A/N: Hey everyone! I hope you are all doing well. I'm sorry for the delay on this one. It took my longer than anticipated to get this one up, but thank you for sticking around. I know this is one a lot of you have been waiting for, so I hope it does not disappoint.

I just wanted to put a disclaimer now and let you all know it will likely be a couple of weeks before the next update because I am going on vacation on Friday for a week and won't have much time to write. I will try and have the next chapters up for you all soon though, I promise!

Thank you all so much for your continued support. I truly appreciate it more than I could ever put into words. I hope you enjoy this chapter, and just a little heads up... there is an M-rated moment.

Dawson

I slow my pace as the sight of our apartment comes into view. The brisk jog I had been on for over the last hour finally coming to an end as I neared our home. The rumble of the sky has me even more grateful to be nearing our complex, knowing I was already fighting against the clock, the sky ready to open up at any time now.

Heading to the back door I feel the first few drops of rain hit me and pick up my pace, quickly entering our code and pulling the glass door open

I am instantly met with chaos. The smell of eggs and bacon cooking on the stove as Kelly sends me a tired smile that I briefly return, Jesse's muffled cries making their way through my headphones as Matt cradled the clearly distraught boy. I pull my headphones out of my ear, the sounds of Jesse's cries amplifying making a frown form over my face.

He hadn't been feeling well since he woke up this morning. The poor boy warm to the touch as soon as he was pulled out of his crib, his cries of discontent only working him up further. After a call to his pediatrician and Matt running out for some baby aspirin, I was hoping that whatever little bug had taken over our baby boy would pass. We had stripped him down to his diaper and been nursing on and off all morning; Jesse had been attached to me most of the day. Nursing for comfort more than anything. If he wasn't nursing or sleeping our boy was crying. Clearly uncomfortable and exhausted.

This was our first time with a sick baby, and it was taking its toll on the entire apartment. Matt, Kelly, and I all drained by late afternoon.

Matt had taken Jesse around four and told me to take an hour to myself, clearly seeing the anxiety and exhaustion that had set into my features. I had gone for a run to clear my head and get out of the house for a little bit and though I had hoped I would be coming back to a much happier baby, that was clearly not the case.

"Hey," I say softly, approaching Matt as he sat at the kitchen table with Jesse in his arms. The baby fighting the pacifier his father was trying to give him.

"Hey." He offers back, shooting me a tired smile as he gives up on the pacifier and sets it on the table, rubbing a hand over Jesse's clammy head as he continues to whine. "I think his fever may have broken." He comments. "He's been sweaty. Starting to get a little more congested."

I nod, the frown permanently attached to my face as I take in our squirming boy. "Want me to take him? I'm going to take a quick shower, maybe the steam will help with the congestion."

Matt nods his agreement, carefully passing me the still squirming baby. Jesse's cries intensify as he is moved and I am quick to start gently shushing him, cradling him to my shoulder. He settles once he realizes who he is with, his wide eyes looking around briefly before he immediately starts rooting at my chest.

"I know baby." I try and soothe him before directing my attention back to Matt. "We'll be back in a bit," I tell him.

"I'll leave some eggs and bacon for you, Dawson," Kelly calls, motioning to the pan of breakfast food he had made for us to have for dinner.

I offer him a grateful smile, knowing after this shower and another round of feeding for Jesse my body would be welcoming any food. "Thanks, Kel."

I shoot Matt one more smile, before heading towards our bedroom. Jesse's discontent at not having been fed yet being made clear as he lets out a loud whine.

I move us into the bathroom, turning the shower on high and letting the steam build up before grabbing two towels and laying one down on the counter then laying Jesse down on top of it, his cries immediately picking up strength as he is put down. "I know sweet pea." I murmur, "Momma's trying to be quick." I tell him though he pays me no attention only crying louder as I make quick work of my work out clothes, leaving them in a pile on the floor as I pull the hair tie from my hair. Once I am taken care of, I direct my attention back to Jesse.

I pull the onesie off of him and remove his now soiled diaper, throwing it into the trash and scooping him back up in my arms. "Shh, mommas got you, baby," I whisper, pressing a few kisses to his warm head. His cries finally starting to calm a little now that he was back in my arms.

I set our towels on the towel rack near the shower and open the glass door, testing the temperature and turning it down a little, not wanting it too hot now that the steam had built up. Once I am sure the temperature is cool enough for Jesse to safely be in here with me, I slip into the steamy shower, shutting the glass door behind me.

I keep a firm grip on Jesse as I let myself go under the stream of water, the warm water instantly relaxing my muscles, and the steam alone seems to have calmed the sick baby. Jesse looking around in wonder at the new surroundings. His congested breathing already starting to sound better now that he was calm and the steam was doing the rest of the work. I can't help but smile, this being the most relaxed our boy had been since getting up this morning.

"Yeah, how's that buddy? You like the shower?" I ask softly, Jesse's lips breaking into a small smile. Possibly his first of the day, the baby finally feeling some relief. I hold him close as I turn us in the water, letting a small amount of water hit his back as I cradle him to my shoulder. His eyes widen, clearly unsure of the new sensation. "Hmm? Whatcha think baby?"

I bring Jesse out of the water before slowly letting it trickle down his back once more. His wide eyes meeting mine as he cues happily. I laugh lightly. "Yeah, there is my happy boy." I press a kiss to the top of his head, snuggling him closer as I rock us lightly in and out of the water. Jesse loving it more and more as he finally started to feel a little better.

It's only another few minutes before Jesse realizes food is about as close as it can possibly be and he is nose-diving into my chest, rooting around and making it clear what he wanted. I can't help but chuckle, knowing it was only a matter of time before this was happening, but at this rate as long as he was happy and calm, I would nurse as much as he needed.

I shift him in my arms, settling down onto the built-in ledge and helping Jesse get latched before resting my head back against the wall. Jesse eats eagerly. I guess he was actually hungry this time, not just comfort nursing. I run my hand over his head, he was finally starting to feel less warm, letting me know Matt had been correct, his fever might have broken. I would have to check his temperature when we were done.

We sit in the shower for another 20 minutes, Jesse eating intermediately while his eyes drifted in and out.

The opening of the shower door has my eyes snapping up, Matt's blue eyes shining back at me lovingly. "How's it going?" He asks quietly.

I offer him a smile back, looking down at Jesse who was barely eating, his eyes drifting once more. "He's tired. Just latched for comfort at this point." I comment. "I think you were right. I think his fever broke."

Matt nods. "Hopefully that means he is near the end of it." I nod, hoping for the same. "Want me to take him so you can finish up?" He asks.

I shake my head thankfully. "Yes, please. He may actually go down for an early bedtime at this rate."

Matt grabs the towel I had waiting for Jesse and holds his arms out. I carefully break Jesse's latch, the baby not seeming to mind too much as he snuggles further into my arms. I press a quick kiss to his head before carefully putting him in Matt's arms. He whines only for a moment but calms as soon as Matt wraps him up in the fluffy towel and snuggles him close. The day of sickness fully waring the baby out.

"I'll be out soon," I tell him as he turns. He looks back at me, a smirk on his lips as he takes in my bare form.

"Take your time." He tells me, and I shake my head, rolling my eyes at his lingering look before shutting the glass door behind me and grabbing my shampoo, finally finishing up my own shower.

Casey

I let out a low whistle as I walk into the bedroom and find Gabby in front of the full-length mirror looking over her outfit. I can't stop myself from letting my eyes rake over her as well. She was in a pair of dark skinny jeans, and a bright red top, the material hugging her skin in all the best ways. Her hair was down and parted down the middle, her wild curls on full display and framing her face.

I meet her eyes that are done up dark and smoky, through the mirror as she shakes her head at me, a light blush hitting her cheeks.

"How the hell did I get so damn lucky?" I ask lowly, my eyes raking over her once more as I leaned against the door frame.

Gabby ducks her head. "Stop it." She laughs, before running her hands through her curls once more, working to tame the locks.

I am completely captivated by her, and slowly make my way to her, our eyes locking in the mirror once more as I get near, a light smile filling her red lips as I wrap my arms around her from behind, pulling her body flush to mine as I place a kiss her shoulder before meeting her eyes once more.

"You are absolutely beautiful."

The bright smile that fills her face and deep blush that hits her cheeks before she is ducking her head has me grinning and I turn my head pressing another round of butterfly kisses along her shoulder up onto her neck.

"You're also pretty damn adorable," I say lightly, her shy reaction pulling the words from me easily.

Gabby laughs lightly, "Oh, someone is trying really hard to get something on this free baby night." She teases.

I meet her eyes through the mirror raising my brow challengingly. "What, are you opposed?"

Gabby and I had been back together for just a little over a week now and had decided tonight we would meet up with our friends at Molly's and officially share our news with them. Antonio and Laura had offered to not only watch Jesse but to have him spend the night and though it had taken a little convincing to get Gabby to go for an unscheduled night away from our son, she had finally agreed knowing after nearly 5 months, a little break that didn't involve work was deserved.

It would also give us an opportunity to take the step in our relationship that we hadn't gotten to yet. Between Gabby's insecurities the first few days of our reunion than to Jesse being sick, intimacy had not been at the forefronts of our minds. Well... that was a lie. It had definitely been on our minds; it just was not something either of us wanted to rush in to. Despite this being far from our first time. It was our first time back together, it was our first time in over a year, and as cheesy as it may be, both of us wanted it to be special.

We waited so long to have our relationship back, it felt like our first time should be more than a rushed interaction in between Jesse's nap or an exhausted night together after spending our day taking care of our sick baby. There was plenty of time for those rushed interactions down the road... but this first time felt like it should be special and though it was an unspoken vow between us, it was something that had clearly been mutually decided between us over the last week.

With a free night out with friends and coming home and not having to worry about our parental duties until we picked Jesse up later the next morning it was clear what tonight would lead to and I was buzzing with anticipation. Gabby looking this damn good coupled with the year drought that had been our love life had me itching to completely cancel our plans with the house and haul Gabby up in our bedroom for the rest of the night. We could definitely tell the house another day.

"You know I don't," Gabby says lightly, wrapping her arms around mine that were encircling her. She sighs softly. "You sure this is a good idea though? I know we promised the guys we would come out, but I still don't know if it's the best idea for Jesse... he has only been feeling better for a couple of days now."

I can see the worry that is still settled into her features. Jesse's cold earlier in the week lasting another 48 hours before he had completely kicked it. He had been symptom-free for the past two days but I knew Gabby was still anxious after seeing him sick for the past few days. It was one of his first illnesses since he had been born and Gabby had been a trooper through it all, but I knew how much it had weighed on her and how exhausted taking care of a sick baby that wanted nothing more than the boob and his mother's snuggles for the better part of 3 days was a lot on her.

I press a light kiss to her shoulder, prompting her to look at me once more, the anxiety in her eyes letting me know more than her words ever could and I turn her around, resting my hands on her lower back as hers come up to wrap around my shoulder.

"If you want me to call Antonio to cancel then that is what we will do. We will change into our sweats, pop in a movie, and hang out at home with our boy. Just say the word." I assure her.

No matter how much I wanted to share our reunion with our friends and enjoy a night out with Gabby if she wasn't ready for this, I was more than willing to hold off if it put her at ease.

Gabby gnaws on her bottom lip, avoiding my eyes for a moment before she is looking back up at me her fingers combing through the hair at the back of my neck. "No. It's okay. Jesse will be with my brother and we already know Antonio will call me the minute something goes wrong..."

"Which it won't," I assure.

She smiles lightly. "Which it won't," She repeats. "Besides, I will be calling him anyways to check-in. It will be fine... and we could really use a night alone." She says softly, her eyes racking down my body makes my spine straighten.

"Yes... yes we could," I comment, pulling her in for a deep kiss, both of us getting lost in the other as we meld together.

We pull apart when air becomes a necessity, both of us panting.

I hum, "You sure we need to leave the house?"

Gabby rolls her eyes, pushing herself away just as there is a knock at the door. "Shut up and go greet my brother."

I chuckle watching as she slips her heals on and does another once over in the mirror before I leave her to finish and head out to greet Antonio who is already in the living room talking with Severide. Jesse cradled in one of Kelly's arms as they talk.

"Hey, Casey." Antonio calls as I come into view.

"Hey man." I greet, my eyes settling on Jesse who was gnawing eagerly on one of his hands, drool slipping down his chin.

Kelly's eyes follow mine and his face screws up in disgust. "Oh, come on, Bub... we've talked about this. Save the gross stuff for mom and dad." He mutters, and I roll my eyes while Jesse pops his hand out of his mouth, looking up at his Godfather in interest.

Jesse squeals his excitement his hands flinging around wildly and Kelly chuckles for only a moment before Jesse's drool covered hand is patting his chest a few times, the drool seeping into the material of his t-shirt and having Kelly silencing, disgust covering his face once more.

Antonio and I both laugh and I pick Jesse out of his uncle's arms, grabbing a burb rag as I pull him into my own arms, wiping at his mouth and hands, much to the baby's discontent.

Kelly shakes his head sending me a playful glare as he says bye to Antonio and then heads down the hall to change his shirt.

"Thanks again for watching him, Antonio."

The older Dawson nods, his eyes on the baby that has changed his course, now gnawing on the rag I was holding before he is shaking his head, his eyes meeting mine.

"It's no problem. The kids are excited to have their cousin stay the night." Antonio jokes and I raise a brow, "Eva may be 12 but her 'I want a little sibling' act hasn't let up." He explains.

I grin, "Yeah, good luck with that."

"Laura and I both are hoping a whole night with a baby will have that thought finally leaving her."

"Using my son to get you and Laura off the hook for another baby, Tonio?" Gabby asks, moving out of the bedroom now completely ready and heading to us.

Her brother scoffs, "Listen, I'll do what I gotta do." He jokes. "Getting to spend time with my nephew is just a cherry on top."

Gabby rolls her eyes at her brother before settling in front of me, my eyes trained on her has a blush rising to her cheeks as she reaches out, taking Jesse into her arms and pressing a kiss to the top of his head. Our eye contact doesn't waiver, the tension between us thick with both of us well aware what this night will ultimately lead too.

Antonio clears his throat, shifting uncomfortably beside us.

"Give me the kid so I can get out of here and away from... that." he gruffs and I feel my own cheeks turning red at his words, Gabby shoots another glare his way and is snuggling Jesse closer. Both of us are soon saying our goodbyes and helping Antonio out the door with Jesse's bag and pack and play.

Severide joins us to bid him goodbye and soon enough we are all shuffling into the car and heading for Molly's.

The bar is already packed, the tables on the side lined with people as well as the bar. I squeeze Gabby's hand, turning to give her a quick reassuring smile, before dropping it. The two of us following Severide to the 51 group that was surrounding one of the tables in the middle of the bar.

"Hey, there they are!" Capp hollers, clearly already a few drinks in. Severide pats him on the back, the rest of the group cheering as they turn to greet us.

"My God, as I live and breathe..." Otis starts, putting his hand on his chest to add to his dramatics, I raise a brow, looking at him curiously. "Are my eyes deceiving me or are Casey and Dawson both out on a Saturday night?"

I chuckle rolling my eyes, but it's Gabby that steps forward, slapping him before he is pulling her in for a hug.

"Hey, he isn't wrong it's been ages!" Cruz agrees, taking his turn to pull Gabby in for a hug, keeping his arm around her shoulder when she pulls back.

"Well, a 9-month pregnancy and a newborn will do that." She comments, Cruz chuckles, pulling her in for another tight hug, before Hermann is stealing her and wrapping her up in his arms.

"There's my girl" He calls, his voice sincere as always when it came to Gabby.

"You all act like you don't see me at work." She comments when she pulls back from the older firefighter.

"In our defense, we only see you at work," Brett calls from the other side of the table.

Gabby shakes her head, sharing a look with me, her smile unmoving as she is welcomed by our family so openly. To me it was no surprise, I knew the guys had all been missing her and I knew how excited they were to have her back on 81 for as long as they could. Wanting more than anything to spend some time with Gabby after not seeing her much over the past few months. Her pregnancy complications and being on bed rest the majority of her pregnancy along with tough delivery and the stresses of being a new parent with a newborn, Gabby's presence at the firehouse prior to coming back to work had been slim.

Gabby was a big part of this family and had been for nearly a decade, the guys all loved her, and not having her around much for the better part of a year left them all missing her. Any opportunity where they got to see her, they were jumping at it, and while it may have surprised Gabby how enthusiastic they were, it was no shock to me.

"To what do we owe the pleasure?" Stella asks, coming around from the bar and taking note of the three newest arrivals. It's not lost on me how our newest member of 51 gravitates toward Severide, even though it was clear her words were aimed at us. It's clear Gabby notices it too from the smirk that fills her features as she looks at her dark-haired friend.

"Can't we just come to hang out with you all without some ulterior motive?" Gabby asks pointedly. Stella holds her hands up in surrender, but Kelly's chuckles pull everyone's attention.

Dawson shoots him a glare and I stand back with a growing grin, watching it all play out, Kelly very much aware of the real reason we were out with the group tonight. He holds his hands up in surrender a moment later, a permanent grin plastered on his face as she continues to shoot a glare his way.

"Alright, what is up those two?" Hermann asks, shakes his head between the two before landing his eyes on me.

I swallow thickly, my eyes finding Gabby's, the two of us sharing a look. I shrug, getting a similar reaction from her before deciding to just come out with it.

"Well... there may be another reason we wanted to come out with you all tonight." I start, watching the grin spread across Gabby's face at my words. The curious eyes of 51 all looking at us expectantly. "We uh... Gabby and I are officially back together." Wide eyes stare back at me in shock before bright smiles are filling their faces.

A chorus of, "It's about damn time!" "Finally!" and "I knew it!" ringing out from the group.

I tuck Gabby into my side, her smile unmoving as I hug her close to me and press a kiss to her head, grateful to get to do as much out in the open again.

We're being wrapped up in excited hugs a moment later, both of us being passed around.

"I swear, I was getting tired of waiting on you two idiots," Hermann calls as we all start to settle down. "I think the only people oblivious to what you two have, are the two of you."

I scoff at the roundabout compliment, "Thanks, Hermann."

"We're happy for you guys," Brett says seriously, a smile passing between the two friends as Gabby settles back into my side.

"Alright, 15% off the next round!" Hermann hollers, heading back to the bar, Gabby and I both shaking our heads at him.

I look down at her, the happy and completely content look covering her face one I hoped never went away. I slip my arms around her hip to pull her flush against me and capture her lips in my own, feeling relief sweep through me that I was once again able to do this. I was able to show the world how I felt about the woman that had held my heart for longer than I could even remember. I feel Gabby's grip on my sides tighten as our already far from tame kiss deepens. The kiss earning a whistle from the table next to us and having us finally pull away. Both of us are left sucking in air, and Gabby looks down, gnawing on her bottom lip and avoiding my stare as a blush rises to her cheeks.

I can't help but smirk at her reaction and lean forward pressing a kiss to her forehead as I hug her close, letting her bury her head in my chest as I look to the guys, shaking my head at them. They simply shrug innocently, going back to their drinks. I rub a hand up and down Gabby's back, looking down to find her eyes on me once again, a bright smile on her lips.

"You good?" I ask softly.

She nods, her smile unmoving. "I'm perfect." She murmurs, pressing herself forward to connect our lips in much tamer kiss, the two of us melting into the contact.

"Alright, love birds." Hermann hollers coming back to the table with a tray of drinks, effectively separating Gabby and I. Though, I don't let her go far, tucking her into my side as we scoot to the table, Hermann's knowing smile still filling his face.

"Feels right, having you two back." He says softly, the sincerity in his words taking both Gabby and me by surprise. We both thank him, taking our shot glasses and cheering with the rest of the group. Both of more than happy to be back together, and to share this with our 51 family.

Dawson

The drive back to the apartment is mostly silent, save for a quick conversation with Antonio to make sure Jesse was still doing alright before we headed home. Though I knew the plan was for him to stay the night, and I was looking forward to a night alone with Matt, I also knew that Antonio would never call to have us come get him even if Jesse wasn't behaving. As much as I knew my brother could handle Jesse, I still couldn't help myself from making sure our boy was okay.

But now that we had checked in on Jesse and I had confirmation that my son was sleeping soundly at his Tio's house, I was a buzz of nervous energy.

I was all too aware of what would be happening when Matt and I got home and while I was ready, I could still feel the nerves bubbling in my stomach. My leg bouncing restlessly the entire ride home.

Severide had stayed to help Stella close down the bar, and I knew part of that was to give Matt and I the place to ourselves, I still couldn't wait to tease him about it tomorrow. The two of them spending more and more time together over the past few weeks. While neither would admit there was anything between them, it was clear to anyone who paid attention that the two of them were very much interested in each other.

I had a strong feeling Severide would be doing more than just helping Kidd close down the bar and would be surprised to see him before afternoon tomorrow.

Which at this rate... I was more thankful for than anything.

Matt and I having the apartment to ourselves something that hadn't happened in longer than I could remember.

When we pull up to our place I follow Matt to our door after he locks his truck and takes my hand, taking a quick look around at the deserted road before crossing it and leading us up the sidewalk into our building and down the hall.

Matt lets us in and locks up before pressing a kiss to my head and heading off to the bedroom to put his phone on the charger.

I watch him go before setting my bag on the hook and slipping out of my heels immediately, letting the cool hardwood floors soothe my aching soles. Months without wearing the shoes that were once my absolute favorite now leaving my feet incredibly sore after hours on them at Molly's.

Tonight had been great. I had no doubts that telling our family about Matt and I being back together would go well, my only initial nerves had come from them once again having to deal with their Candidate being with their Lieutenant. I guessed that was something that still could come up, but on the personal side of it, I knew they would be happy for us. The guys sharing their opinion about us "taking forever" more than once tonight. I knew they were happy for us. It felt amazing to get to be with Matt out with our family.

We hadn't exactly been out much since we got back together. Between Jesse being sick earlier in the week and Matt having an extra construction job come up, it had been the least of our concerns. We were content to just enjoy the little time we had in our own little bubble of happiness. While things around us hadn't changed much, there was still something freeing about this new level of our relationship.

Matt and I's relationship had never been simple. When we first got together, I was going into the fire academy. When we got engaged, I became his candidate. When we broke up, I was pregnant. We truly were a disaster and had been from the start. Our circumstances and timing were always working against us. We lived together without being together for nearly a year and the last year of our lives had been incredibly difficult, but we got through it together.

No matter what was thrown at us, we faced it together, even when we were apart.

Arms wrapping around me startle me out of my thoughts as I rest against the kitchen counter, sipping at the glass of water I had poured myself. I let myself relax back into his embrace, his warmth providing an instant comfort to wash over me.

Matt presses a kiss to my shoulder before resting his chin there. "Where'd you go?" He questions lightly, "You looked like you were a million miles away."

I rub my hand along his arms wrapped around me. "Just thinking."

He hums his response, pressing another kiss to my shoulder. "Anything worth sharing?"

I smile lightly, tilting my head to look back at him before turning in his embrace. Matt's arms settle around my once more, keeping my close as mine move to his chest. My eyes focus on the collar of his shirt, running my fingers over the cotton material.

"About you... about us." I say softly, meeting his eyes now, watching them light up further. "About how much I love you."

The smile that fills up his face I swear could light up a room and I quickly find my own filling my face.

"Well, those are definitely thoughts worth sharing." He jokes lightly, before leaning forward and capturing my lips in his own. He pulls back for a moment, and I can still feel the smile on his lips, "I love you too." He whispers, kissing the smile off my own lips a second later.

Our kisses are soon turning heated, a moan leaving me and falling on deaf ears as Matt swallows it with another kiss, his arms moving to my hips to pull me impossibly closer.

Everything moves in warp speed from there. Matt is spinning us around and leading me backward to the bedroom, our lips barely leaving each other's as we stumble into the room and collapsed onto the bed together.

Matt's hands running up and down my sides under the shirt he had yet to take off have the nerves bubbling in my stomach once more. The anxiety at taking this step one that I had felt on and off over the last week since we got back together. It's Matt that slows our movements, his hands still rubbing against my sides as he pulls back, resting his forehead against mine as he meets my eyes.

He presses a much lighter kiss to my lips before meeting my stare head-on. "Are you sure?" He asks softly, the concern in his gaze instantly filling me with warmth.

Matt had been nothing short of a saint in the time since we had gotten back together. Ever since the night in the tub, he had done everything he could to put me at ease. He never shied away of letting me know just how beautiful I was to him, or just how much he appreciated me.

I knew the waiting wasn't easy on him, a cold shower after a rather hefty make out session something that he'd taken in stride and without any complaint. We hadn't taken this step yet, and Matt had been patient with me. He never crossed a line. He was constantly making sure I was okay with anything we did... and it just made me fall in love with him all over again.

He was by a landslide, the most amazing man I had ever known and I was thankful every day to have him.

I am pulled from my thoughts by the concern that fills his eyes at my lack of answer. "It's okay, we can wait-…"

Matt starts, and I am shaking my head, pulling him back down and pressing a hard kiss to his lips, letting my hands hold his cheeks, and keep him close.

"Make love to me, Matt Casey."

I feel his smile more than I see it, his questioning eyes staring into mine, his grip on my hip tightening. "Yeah?" He confirms once more, and I shake my head, pulling him in for another kiss, both of us finally letting the last of our resolve melt away as we melt into the contact.

Matt is carefully pulling my shirt over my head a few moments later, throwing it across the room and letting his dark eyes settle on me. His eyes raking over my uncovered skin and despite the lingering anxiety to cover myself, I force it away, letting his love-filled eyes soothe any insecurities I was feeling.

His eyes meet mine, a small smile falling on his lips before he is leaning forward, "So, so damn beautiful." He murmurs before pressing a light kiss to my lips and moving south. His lips landing on the flesh he had just exposed. A trail of kisses from my neck, to my chest and down my stomach. His lips landing and lingering on the stretch marks I knew marred my hips, to the scar that rested low on my abdomen.

My hands run through his blonde hair and his darkened blue eyes are looking up to meet mine through the darkened bedroom. "You are absolutely perfect." He whispers his words so full of conviction my eyes are instantly watering. This man's unwavering love for me something I would never fully get used to.

I run my hand over his cheek, scratching the stubble the I found there and Matt tilts his head to the side, pressing a kiss to my wrist before continuing his descent down my body. He is pulling my jeans down, letting them fall to the end of the bed and pulling his own shirt over his head before making his way back up, leaving a trail of kisses in his wake that has me sinking further into the bed, my head falling back and his name leaving my lips.

"Matt, baby."

I can feel his delighted smirk on my skin, before he is hovering over me once more, his grin unmoving before he is kissing me, elating another moan from me as his hands trail back down my body.

His fingers dancing along the seam of my lace underwear sends a shiver through my body, my grip on his back tightening as soon as he dips his hand inside, brushing over me and making me nearly jump out of my skin. I throw my head back, breathing heavily, the anticipation nearly killing me.

"Baby... please." I pant, and his lips trail down my neck, hot open mouth kisses leaving me panting further before he is pressing forward, slipping a single digit inside of me and working me up slowly. The pace, though not nearly enough to get me where I wanted to be, already leaving me breathless after so long without him.

Matt's deep kisses to my neck and shoulder have my head spinning along with the combination of his ministrations. Just when I think I can't take more, Matt already leaving me a withering mess, he slips a second finger inside me, his pace picking up speed as he hits that delicate place inside me.

My nails bite into the skin of his back, but Matt keeps going, taking me over the edge as he moves his lips back to mine, swallowing the moans that leave me as he guides me through my finish.

A whine leaves my lips as he slips his fingers from me, peppering my flushed skin with kisses as I come down from what I knew would be just one of the many highs of this night.

Matt waits gives me time to catch my breath before he is moving down my body and slipping my underwear off, pulling his own jeans and boxers down before he crawling back up the bed. With my nod of approval, he is carefully pulling the last of my clothes away, letting my bra fall the floor. Matt already aware of how sensitive my chest was from breastfeeding and treading lightly.

He settles between my legs, connecting our lips in a deep kiss before pulling back and meeting my dark eyes. He runs his hands through my unruly curls.

"You okay?" He murmurs, his loving eyes searching mine for any discomfort or hesitation. I nod, running my fingers along the back of his neck.

"I'm perfect," I reply lazily, my body already euphorically achy, but buzzing with excitement at what was to come. Matt smiles, kissing me once more before meeting my eyes again.

"You sure you don't want me to stop?" He hesitates again, and I know it came from a place of love, Matt never wanting to push me beyond my limits. I shake my head, wrapping my legs around his hips and bring him closer, his hips pressing against mine letting me feel his hard want for me.

I pull him closer, connecting our lips in a deep kiss and letting that answer him instead of my words.

It's a few moments later that Matt is slowly guiding himself into me, a deep moan leaving me as he stalls deep inside me, letting me get adjusted to him once more as I grip him tightly. Matt's head is immediately falling to my shoulder, his groan matching my own as we both let ourselves relishing in this feeling.

After a few moments I'm lifting my hips, prompting Matt on and soon enough we are building up that all too familiar rhythm that we had perfected so long ago. Moans and gasps filling the room as Matt works us both to an end, we both desperately craved after far too long without. Both of us clinging to the other, and never wanting this moment to end.

I flip the pancake that was sizzling on the griddle in front of me, before taking another sip of my coffee and rolling out my neck.

Arms wrapping around my waist has an instant smile filling my face. Matt's lips are attached to my neck a second later, no doubt working on a new mark to match the other that I had woken up and caught sight of in the mirror this morning.

"Morning beautiful." He whispers in my ear, his hot breath sending a shiver down my spine.

"Morning baby," I reply, tilting my head back against his shoulders and being met with a deep kiss, a squeak of surprise barely making it past my lips as he devours my lips.

He pulls back, leaving me completely breathless with my eyes still closed before he is tapping on my hip. "You better flip that pancake before you burn it." He mutters smugly, clearly enjoying the effect he had over me.

I shake my head, flipping the pancake before reaching forward and turning the burner off and turning in his arms, wrapping my arms around his neck and looking up at him with a knowing smile.

Matt leans down, pressing a kiss to my forehead. "How are you feeling?"

I bite back a smirk, knowing he was being sincere, and forcing myself not to joke. Matt and I staying up into the wee hours of the morning fully reacquainting ourselves with the other's body after our first round of lovemaking. While my body was tired, and aching in all the best ways, more than anything I was feeling completely content and happy. I hadn't realized just how much I needed last night, not just for sex, but for Matt and I to finally gain back every aspect of our relationship that we had previously lost.

There were no more barriers between us, and I finally felt like we were really and truly us again... and that feeling had me waking up on a high this morning.

"I feel amazing," I say softly, Matt's answering smug grin making me roll my eyes.

He chuckles before leaning down and capturing my lips again, the kiss soon turning deeper as he pulls me closer. His hands roaming my t-shirt and underwear-clad body.

I yelp of surprise leaving my lips as his hands move to my bottom, squeezing tightly before picking me up, my legs instinctively wrapping around his boxer covered hips before he is turning us around and placing me on the island, his deep kisses only picking up speed as his hands roam my bare thighs and mine run over his bare chest. Both of us already picking up where we had left off early this morning.

"Oh, dear God, is this what I have to deal with now that you two have rediscovered each other's bodies?" Kelly's words have both of us jumping apart as he enters through the back door. I bite on my bottom lip burying my head in Matt's chest as I feel him sending daggers over my shoulder in Severide's direction.

"Sev, so happy you're home." Matt forces out, the sarcastic tone of his voice having me bite back a smirk.

I pull away from Matt's chest in time to see the knowing grin on the brunette's face. "Yeah, I'm sure you are." He teases, before heading out of the room, but not before throwing one last comment over his shoulder. "You better disinfect that counter, some of us eat there."

I shake my head, shooting a glare down the hall that I know he can't see. Matt's light chuckle forcing my eyes back to him. "He has impeccable timing, I swear," I mutter.

Matt grins, wrapping his arms tighter around me, before scooting my closer on the counter. "Oh well." He mutters and presses his lips to mine again, clearly not willing to let Kelly's interruption dampen the mood. I laugh lightly, before meeting his kisses, both of us picking right back up where we were.

Casey is moving his hands from the tops of my thighs to the bottoms of them and I am wrapping my legs around his hips once more as he picks me back up turning in the direction of our bedroom, full intent on spending some more time together.

That is until the house phone is ringing and he is pulling back with a heavy sigh.

I giggle lightly and run my hands through his hair. "That might be Antonio," I say softly, and he nods, carefully loosening his grip on my thighs and letting me down.

"Raincheck." He says lightly, pressing one last kiss to my lips. "Let's go get our boy." He says softly, his grin matching my own as he turns and heads for the phone.

I hear him talking to my brother and asking about Jesse, before letting him know we'd be there within the hour. I was already itching to have my baby back in my arms.

A warmth filling my chest that I didn't think would ever leave.

This is what Matt and I had worked so hard for. This life with me and him and our son.

It was what I always dreamed of.

I finally had it, and I never wanted to let it go.