Dawsey: Starting a Family Part 2

Chapter 130

"I feel like it saved our marriage in a way."

Matt's POV: When Gabby said that, I was absolutely shocked that she even said that. I mean, weren't we already in a good place? Was there something I didn't know about that should give me concern when it comes to our marriage? I was getting ready to (maybe) get intimate with Gabby but now I am wondering if that's a good idea. Better get to the bottom of this. "Okay, you are going to have to explain what you mean by that babe." I then went to grab her hand, getting really concerned after having heard her say that.

"I just feel like...when I came back to tell you I was pregnant, we were in this place where we were figuring out whether we were going to divorce or stay together. I mean, you have to admit that it was getting hard doing it from a distance." I nodded when she said that. "Of course it was getting hard doing it from a distance. I was always hard doing it from a distance." Moving closer to her, I went to put my hand on her neck. "But that doesn't mean I was even close to ready to give up on you or our marriage. Gabby, I love you."

Gabby then looked at me while rubbing my arm. She then went to kiss me softly. "I hate to admit this but...I was getting scared. And I honestly thought that you were just going to think I planned this so that we would have to stay marriage. Then you got really happy and all those fears went away. I just couldn't hide it from you anymore...that wasn't fair to you because we promised to be honest with each other." I nodded and smiled at her. "And I appreciate that Gabby. But you need to know this, I am not going anywhere ever!"

Gabby nodded when I said that before wrapping her arms around me and just holding me close. "I am sorry that I even thought that way." I nodded and understood that she was just scared. "Gabby, you just need to talk to me okay? I promise to always be here for you whenever you need to talk. We are never breaking up ever again because I want to be with you and only you, I promise okay?" Gabby smiled when I said that before going to kiss me softly. "I am glad to hear that because I don't like the thought of you and Sylvie dating."

I sighed when Gabby brought that up because I didn't want to talk about it. However, I should've expected it considering I know that she and Sylvie talked about it earlier. "I want to remind you babe that I was always committed to you and our marriage. Sure, we were doing it from thousands of miles away but...you were the only one and still are the only one I can ever see myself with. I hate to say this but...I had feelings for you even when I was with Hallie. That's how long I've known that I loved you. I just hate admitting that."

Gabby then smiled when I said that before kissing me again. "Is it wrong for me to be happy to hear you say that?" I then shook my head when she asked me that. Going to push a strand of hair behind her ear, I just smiled. "Of course not. We both know you loved me for a long time. Like since you started at Firehouse 51." Gabby then blushed and nodded. "Oh definitely. I think me dating other guys was just to get my mind off you. But once Hallie was gone...it was like, maybe I need to try again. Does that make sense? I hope I didn't push."

I then shook my head when she said that. "You didn't push at all. In fact, you brought me out of that dark hole. God, why are we talking about my ex?" Gabby laughed when I said that. "I am not sure but...I have to say that I like just having conversations like this. Conversations that don't have a set topic and just go anywhere and everywhere. Does that make sense? It makes it less serious and just more enjoyable. It makes our time alone much more enjoyable." I nodded and understood what she meant. "You want to know what else makes it more enjoyable?"

Gabby then smirked, knowing exactly what I was talking about. Moving close to me, she went to wrap her arms around my neck while slipping her legs in between mine. "I think I know." I nodded and agreed with her while kissing her slowly. "God, you read my mind." Gabby laughed and nodded as she went to grab my neck before taking it slow with me. I was about to take it further but Gabby pulled away and I was not pleased. "Oh god, such a tease." Gabby then sighed when I said that. "Matt, we are in here to rest remember?"

I nodded when she said that. "Then listen, how about you cuddle up to me and take a nap...you're the one that needs it the most. Meanwhile, I can turn the TV on and just hold you close while you take the nap I know you want to take." Gabby nodded when I said that. She then went to lay down against me. Wrapping my arm around her, I smiled as I went to kiss her head. "Listen, you get some rest and I am going to watch TV. By the way, we taking this TV to the Bahamas with us?" Reaching over to the side table, I grabbed the remote.

Gabby then went to look at it while I turned it on. She nodded and smiled. "Yeah, I think we should. Then we can have a TV in our room. We are going to need that since I am going to be in there a lot." I was confused when she said that. "Oh c'mon, I can't stay on the couch forever. And I also can't always pump milk...I am going to feed the triplets from time to time. God, I just realized that we didn't get a pump. We are going to have to order one once she we are in the Bahamas." That's when I realized her mind was about to start spinning.

"Okay first, take a breath and just relax. Gabby, you are tired and need some rest. So how about you just put your head on my shoulder and relax while I watch TV okay?" Gabby nodded and agreed with me, doing just that. Kissing the top of her head, I smiled at her. "I love you Gabby, have a good rest." Gabby smiled and nodded when I said that. "I love you too Matt." Cuddling up to me more, Gabby smiled as she (eventually) fell asleep in my arms.