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

Chapter 123

Antonio's POV: As I came downstairs after taking a shower and getting dressed, I walked into the kitchen to see Matt finishing up a plate. "Think you can make me a plate Matt?" Matt then looked up at me and nodded. "Oh, this is for you man. You really think I am going to let you worry about that. Concentrate on Sylvie and Hannah." I nodded and agreed as I went to sit at the bar next to Eva. "Do I smell better now sweetie?" Eva however didn't hear me because she was reading. Putting my hand on her book, she turned to look at me. "Dad, don't get my stuff dirty before my test later!" I then pulled my hand away and sighed. "Sorry sweetie."

Eva then looked at him and sighed. "Sorry dad, I didn't mean to snap at you. I know you are just trying to make conversation. It's just...I want to study as much as I can. I am trying to work ahead on my projects so I can help more when Sylvie and the babies come home." I nodded and smiled when she said that. "That's so sweet Eva. But concentrate on your studies okay? That's much more important. We need more lawyers in this field." Eva smiled and nodded. "Just to let you know, I might try and take summer courses to get ahead. That gives me more time to work during the school year because then I'll have more free time."

I smiled and agreed with her. "You are one smart cookie." I then went to take a bite of my food before looking at Matt. "Okay, who taught you how to cook this?" Matt laughed and smiled. "I got the recipe from your aunt while I was in Puerto Rico. I thought you might like something from there to cheer you up. I mean, not that you look down...I mean less worried. Not that's it's even possible." I nodded and agreed. "You of all people probably understand exactly how I feel right now. Didn't Gabby loose a bunch of blood when she delivered the second time?" Matt sighed and nodded. "I think she lost a bit more because she was so stressed."

I nodded and agreed. "Well, she lost a lot of blood. And then we just learned this morning that Hannah's heart isn't fully developed yet so, she's on a pump." That's when I heard Gabby come downstairs. "Oh my god, that's horrible." I nodded and agreed when I saw Gabby walk over to Matt. Rubbing his back and kissing him, she smiled. "The kids?" Matt nodded and smiled. "I gave Matteo some cereal and a bit of eggs. He wasn't hungry. The babies are still asleep. But listen, how about you take over so that I can take a shower? You take your meds?"

Gabby nodded and agreed. "They're in the washroom kit. Can you bring it down after you brush your teeth?" Matt nodded and agreed before going to kiss her forehead. He then went to talk over to the living room to grab some clothes to change in to. "Antonio, you are welcome to come over to our place anytime if you want to just come take a nap or see Theo for a minute okay? I can tell you didn't sleep much last night." Gabby then smiled when Matt said that. "Right, you can of course do that. Just let me know and I will come to be with Sylvie."

I shook my head when they said that. "I appreciate it, I really do. But I am already pushing how long I am comfortable not being at the hospital. I literally just came here to grab things and I am going to be staying there until they are released. Hank put me on leave and said I can stay out until I was originally scheduled to end my paternity leave. So, 3 months from her original due date." Gabby smiled when I said that. "That's great Antonio, you must be happy about that." I sighed and shook my head. "I have mixed feelings."

Gabby seemed confused and concerned when I said that. "I mean, don't get me wrong...I love the extra time. It's just, I don't like the reason I need the extra time. No parent wants to have a baby born this early. Hannah is a premie Gabby and that's so stressful. I would rather you not think about it because you are just going to worry." Gabby sighed and then walked over to me. Giving me a quick hug, she then looked at me. "You can forget about me not worrying. You are my brother and Sylvie is my best friend. I am worried."

I nodded and agreed with her. "Listen, I need to eat and then I am leaving again. Right now, Maggie is with her and she hasn't texted me that anything is wrong. But, I am expecting it." Matt nodded. "Call me if you need anything okay? I am an expert when it comes to worrying for you wife." Matt then went to wrap his arm around Gabby before kissing her head. "Listen, how about you go sit down with the kids and this food." Matt then went to give her a plate and smiled. "Then, we'll go home. Can you drive Theo when you come back to our place after Eva?" Eva nodded and agreed when I looked at him. "Oh Theo was coming with me anyways."

Matt nodded and agreed. "Of course. Now eat up. I am going to eat quick and then pack up so that we can leave at the same time as you considering we don't have a key." Matt then went to eat breakfast so he could go take a shower, pack up and then leave to go home.