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

Daddy's Home

Matt's POV: As I arrived at home 20 minutes later (I had to stop at the pharmacy after getting an alert that Gabby's prescriptions were ready), I went to park my car on the road when I saw that Camila was already awake and trying to shovel the driveway. I sighed when I got out and went to grab my bag. "Camila, what are you doing?" Gabby's mom then turned to look at me and sighed. "Oh, thank god you are home." I then sighed. "What's going on?" Camila then looked at me. "Gabby asked me to shovel because she forgot to get her meds yesterday. She meant to pick them up and didn't want to let you down." I then sighed when she said that. "Listen Camila, just leave it. I will do it later when I take Matteo out to play in the snow so that babies can sleep."

Gabby's mom then stared at me. "You already did all of that this morning?" I nodded and smiled. "I got an alert on my phone saying they were ready. Just because I am now Firehouse 51's chief doesn't mean that I don't also have my responsibilities as a husband. Now listen, you go back inside and rest. Is Matteo already awake?" She nodded and sighed. "I have him set up in the living room watching TV. Gabby is currently giving Ella a bottle in bed. Wally is still asleep." I nodded and agreed with her. "Then listen Camila, do me a favor and go relax. I have a parking pass so that I can park on the road. Camila, just do me a favor and go rest. It's 7 in the morning."

Camila nodded and agreed as we started to make our way inside together. "Okay." I then looked at her as I wrapped my arm around her, kissing her head. "Now, fill me in on the kids. Which one was the most trouble last night and who had a hard time sleeping between Matteo and Ella? Which one is going to be the crankier of the two?" She then sighed. "Ella of course. She is a princess for you but, a little devil for the two of us." I laughed and agreed. "That's the Latina in her. She's a lot like her mom. But she's a sweetheart like her grandmother. By the way, you know I appreciate this right? You moving into help Gabby with the 3 kids? It's much appreciated."

She nodded and smiled when I said that. "Matt, stop thanking me. It's my pleasure. I never got to do this with Matteo or Eva for two different reasons. Plus, I love seeing my grandkids on a daily basis. Now listen, you are needed inside so that you can help Gabby." I nodded and agreed as we made our way inside together. "Listen, do you mind maybe making some breakfast? Just something simple. I know I said to go back to bed but...I had a lot of stress yesterday and didn't sleep well. It's hard leaving a 3 week old son at home. Oh and he just so happens to be the namesake of the Chief you lost and who's job you just took." Camila nodded and agreed.

"I'll make you a deal. You be the best dad, husband and chief to Gabby and the kids...and I will help with the kitchen and house chores. I might even teach Matteo how to help me with the dishes." I then looked at her. "Camila, not yet. Sorry but, I would rather not have a dish fall onto the ground. And then have to go to the emergency room with either you having a gash in your foot or Matteo having a cut anywhere. Plus, I would rather not have a fight with Gabby when I am home and supporting her and the kids just like she has done for me when it came to me coming back to Chicago to take this job." Walking in, I smiled as I went to take off my boots.

That's when I started to hear Gabby yell. "Matteo! I said not to play with that. You don't get to drink that anymore! That's for your sister!" I then looked at Camila while taking off my jacket. "Camila, just concentrate on breakfast. I got this. Need to have a bit of fun with my boy." I then smiled while setting my bag down on the bench near the door before walking into the living room. "Is someone being a naughty boy." I then ran over and went to pick him up. "Maybe my naughty boy needs a visit from the tickle monster to teach him to listen to Mommy!" I then went to sit down with him and started to tickle him after I grabbed the milk from him.

Gabby then turned to look at me and smiled when I did that. "Have I ever told you hold much I love you?" I smiled and nodded as I went to grab her hand. "How were the kids last night? And how long has he been awake?" Gabby sighed. "6 am." I nodded and agreed. "Sorry baby but it's official, he's your son." Gabby then stared at me. "What do you mean by that?" I smiled at her. "Your mom told me how you always got up early when you were little and were just this huge ball of energy." Camila then agreed and smiled. "Oh yeah she was. Unfortunately for me, she was my younger child. That meant that I had to deal with her instead of her brother each day. Hard."

I nodded and understood. "Well, I am just glad you are here Camila. I don't know if I'd be okay with going to work everyday if Gabby didn't have you here with her. Now listen, how about you finish feeding Wally, I can go get the other bottle ready for you to feed Ella and then I can take a shower. Then, I'll be back down and I can feed Matteo some cereal?" Camila then looked at me. "Guys, let me take care of Matteo for now okay? You guys concentrate on the babies. Plus, I haven't had enough one-on-one time with him for a while." I then looked at Gabby.

"What do you think about that? I am going to follow your lead." Gabby smiled and nodded. "Go take a shower. I am going to talk to my mom. I want to figure this stuff out. We haven't really had that conversation yet. Oh by the way, Antonio wants to bring Diego and Eva over later to meet the babies. That okay?" I nodded and agreed while going to kiss her head. "Sure, how about you give him a call okay?" Gabby nodded and agreed, smiling at me. "Thanks. Now, can we just forget about yesterday or..." I sighed and looked at her. "Later, when the kids are asleep. Okay?"

Gabby sighed and agreed. "Oh and call your sister. She wants to know whether she can do anything. Dry cleaning or stuff. She wants to help in whatever way she can." I laughed and agreed. "I will call her and tell her that we need diapers. We only brought a few back from Puerto Rico and we are almost out. At least for the small diapers." I nodded and agreed. "Just ask them to wait for a meal. Please, I am still getting settled and used to the routine." I nodded and understood. "Of course. Now listen, I am going to shower. Be back in a minute." Gabby nodded and agreed as I went to give her one last kiss before walking away with my bag to go shower.