Dawsey: Starting a Family Part 2

Chapter 201

Meanwhile, at Firehouse 51 with Jay, Erin and Antonio:
Jay's POV:
As I finished setting up our mobile command center at firehouse 51, I sighed when I finally got our radios set up. The CPD has decided to post officers in all firehouses in the city so that we can respond to police calls quickly. They have also asked us to respond to all fire calls in order to provide better traffic control. With possible gliders, they would rather people hit police cars rather than the engines or ambos. So, I am going on every fire and ambo run tonight. That's when I saw Antonio come in and I was confused. "I didn't know you were detailed here too."

Antonio laughed when I said that. "They called Matt in. I told them that I want to be here since I know my sister is coming in. Just to let you know, I just spoke to chief...they are implementing a mandatory mask policy for the entire shift." I then looked at him. "Seriously?" Antonio then looked at me. "Why exactly aren't you wearing a mask anyways? Last time I checked, your fiancé is pregnant." That's when I heard Severide walk into the room. "Did I just hear that you and Erin are engaged?" Erin the came in and smiled at him. "And expecting. How are you Kelly?" Severide then went to hug her and smiled. "Congratulations."

I then looked at him. "When was the last time you got tested?" Severide looked up at me and smiled. "24 hours ago." I was shocked when he said that. "Really?" Severide nodded when I said that. "Yeah, the CFD has required that all firefighters, paramedics and support staff submit to testing before each of their shifts. They don't want their houses to be super spreaders." I then took a breather and just relax. "Believe me Jay...I already talked to Hank. I told him that he has to keep me safe during the pregnancy. I told him that this is a dream come true and that if he does anything to put me at risk...he is not going to be grandpa Hank."

I then realized something. "Oh and I just realized something, he's the only grandfather figure that he's going to have considering both of our dads are dead." Erin nodded when I said that and sighed before going to walking over to me. She then went to wrap her arms around me and kissed me softly. "Listen, let's just finish getting ready. Then, I am going to call Platt to tell her that you guys are ready to go." I was confused when she said that. "Us?" Erin then sighed. "Hank said that I can come to 51 with you but...I am restricted to the firehouse." I nodded and agreed.

"Sorry babe but, I think that's the best thing considering you are pregnant." That's when I heard Chief Boden walk into the room we are using. "And I am sure that Gabby is going to appreciate the company when both Matt and Antonio are out on calls together." Erin then thought about that and nodded. "I didn't even think about that. She's actually coming in?" Chief Boden nodded when she said that. "That's why there's a mask requirement. Matt refused to leave Gabby at home in case the power went out because of the storm. So he, Gabby and Louie are all going to be here until we are past the storm and the cleanup."

Antonio smiled when he said that. "By the way, thanks for letting us have a room here. It'll just be easier and healthier. I know that we aren't uniform officers but...we have been called in to help. I requested Firehouse 51 since I had this feeling that Matt and Gabby were going to be called in. By the way, Hank sends his appreciation and tells you that you are to supervise Jay. He wants to make sure that Erin is safe. She's pregnant and says you are going to hear it from him if she gets sick or hurt during her pregnancy." I sighed and shook my head.

Antonio's POV - Part 1:
"I can take care of my fiancé myself Antonio. Now, if you don't mind me...I am going to call Hank and tell him that we are going to be safe and that I can watch her myself." Walking away, you could tell that Jay was upset and insulted. That's when I heard Sylvie come into the room. "Oh Antonio, you are posted here." I nodded and agreed with her.  "That going to be a problem?" Sylvie shook her head. "Nope, I am going to be fine with it." Sylvie then walked away, still obviously upset about our breakup. I then decided to walk after her. "Sylvie, come here."