Hi Readers: I hope you enjoyed a quick glimpse into the eve of Matt's first shift back at the firehouse. However, I've decided that I want to get to writing that ASAP. So that's what I am doing starting this chapter. I now present to you, Matt's first shift back at the firehouse. I hope you enjoy, and if you have ideas for me; feel free to send them to me. Now, let's go!

Chapter Forty-Four
First Day Back – Part One: Breakfast

CASEY HOME – NOVEMBER 22, 2018
He was currently in the midst of walking around his kitchen this morning, trying to stay quiet with the hopes of allowing his wife to stay asleep a bit longer before he had to (ultimately) wake her up so that she could eat breakfast ahead of them going to the firehouse today. But the truth was, he was also awake as he tried to just get past a bit of the nerves that came with this being his first shift back. The nerves that he's going to screw up, or that he's going to get hurt; or even worse, that he's going to die when his wife needs him the most; that he's going to die before he even has a chance to meet their twins, the twins that he wants more than anything in the entire world. So, to say that Matt was on pins and needles was an understatement. Yet, that didn't mean that Matt was going to show that to his wife; he didn't want to give her any reason to think that he wasn't going to be extra cautious when it came to him making sure that he did everything in his power to come back to her tomorrow. That's just something that's already a given due to the fact that, he wants to be a father.

And that's just something that he can't wait for. However, there was somebody else who was a bit impatient when it came to it being his first day back; and that would be his Chief. Chief Wallace Boden. Seeing Chief Boden calling his phone this morning, Matt snickered a bit since he knew the exact reason that he was calling; he was calling to make sure that he wasn't changing his mind, and that he was going to be joining the house for his first shift back today. And Matt truly was proud to say that he was. She was coming back, and he was going to be staying. Now, he just needed to tell Chief that so that he wasn't worried as to whether he was coming to shift or not. Answering his phone this morning, Matt put it up to his ear and went to speak to his chief right away. "I'm coming in to shift today." Laughing using his big, belly laugh that is very familiar to everybody that works at the firehouse, Boden replied to the Captain this fine morning; relieved he was coming.

"Is it really that obvious that's the reason that I'm calling you this morning?" Matt smiled when his chief asked him whether it was THAT obvious. "Unfortunately chief, it is. And I promise that I am coming in. In fact, I'm already wearing my uniform and just packing up some of my things; I just need to wake Gabby up and get her ready, and then we'll be on our way to the firehouse for shift." Boden snickered a bit. "Well, make sure that you're safe out there. The roads don't look the best." Matt agreed with his chief when he said that, well aware that was the case. "That's why I'm getting ready first, so that I can make sure that I have everything ready; and I also know that we're going to need to have to leave earlier than normal. Now, do you think that we're going to be running into overtime today?" Boden sighed. "I'm hoping that we aren't. Why, do you guys have a prenatal appointment tomorrow?" Matt smiled. "No, that's Monday. I'm just curious as I need to talk to Gabby."

Boden agreed with Matt when he said that, well aware that he needs to talk to his pregnant wife. "If Gabby doesn't feel comfortable coming in, then she doesn't have to Matt." Matt sighed when he heard his chief say that. "Boden, it's either both of us; or neither of us. I didn't want to mention this last night, because it would've been too much information at once but…" Matt just took a breath as he went ahead and made sure that Gabby wasn't coming. "I'm worried, and that's why I want her there…I don't want to be away from her while she's pregnant…" Boden then understood why. "Because of what happened the last time she was pregnant." Matt agreed with his Chief, sighing. "I know, it sounds ridiculous." Boden disagreed completely with his captain when he said that, as it was not ridiculous. "No, it's not Casey. It's completely understandable that you want to have your pregnant wife here with you. Just make sure you use your back office."

Matt agreed with his Chief, well aware of the fact that his back office has a bedroom. "Oh, believe me, that's where Gabby's going to be staying for a while. She needs as much rest as possible. I don't care if she's only 11 weeks pregnant, she's staying put." That's when the captain heard his wife's voice. "Uhm no, I am not staying here today; rather, I am coming into work with you." Turning his head when he heard his wife come downstairs, Matt smiled at her. "Hey Chief, I need to go. Gabby's awake." Boden agreed with his captain when he said that. "Of course. I will see you soon, stay safe on the roads." Matt agreed with his Chief, smiling. "Of course, Chief, same to you. And tell Donna the same from me and Gabby." Boden laughed when he heard Matt say that. "Unlike us, the schools got closed. So, they got the day off compared to us." Matt smiled when he heard Boden say that. "So, you're stuck at work in the cold…but they're stuck in the warm of your home."

Boden was not happy when he heard that. "Don't remind me. And I have to deal with immature idi…I mean fine gentlemen like you all day." Matt agreed with his Chief when he said that. "Hey, I'm responsible; last time I checked, I'm already married and expecting a baby. I proposed to Gabby TWICE by this time compared to how long Severide and Stella have been together!" Boden laughed, agreeing with the captain when he said that. "You got me there. Now listen, I will see you at work. Stay safe, and don't worry about getting there for 9. All that matters is that you're there safe, especially since Gabby's pregnant." I agreed with Chief when he said that. "I can stay later if I need to. Now listen, I really need to talk to Gabby." Boden agreed. "See you BOTH soon. It'll be nice. Have a good breakfast." Matt agreed, proceeding to hang up with Chief Boden before walking over to his beautiful wife this morning. "Morning beautiful." Gabby smiled when she heard that.

Gabby just smirked as she walked up to the man she loves, wrapping her arms around him as she admired the sight of him in white. "White really brings out your eyes baby." Matt smiled when he heard Gabby tell him that, putting his hands on her arms as he stepped close to her. He then bent down and proceeded to kiss her softly. "How are my girls this morning?" Gabby smiled, blushing when Matt asked her how 'his girls' are doing this morning. "Me and the twins are doing fine. So, I see you already started breakfast?" Matt nodded. "And I already took a shower. I wanted to just be ready because of the weather. I don't mean to rush you but…" Gabby smiled when she heard Matt say that. "Let me guess, you want to leave earlier than normal?" Matt took a breath when he heard Gabby say that, well aware of the fact that his wife can read him better than anybody. "Yeah, I was hoping that we could. Just means that we can make sure that we're there on time."

Taking a breath, Matt then proceeded to continue. "Boden said that we don't need to be there for 9, just make sure that we're there safe but…" Gabby then put her hand on her loving husband's face. "I know, that's not in your nature; hoping that another officer will understand that you need to go slower for the sake of our family." Matt agreed. "If I didn't feel like I had the time to get us there safely, I would've gladly accepted the offer. But I truly believe that we have the time to get you ready, for me to make breakfast, and then for us to be out the door soon. But don't rush and do it easily." Gabby agreed with Matt when he said that, smiling as she went ahead and grabbed his hands. "I see that you already packed both of our bags." Matt agreed with his wife when she said that. "I already took care of all of that. The only thing left to take care of is breakfast, and you. So, you go up and get dressed; and I'll get some breakfast started." Gabby agreed with Matt.

She then got close to him and left a kiss on his cheek. "How about some eggs and bacon?" Matt agreed with Gabby when she said that. "I'll make you just that. Now, you go get dressed so that we can get out of here baby." Gabby agreed with Matt when he said that, smiling as she went back upstairs to take a shower and get dressed; but first, Matt decided to slap her ass as a way to tease her. Turning around, Gabriela looked at her husband. "MATTHEW!" Matt smirked when he heard Gabby say that. "Oh, calm down baby, you know that you love it when I did that." Gabby agreed with Matt when he said that, smiling as she proceeded to walk upstairs so that she can get ready for their day at the firehouse. And let's just say that Matt is going to regret slapping her ass when she comes down wearing what she's going to be wearing.

Gabby smiled as she found herself making her way down to her and Matt's kitchen, ready to surprise the man she loves with just what she decided to wear for him. But, just what might that be? Well, she decided to wear some jeggings, a wool shirt (to stay warm) and a nice sweater; oh, and underneath all of that…she decided not to wear a bra for the man she loves. Serves him right for slapping her ass. Making her way into the kitchen once again this morning, Gabby smiled as she saw Matt making them some scrambled eggs while she carried her bag over to the door. "Baby, you didn't have to get your bag, I could've gotten it." Gabby shook her head when Matt said that. "Just because I'm pregnant doesn't mean that I'm incapacitated. Baby, I can still get my own stuff." Matt agreed with his wife when she said that, well ware of the fact that she was a bit annoyed with him at this moment; after all, he did slap her ass. But, it didn't seem that she was that mad.

At least, that's what it seemed to the Captain; the same can't be said for us, the readers….as we know what Gabby is really wearing under that nice top that she's wearing. The top that doesn't have a bra underneath. Rather, she is just wearing a sweater, a nice t-shirt and some jeggings. And that's why Matt's going to hate it when he doesn't feel a bra under her shirt. Yes, even between all the layers, Matt can still tell when she's wearing a bra or not; and that's due to the fact that her breasts move against his chest in a different way compared to when she's wearing a bra. So now, it's time for Matt to find out what the punishment is for when he decides to slap her ass like he did before she went upstairs; and it's going to be hot. Walking right up to the man she loves this morning, Gabby smiled as she slipped in between him and the stove so that she can stand right in front of him. Pushing himself against her as he continued to make the eggs he was making for the both of him, Matt smirked as he put his hand on her ass and then tugged her body right against his; and let's just say that he regretted doing that the moment he brought her body against his. He felt it right away, and that meant he was mad. Looking down at his wife, Matt moved his hand to her neck. "Uhm babe, did you forget to put something on this morning?"

Matt then looked at what she was wearing. "Nope, can't see anything." Matt then stared into her eyes. "You sure about that? Maybe something to do with the way you're going to feed the twins after you give birth?" Gabby smirked. "Oh, that. Right. Oh, I just decided not to wear a bra today; just like you decided to slap my ass!" Gabby then leaned up and kissed Matt, smirking before slapping his chest. "Serves you right." However, before Gabby could walk away, Matt grabbed her hand and kept her close. "You're a tease, I hope you know that Ms. Casey!" Gabby smiled when Matt used her marital name. "Oh, I am well aware of the fact that I'm a tease. Now, I want to let you know that I plan on spending some time with Evan and Violet today; I want to talk to them about Shay, and why we put her name on the side of the Ambo." Matt agreed with Gabby when she said that. "One condition." Gabby looked at Matt when he said that. "Which is?" Matt sighed.

"I need to be there to support you. I don't want you doing it unless I'm in the room with you." Gabby agreed with Matt when he said that, knowing why he wanted her to do that. He wanted to be nearby in case she needed him, and he wanted to know that she was okay all the time; and that wasn't going to be the case if he was on a call. "I promise baby, I'll make sure that you're there if I talk to them about it. Either you, or Severide." Matt agreed with Gabby when she said that, well aware that Severide can help him out. "Will do. Now, how about you go relax?" Gabby agreed with Matt, walking away to go sit in the living room. At the same time, Matt proceeded to grab his phone since he wanted to give Stella a call. He wanted to make sure that she's going to live up to what she promised that she'd do for the both of them today. Taking his phone out of his pocket, Matt proceeded to also put his AirPods in. (He got them as an anniversary gift).

Matt then went ahead and proceeded to go ahead and hit Stella's name so that he can talk to her this morning

Matt's POV – Part One:
Waiting for Stella to answer, I took a breath and went ahead and continued to make some eggs for me and Gabby. And thankfully, it didn't take long for Stella to answer this morning. "Well, if it isn't our returning captain. How are you doing today Matt?" I snickered a bit when I heard her say that. "I'm good. I'm just giving you a call this morning so make sure that you remember what we spoke about last night. I know that things can get fuzzy after you do some drinking." Stella agreed with me when I said that, well aware of just what I was talking about. "You're talking about how you want me to make sure that you're safe, and that you make it home after each and every shift so that you can make sure to meet your twins?" I agreed with Stella when she said that. "Well, not just you; Severide too of course. Is he there with you? I always forget if you guys are together or not, I have a lot on my mind after all." Stella laughed when she heard me ask her that question.

"Oh, I am well aware of the fact that you have a lot on your mind right now. The first one being your wife, the second one being the love of your life, the third one being one of your twins, and the fourth thing being your other twin." I laughed when I heard Stella say that, loving the order that she said it; after all, that was the exact order that I was going to be thinking today. Well, but I am definitely going to still try and concentrate on my truck. "Yeah, I just want to make sure that I follow what I need to do. But, at the same time, I want you to make sure that I'm safe at the end of the day." Stella agreed with me when I said that. "Captain, of course I'm going to do that for you guys; and I will never forget that promise, even if I was a bit intoxicated a bit last night. I am never going to break the promise that I made to Gabby as I know she's worried about you going back to work." I took a breath when I heard Stella say that, before turning to look at my beautiful wife today.

"Do you think that I'm rushing going back to work?" Stella stopped me cold when I asked her that. "Hey, you need to do it on your own timeline; and I also know that you love your job here at the firehouse, so you're going to definitely come back when you want to be back. And I'm glad that you guys are coming back. I can't wait to spend time with Gabby." I agreed with Stella when she told me that. "And keep me safe right?" Stella agreed with me when I asked her that. "Of course, I'm going to make sure that you stay safe Captain, that's what I do for you." Severide then went ahead and added on. "And I'm bringing some cigars. Me and you are going to share a celebratory cigar to celebrate you being a dad, and that's a fact. You can either tell your wife, or you can not tell her; but it's going to happen. I'm glad that I got my cigar buddy back." I laughed when Kelly called us "cigar buddies" because that was quite adorable. "Yeah, you're still not going to be the godfather; so, you can give up on that one." Kelly laughed. "There's two kids, so you can have two godfathers." I then thought about it.

"I'll have to get back to you on that, because you make a good point. So, I'll let you know. Now, I need to feed Gabby. See you guys at the firehouse." They both agreed with me when I said that, hanging up. At the same time, I smiled and went ahead and finished breakfast for me and Gabby; that way, I can go talk to Gabby about how we can have two godfathers.

Matt's POV - Part Two:
Sitting at the table with Gabby this morning, I smiled as I looked at my beautiful wife since I was definitely ready to talk to her about just what I just spoke to Severide about; the whole him being one of the godfathers. I mean, it's true that we can have two godfathers since we're having two daughters. And since Andy chose me as a godfather for both of his sons, he has been waiting quite a long time. So, we can always have our siblings as godparents for one of our kids; and then the other kids' godparents can be Kelly and Stella. Turning her head to look at me, Gabby decided to set her fork and knife down because she knew that I had something on my mind. "Okay, just come at me. I can see that you have something on your mind." I laughed when I heard Gabby say that, smiling at my beautiful wife. "Am I that predictable?" Gabby looked at me when I asked her that, giving me a bit of side-eye. "I know that you talked to somebody today. What's going on?"

I smiled at her, taking a bite of my eggs. "Well, I just called Kelly and Stella to remind them of the promise that they made to us; you know, that they would make sure that I'm safe." Gabby agreed with Me when I said that, smiling at me. "And you really can't expect me to believe that's all you guys spoke about. I know that you guys definitely spoke about something else. So, are you going to tell me? Or am I going to have to keep pushing until you tell me? Or even worse, and I going to have to take off my sweater and reveal my braless body to you?" I smirked when Gabby asked me that. "I wouldn't object to that. Is it an option?" Gabby shook her head when I said that, obviously not that happy that I was even thinking that way. "Seriously Matt?" I laughed and smiled at her when she said that, well aware of the fact that she was not amused at the moment. "Babe, I'm allowed to joke with you. Please, just take a breath for the sake of our daughters." Gabby agreed.

"Of course, I promise." I agreed with Gabby when she told me that, smiling as I went to grab her hand. Stroking it with my thumb, I smiled at my beautiful wife as I loved her more than anything in the entire world. Afterwards, I leaned in and proceeded to kiss her softly. "I love you." Gabby agreed with me when I said that. "So, what are you trying to ask me? Or are you going to make me guess?" I laughed when Gabby asked me if I was going to make her guess. "I doubt that you could even guess on the first try." Gabby looked at me when I said that. "Godparents, two sets." I was about to take another bite of my eggs, when I was stopped dead in my tracks by her saying that. "Holy shit." Gabby agreed with me when I said that. "Baby, I heard you talking to Kelly and Stella." I nodded, agreeing with Gabby when she told me that. "So, what do you think about it. Can we do two sets of godparents?" Gabby smiled when I asked her that. "Baby, that was always the plan."

I was shocked when I heard her say that. "Really?" Gabby nodded. "Two kids, two sets of godparents. My brother and your sister; Kelly and Stella. It's obvious. Baby, you can tell Severide that he's going to be a godfather to one of the twins, we just have to pick out which one at a later date." I agreed with Gabby when she told me that, smiling at my beautiful wife. "Oh, I am well aware of that fact. God, I have such a beautiful wife; and I am so glad that you're joining me at the firehouse today." Gabby agreed with me when I said that, smiling at me. "I love you too. Now, calm down and just take it easy captain. Last time I checked, we're going to work. And I would rather you not show when I would rather keep everything that's under those pants for my eyes only. Or did you forget that your pants are quite tight." I snickered a bit when I heard Gabby say that, proceeding to take a bite of my food once again. "I'm glad that you're coming to shift with me baby."

Gabby agreed with me when I said that. "And I'm glad that you're back, it's nice to be home." I agreed with her, grabbing her hand once again. I then intertwined our fingers and just smiled due to the fact that this truly is my dream life. I love my wife more than anything in the entire world, and I am so proud to call her my wife. "I hope you know that I'm very proud to call you my wife baby." Gabby agreed with me when I told her that, smiling at me. "Of course, I know that you're proud of me baby; and I feel the same way Matt. Now, just take a breath and concentrate on breakfast. I want to get out of here so that we can be on time." I agreed with Gabby when she told me that, clearly able to see that she was excited to go see everybody on shift. "You're ready to be back on shift aren't you?" Gabby nodded. "Especially since Sylvie was fired." I agreed with Gabby, taking a breath. "Promise me that you talk to me if you get flashbacks to our fights?"

Gabby's POV:
When Matt asked me to talk to him if I got flashbacks to our fight we had there, I took a breath as I knew that it was a real possibility that it may happen. And as much as I hope that it doesn't happen, I know that it very well could be a possibility passed on the way my mind works; It just goes everywhere sometimes, and I can't stop it from doing just that. But hey, at least I'm back; and it's going to be nice to be back home. Grabbing Matt's hand, I could tell that he was still really worried about it. "I promise baby, I'll tell you if I need to talk. That's what we both promised each other when we got back together, and I'm not going to throw that out the window." Matt agreed with me. "Can we maybe stop using the word 'get back together' baby? I don't really like the term, as we were always together since we never got divorced." I agreed with Matt when he said that, smiling as that was the truth. And God, I am so glad that we never got a divorce. I love Matt too much.

"I'm really happy that we didn't get divorced by the way, I'm glad that we're still together…and that we're still us." Matt agreed with me when I told him that, giving me his standard smile. "I swear, I really hope one of our girls has that nice smile of yours." Matt agreed with me when I said that. "And I really hope that they get your smarts, I truly mean that; you are so smart, and you are so courageous baby. That's one of the many things that I love about you." I smirked when Matt told me that. "You mean other than how good I am in bed?" Matt just laughed when I said that before smirking. "Want to go for a quicky before we have to go into shift?" I shook my head when matt asked me that, not ready to do that. "Not a chance Captain. Last time I checked, we need to be on time; and you said that you wanted to leave a bit earlier so that we're on time, so we need to eat up…and then we can get out of here." Matt agreed with me, smiling as I told him that this morning.

"God, I have such a beautiful, intelligent wife." I agreed with Matt when he told me that, well aware of the fact that he's currently flirting with me. However, that doesn't mean that I'm going to let him flirt with me. Rather, I'm going to make sure that he takes it easy, and I'm going to make sure that he concentrates on his job. He needs to make sure that he saves people today, rather than putting either himself or others at harm. And I really man that, as I do not want to have to raise these kids alone. "Baby, promise me that you're going to be safe today." Matt looked at me when I asked him that, nodding. "Hey, of course baby; that's not something that you need to worry about. I'm going to be safe, and that's something that I've already promised countless times. Baby, are you having doubts as to whether you really want me to go back? If you're changing…" I shook my head. "No, I guess it's just last minute nerves." Matt agreed with me when I said that.

He then got up, putting his hand on my face. Leaning over me, he bent down and proceeded to kiss me softly. "I'm here for you, and I'm going to make sure that I'm safe okay baby?" I agreed with Matt when he told me that, smiling as I really love this man more than anything in the entire world. God, how did I have to get so lucky when it comes to having Matt as my husband. "Did I ever tell you that I'm a very lucky woman to have you as my husband?" Matt smiled when I asked him that. "Well, I'm a very lucky man to have you as my wife; and you can take that to the bank." I laughed, agreeing with Matt when he told me that, just smiling at my wonderful husband as we both got ready to head to the firehouse for his shift today. God, I am so ready to just get there; because it means that we both get to be with our family once again. It'll be perfect.