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Matt stood in the window.. snow came down slowly making everything white and quiet.. he glanced at the sky hoping his flight would be approved he wanted to get to Chicago for Christmas but he mostly wanted to laze around the loft where kelly was not in Portland which felt more lonely then ever
He stepped away packing his duffel bag making sure to place the gift for Kelly in it adjusting the chain around his neck he zipped the bag as the wind picked up some more he shivered as he walked into the airport and checked in dragging his tired body to his gate stopping once to grab a coffee and a snack for his flight back to Chicago
Matt sat by the window his phone plugged into charge , he blinked imaging what it would be like if he and Kelly had a baby of their own a little boy with Matt’s eyes and hair and Kelly’s smile and cheek bones , Matt grins to himself blinking when he spotted a familiar detective across the room “ Halstead…?” The blonde said lowly, and yep jay Halstead span around in an army uniform “ Casey?” The man quickly walked Over easily pushing though the crowd to sit down at Matt’s side “ you headed home ?… for hailey ?” Matt questioned softly as jay nodded “ yeah .. I screwed up and let voight get her injured so I’m going to make it right “
Matt and Jay walked though ohare into the icy winds of Chicago grinning Matt bounced forward “ mama!” He said as Cindy pulled him into a tight embrace and Matt slumped in her arms sighing softly “ hi mama..I missed you “ he whispered as his dad appeared shaking jays hand slightly Matt grins as Cindy kissed his forehead “ welcome home sweetheart “ the older woman who had become like a mother to the blonde “ alright let’s go get you to Kelly..” Matt buzzed with excitement as he walked up the stairs to the loft he knocked loudly grinning to himself as the door opened
“ Matt…” Kelly says completely shocked at the visual of his blonde best friend “ hey Kelly.. merry Christmas “ Matt says fondly as Kelly pulled him into the loft and hugging the blonde “ when.. how?” Kelly says softly “ dad helped but I wanted to tell you that I’m coming home” Matt says his dimples on display
A couple of hours later Matt snuggled against Kelly’s chest on the couch as snow came down outside the loft “ I’ve missed you and us..” Matt mumbles as a soft kiss was pressed against his forehead “ I know love .. sleep sweetheart your exhausted,,” Kelly whispers holding Matt closer as the blonde drifts off into a comfortable embrace and a deep sleep
As Christmas rolled into Chicago on that cold winters begin Matt was safe in Kelly’s embrace from any sort of harm and damage ,, it was the perfect moment in time for Kelly to think about what he wanted and that was Matt Casey .. his Matty was perfect in his eyes