One Chicago: Health First Part 4

Chapter 1212

Later in the morning when Matt is awake with Matteo:
Matt's POV: After walking up in the middle of the night with Gabby last night, I decided to let her sleep in for a while. She needed her rest because I was hoping that maybe we can get a diagnosis with Dr. Charles today. Seeing that it was now 9 am, I decided to call the hospital so that I could talk to Dr. Charles. Grabbing my phone, I then went to call switchboard while sitting in the living room. "Hi, Gaffney Medical Center-University Campus, how can I direct your call?"

I smiled when she said that, glad I reached the right hospital. "Hi, this is Captain Casey with the CFD. I was hoping to speak to Dr. Charles." The switchboard then went to check for him. "Yes, he is here at the hospital today in his office. Would you like me to transfer you to him?" I smiled. "I would appreciate that very much." The switchboard operator then spoke to me one last time before transferring me to Dr. Charles. "Here you go, about to transfer. Have a good day."

She then hung up as I heard the dial tone of the transfer. That's when I heard Dr. Charles' voice on the other end of the line. "HI, you've reached Dr. Daniel Charles...how can I help you?" I smiled when I heard his voice. "Hi Dr. Charles, this is Captain Casey from CFD." Dr. Charles then laughed. "Wow, didn't expect a call from you this early." I then turned to check on Matteo. "Well, I am a father now and my little boy couldn't wait to eat. This is actually about Gabby though."

Dr. Charles then got concerned. "Is she okay?" I sighed. "I know they advise against self-diagnosis. However, over the past couple years of knowing her...I have a feeling that she may be silently suffering from OCD. Now, before you call me crazy...can I just explain my theory?" Dr. Charles then allowed me to. "Of course. You do live with her on a daily basis after all." I smiled when he said that. "Well, she makes quick decisions...sometimes without consulting me." 

I then took a breath and continued. "Mostly about when we tried to help kids in our last marriage. She didn't consult with me but, I knew that she meant best. Then, she made rash decisions all the time and just kept going with her hunches until she could prove it. She became so obsessed with solving them and then, when she did...she felt relief but then guilty that she let something take over. I am not sure what that means or if it helps but...that is my worry."

Dr. Charles agreed and sighed. "Well, that does sound like OCD so you guys are not crazy. If you wanted, I could probably do a home call since you guys have your son. I know you guys would rather protect him." I then bit my lip. "Are you able to give prescriptions out from home though? When we spoke about it...she said that she would like prescriptions to help control it. She's worried about it taking over again and her screwing up in our marriage." 

Dr. Charles understood. "Of course. Now, what time would you like me to come over?" I then sighed and looked up at the time. "How about 10:30? She should be awake and fed...." That's when I heard Gabby come out. "Hey, who are you on the phone with?" I then looked at her. "Hey, it's Dr. Charles at Med." Gabby then nodded. "You getting me an appointment?" I nodded. "What time?" Gabby then smiled. "Just tell him he can come over whenever. You want coffee?"

I then nodded. "You can come over whenever apparently Dr. Charles." Dr. Charles agreed. "Of course. Now, I am going to want to do a diagnosis alone with her. So, are you going to be able to leave for a little bit with your son?" I then thought about it and turned to look at Gabby. "Gabby, he wants to do the diagnosis while meeting with you one-on-one, alone." Gabby then nodded and looked outside. The weather wasn't the best and she sighed. 

"Then I will go to the hospital okay? That way he can keep playing." I nodded and agreed. "Can Gabby meet you at the hospital then?" Dr. Charles understood. "Instead of me coming there?" I sighed. "It's not that easy to take Matteo out that long when it's this cold out." He understood. "Okay then sure, just tell Gabby to come whenever she can." I nodded and smiled. "Thank you Dr. Charles. Gabby will be there this morning." I then went to hang up and looked up.

Gabby then smiled as she walked over to me before sitting on my lap. Leaning down to kiss me, Gabby smiled as she grabbed my neck and held me close. "You are going all out to help me get this diagnosis and I love you so much for that." I nodded and smiled as I wrapped my arms around her. "Gabby, I am doing this because it's for your health. Now, do you want me to tell Antonio about our theory about your mental health?" Gabby then sighed. "How is he?" 

I sighed and looked at her. "That's what I want to figure out. It is my way of trying to reach out to him while also getting him over here so we can talk. He should know about this Gabby because then he can help you through it. If you ever have a problem and need to take a day off...then you need to let him help you. You know that is what is going to be best for you for a while." Gabby smiled and nodded as she kissed me softly. "Maybe later, he needs to grieve first." 

That's when we both heard a loud knock on the door. "Sylvie, are you here?" Gabby then got nervous and went to give me a blanket. She then went to open the door and looked at Antonio. "Antonio, what's wrong?" Antonio then stared at Gabby. "You haven't seen Sylvie have you? I woke up this morning and she was gone. She's been depressed for a few days and I've been worried." I then got scared and looked at him. "Gabby, I will call Dr. Charles and cancel."

Antonio then looked at us. "Why are you going to see Dr. Charles?" Gabby then sighed. "I have a feeling that my problems over the past few years have been related to an undiagnosed obsessive compulsive disorder." Antonio then looked at her and nodded. "Gabby, you were diagnosed with that years ago when you were a kid! What's wrong?" Antonio then got scared. "Wait, she's been diagnosed for years and I didn't know? Antonio, this could've saved my last marriage!" Antonio then sighed. "Listen, can we talk about this later?"

I then realized why he said that. "Right of course. Gabby, get dressed. I'll call Dr. Charles and cancel. I'll get dressed too. Antonio, can you watch him for 2 minute sand then we'll go find Sylvie. We can split up. Maybe call Jay and Erin to get them to look too. Oh, and even Hank and Boden. If we can all find her...then that's better. The more people the better. I would even report her missing. It's really cold out and she's pregnant!" Antonio nodded. "Got it."

Me and Gabby then walked away to the bedroom while Antonio went to call Voight.

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NOTE TO READERS: Hey guys, I know what I said in the last chapter but...I just came up with this new storyline and wanted to explore it. I know it was a quick change but yes, as of now...Gabby is already diagnosed with OCD. I will deal with it later in the story for her getting medicine. However, right now I want to deal with this new idea. Thanks again for reading!