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

Chapter 120

Back with Matt & Gabby as Matt stands at the front door:
Matt's POV: As I stand at the front door with Hermann, I smile as I talk to him. "Yeah, so she's given birth. We have a new niece." Hermann nodded and agreed. "Remind me why you are staying here at Antonio and Sylvie's place?" I laughed. "Last time I checked, my nephew can't watch himself. And my other niece and nephew are at the restaurant. Why didn't Diego come anyways? Oh and how is Eva doing in the kitchen?" Hermann smiled. "Eva is great in the kitchen, a natural. And Diego didn't want to come because he wants a distraction since it's their sister." 

I nodded, agreeing with him. "Listen, I wanted to talk to you about one last thing. I am not sure what's going to happen with regards to Antonio and him being back Tuesday. I mean, I will of course try to come in but...I already spoke to the Commissioner and told him. God, I am so glad that he understands. Apparently, his wife's sister went through the same thing and they needed to watch their kids for a while...he missed a few days of work. I said I would go back as soon as I could. However, I am staying on the same schedule. Not changing that for Gabby's sake."

Hermann nodded and agreed. "Listen, I better get going because Gabby looks hungry." I then turned to look at her and smiled. "Hey, come say hi to Hermann." Gabby then walked over to me and smiled. "Hey Hermann. You're stealing my supper time. Matt, the kids are taking a nap. We have a brief window to have a good supper just the two of us. Please, let Hermann get back to work and let's eat before they wake up." I agreed and nodded before looking at Hermann. "I'll try and come in Tuesday okay?" Gabby then looked at me. "You are going in, I am staying."

I nodded and agreed. "I'll have to go get some uniforms if Antonio isn't back tomorrow." Gabby nodded and agreed. "Yes but, can we talk about that later? I want to eat." I agreed and nodded. "See you Tuesday Hermann." Hermann smiled and nodded. "Lee Henry won't be there. He has class. Just to let you know." I agreed and nodded. "Here Gabby, can you bring this to the kitchen? I need to talk to Hermann about that." Gabby nodded and knew what I meant. "5 minutes maximum." I nodded and agreed as she walked away to the kitchen.

Turning to look at Hermann, I sighed. "Think you can get Cindy to join us at the firehouse Tuesday?" Hermann looked at me confused when I said that. "Why?" I sighed. "I want to have a meeting. Me, you, Severide and Cindy. And you are not going to be there as a captain...you are going to be there as Lee Henry's father. I want to come to an agreement on what we are all comfortable with. You know, when it comes to what she is okay with Lee Henry doing and stuff. I don't want to cause problems in your marriage. That is not what I want to happen." 

Hermann smiled and agreed. "Of course Matt, I appreciate that." I nodded and agreed. "Oh, and you are going to have to trust Severide more starting in July. Gabby is coming back to work then and I am going to be a little bit everywhere around then. Gabby is coming back to ambo for the first time in 18 months and 3 kids at home...that's a lot. So, I am going to be a little distracted. So, I am going to put Severide in charge of Lee Henry." Hermann nodded and agreed. "Of course. Now listen, go eat before it gets cold. Then, you need rest." I agreed and nodded.

"Hey, don't be afraid to reach out to Sylvie. She just gave birth to their daughter. She's premature so...she's going to need her firehouse family." Hermann nodded and agreed as he went to shake my hand and hugged me. "Sure thing Chief. Did you get my reports?" I then thought about it and bit my lip. "I haven't checked. I will do that tomorrow okay? Today was family time and stuff. So...we'll see. Just uhm, be on standby Tuesday? If something happens...I want you and Severide to be ready as co-Chiefs."

Hermann nodded and agreed. "Oh by the way, Gabby!" Gabby then came back over. "What's up?" Hermann then smiled. "Saturday, you are at the firehouse all day okay? We have something planned for our Chief." Gabby then smiled as she wrapped her arms around me. "Oh, I'll be there. You really think I am going to let him spend the day at the firehouse without me and the kids? Never. It's his birthday. He gets to be with the people he loves that day. And that means all of them." I smiled when she said that before grabbing her butt. I then leaned down to kiss her softly. "Listen, we need to eat. See you Tuesday." Hermann then nodded and agreed as he left.

Meanwhile, I looked at Gabby and smiled as we made our way to the kitchen to have supper.