Dawsey: Starting a Family Part 3

Chapter 286

Matt's POV:
After calling all members of Firehouse 51, CFD headquarters and taking a shower, I sighed as I saw Gabby laying down in bed and I could tell she was really worried. Walking over to her, I went to sit down next to her and put my hand on her stomach. Stroking it with my thumb, I looked at Gabby before going to grab her hand. "You still really stressed out?" Gabby nodded when I asked her that before sighing. "And really disappointed in both my brother and your sister." I nodded and agreed with her. "We have the next 2 weeks off to isolate. My next shift is now April 14th." Gabby nodded when I said that. "This is just ridiculous. I mean, my brother of all people might have just infected us with COVID-19." I nodded when she said that, sighing.

"However, it does mean that we are going to get a lot of time together. I know that doesn't seem like something good because of why but...I know that I am going to appreciate it. Time alone with you and Louie without the need to take a vacation, we can do a lot of stuff." Gabby nodded when I said that and smiled. "Is anybody mad at you?" I shook my head when she asked me that. "They know it's not my fault. Anyways, he came to the firehouse too at one point during the time where he could've been COVID positive." Gabby agreed with me when I said that. "I just hope that nobody at the house gets it. The house can't deal with another death this year. I mean, we already lost Boden." I nodded when she said that because I knew that was the truth.

That's when I heard my phone ring. It was Jay and Erin. I looked at Gabby and sighed while picking it up. "It's Jay and Erin. I understand if you don't want to talk to anybody right now." Gabby sighed when I said that and shook her head. "No, answer it. I want to talk to someone who will understand. I mean, they are having twins too and are really the only other people in our circle of friends that understand." Gabby nodded when I said that before watching as I went to wrap my arm around her. Answering Jay's call, I went to speak to him. "Hey, you hear Antonio's news?" Jay then sighed when I said that. "I am shocked and a little mad considering we just saw him earlier. Hank has told CPD to isolate. Nice way to spend newlywed life."

I smiled when he said that and nodded. "Yeah, you got married today. Antonio said that." Jay agreed with me. "Honestly, I guess this works out for the best. I get to stay at home with my girl for a while. She's currently in the shower and washing this off." I nodded and agreed with him. "We are currently in bed trying to relax as much as possible considering we are expecting twins just like you guys." Jay agreed with me when I said that. "Yep, we are going to have 3 kids just like you in a matter of months." I was confused when he said that. "Okay, how did you get the first one?" Jay laughed when I said that. "I have a service dog for my PTSD." 

I nodded and understood what he meant now. "Of course, dogs definitely do count as third children." That's when I heard Erin in the background. "And so are husbands! What did I tell you about leaving your boxers on the ground Jay!" Jay was obviously scared when she said that. "Listen, I should probably go. I need to fix this before I get in trouble with Erin." I laughed when he said that. "Yeah, we are going to relax for a while. Take a breath and relax. Remember to get through this together." We alla greed when I said that. "Yeah definitely. Listen, if you guys need to talk...you guys can give us a call. Talk later man." I agreed nodded, going to hang up before turning to look at Gabby. Grabbing her hand, I went to intertwine our fingers.

"How are you feeling after learning this?" Gabby sighed as she looked at me. "I am still quite stressed." I nodded when she said that before going to lean in, kissing her softly. "You want me to put Louie down for a nap so that we can just relax the two of us?" Gabby nodded when I said that and agreed with me. "Please." I then went to kiss her quickly and just smiled. "We will get through this together, I promise." Gabby nodded when I said that and agreed with me. Grabbing her hand, I smiled at Louie who was in between us on the bed. "Hey Louie, let's go for a nap okay?" Louie nodded and agreed. I then decided to pick him up because he was tired.

Gabby's POV:
As I watched Matt carry Louie away, I sighed and just went to rub my stomach. I was currently in disbelief over what happened over the past couple hours. First, the entire firehouse gets sent home because they were exposed to toxic fumes. Now, we have been exposed to COVID-19 thanks to my brother and Matt's sister. Can this day get any worse? The only good thing right now is that we are safe and we are isolating together. We will get through this, I know we will.