all here to support you and Matt anyway we can"Sylvie said. "I know I've got loads of people around me"gabby said. "Your brother is worried"Sylvie said. "He's always been protective of me ever since we've been kids" Gabby said.

The evening at work went smoothly Gabby and Matt was sleeping in the bed and the bells went off Squad 3 Batallion 25 Ambo 61 car accident two people trapped. "Chief let's go"Severide said as he walked past Casey's office as the couple are fast asleep while their hands are in her pregnant belly.

The team arrive at the accident and they get to work. "Mills you're with me on this side you two other side" severide said. "Chief can you help us please"mills said. "Girls can you come round here please the driver is not responding"Tony said. "Can you put them on here please"Sylvie said. "It's not looking good chief"Stella said as she was in the back with her patient as she was giving cpr to them. "Passenger looks like they've got a broken leg and arm"Capp said as they loaded them into another Ambulance and both of them left the scene and was on their way to Chicago Med.

They arrive two hours later after clearing the debris of the road. The rest of the shift went without a hitch.


It's now 7am Gabby and Matt have been asleep for almost 12 hours and reflect on their first full duty day. "Matt how do you feel after being back full time full duty"chief said. "I feel good happy to be back on the truck"Matt said. "You seem happy"chief said. "I am happy I've got a wife who's expecting our first child and we adopted Louie, I'm lucky also to have a great job"Matt said. "See you next shift"chief said. "Bye boss"they both said as the headed to Bonnies house to pick Louie up.

They arrive at Bonnies and pick up Louie. "Hi Bonnie thanks fir looking after Louie"Gabby said as Louie was getting his stuffed animal and fire engine. "Hi bud have to you had fun with Bonnie"Matt said. "Yea daddy"Louie said. "Thanks Bonnie"Matt said as Louie was at the door with Gabby.

The rest of the morning went so fast and the Casey's are having the day to themselves before the little one arrives anytime in the next few weeks. "Bags we need to finalise things before she arrives by doing our bedroom as we need to set the cot up at the end of our bed so it's ready for when we bring her home" gabby said. "That's a good idea babe let's get it done before our next shift on the 4th/5th May"Matt said.

"We could ask someone to help with the heavy lifting" gabby said. "That's a good idea we could phone Kelly and Stella to help" Matt said, as I'm struggling with my back and I'm also tired more less everyday"gabby said as Matt was phoning Kelly.

10 minutes later Kelly and Stella have arrived at the Casey's and Stella knocks on the door. "Hello Gabby hello Matt"Stella said. "Hello guys why don't you come in"matt said. "Thanks for coming over I can't do the heavy lifting at the moment not with my bad back, I'll be happy when the little one arrives but at the same time I'll miss being pregnant but happy to start the next chapter of our lives together"gabby said. That's what friends are for"Stella said as Matt and Kelly was moving the furniture around to get the cot up and ready for when we being the little one home from the hospital"Matt said. "That's ideal" Kelly said.

"I don't know what I'll do if I didn't have you or Gabby in my life, you've been an enormous help for Gabby as I was unable to for 3 months"matt said. "You'll do the same for me"Kelly said. The two friends are chatting while finishing off the cot.

Meanwhile out in the living room Gabby and Stella who are long term friends ever since they met at the Fire Academy. "Gabby how have you been when you're not working"Stella said. "Everything is good I'm feeling a little bit better than the last time as I wasn't feeling well at work"gabby said. "What about since then Gabby"Stella said as she noticed Gabby was crying.

"What's wrong mate"Stella said. "I've been getting more painful cramps having weird thoughts and I'm terrified that something will go wrong when I go in labour"Gabby said. "The doctors will make sure that everything will go to plan"Stella said. "I know I've got Matt"Gabby said. "Have you thought about what you'd like to happen during the birth as some people have music on or water births to help relax the mother to be"Stella said. "I've already got music ready in the baby bag Louie will be outside waiting with his cousins uncles Antonio and Kelly and Aunties Sylvie and yourself as Christie is away on business for a few days"Gabby said. "Anyway you know we're here to help even if its just a chat"Stella said. "Thanks mate"Gabby said as Matt and Kelly came out of the bedroom after doing the cot up. "Thanks Kelly for helping Matt today"gabby said. "You're welcome Gabby"Kelly said.

We're off now guys"Kelly said. "Gabby remember what we've talked about"Stella said. "Yes Stella" gabby said. "Bye Louie"they both said as he waved back.

It's now night time and Gabby is having a rest on the sofa had Matt and Louie have finished their food as Gabby is struggling to keep anything down since yesterday morning. "Babe you need to try and have something even if it's a piece of fruit"Matt said. "I'll try later"gabby said. "Ok love"Matt said.


The next few days leading up to their next shift, Gabby is having more and more headaches and she's noticed that her cramps are getting more frequently. "Babe are you ok"Matt said. "I think these cramps are a sign that our daughter is on her way"Gabby said. "That's a good sign isn't it"matt said. "Yes babe as I feel a little bit better since I had a chat with Stella"gabby said as Louie was trying to help.

"Louie do you want a drink of water"gabby said. "Yes mommy"Louie said. "Babe can you get Louie's zippy cup for him"gabby said as Matt passed his son his water. "Thanks daddy" Louie said. "You're welcome son"Matt said.

"Babe we need to be write down a list of things that we need to tick off to make sure that it's in the baby bag"Gabby said. "We've got these things underwear wash bag with the usual in it cds that we've done car seat is already in the car blankets swaddles diapers baby clothes hats socks burping clothes bottles formula baby wipes baby lotion baby toy baby cream paper work something to keep us both occupied as labour can take ages sometimes and not forgetting my pillow which is in the car already and you might need to bring clothes in in case I stay in overnight"Gabby said.

"We've got loads of people who are our family Violet will be with mum this weekend as Christie is away on business, Diego and Eva will be here with Antonio your parents and we've got our 51 family on high alert and with Kelly staying with you on every shift" Matt said.

"Kelly will look after Louie at the hospital along with Diego Eva Antonio Violet Nancy Stella Sylvie Camilla and Ramon waiting for news while the rest will be at Molly's waiting for Herman's phone to go off"Matt said.

"Babe how are you feeling as the due date draws nearer"gabby said. "I'm a little scared but I know that you'll be in safe hands and of course I'm excited to start the next chapter of our lives"matt said as they both cuddled each other.

The evening has ended with the parents to be having everything ready for the hospital and at home.


It's now the 4th May and Gabby is 38 weeks and 4 days pregnant and Gabby is feeling tired and getting pressure down below more than ever. "Babe I'm gonna take a bath before we leave for work at 7:45" gabby said. "I'll get Louie ready for the day"matt said as gabby was in the bath trying to relax before leaving for work. 30 minutes later as gabby gets out of the bath she suddenly feels light headed.

"Baby can you grab me some food to eat on the way to work please"Gabby said. "Babe are you feeling alright"matt said. "I felt alright when I was in the bath but as soon as I got out I felt light headed as I hadn't eaten yet apart from that I'm ok"gabby said. "Ok but if you don't feel well at work you need to tell one of us"matt said. "Ok love"Gabby said.

They leave for work and they drop Louie off at Bonnies. "My brother will pick Louie up at 8 tomorrow as he'll be spending the day with Diego and Eva and hopefully Violet.

They arrive at work followed by Stella and Kelly who's always been there for each other since they lost their best friends Darden and Shay. "Stella can I speak to you please"Gabby said. "Yea sure mate no problem"Stella said. Are you able to look at me" gabby said. "What's up"Stella said. "When I woke up this morning all of a sudden I felt more pressure down below compared to when I experienced Braxton-Hicks , I had a bath but when I got out I gelt light headed but it's just the pressure down below is worrying me"gabby said. "Have you told Matt about the pressure you're experiencing" Stella said. "Not yet if it gets worse by the end of shift tomorrow morning at 8am I'll tell him as I think I know what's happening" gabby said. "If anything changes just come and find me"Stella said. "Ok I will" gabby said.

It's now afternoon and Gabby is taking a shower as this is the only thing that's helping her with the pain that she's having when she's walking. She stays in the shower for 15 minutes every 4 hours unless she's sleeping. As Gabby walks back to the main office she wonders how labour will be as she's only done it with patients. "Gabby you ok" Kelly said. "Kelly I'm scared worried and anxious about giving birth"gabby said. "You've had all of your appointments your birth plan is in place and with your baby and mum appointments"Kelly said. "Yea all of that done"gabby said "and Louie will be with me and the family"Kelly said.

Ambo61 need to assist Ambo 96 road accident outside 2486 Alcott Terrace, Gabby see you later remember what I've said"Stella said. "Yes Stella"gabby said. "Stella is everything ok with Gabby" Sylvie said as she jumps in to the drivers seat. "If I tell you Sylvie promise me that you won't tell anyone let alone Antonio and Matt"Stella said. "Stella please tell me and I promise I won't say a word"Sylvie said. "Sylvie it's Gabby she's worried that something will go wrong during labour as she's been experiencing pressure down below"Stella said. "Antonio and Matt will be worried"Sylvie said. "She trusts me"Stella said.

The girls have arrived at the call and they help Chout and Rafferty by taking two young patients who have got broken bones and shortness of breath. "Chout can you help the girls get them into the Ambo then we can get our patient done"Rafferty said. ""Stella and Sylvie arrive at Chicago Med with the two young patients. "Hello girls what have we got here"Will said. "Two young boys who's got some broken bones and shortness of breath"Sylvie said. "Thanks" Will said. Chout and Rafferty are bringing in the parent"Stella said.

The two girls arrive back at 51 after they assisted Ambo 96 and Stella has only got me thing on her mind is Gabby Casey her long term friend.

All day there's been no calls for Truck 81 Squad 3 even for Batallion 25. It's now 3am on the 5th and the bells go off Truck 82 Squad 3 Ambo 61 Batalion 25 Hotel Fire 3548 Mallon Way. They all leave the firehouse except for two Gabby and Kelly. "Don't worry I'll look after her"Kelly said as Matt kissed his wife as Gabby hasn't been able to sleep. "Capp you're in charge when we get on scene"Chief said. "Ok boss"Capp said. They stay on scene for about 3-4 hours, Ambo 61 leaves the scene first followed by the rest.

Meanwhile back at the firehouse Gabby goes to the kitchen to get some nibbles and a glass of water. Kelly who is trying to sleep in his office suddenly notices that Gabby is not in the office suddenly hears the sound of glass breaking from the kitchen. As the glass falls out of Gabby's hand her water breaks. "Kelly Kelly can you come ...as the pressure down below getting stronger"Gabby said. "Gabby are you ok"Kelly said before realising that her waters have broke just as Ambo 61 arrive back. "Girls can you come here please I need to grab the baby bag out of the office"Kelly said. "We're coming"Sylvie said. "Don't worry Gabby you're in safe hands"Stella said. "Where's Matt"Gabby said.