One Chicago: Health First Part 4

Chapter 1209

"Okay Matt, what are you talking about? Talk to me!"

Gabby's POV: Matt started to act different after saying that stuff made so much sense to him when I told him that I have OCD. I was completely lost though as to why he was saying that. No, not because I was mad he forgot but because he needed to explain that sentence he said. "It all makes sense now." What is he talking about? That's when Matt started to explain. "Okay, just hear my out. The quick decision making, the not consulting with me on decisions like Louie and Brianna. How you just left without telling me quickly. That's what I mean Gabby. It's so clear."

I then thought about it and looked at him. I then moved close to him and put my hand on his chest, feeling a little guilty. "Does that mean I am different?" Matt then looked down at me. "No, it just means you are misunderstood sometimes. However, one thing that should've never happened was me misunderstanding you. Gabby, I am your husband. I should've seen the signs. I should've sensed that something was off about you and that you needed more help that you were wanting to admit to yourself. And I am so sorry for that." I then nodded and sighed.

"Does this change anything between us? You thinking that I have OCD?" Matt then grabbed my hand and shook his head. "Hey, not...of course not Gabby. Gabby, just because you might have OCD...that doesn't mean I am going to love you any less. However, what I am going to do is get you the help you need. Gabby, there's ways to treat this. We need to get you diagnosed officially though and then there's medication I bet." I then sighed and went to kiss his chest. "Is this going to affect me being a mom to Matteo? You trusting my decisions and stuff?"

Matt's POV: I was absolutely shocked that Gabby actually thought that I would think that her possibly having OCD would cause me to question her judgments as a mom. That would never happen. If anything, it would allow me to trust her more. People with OCD like to have things done a certain ways. That would also explain why she snaps at me when stuff isn't done the exact what she likes it or by a certain time. That's the obsessive part of OCD. I then turned to look at her and shook my head. "Of course not Gabby. Hey, look at me Gabby."

Gabby then looked up at me and went to rub my chest. "Gabby, I am never going to not trust your judgment when it comes to Matteo. In fact, I am going to trust you more because people with OCD like to make decisions that are very precise. They also like to look up everything they need to know before making any decisions. Well, when they are treated." Gabby then nodded and teared up a bit when I said that. "Matt, I'm so sorry." I then wiped her tears. "Hey, why you crying? Gabby, talk to me." I then moved to kiss her forehead to try and calm her down.

Gabby then sighed. "Because I feel so bad that you had to deal with all my OCD stuff without us even knowing. Maybe had we known stuff could've went differently in our last marriage and we wouldn't have had to get married a second time." I sighed as I grabbed her hand and rubbed it. "Listen, we can't do that. Looking back on our last marriage is good to stop us from making the same mistakes. However, we can't say something like we shouldn't have divorced. Because I really, truly believe that had we not divorced...we wouldn't be parents right now."

Gabby smiled when I said that and nodded as she leaned up to kiss me softly. I then stared to kiss her too as I moved to lay her down in bed and leaned over her. "Maybe we can make an appointment with Dr. Charles and see if he can give you a diagnosis. Gabby, if this is the case...we can do something that will help you so much. I know how much you worry about Matteo when we are on shift. We may not talk about it but, I can see the wheels turning in your head every time we talk about him." Gabby then nodded and smiled.

"Can you maybe give him a call in the morning? If this is the case then...I would like to get it diagnosed as soon as possible." I then thought about it and nodded. "I will do that for you okay? Listen, let's not think about this okay because I don't want you obsessing over the fact that you may have OCD." Gabby sighed and nodded. "Okay. Then think we can just head to bed?" I nodded and agreed. "Of course." I then bent down to kiss her softly. "I love you Gabby." Gabby then smiled and nodded and kissed me. "Love you too."

I smiled at her and then wrapped my arm around her before feeling her roll over so she is facing away from me. We then easily fell asleep in each other's arms for (what I thought was) the rest of the night.