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

Chapter 29

AN HOUR LATER, AFTER LUNCH:
Matt's POV:
After having lunch with everybody, I smiled as we all sat down in the living room together. With Matteo playing on the ground with Theo, I got an opportunity to hold Ella in my arms while Antonio held Wally. Meanwhile, Gabby was just relaxing next to me on the couch. Gabby then went to grab my hand and smiled. "Feels weird not holding a baby right now." I laughed when she said that before moving my hand to her leg. I then turned to look at Ella. "God, she is just so gorgeous. Just like her mother." Gabby shook her head. "She looks more like you to be honest Matt. At least that's my opinion." I nodded and smiled. "That's good right?"

Gabby then looked at me. "Guess I just find it weird that our sons look like me, but our daughter looks like you. I mean, shouldn't it be the other way around?" Antonio then chimed in. "Honestly, not really. I find that Eva looks a lot more like me. Meanwhile, Diego and Theo look like their moms. Not that I am complaining considering how gorgeous my wife is." Antonio then went to kiss Sylvie's cheek and I smiled at him. "By the way, what's it like at the district with all the Deputy Heads of Intelligence being sleep deprived on a daily basis?" Antonio looked up at me and was a bit confused. "Yeah, we all have kids. Not that different."

I then shook my head. "I already know about Jay and Erin. Baby number 2. She's due in August." Antonio nodded and agreed. "Yeah. It's crazy there right now. I think that Burgess and Adam are going to have a third kid soon. He's ready to try again because he wants a girl. Meanwhile, she wants to wait until they are married." I then looked at him. "Wait, they haven't gotten married yet? They've been engaged since 2020." Antonio nodded and sighed. "They are having communication issues. She wants to head back into the field a bit more before Platt retires."

I was shocked when he said that. "Wait, is that why I've been hearing rumors that I am going to loose a firefighter soon? There are rumors going around that Mouch is going to retire soon. Oh and Hermann too. They are getting ready because of the fact that Boden died. At least, that's what I've heard. Whether it's true or not...I've yet to hear. But, if it does happen...then I need to know soon. Do you mind talking to Trudy for me? If he's going to retire, I need to know. So he needs to tell me so I can start scouting."

Gabby turned to look at me when I said that. "Scouting?" I laughed and smiled at her. "For either a new firefighter or another candidate. However, I also need to keep a spot open for Hermann's son. He better not retire until after his kid is done being a candidate. I haven't made up my mind yet and I still need to work it out but...I'm going to try and get Lee Henry to join us in the new year as the candidate. Either that or I am going to try and get him at Firehouse 90." Gabby turned to look at me. "You trying to get a firefighter from there?"

I nodded and smiled when she asked. "Isaac." Gabby smiled when I said that before wrapping her arms around mine. "His wife is a paramedic. So, I wouldn't mind having her as a partner. Sorry Sylvie, I've known her since my time on the field." I smiled when she said that before kissing her head. "I have to figure this out. Right now, I need to get through the entire operations stuff. By the way Antonio, if you plan on taking any vacation this year...please make sure that Sylvie just puts in a request for an extended maternity leave instead of vacation time. I am not ready to have to deal with the backlash."

Sylvie then looked at me. "What backlash?" I sighed and looked at her. "I am determined not to be a chief who is able to be bribed or threatened by others. If you put in for vacation time...I am going to feel threatened right away considering if I say no, I get yelled at from both Antonio and Gabby." Antonio laughed when I said that before nodding. "Oh trust me, that would probably be the case." I then shook my head. "Antonio, that's not what I want to hear. Please remember that I am not just your brother-in-law. I am also your wife's boss. I mean, unless you want me to transfer her out of 51. Sorry but, Gabby is not leaving the firehouse. That wouldn't be fair to her."