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

Chapter 101

Matt's POV: After making my way into the kitchen, I went to grab my phone to check the time. Seeing it was 8, I felt confident that Antonio was awake and that he had already fed his kids. Deciding to call him, I went to hit his speed dial before putting it on speaker so that I could cook while talking to him. Answering my call, Antonio spoke to me. "Early riser eh Matt?" I laughed when he said that while grabbing the eggs and bacon. "May I remind you that it snowed last night and that I have 3 kids Antonio. Believe me, sleeping in isn't even a word in my vocabulary."

Antonio laughed and agreed. "So, what is the nature of this call? Personal or professional?" I laughed when he said that. "Antonio, you really think I am going to be working at 8 am when I have 3 kids? Gabby has to feed the babies and I have to watch Matteo so he doesn't bug her." Antonio agreed. "Very good point. So, what's up?" I smiled. "I was wondering if you wanted to get together. Preferably at your place. Gabby wants to see it." Antonio laughed and agreed. "Honestly, that would be great. I haven't had much time to unpack. Think you could help?"

I smiled and agreed. "Only if we get a babysitting credit." Antonio laughed when I said that. "Believe me, you already have one for saving Diego. But, you can get another one by helping me." I smiled and agreed. "Sounds good. I'll use it from March 2nd and 3rd. Either that or one of your kids has to come and stay here. I am not sure if I am going to be able to do the first 24 hours after Gabby's surgery alone. She is going to be in pain and on bedrest." Antonio agreed. "Then, I will have to get you to do the same this fall for Sylvie."

I was shocked when he said that. "She's getting her tubes tied?" Antonio laughed. "It's either than or..." I then stopped him. "Okay, that's enough. I get what you mean. Matteo is in the living room. Actually, Matteo...say hi to your uncle Tonio." Matteo then yelled. "Hi uncle Tonio!" Antonio laughed when he did that. "Hi Matteo, make sure you bring some toys today when you come play with Theo. But listen Matt, you mind doing us a favor if you are coming here?" I wasn't sure. "Depends, can I do it with 3 kids?" Antonio agreed. "Just pick up the groceries for me."

I agreed. "Hey, of course I can. What store and what time?" Antonio must've gone to check because it took him a minute before he told me. "9:30 - Target on the corner of Jackson and Racine. Order #930873." I nodded. "Can you send me that in a text? Sorry Antonio, I am making breakfast and I am positive that I am going to forget. Last time I checked, I had a toddler and 2 babies to take care of before we leave. By the way, how big is your backyard?" Antonio was confused when I asked that. "Why exactly?" I laughed. "Can the boys play in the backyard?"

Antonio understood. "Of course they can. We have a pool here too. It's a big place. I have enough bedrooms for all my kids. 4 floors, 7 bed, 4 bath." I was shocked when he said that. "Holy smokes. How much did that cost?" Antonio laughed. "Let's just say that I am not retiring anytime soon. My mortgage is geared to net income luckily. Oh and I had a whole bunch of savings when I dipped into my pension. I took some out to put towards the house." I laughed and understood. "I did the same. I would rather not have too much debt." Antonio agreed with me.

"Listen, I am going to let you go. See you around 10?" I agreed. "Sure thing. Bye." I then went to hang up before getting back to making breakfast when Gabby came down. "We are going there for 10?" I then turned to look at her. "We have to leave in 45 minutes. We need to stop at Target at the corner of Jackson and Racine. I said we could pick up Antonio's order. I have the number." Gabby smiled and agreed. "It's on the way so, that was a good call. I bet he's really busy with 4 kids." I agreed and nodded. "But not as busy as us considering we have 3 kids under 2."

Gabby then smiled as she went to wrap her arms around me. Wrapping my arm around her back as I continued to make some pancake mix, I then went to lean down and kissed her softly. "Can you get Matteo to go pick out some toys and stuff? Maybe even get some plushies for the kids?" Gabby nodded and agreed. "Of course. We bringing some of their chairs?" I then thought about it and nodded. "Yeah, that's a good idea. When these are ready and I am done eating, we can start packing. God, this is going to be harder than we thought." Gabby laughed and agreed.

"You want to take 2 cars?" I then thought about it considering I said we would pick up the groceries. I then shook my head. "No, they can fit behind our seats. Matteo is in the back remember?" Gabby smiled and agreed. "Then the groceries in the back, good idea." I smiled and nodded. "Listen, you just get the plushies. I will finish these and then I'll eat so that I can help out while you eat." Gabby smiled and agreed before kissing my cheek and then walking away to get the stuff we need for the kids.