One Chicago: Health First Part 4

Chapter 1276

Meanwhile, back with Matt & Gabby:
Matt's POV: As I got undressed again, I smiled as I told Gabby about the awkward situation I just walked in on next door. "I mean, he looked like they just had sex and took a shower. He was soaking wet. So, here I am...his best friend knocking at his door and speaking to him while he's just wearing a towel around his waist." Gabby just laughed as she laid down in bed. "Well, I wouldn't have minded to see that. I have to admit that he is quite attractive." I then glared at her. "What did you just say about my best friend?" Gabby then smirked. "Oh shut up, you know that I am yours. Nothing will ever change that." I then nodded. "Damn straight it won't."

Gabby then laughed when I made my way back to bed. Wrapping my arm around her, I then felt her cuddle up to me while I kissed her forehead. "So, are we going to watch that movie now or what?" Gabby then looked up at me and smiled before going to grab my hand. "Yeah, we are. Just getting comfortable first." I then moved my arm around her back and wrapping it tight around her waist when I decided to grab the remote. Opening the On Demand service, I then went to find Pitch Perfect 3. When I found it, I smiled as I went to click on the movie.

I then went to set the remote down before moving to kiss Gabby's forehead while rubbing her back. "Now, this is exactly what we need. Time alone in a hotel just watching movies all day." Gabby smiled and agreed with me when I got a text. I then went to grab my phone and saw it was Severide. 'Sorry about that. We are still celebrating the pregnancy.' I laughed and understood what he meant. "He says they are still celebrating the pregnancy. That explains why they were so loud next door." Gabby nodded and agreed before kissing my neck. "Enough about them okay? I am not here to talk about your best friend, I am here to relax with my husband."

I nodded and agreed as I turned my head. Kissing her forehead softly as we held each other close, I smiled when I went to turn up the movie so that I could listen to the covers that the actors did. "I always thought Rebel Wilson was hilarious. Something I never knew though was the fact that she's Australian...just like that doctor you like from that tv show." Gabby then laughed and nodded. "Ah yes, your look-a-like Dr. Robert Chase aka Jesse Spencer." I smiled when she said that and went to run my fingers through her hair. "Who's more attractive?" Gabby then looked at me and smiled. "There's no competition babe. You are my guy."

I smiled when she said that before kissing her forehead softly. I then looked down into her eyes as I leaned my forehead against hers. "You know, I think this was well deserved for the both of us. We have just been so worried about everything all year and now, we can finally say that stuff needs to slow down for us. I mean, it's about time right?" Gabby sighed and agreed. "Of course I agree with you Matt but, how realistic with you. I mean, we are paramedics and we are also expecting our second child with a surrogate."

I then decided to check my phone since I remembered that I texted Jesse earlier to check on her. I then went to read the text. "Jesse says she's already feeling a bit better. She's hoping that it'll pass quickly but has promised to keep us updated on the situation. She also apologized again that we are even in this situation with her having tested positive for COVID. She asked to be admitted to the hospital because she is a surrogate and they agreed." Gabby smiled when I said that. "Do you by any chance have Ethan Choi's number? He's the head of that department."

I nodded and thought about it before seeing that I did have it. "You want to call and check on Jesse's status or even tell him that she's pregnant with our child. Maybe then he can make sure to take extra special care of her?" Gabby smiled when I said that and nodded. I then went to call Ethan, hoping that he would have a minute to talk even if he was currently in the midst of treating patients in Gaffney's COVID wing. That's when I heard him. "Gaffney Medical Center COVID Wing, Dr. Ethan Choi speaking."

I then smiled when he said that. "Hi Ethan, this is Matt and Gabby Casey." Ethan then perked up when I said that. "Hey guys, how are you and Matteo doing?" I then smiled. "We are doing good. But, we are actually calling to check on one of your new patients. Jesse Adams?" Ethan then sighed. "Guys, you are paramedics and know that we can't divulge any patient information. It's against HIPPA and other state privacy statutes." I then sighed. "Ethan, she's our surrogate. So, I don't know how that works but...aren't we allowed to get the info as the baby's parents?"

Ethan then understood the situation. "Of course you can get information. You are the baby's parents. Now, I can say that she is okay and she got here early enough that we are treating her. She told us that she's a surrogate and wanted to come in even if she wasn't eligible to go in. Someone tried to tell her to leave but, she refused to leave and just said again...I'm a surrogate. So, you picked a good one. I am sure she will be fine based on her age."

Gabby then smiled and let out a sigh of relief when he said that. "Can we ask to be kept in the loop when it comes to any medical decisions? Maybe give you advance directive?" Ethan then agreed. "If it comes to the baby or her, who do you prefer?" Me and Gabby then both looked at each other. "We can't put our baby ahead of her life. That wouldn't be fair to her." Gabby nodded and agreed. "You have our consent to save Jesse but, as long as you try your best to save them both first. But, save Jesse first." Ethan then agreed. "Of course. I'll keep you in the loop."

I then hung up for us when I saw Gabby get up out of bed. Rubbing her arms, I could tell something was wrong. "Gabby, what's wrong? Talk to me." Gabby then sighed as she turned to look at me. "What did we just do? I mean, we literally just said that our child wasn't more important than the surrogate's life. What type of parents does that make us?" I then got up and went to sit at the end of the bed before looking at her. "Hey, come here and look at me." Gabby then stepped close to me while grabbing my hands.

"What it makes us is good people who aren't selfish. Gabby, we both know that you would be devastated if somebody died just because they were pregnant with our child. We can have kids other ways Gabby. But, we need to be realistic that we are already asking Jesse to put her life on hold and on the line to give birth to our child so you can be guaranteed the chance to meet them. However, we both know that we wouldn't be able to live with ourselves if we said that our child was more important than her life."

Gabby then nodded and agreed with me. "Listen, let's just get in bed and you can hold me close while watching the movie. Oh, and some kisses." I then nodded and smiled as I got up. Grabbing her hand, I then led her back to bed before moving to slip into bed under the covers. I then looked at Gabby before watching her lay down on my chest. Grabbing the back of her head, I then moved to kiss her softly while closing the covers. "I love you Gabby."

Gabby then smiled as I said that. "I love you too Matt, forever." I then smiled as we started to kiss each other slowly, just taking the time we need to be alone with each other that afternoon.