Dawsey: Starting a Family Part 2

Chapter 127

Antonio's POV: When I heard that Matt's pastor when he was younger was a sex offender, I was shocked. I mean, that is disgusting. That and I am surprised that he is Catholic. That means they can get married in the Catholic church...why they never did beats me. "So, since you are Catholic...why exactly didn't you get married in the Catholic church?" Gabby then turned to look at me and sighed. "You already know Antonio. We were trying to adopt Louie." I nodded and remembered that. "Right, sorry about that." She agreed and nodded. "Speaking of which, can you do me a favor Antonio?" I nodded. "Sure, what is it sis?"

Gabby then smiled at me. "Can you get me some water?" I nodded and agreed with her. "Or Matt can come with me to get it. I wouldn't mind talking to him." Matt then looked at me and was a bit confused but agreed. "Sure thing." He then went to kiss Gabby and smiled. "Be right back." I then watched him get up, walking over to me as we both walked to his kitchen. "So, you wanted to talk to me?" I sighed and nodded. "I just wanted to check how you are doing. I see the bags under your eyes. And since I am your only friend...who's your age who's had a baby...I wanted to ask how you are doing?" Matt then sighed when I asked him that, obviously in denial about something. I think he is really tired and was going to tell him if he didn't admit it.

Going to grab their water bottles, he looked at me. "Honestly, I am tired already. I am worried all the time about her. About how the babies are doing and how everything is going in there. Is that normal?" I nodded and agreed with him. Leaning against the counter, I smiled at him. "And sorry to say this but...I am glad you are feeling this way, it's what I want to see in my brother-in-law while my sister is pregnant with triplets." Matt then agreed as he went to fill up Gabby's glass. "Listen, I am going to bring this to Gabby. Then we can talk in here." I agreed and nodded as I went to grab my own glass of water with one the cups in the cupboard.

Watching Matt walk away, I could tell he was tired just by how slow he was walking. That made me a bit worried considering he was going to have to be at the top of his game when he is moving. I was starting to get worried if they were rushing this. They didn't have to pack everything today and it would be reasonable if they wanted us to leave so that he could rest. I didn't want him to overwork himself. If that was the case, I was going to see if he wanted us to leave. That's when I saw him come back from the living room. "Okay, she's got one now. So, what's up?" I sighed and looked at him. "Dude, how tired are you just curious?" Matt then sighed (again). "I am waking up a lot to check on her, how comfortable she is and stuff."

I nodded and agreed with him. "Listen, don't take this as criticism but...when was the last time that you feel like you've gotten a full night of good, quality sleep?" Matt sighed as he looked at me. "Probably not since Gabby came back to Chicago." I sighed when he said that because I couldn't help but feel bad for him. "Dude, that isn't healthy. You really need to get sleep just like her." Matt nodded when I said that. "What am I supposed to do Antonio? It's not like I can just not be there for her...that's my job as her husband and we both know you wouldn't have it any other way." I nodded and agreed with him. "Still, I would rather you be healthy too. Matt, you haven't experienced the late nights yet...I have. You need to rest while you can."

Matt then went to wave me off. "Antonio, I'm fine. I am a firefighter." I then went to stop him. "A firefighter who was in the hospital not that long ago! Or did you forget that your heart stopped when you learned it was triplets!" Everybody then turned to look at us, shocked. His sister then spoke up. "Matt, did you have a heart attack in the Bahamas?" He then bit his lip and nodded. Getting up, she ran over to him and then went to hug him. "Oh god, I am glad you are okay." Matt then went to hold her and just rubbed her back. She then pushed him back and looked at him. "Why am I just hearing about this now?!? You are my brother! How did he know and not me?" I then sighed. "I was in the Bahamas with him when it happened."

Matt then went to grab Christie's hand and sighed. "I'm sorry sis. I promise, I am going to take it easy for a while." Christie nodded and agreed with him when he said that. "Listen, I am going to help you pack as much as I can okay? You have to promise me though that you are going to let me know how you are every once and a while. I don't want to get one of those calls." Matt agreed and nodded while going to hug him again. "Matt, promise me that you are going to take care of your health." He nodded and agreed with her. "Of course I will Christie. I am so sorry. I was just thinking about Gabby more, I didn't want her to panic for the triplet's sake." Christie nodded.

She then turned to look at me. "You still should've called me. I gave you my number in case anything ever happened to my brother and Gabby wasn't able to call me. You are taking him to the Bahamas....if that happens again, you are to call me ASAP! Is that understood Antonio?" I nodded and agreed with her. She then looked at Matt again. "Listen, if you need rest...we understand. We can leave when everybody else leaves?" Matt then bit his lip when he heard Gabby come into the kitchen. "Honestly, I hate to say this but...I am starting to get a little tired." I nodded and understood.

"Gabby, if you want...me and the kids can come back tomorrow and help more. We don't have to do it all today. We can do it slowly." Gabby nodded when I said that before going to hug me. "Thanks, that sounds great." I smiled when she hugged me and just held her close. "Listen, how about we let them know you want to be alone...then you can go relax in bed?" They both nodded when I said that before walking with me and Matt's sister to let everybody know that the baby shower was over and that they wanted to rest.