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

Chapter 44

Matt's POV: Once me and Gabby finished in the shower, I smiled as I quietly got dressed and kept the kids asleep. At least, for a few minutes. Once I went to make my way back to bed, Matteo woke up because I stepped on his blanket by accident. "Papa, where are you going?" I then looked down at him and smiled. "I just took a shower. I am getting back in bed. Want to come sit with me and mama or do you want breakfast?" Matteo then looked at me and put his arms out, wanting me to pick him up. I smiled and nodded as I went to pick him up before grabbing his blanket. "You want to snuggle with mama, papa and your blankie don't you?" 

Cuddling up to me, Matteo nodded as I carried him to bed. Getting in with him, I smiled as I went to lay down with him on my chest. Tugging the covers up, I smiled as he laid his head down on my chest and cuddled up to me. "I remember doing this with you when you were Wally's age buddy. I swear, that was a lot of fun. We had lots of cuddle time back then. Now, you're my big boy and boy do I miss these times sometimes." Matteo then nodded. "Then why were you gone for a long time?" I sighed, knowing this would come up eventually. "Because that's my job Matteo. I work for an entire day and night. Then I get 2 days with you."

Matteo nodded but he didn't seem to understand. That's when I saw Gabby come out. Seeing him on my chest, I could tell Gabby got concerned. "He okay?" I nodded. "Prescriptions?" Gabby then walked back into the washroom to take them. I hated having to remind her but, I knew she needed them to function. I hated that fact but it was the truth. That's when she came out again and went to get in bed with us. "Hey Matteo, what's wrong buddy? How about you lay down in between mama and papa? We can talk for a minute." Matteo nodded as he rolled over off my chest. Me and Gabby then laid down on our sides and looked at him. "What's wrong bud?"

Matteo then looked at him. "Papa was gone a long time yesterday. Is he not happy being here with us?" I then looked down at him and put my hand on his chest. "Hey buddy, that's not true at all. I love being here with you. You, your mom, your brother and sister...you guys are my whole world. I love you guys more than anything in the entire world." Gabby nodded and went to grab my hand. "It's true Matteo, he loves us a lot. Papa just has a big important job. You know what a firefighter is right? The big red trucks to make those loud noises?" Matteo nodded. "Well your daddy is the boss of some of those firefighters. He's in charge of keeping Chicago safe."

"I thought that was uncle Tonio's job." I then shook my head. "No, he catches the bad guys. I save the good guys. Matteo, do you remember when you were a baby? We told you this remember? Our house burned down. Do you remember that?" Matteo nodded. "Yeah, daddy was a hero." I nodded and smiled at him. "Yeah I was. And that's why I have to work those long hours. But just be glad I'm not superman. He never gets a day off. I get 4 days off a week." Matteo nodded. "So you are a superhero?" Gabby then smiled and nodded. "Yeah, sometimes." I then went to grab her hand. "Matteo, you know that I would love to be here with you right?"

Matteo nodded and smiled at me. "Well, I promise. I will always be here for you. If you need me to come get rid of the monsters, I am a call away. Always. I just need to stay at the firehouse sometimes. You know, with uncle Kelly, uncle Mouch." Matteo then looked at me. "What about grandpa Boden?" I then sighed and looked at him, knowing he didn't understand yet. "Buddy, your grandpa Boden has died like your bisabuela. You remember her right?" Matteo nodded. "Well he died because his job was done here. Now, I have his job. I get to be the head of the firehouse. And that means I need to be there for 24 hours some days."

Matteo nodded and understood. "Okay daddy." I smiled when he said that before going to kiss his forehead. "I love you buddy. Now listen, you still tired?" Matteo shook his head but still wanted to cuddle up to me. I then held him close and smiled as I went to rub his back. "You want me to just hold you like this today don't you buddy?" Matteo nodded as he grabbed my shirt. I then looked at Gabby. "You okay with a day in bed?" Gabby smiled and nodded. "Good explanation by the way. But listen, I think you should call Kelly. He was here when Boden died. He might be able to help you through it better than I can."

I nodded and agreed with her. "Maybe. But right now, I just want a day with my family. That okay?" Gabby nodded and smiled. "Listen, you just stay here and cuddle with Matteo. I am going to go make us some breakfast before the other two wake up. Want some pancakes Matteo?" Matteo nodded and smiled as he just cuddled up to me more. I then looked up at Gabby as she got up before going to grab her hand. "Thanks." Gabby smiled and nodded as walked around the bed. She then went to lean over me and kissed me softly. "Later."

I nodded and agreed. "Make sure you pump a bit while you cook okay? Or would you rather I cook and you can pump?" Gabby shook her head when I said that. "No, I'm cooking. Take time with your kids Matt." I nodded and agreed as she walked away, just holding Matteo in my arms as we cuddled up to one another in bed.