One Chicago: Health First Part 4

Chapter 1287

Back with Matt & Gabby as they sit in their room with Matteo:
Matt's POV: As I laid down at the end of the bed, I smiled as I looked across the bed at Gabby who was laying down on the other side of Matteo's blanket he was playing on. Reaching out to grab her hand, I smile as we looked at each other. "Now, this is exactly how I want to spend time together as a family." Gabby smiled when I said that before nodding. "God, just wait until we are doing this with 2 kids in a year. What if it's a boy again babe?" I sighed and nodded.

"Honestly Gabby, I am not even going to worry about what gender our child is. Right now, all I care about is Jesse getting through her battle with COVID. Sorry to bring it up because I Know it bothers you but, it's the truth Gabby. We need to be prepared for everything. And that includes the possibility that we may not even get to raise the child. And while I am excited, I am also trying to keep a bit of distance." Gabby sighed and nodded. "So you don't get hurt."

I sighed when she said that. "It's because I am going to hurting for another reason. Gabby, if something happens...I am going to be hurt twice over. First because we lost another child. Then, I am going to be hurting because I am going to have to watch my wife, the love of my life mourn another one of our children. Just know though, I am here for you and we will do whatever you need to grieve your way." Gabby smiled when I said that and nodded as she looked at Matteo.

He was currently just laying down on our bed and playing on his stomach while she ran her fingers through his hair. "I swear, he is starting to look more and more like you every day Matt. I still don't get where you say that he looks more like me." I smiled when she said that. "You were the one that said it last time I checked Gabby. I just accepted it as a fact and moved on past it because I don't care. Maybe our next baby will look more like me if he's a boy." That then got Gabby worried. "Does it worry you that there is a possibility that our kids will be different races and have different skin colors?" 

Turning to look at Gabby, I was shocked she even asked that. "Gabby, of course not. Why would you think that? I mean...when we had Louie, we were different skin colors but...I still considered him our son. The same is true for Matteo and the same will always be true for our next child. I don't care what or who our kids look like. As long as they are our kids in our hearts." Gabby seemed to be confused when I added the 'in our hearts' part of the sentence. "Okay, you have to explain the 'in our hearts' part because that is confusing me."

I nodded and understood why she was confused. "I mean in case we ever do decide to adopt a third child. I promise, I am open to it...just maybe not so soon after this second child." Gabby nodded and agreed with me. "So, when I say in our hearts...that's what I'm talking about. Our third child may not be related to us if we decide to adopt a third child. However, I am not pressuring you okay? I already love our life with Matteo and I guarantee you that I am going to love our life with our next child even more. All that matters is that we are in this life TOGETHER with OUR kids." I said, emphasizing the words 'together' and 'our' to make Gabby realize that I mean with her and nobody else.

Gabby smiled when I said that and nodded. "Okay, no need to emphasize so much Matt. I get what you are trying to say." I smiled when she said that and just rubbed her hand as we looked into each other's eyes. "I love you. Now, quick question." Gabby then smiled at me. "What's that?" I then smiled at her. "What do you want for a snack? We both know you are hungry." Gabby smiled when she said that before going to check the time. "I think you mean supper." I then nodded, agreeing with her.

"How about some pancakes?" I was shocked when she said that. "Pancakes?" Gabby then smiled at me. "Hey, you promised to treat me as if I was the one who was pregnant. That includes the cravings. I am craving pancakes." I laughed and nodded when she said that. "Well, I did promise to treat you as if you were pregnant. Then, you want pancakes? Pancakes you shall get." Gabby laughed when I said that before smiling at me. I then went to let her hand go before getting up. "Specific flavor of pancakes?" Gabby shook her head.

"Just make sure that you can bring them in here. I want to eat in here while we keep playing with him. Oh, and can you maybe grab him some baby food? I want to try and feed him some." I nodded and agreed. "Sure thing. Give me maybe 20 minutes and I'll be back." Gabby nodded and agreed when I said that. Flashing her a quick smile, I then walked out of our bedroom and out to the kitchen to make us some pancakes and get Matteo some baby food for him to eat.