The Caseys, 2023: Family Life...

By OneChicagobyA

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Sequel to the Short-Story "The Caseys: Parenthood Begins" Matt and Gabby are now home with their sons. This i... More

Welcome Home
Chapter Two
Chapter Three
Chapter Four
Pregnancy + Butter + Sun = A Disaster in the Making
Chapter Six
Chapter Seven
Chapter Eight
Chapter Nine
Preparing for a Weekend of Romance
One Last Half-Hour of Girl Time
Romantic Getaway: Day One, Part One
Romantic Getaway: Day One, Part Two
Romantic Getaway - Day One, Part Three
A Halstead Family Get Together, Part One
FLASHBACK: Jay & Alex's Romantic Night, Part One
FLASHBACK: Jay & Alex's Romantic Night, Part Two
Are You Okay Alex?
The Casey-Halstead Clinic for Mental Health
Romantic Getaway: Day One, Part Four
Romantic Getaway - Day One, Part Five: A Sunset Meal and Cuddle
Romantic Getaway: Day One, Part Six: Romantic Bath
Romantic Getaway: Day One, Part Seven
Chapter Twenty-Three
Romantic Getaway: Day Two, Part One
Romantic Getaway: Day Two, Part Two
A Deep Dive into Matt's PTSD - Part One: Pre-Medication
A Deep Dive into Matt's PTSD - Part One: Post-Medication
A Deep Dive into Matt's PTSD, Part Two
Romantic Getaway: Day Two, Part Five Interrupted - Part One
Romantic Getaway: Day Two, Part Five Interrupted - Part Two
Romantic Getaway: Day Two, Part Five: Interrupted
Romantic Getaway - Day Two, Part Six: The Cuddling Continues
GABBY DREAM: Father's Day 2019
Romantic Getaway - Day 2, Pt. 7: Lunch Date
Romantic Getaway: Day 2, Pt. 7: Post-Lunch Cuddles
Romantic Getaway, Day 2 - Part 8: Revisiting RV Conversations
Romantic Getaway - Day 2, Pt. 9: Ocean Fun Time
Romantic Getaway - Day Two, Part Ten
Romantic Getaway - Day 2, Pt. 11: Pillow Talk and a Shower
Chapter Thirty-Six: Noah, Part One
Noah, Part Two
Welcome Home Noah
Chapter Thirty-Nine
Chapter Forty
All's Good
Chapter Forty-Two, Part One
Chapter Forty-Two, Part Two
You, and The Boys are My Dream
Chapter Forty-Four, Part One
Chapter Forty-Four, Part Two
Strategy Sessions: Our Legal Strategy
Chapter Forty-Six
Post-Press Conference
MATT DREAM: Matt's Birthday 2020 with Emilia
Chapter Forty-Nine: Emilia and Andy
I Don't Want to Be Apart...I Want to Be in Your Arms
Do You Blame Me?
Relaxing and Conversing in the Living Room
A Secured Washroom Break-turned-Impromptu Press Conference
Welcome to California
Chapter Fifty-Five
Chapter Fifty-Six, Part One
Chapter Fifty-Six, Part Two
Chapter Fifty-Seven
How Long are We Staying in California?
Leaving for the Beach
Beach Day, Part One
Beach Day, Part Two
Beach Day, Part Three
What Does This Mean for Us?
Celebrating the Deal, Part One
Celebrating the Deal, Part Two
Happy Birthday Gabby, Part One
Sharing the News, Part One
Sharing the News, Part Two
How to Balance
Our Living Situation: Jay & Alex
Our Living Situation: Will, Natalie, and PJ (1)
Our Living Situation: Will, Natalie, and PJ (2)
No E-mails Today, Part One
No E-mails Today, Part Two
All Together Now, Part One
All Together Now, Part Two
The Caseys Get Ready for a Swim
Jay & Alex Get Ready for a Swim
Birthday R&R: Cleaning Up
Birthday R&R: A Conversation with Ramon
The Name Game - Round Two: Brainstorming
Nap Time, Business Time
Birthday Family Cuddle Time, Part One
Birthday Family Cuddle Time, Part Two
Casey Police Work: Designing a Car
Post-Morning Sickness Shower
Post-Morning Sickness Snack
Fast Asleep
Taking it Easy for the Night
A Morning Walk on Playa San Juan Leighton
Getting Comfortable, Part One
Getting Comfortable, Part Two
How We'll Make It Work, Part One
How We'll Make It Work, Part Two
Taking it Easy, Part One: In the Shower
Taking it Easy, Part One: Getting Cozy in Bed
Pregnancy Diary #2: Grace Elizabeth Casey
Painting a Nursery?
Taking it Easy - Part Two: Lunch
Taking it Easy - Part Two: You Did What Now?
Taking it Easy: Not Rushing It
ELLA Apparel
One Baby Girl, Two Lovers, Three Nights, Four Seasons
Grace and Done?
Worrying News
Get Out of Here
Cedars-Sinai, Part One
Cedars-Sinai, Part Two
Change of Plans, after a Drama-Filled Day
No Sex, Please
A Night of Rest and Relaxation
Long Night
Congratulations Future Mom, Part One
Congratulations Future Mom, Part Two
Chapter One Hundred: Making Breakfast, Part One
Chapter One Hundred: Making Breakfast, Part Two
Breakfast in Bed, as Requested
Let the Cuddling Begin: Stripping Down
Let's Cuddle (and be Honest with Each Other)
Checking in with the New Parents (All of Them), Part One
Checking in with the New Parents (All of Them), Part Two
Daddy's Back, and Ready to Relax - Part One
Daddy's Back, and Ready to Relax - Part Two
You Okay?
FLASHBACK: Last Morning in Chicago
Lingerie Lunch in Bed with Matteo, Part One
Cuddling (and Eating) in Bed with Matteo, Part Two
Expertise and Regrets: The Expertise
Expertise and Regrets: The Regrets
Heart Stopping, Plan Changing News
Is This Really a Good Idea?
Comforting and Talking: Not Going
Comforting and Talking: Remind me Who I'm Married To?
MATT DREAM: Grace
Grace Casey
Kyle and Stephen Severide
A Toast to Fatherhood
Struggles
Family Time, Bedtime - Part One
Family Time, Bed Time - Part Two
Pre-Business Meeting Shower
Pre-Business Meetings Cuddles
Reversal: Talking Business in Bed
Hi Beautiful, Hi Handsome
Postpartum Time
Office Conversations
Post-Breakfast Cuddles and Conversations
The Conversations Continue
A Walk on the Beach with the Boys
Home Sweet Home
Lunch Time Cuddles and Podcasts, Part One
Lunch Time Cuddles and Podcasts, Part Two
Time to Strip Down, and Relax in Bed - Part One
Time to Strip Down, and Relax in Bed - Part Two
Day Five
Hey, You're Okay - Part One
Hey, You're Okay - Part Two
Aloha Sexy Thing
Welcome Back to Hawaii: 21st Floor, CEO's Office
Welcome Back to Hawaii: 25th Floor Penthouse
We Have Time
A Weekend Alone is Exactly What we Need - Part One
A Weekend Alone is Exactly What we Need - Part Two
Where is Our Forever Home
Matt Daydream - Part One
Matt Daydream - Part Two
Hawaii is Our Forever Home, Part One
Hawaii is Our Forever Home, Part Two
How are Jay, Alex, and the Twins? - Part One
How are Jay, Alex, and the Twins? - Part Two
A Night of Rest and Relaxation Only, Part One
A Night of Rest and Relaxation Only, Part Two
Time, Part One
Time, Part Two
Tripler Army Medical Center, Part One
Tripler Army Medical Center, Part Two
You Fell Asleep in My Arms
They Had to Restart your Heart
The Start of Part Two

The Name Game - Round Two: Grace Elizabeth Casey

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Grace Elizabeth Casey.

That was the name that they were going to use for their daughter, she could just feel it in her bones that it was the perfect name for their daughter (should they have one); a name that she especially loved, based on the fact that Shay's given name was included as the middle name. And it was beautiful. She could say that name in her head all the time. Grace Elizabeth Casey. She loves that name so much, and she's so glad that Matt just said that name. Feeling him run his hand up and down her back, Gabby smiled as she laid her head down and just held her close. "I like that name." Matt smiled as he heard Gabby say that, well aware that she was living the name. "Do you like the fact that you and our daughter would share the same first initial?" Looking up at her dreamy husband, Gabby agreed with him before smiling. After which, Matt wrapped his arm around her back and then bent down to kiss her softly. Just taking things nice and slow with the woman he loves, Matt smirked as this is perfect; and there really is nothing like how he's kissing her.

"God, I love you so much." Gabby agreed with Matt as he told her that he loves her, because she feels the same way. "I love you too, and I am so glad that we're just laying down in bed right now; even though it means that we're away from the boys." Matt agreed with his beautiful wife as she said that, before running his hand up and down her back again; after which, he turned his head and kissed her forehead softly. "What are you thinking about right now?" Gabby smiled as Matt asked her that, before running her hand up and down his chest. "I'm thinking about how much I love my husband, and how happy I am right now. I truly have the best life in the entire world, and I'm just so happy right now." Matt agreed with his beautiful wife as she said that, just smiling as he looked down at the woman he loves; after which, he proceeded to kiss her forehead once again. "So, do you want me to turn the TV on or something?" Gabby smiled as Matt asked her whether she wants him to turn on the TV. "I actually like the quite time we're having right now."

Matt agreed with his beautiful wife as she told him that, before smiling as he stroked her back; after which, he turned his head once again and just smiled as they both held each other close in bed. "I still really like that name that we already chose. Grace. Gracie." Gabby laughed as she heard Matt say that, really liking the nickname that Matt just proposed. "Oh, now if that isn't a nice nickname that we can use for our daughter." Matt smiled as he heard Gabby say that, running his hand up and down her back. After which, he smiled as he looked down at the woman he loves more than anything in the entire world. "So, what else do we need to talk about?" Gabby smiled as she looked up at Matt. "How we're going to have to move the boys to another bedroom in the future." Matt looked down at his wife as she said that. "Not yet. We can wait until our baby girl is older." Gabby agreed with Matt as he told her that. "We're going to have to talk to my brother though." Matt sighed as he heard Gabby tell him that, well aware that's the case.

"Yeah. Maybe he and his kids can move in with your dad, then he can keep an eye on him." Gabby smiled as she heard Matt say that, before watching as he proceeded to grab the TV remote so that they can watch TV. Turning the TV on, Matt was about to change the channel; but before he could, Gabby stole the remote from him. "Not a chance Mr. Casey." Matt laughed as he heard Gabby say that, well aware that he wasn't going to be the one to choose the TV show. "Last time I checked, it's my birthday; and that means that I get to chose the TV show." Matt agreed with his wife as she said that, smiling. "I made sure that we have the same DVR as Hawaii. So all of the shows are here too, if you want to watch them." Looking up at her husband, Gabby shook her head. "Baby, I already knew that." Matt agreed with his wife as she said that, before smiling as they both held each other close in bed. After all, it was very comfortable. However, that didn't mean that they could stay like this. "Listen, I know you said that you don't want me to do work but..."

Turning her head, Gabby looked at him when he said that. "You're going to get bored?" Matt shook his head. "No, it's not that. I just...I want to tell the executives in Hawaii, so that they know that we're not going to be coming back." Gabby sighed as she looked at Matt. "You want to talk about that?" Matt was confused as he heard Gabby say that. "What are you talking about?" Gabby sighed. "We need to talk about the logistics at some point. I mean, what are our plans? We're talking about how we're going to stay here from now on, so does that mean that we want to sell our place in Hawaii? Do we want to sell the office in Hawaii?" Matt sighed as he looked at Gabby when she asked him that, before taking a breath. "Can you lay down on your side? I want to explain." Gabby agreed with Matt when he asked her to lay down on her side, before proceeding to do just that for the man she loves; after which, Matt proceeded to roll over onto his side as well so that she can talk to the woman he loves more than anything in the entire world.

Getting close to Gabby, Matt smiled as he tugged her close to him and just smiled at the woman he loves more than anything in the entire world; after which, Matt leaned in and proceeded to kiss her softly. Taking things slow with Gabby, Matt smiled as he just held her close. "If you don't want to talk about it..." Gabby smiled. "We can do it, because we need to do it eventually." Matt agreed with his wife as she told him that, before wrapping his arm around her so that he can bring her body against his; after which, he wrapped his arm around Gabby's back as they held each other close. He then leaned in and smiled as he proceeded to take things nice and slow with the woman he loves more than anything in the entire world. "I love you." Gabby agreed with Matt as he told her that. "I love you too." Matt smiled as he heard Gabby tell him that, before smiling as he looked down into her eyes. After which, Gabby smirked due to the fact that she's madly in love with the man who's currently holding her in bed this morning; and boy is this nice and comfortable.

Putting his hand on her side, Matt smiled as he and Gabby just cuddled up to each other. "So, what are we doing? I mean, we're both talking about creating a life here and starting fresh; but we also have those two homes in Hawaii, homes where we made memories with the boys. And I don't want to say that we have to make these decisions now but..." Gabby shook her head. "Hey, we can most definitely talk about it. But there is something that I want to think about. I can't help but think about the reason that we came here in the first place." Matt sighed as he heard Gabby tell him that, well aware that's the case. "Yeah, I know what you mean." Gabby smiled as she heard Matt tell her that. After which, she leaned in and proceeded to kiss the man she loves more than anything in the entire world. The man she craves more than anything in the entire world right now. "But yeah, I guess...I'm still a bit traumatized from that idea. The idea that our sons could've been in that position rather than Jay and Alex." Matt agreed with his wife, before taking a breath.

"And I know, things may be worse here in California. But I feel like...something just feels different here. I think that we can keep the boys safe, and I feel like we're really at home here." Matt smiled as he heard Gabby say that, as that's something that he really likes to hear. He likes the sound of her telling him that this is where she feels safe, and at home here. "Then this is where we should be, because I want to make sure that you feel at home where we live. And I know that Chicago isn't that place anymore." Gabby took a breath as she heard Matt tell her that, as that most certainly was the case. "Are you mad that I feel like I can't call Chicago home anymore?" Matt seemed very taken aback when he heard Gabby ask him that, as that was never going to be the case; and the truth is, he can never be mad at her. He loves her more than anything in the entire world, and that will always be the case.

"Baby, do you really think that I could ever be mad at you for wanting to pick a place other than Chicago to call home? Gabby, I love you, and I know that we have all those bad memories in Chicago. Do you really think that I want you to live somewhere that you're always miserable?" Gabby took a breath when her husband asked her that, before smiling at her. After which, they both leaned in and took things nice and slow with each other. And there was just something about the kiss that they were currently sharing, that was so damn special. And boy is she glad that they're currently in the midst of holding each other close, as she is so happy that they're currently sharing this nice kiss. Smiling at him as she pulls away from the kiss, Gabby smirked due to the fact that this really is everything that she wants to feel right now. "I love you so damn much." Matt agreed with his beautiful wife as she told him that, smiling at her; after all, this is his dream. And he's more than happy to be here with his extremely beautiful wife.

And he feels so honored to have the ability to call her his wife, and always will. "I swear, I feel so honored to call you my wife Gabby; and I hope you know that." Gabby agreed with Matt as he told her that, before smiling as she put her hands on his chest; after which, Gabby wrapped her arms around his neck and just smiled due to the fact that they're both really happy with each other. There's just something about this man that always makes her happy, and Matt feels the same way; which is the best part about this life that they have, that Matt feels the same way. Tugging her body against his (again), Matt smirked as he felt Gabby slip her legs in between his as they just relaxed with each other right now. "I'm so glad that this is our life." Gabby agreed with Matt when he told her that, before smiling as she ran her hand down his toned chest. The way that they're holding each other close right now truly is perfect, and there's nothing that Gabby would rather be doing with her husband right now. She just wants to hold him close to her and relax in his arms.

She then proceeded to wrap her arms around him and just cuddled up to him. Wrapping his arm around Gabby's back, Matt smiled as he proceeded to kiss her forehead softly. After which, Matt just smiled due to the fact that they're both really comfortable with each other right now. "What's on your mind right now baby?" Gabby smiled as she looked up at the man she loves more than anything in the entire world. "I'm thinking about how amazing my husband is, and just how great of a father he is." Matt snickered a bit when he heard Gabby tell him that, well aware that he loves the fact that he's the father of their children. "And I'm thinking about how amazing my beautiful wife is, and just how amazing a mother she is to our boys." Gabby smiled due to the fact that they're just holding each other close right now. Stroking her back as they both held each other close, Matt just smirked due to the fact that they're just holding each other close right now. And there's really nothing like the two of them holding each other close right now. "You comfortable?"

Gabby agreed with Matt when he asked her whether she's comfortable in his arms, because she most definitely is comfortable in his arms; I mean, what wife doesn't want to cuddle up to her husband as they relax in bed, especially when she's pregnant with their child. "I still can't believe that we're having a third child in one year." Matt agreed with his beautiful wife when she said that, smiling due to the fact that was exactly what he's thinking about right now. "I can't believe that we've been so lucky since you came back." Gabby agreed with Matt as he told her that, before smiling as he leaned in and kissed her softly. After which, Matt smirked due to the fact that they're just so happy with each other. "You starting to get tired?" Gabby sighed as Matt asked her if she was getting tired, because she was. "Sorry." Matt shook his head when he heard Gabby say that she's sorry about being tired, because she shouldn't be. "Hey, don't you dare be sorry over the fact that you're tired due right now; you have every right to feel tired as you're pregnant."

Gabby agreed with Matt as he told her that, smiling due to the fact that she's really happy right now. After all, there's nothing like the feeling of the two of them just holding each other close right now. "I love you so much." Gabby agreed with Matt when he told her that, smiling as they both just held each other close right now. "Listen, I'm going to take a nap if that's okay." Matt smiled as he brought Gabby close to her, that way they can hold each other close and just relax; wrapping his arm around her tight, Matt just smiled due to the fact that they're holding each other close right now. Wrapping her arms around Matt, Gabby smiled as she stroked his back as they held each other close in bed. And let's just say that this truly is perfect, and there's nothing like the both of them just holding each other close like this. Running her hands up and down his back, Gabby smiled due to the fact that they're both incredibly happy. "I love you Gabby." Gabby agreed with Matt as he said that. "I love you too Matt." Leaning in, Matt smirked as he kissed her softly.

"I love you too Gabby, have a good nap." Gabby smiled, agreeing with Matt as he told her that; after which, she pushed him onto his back. "Let me guess, you want me to sleep on my back?" Gabby nodded. "Yep." Matt just smiled as he heard Gabby tell him that, getting all comfortable on his back; after which, he watched as his girls (hopefully) crawled onto his chest. Laying down on Matt's chest, Gabby smiled as she cuddled up to him and held him close. After which, Matt proceeded to grab the covers and tugged them up on top of the both of them. Turning his head afterwards, Matt smiled as he kissed her forehead softly and whispered to her. "Have a good nap my miracles." Gabby smiled as she heard Matt say that, running her hand up and down his chest before falling asleep on it.

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