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

Chapter 130

Meanwhile at the hospital with Jay, Erin and Sylvie:
Jay's POV: As I come back from the gift shop, I smile as I come back to Sylvie and Antonio's room with a teddy bear for Hannah that had her name on it. Walking in, I saw Sylvie was awake and just relaxing there while Erin was sitting in the recliner resting. "How long has she been asleep?" Sylvie then turned to look at me and sighed. "I haven't really paid attention. I just woke up." I nodded and agreed. "I came with this. Just to let you know, I made sure this one was clean."

Sylvie looked at me confused. "What?" I then sighed. "Lucky here thought it was a chew toy the first time. She snuck into the bag while I spoke with one of Will and Natalie's former co-workers. So, that one had to be thrown out since it had dog slobber all over it." Sylvie then smiled. "Remind me why we trust you with a dog again...hey, I'm kidding. Don't get mad. I know why you have the dog. Remember, I just gave birth to a premature baby." I nodded and smiled. "Just open the bag and look at what it is." Sylvie agreed and went to look into the bag.

Grabbing the teddy bear, she smiled when she saw it had Hannah's name on it. "Jay, this is adorable. How did you know what to buy?" I then laughed. "Last time I checked, I was in Erin's seat literally 9 months ago today. We stayed 2 nights." That's when I walked over and saw Olivia awake on Erin's chest. "C'mon princess, how about you come sit with daddy and you can let your mom sleep a bit more?" Olivia then nodded as I picked her up. Carrying her to the couch, I smiled as I went to sit down facing Sylvie. "How many visitors so far Sylvie?"

Sylvie then sighed. "I think people are scared to come. Not knowing what emotional state I'm in." That's when we heard Firehouse 51's captain come in. "No, we were just giving you a bit of time. How are you trouper?" Sylvie then smiled as she turned to look at Hermann. "Hermann, how are you?" He then smiled as he walked over to her when she sat up. Hugging her, he smiled. "I am here to send my best wishes from the Hermann family. How are you detectives?" I then laughed while looking at Erin. "Sleeping and Jr. Detective sleeping."

Erin then woke up and groaned as she turned to look at me. "At least, I was sleeping until you opened your big mouth." I then smiled at her. "Shut up, you like the fact I have a big mouth. It also means I have these big, juicy lips that you like to kiss." Hermann then looked at Sylvie and smiled. "Okay, it's official...they are the new Matt and Gabby." Sylvie then laughed and agreed when she put her hand on her stomach. "Oh, stop making me laugh Hermann. That hurt. But listen, tell me how Lee Henry is doing as the candidate at Firehouse 51."

Erin then added on. "Oh, and how is Severide doing as a dad?" Hermann smiled. "Lee Henry is not the candidate yet but...it's pretty much official. He just needs to graduate from the academy, then he starts the next day on Squad. And Severide is a great dad. His kid is pretty cute. However, he is really jealous that his kid doesn't sleep as well as Matt and Gabby's three kids. Honestly, so am I! I had 5 kids and they don't sleep as good as his kids." I smiled when he said that. "Maybe that's because Matt is the epidemy of Calm, Cool and Collected."

Hermann laughed. "That's on the outside. Believe me when I say this, when it comes to his family...he is always really worried. And he isn't afraid to tell them." I nodded and agreed with him and so did Sylvie. "Yeah, they got into a pretty big fight on their first day back at work." Erin then turned to look at her. "Care to elaborate?" Sylvie shook her head. "Family." Hermann then looked at her. "Yeah, so spill Sylvie." Sylvie then looked at him. "Blood/in-law family." I smirked when she said that. "She's got you there Hermann."

Erin then looked at me. "Shut up Jay. We both know that we can't say anything considering my dad isn't blood related to us." I then sighed and nodded. "Yeah, but he basically is considering he adopted you. I think that's what Sylvie meant. Like official...legal/blood family. Right?" Sylvie nodded. "I know, awkward. By the way Jay, how's your brother?" I was about to answer when it was them. "Actually, how about you ask them yourselves?" I then got up and went to close the hospital room door before answering on speaker. "Hey Will."

Natalie then laughed. "Wrong person. I am calling on his phone because he hasn't changed his number yet. Said he isn't going to for your sake." I agreed. "Okay but, what's up Nat?" Natalie then agreed. "How's Sylvie doing? I heard about her water breaking early." I agreed. "How about you ask her yourself?" I then went to give Sylvie the phone. "Hey Natalie, I am doing better. Still scared but, the girl is doing great. Little Hannah Sylvia Dawson is doing great." Natalie liked the sound of that. "I am so happy to hear that Sylvie. And I love the name. Hopefully I can meet her this summer." Sylvie agreed. "That sounds great Natalie. When are you coming?"

Natalie then laughed. 'Last 2 weeks of July and first 2 weeks of August. So, we'll be in town when Erin gives birth. I already spoke to Gaffney and they will give both me and Will medical privileges to assist you when you are giving birth Erin.' Erin and I both liked the sound of that. "That sounds great Natalie, thank you. I didn't expect that but it makes me feel so good that you guys are going to be in the room when we meet our son." That's when I processed it a bit. "Uhm Natalie, I would rather Will not help. Sorry if I am not okay with him holding my son first."

Erin then turned to look at me and nodded. "That the only reason you don't want him in there?" I then laughed. "Well, there's also the thing where I don't want my brother to see my wife naked." That's when we both heard Antonio come back. "Okay, this conversation is getting awkward." Antonio then smiled as he walked over to Sylvie. "Hey, how long have you been awake?" Antonio then leaned down to kiss her softly. "Hey Hermann. How are you?" Hermann then smiled at Antonio as he got up. "Come here man."

Antonio then nodded as he walked over to Hermann. Hugging him, Hermann sighed. "Hey, just know that you have us at Firehouse 51. And I don't just mean Matt and Gabby okay? Sylvie is our family and we expect her to come back home where she belongs when she's done her maternity leave. We already lost her to CPD once. Not again." Sylvie then turned to look at Hermann and nodded. "That's the plan. Sorry Antonio but, I want to go work for Matt. He needs someone he can rely on to be a good paramedic partner to Gabby now that he knows about her OCD, etc."

Antonio nodded and agreed when she said that. "Of course. That makes total sense. However, I want you to take it easy for now. With a premie birth, it's harder." Sylvie nodded and smiled. "I get it Antonio. Relax. Oh and Jay, get out of the recliner. That's reserved for my husband and the father of my children. Speaking of children, how's Theo?" Antonio smiled when Sylvie asked. "He's fine Sylvie, just relax. Concentrate on Hannah." Sylvie nodded and smiled when he said that. "Here Jay, let me call the nurse and get you a chair unless you guys are going to go?"

Erin then turned to look at Jay and smiled. "I wouldn't mind heading to Matt and Gabby's to meet their 2 youngest properly." Jay smiled and agreed. "Hey Antonio, can you text Matt what he thinks about that?" Antonio nodded and agreed before going to text Matt.

Antonio: Hey Matt, Jay and Erin are leaving but...they want to meet your kids. Quick visit?
Matt: Let me just ask Gabby quick.......she says sure thing. She wants to see Olivia though.

"I just texted them and they said that Olivia has to come if you go." Erin then smiled. "Then let's get going. Can you tell them that we should be maybe 15-20?" Antonio nodded and agreed.

Antonio: They're on their way. Should be there in 15-20. Olivia is with them.
Matt: Good. Tell them we will see them soon. And tell Sylvie she's in our thoughts.

Antonio nodded and agreed before turning to look at Sylvie. "Sylvie, Matt and Gabby are thinking about you apparently." Sylvie smiled and nodded. "Tell them thanks. And you guys get out of here. I want some time with Antonio." Erin agreed and nodded as she got up and then went to hug her. "She's a trooper. You stay calm girl. See you later." I then went to hug her too and smiled as I went to grab Olivia to put her back in the stroller. "Don't you dare ask about any of your cases while you are out okay? I am not going to answer them." Antonio nodded.

Looking down at Lucky, I smiled as I went to grab her leach as well as my jacket. Putting it on, I looked down at her again to let her know that we are leaving. "C'mon girl, we are going to go see some friends." Lucky then got up and nodded as she walked with me and Erin.