Chief Casey Season 1: Chicago's Newest Chief (Dawsey)

Chapter 3

Matt's POV: As I was making my way to the meeting room, I was about to walk in when I saw Gabby walk in with her brother and Sylvie. I then smiled as I walked out when I saw her. "Someone's here early." Gabby then turned to look at me and smiled. "I wanted to get the introduction of the kids done. Then I am going to be bringing Ella and Wally home. I want to be here for the ceremony with Matteo. Maybe he can stay for a bit?" I nodded and smiled while walking over to her. I then put my hands on her hips before kissing her. "Of course. Now, how about we go introduce our 2 young ones to our friends/my new employees?" Gabby smiled when I said that before walking with me. I then decided to pick Matteo up and smiled.

"Someone ready to go meet daddy's friends?" Matteo then nodded as we walked into the firehouse as a family. Making our way to the meeting room, I smiled. "Hello everybody. I have a surprise for everybody." Everybody then turned to look at us. "Gabby!" They all smiled as they got up and went to hug us all. "Wait, who are these ones?" I then smiled. "Well, you all know Matteo. But this little one down here in the lower car seat is our daughter Ella Maria Casey. She was the baby born with our surrogate. And then this one up here is the baby Gabby gave birth to just 3 weeks ago. And look at her. I mean, this is 3 weeks post-birth boys." I then went to look at her.

They all laughed and looked at her. "Dang Gabby, you clean up good." I smiled and looked at her. Moving to kiss her softly, I smiled as I held her close. "Love you. Now listen up kids. Daddy has to work. And mommy has to listen to this for when she's back at work. Matteo, how about you go sit with your uncle Antonio?" Matteo then walked over to Antonio, picking him up. That's when I saw Sylvie come in. "You can make your announcement later okay?" She nodded and hugged me. "Congratulations Matt. I am so happy that you are Chief now. You deserve this." I smiled and nodded. "You go rest okay? I think they all know about Baby #2." Sylvie nodded and smiled.

"By the way, candidate. Did you make me some breakfast like I asked?" Gallo then nodded and went to give it to me. "Here you go Chief." Gabby then stared at me and wasn't impressed. "Oh shut up Gabby. You know that I would do the same for you if you were coming in. Plus, I had to be here early and didn't have time to make myself breakfast. I wanted to spend time with that little one." Gabby nodded and agreed. "I am here as PIC. You're working so relax Chief!" I nodded and agreed when I heard Hermann speak up. "You sure she's not our Chief?" I then looked at Hermann. "Hey Hermann, remind me how many times we had to go through Cindy's hormones while you weren't clipped?" He then shut up and nodded at me while Gabby smiled.

"Okay, now that we have that done. I am going to set out what's changing here and what's new. First of all. You all now know that I am chief. I am going to be changing things up but not yet. For the next few weeks, we are going to operate under Boden's rules and stuff. I will be changing them as I go. Second of all. I understand you all see me as a friend because we have been for the longest time. But in here, I am your chief and I am responsible with the task of making sure that you all make it home to your families each and every night. So, out in the field...I am Chief Casey, not Matt. Our friendship is on hold until my leadership is proven to the CFD. No complaints."

Everybody nodded and understood. "Hermann, I want your candidate's progress in a report on my desk. Severide, same goes for you. Darren, I want to say that of course I already remember and know about Tuesday. I remember everything. It's only been a year guys. Now listen, I also want to say this...right now, we may be mourning. But, we are also Firehouse 51. We stick together through hard times. We made it through Andy's death together, we made it through Ottis' death together. And now, we will make it through Boden's death together." They all nodded and agreed with me. "Now listen, we only have an hour before we are back in service. So, let's get this service on the road. Connie...get me the Flag."

Everybody then got up and looked at me. "Everybody, formal uniforms. I will see you outside at the ceremony." Everybody then left while I walked over to Gabby and smiled. "How was that?" Gabby smiled. "Depends, who are you asking? Your PIC or wife?" I then went to wrap my arms around her and then kissed her softly. "My wife. Always. You may be my PIC Gabby but when we are speaking like this...you are my wife. In fact, I want you to consider taking extra leave okay? Just take the time you need to grieve and let me get used to my new job without distractions." Gabby nodded and understood. "You read my mind. Good idea." I smiled and nodded at her.

"Now listen kids, how about we go start this ceremony. Time to go watch daddy get promoted." They all nodded and agreed as we made our way outside to get me promoted and to do the dedication for Chief Boden.