#same w gabby from chicago fire

[dreaminghelaena]

if i have one hobby it’s liking female characters that the fandom despises. alicent hightower, catelyn stark, cersei lannister, sansa stark, etc. sometimes i like female characters from shows like sakura from naruto that i haven’t even watched before just because they’re hated. i Love Women!

[anotheronechicagobog]

The Crackship Sails to Molly’s

Sylvie Brett x Jay Halstead

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written by @anotheronechicagobog​

Warnings: swearing, implied smut, Daswon sibling bashing, background manstead

A/N: Please comment :)

Jay was on the floor, in pain. The area around his socket was throbbing in pain, and his lower back was definitely going to have a bruise. He didn’t have time to react before Antonio was back and punching him in the face again. “Oh my god, Antonio stop it!”

He wasn’t fighting it, he just didn’t have it in him to try and stop the man he called his friend, though Jay supposed they wouldn’t be friends much longer. 

Antonio had managed to get in a few more punches before he was hauled off of Jay by Voight and half of the members of 51. Jay exhaled and went to close his eyes, but was interrupted by her entering his line of vision.

Sylvie.

Her mouth was moving, and Jay could vaguely hear her speaking over the shouting men and women. “Sylvie? Are you okay?”

“Me- What? Jay, I’m not the one who just got mauled by Antonio.”

“So you’re okay?”

“Alright get up, I’m taking you to med now. No arguments.”

“Okay.”

“Oh pickles, you’re actually agreeing to go to the hospital, something must be really wrong with you.”

“As long as you’re okay.” His voice was so hoarse he almost didn’t recognize it. Sylvie sighed as he looked at her dazedly while she buckled him up in her car. “I’m okay, I promise. I just have to make sure that you’re okay too.”

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SIX MONTHS AGO

It had been months since Erin left, and months since Sylvie had to dump Antonio because of his ex-wife. Jay and Sylvie ended up at a table together, neither one was feeling particularly happy at the moment and didn’t want to be around their romantically successful friends. So they sat together, nursed their drinks, and talked about Harry Potter. They’d bumbled around in discussion for a while, not having a whole lot in common, before finding out they were both Harry Potter fans. Will, the rest of the intelligence unit, and 51 weren’t big fans of the book series, sure they’d seen the movies but that was about it. They both found it relaxing to just talk about something that wasn’t about their important work or love. 

They started to spend more and more time together. It started because Sylvie mentioned how she hadn’t grown up in Chicago and was so busy she never got to see the sights, so Jay took it as a challenge and started showing her his favourite parts of the city. Restaurants, theatres, parks, museums, galleries, all of it. He even took her to a restaurant in Canaryville where everyone who worked there had known him his whole life. Sylvie was enthusiastically told stories from Jay’s childhood. Hiding behind curtains buck naked, exposing everyone on the street to his six-year-old butt while he and Will shook in giggles. Block-wide water gun fights. Years of ding dong ditch. Sylvie was in stitches before she even got her food.

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THREE MONTHS AGO

There was a fire. A bad one. And after receiving a patient on a gurney, something in the basement exploded, Sylvie and the patient were thrown several metres away. No one else had been injured, but Sylvie wouldn’t wake up, was bleeding profusely out of a cut on her head, and she had shrapnel in her back. It didn’t look good.

“Alright everyone, gear up. 51 just responded to a fire at a suspected meth lab, it was confirmed five minutes ago by an explosion. A paramedic, Sylvie Brett, was critically injured and is currently fighting for her- Halstead? Halstead where do you think you’re going? Halstead get back here!” At the words ‘Sylvie Brett’ Jay’s blood ran cold. At ‘critically injured’ he went into autopilot. Just stood up and left. Didn’t even grab his jacket. He ignored his boss’s enraged screams. He just got in his truck and drove to Med.

He ignored the odd looks he got from those at 51. He ignored his coworkers and boss when they came by to talk to their witnesses/ask him what the actual fuck was going on. He ignored his brother and sister-in-law when they asked him why he was there. He just stayed sitting in the uncomfortable chair for hours, watching nurses and patients flitter between the doors to the ED. It had been six hours when Platt came by to yell at him too only to be interrupted by Dr. Rhodes. “Sylvie is awake and stable, I expect her to make a full recovery. We can only allow one visitor at a time, and she has been asking for Jay since she woke up, she’s pretty frantic, so you’ll have to come quick.” He stood up and almost ran past Rhodes into her room, ignoring the confused looks from everyone at firehouse 51 and Trudy Platt.

“Jay, Jay, Jay, Jay, Jay-”

“I’m here Syl, I am right here.” She sobbed as he wrapped her hands in his. “I am right here, and it’ll take an army to get me to move. Or you, but that’s basically the same thing if someone denies you chocolate.” The laugh that briefly interrupted her sobs made his day, releasing the tension he’d been holding all day. Jay sagged in relief, and just held one of her hands as he used the other to gently hug her, hold her as she cried, sobbed, hiccuped and, whimpered from the physical pain expressing her emotions was causing her. “I thought I- w- was goi-i-ing to-o die-e.”

“I know,” he choked, “I thought you were going to die too.”

Jay had refused to leave the hospital until Sylvie ordered him to. “At least shower and change, ooh, get something to eat too.”

“You just want me to bring you mac and cheese don’t you?”

“You know me so well.”

“Alright, I’ll be back in an hour, don’t watch ‘Say Yes to the Dress’ without me.”

“You will take at least three hours to come back here.”

“Sylvie-”

“You have been sitting and worrying for the past three days, take some time for yourself. Don’t make me get Maggie involved.”

“Okay, fine, I will be back in three hours. Can you still wait to watch ‘Say Yes to the Dress’ with me?”

“Duh.”

“Okay, see you later.” He kissed her on the side of her forehead that wasn’t bandaged, and left, starting an alarm on his phone for three hours. He would be back on the dot.

The second he got to the lobby, however, he was met with all of firehouse 51 and the 21st district standing up, expecting news from him. “I’d love to stay and chat, but I have orders to shower and change from Syl. Apparently I smell.” Trying to use his charm to get out of a situation he didn’t feel like explaining. But, he knew everyone glaring at him well enough to know that they needed some kind of answer. “Sylvie has become a very important friend to me, that day was one of the worst I’ve had in a long time.” Fewer glares, more confusion, and a free Jay Halstead.

He returned to his favourite person on the planet exactly three hours later with two containers filled to the brim with homemade macaroni and cheese, his laptop, and a box set of the Harry Potter books. “You, are an absolute angel, Jay Halstead.”

“No more than you, Sylvie Brett. Here is your food.”

“Oh, it’s still warm. Okay, time for bridal drama and lots of carbs!”

Sylvie was still in the hospital with Jay at her side as much as possible for another week. When she was given the all-clear to leave, no one seemed satisfied with the answer that Jay was taking her home. “Gabby I’ll be fine! Jay is one of my best friends, okay? He’s gonna drive me home, insist he stay longer than he needs to, before eventually leaving me with Otis and Cruz.”

“Okay, seriously, when exactly did you become friends with Jay Halstead? And are you sure that’s all you are?”

“Three months ago, and yes, I am sure that we’re friends. I am gonna hang up now, because I really do not appreciate the third degree.”

“Oh, come on Sylvie, I’m just looking out for you and Antonio, I just want to make sure Jay’s not moving in on you guys.”

“Gabby, there is no me and Antonio. And there hasn’t been for a while. He was great, Eva and Diego were great, it was fun, but he in no way protected or prepared me for Laura. He kept from me how erratic and impulsive and rude her behaviour was. He told me that she knew about me and was fine with cause she’d dating a few guys since the divorce. But it turned out a lot of that wasn’t true. He lied to me, leaving me to fend for myself when she came barreling in on a warpath, and then yelled at me for reacting in a scared and shocked way. He was actually the one who suggested we break up. Whether he likes it or not, she is still a significant part of his and his children’s lives, as well as a significant hindrance. And please, don’t act like we’re getting back together. I loved him, but I’m done with him.” And she slammed her finger on the touch screen much harder than she needed to. “Gabby again?”

“Yes, I love her, and I know she means well, but she doesn’t know everything.”

“And she has a lot of audacity trying to tell you she does. It’ll be okay, I think that everyone is just really stressed out and confused. I think that if we just tell everyone that we bonded over Harry Potter they’ll understand and leave us alone pretty quick.”

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ONE MONTH AGO

Intelligence had set up a meet with a coke dealer to arrest him and get some intel. The buy wasn’t until 1 am and they didn’t have to start gathering equipment and double-checking everything for another three hours, so everyone was just going to eat and try to relax until then. But then Jay’s phone rang. Luna appeared on his screen with a picture of Sylvie staring at a tank of baby jellyfish with complete and utter fascination. “Hey Syl-”

“I need your help.”

“What’s wrong?”

“I know you’re working tonight, but- oh I probably shouldn’t have called-”

“Sylvie, what’s wrong?”

“The blind date I’m on right now? I- he was fine at first but I’m scared. There are red flags everywhere and I’m afraid I’ll end up in a ditch.”

“Marco’s Bistro, right?”

“Yeah.”

“I’ll be there in ten minutes, you’re hiding in the bathroom, right?”

“Yes.”

“Good, stay there until I get there.”

“Of course.”

He nodded at Voight and ignored a livid Antonio. When he got to the restaurant, he told the hostess he was here to rescue his friend from a dangerous date and she didn’t even blink. “She’s still in the bathroom but you might wanna deal with her date after, he’s getting agitated.”

“Green dress shirt by the painting of the heron?”

“Yup.”

“Got it, thanks.”

“Hey,” he knocked on the door, “Sylvie I’m here.”

She exited and before he could even make eye contact with her she wrapped him in a bone-crushing hug, despite her shaking body. “I am so scared. He picked me up, saying that I couldn’t refuse him, he knows where I live.”

“Don’t worry, I’ll handle it.” 

 Jay watched her until he could see her in safe his truck before he approached the man, and he knew that Sylvie had every right to be worried. Sharp eyes, nasty temper, tan line on his ring finger, and he looked one second away from just grabbing the next person and caving in their skull. “Excuse me-”

“And just who the fuck are you pal? I’m here on a date so leave before I kick your ass.” Jay pulled his badge out from underneath the collar of his shirt and sat down across from him. “Give me your driver’s licence, please.” The douche (as Jay would call him for the rest of his life) handed it over pretty damn quick, he waved the waitress over. “This man is going to need his bill immediately, please.” She nodded quickly and darted off, then Jay pulled out his phone. “Hey Burgess, I need you to run a name for me. Arthur Garrett. Two t’s. Okay, thanks. Can you send down a couple of officers for me?” He waited until the bill was paid and backup arrived before speaking again. “Mr. Garrett, stand up and turn around. You are under arrest for failure to pay child support and failure to attend court. You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to an attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be provided for you.” After the handoff, he saw his least favourite thing in the entire world. Sylvie crying.

“He had an arrest warrant out, he’s being taken to detainment now. I’m sorry this happened to you Syl, you don’t deserve it.”

“I just feel so stupid.”

“Well don’t, you weren’t even the one who set up the date. Can I ask you a favour though? Let me do a check on everyone you go on a date with, please. I’ll worry a lot less.”

“After tonight? You have a deal.”

“Oh thank God, I was worried I’d have to try and convince you.” He leaned over the console to kiss her cheek, he looked into her expressive eyes and tucked a loose strand of hair behind her ears. Neither of them realized how close their faces were until Jay went to speak and their lips brushed together, in a feather-light touch. “We, uh, we were going to order a bunch of pizzas for dinner. It doesn’t look like you got to eat, would you like to join us?”

“That sounds great.”

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THREE WEEKS AGO

Sylvie had gone back to Fowlerton to spend the holidays with her parents and brother, and Jay stayed in Chicago to celebrate with his brother’s family. Will was in the kitchen with Helen, he and a very pregnant Natalie were watching the looney tunes version of ‘A Christmas Carol’ in the living room with Owen. It wasn’t until Jay thought, about ten minutes into the movie, that Sylvie would love to watch this and he’d have to add this to their movie marathon lost for when she got back that he realized just how much he missed her. Her demeanour, her personality, the way she made him feel warm and fuzzy without much effort. And then he had another, much more startling realization. “I’m in love with Sylvie.” Beside him, Natalie snorted and Helen called from the kitchen “congrats on being literally the last person to know.”

“What? How did my brother’s mother-in-law-in-law know before I did?”

“She follows you on Facebook, remember? Basically everything you post is Sylvie, about Sylvie, or Sylvie related. And vice versa, I see the way she looks at you, she’s into you too.”

“It’s only been a few months, how am I in this deep?” Jay completely ignored his brother’s observation, he could barely register his feelings, he didn’t want to get his hopes up about hers.

“Take it from me, Jay, when the right person shows up it doesn’t matter how long you’ve known them or had a bond with them. If it feels good, go with it. It will only cause you pain to move away from it.”

“I don’t know if either of us are ready for that. The timings just not right.”

Nat covered Owen’s ears, “timing is a bitch.” She released a confused Owen who immediately zoned out looking at the tv again with a kiss on his tiny head, “if you don’t think that you’re ready, that’s fine. But don’t put anything down for timing or the universe, they’ll just mess you up.”

“Yeah... I’ll think about it.”

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ONE WEEK AGO

Sylvie had been all set to go camping with Gabby and Stella, she’d been so excited and Jay had spent the last three days with her helping her pack and hanging on to her every word. Watching flit around in a flurry of excitement for a girls week. He was sitting on her bed rolling up her light blue sleeping bag with white polka dots when she got a call from Gabby and her face fell. Lines and bumps moved their way on to her face which was carefree and bright only seconds ago. “Okay, Gabby. I hope you and Matt and Stella and Kelly have fun.”

“She cancelled the trip? Or cancelled you out of the trip?”

”She decided to make it couples only. She also took the opportunity to tell me that Antonio’s single again.”

“You know what? You are not going to be sad. Because you have a week off of work, and so do I because we worked too much OT the past two months. Let’s go to Universal studios, I hear they expanded Harry Potter world.”

She smiled again. Bright and beaming and in a way that was just so, so her. “I’ll look at flights.”

Thanks to a bunch of last-minute deals, coupons, and first responder discounts they were on a plane bound for Florida in three hours. And when they got there, they went into prep mode for the next day, making sure that everything was ready to get up and go to the park, and they were so busy that neither of them noticed that there was only one bed until they were both drifting off to sleep, centimetres apart.

Waking up entangled in each other hadn’t been as awkward as either of them thought it would be. It was nice, warm. And it only got better as the week went on. They spent three days at Universal Studios, three at Universal Island Adventure, and one at Disney. Taking as much time as they could at each place. They went on every ride they could, multiple times, enjoyed all the themed food, took far more pictures than they had ever taken in their entire lives, and waited until the last day to buy any souvenirs because of how expensive everything was. They even held hands every day, Jay’s reasoning was so that Sylvie wouldn’t get separated from him but because of the time of year the population of the park was sparse compared to what it could have been. Sylvie knew this, knew that she didn’t have to hold his hand, but she wanted to. Badly. She didn’t care if it was only for while they were in Florida, she could pretend while they were there that they were more than friends. Because once they went home, she had to pretend that she didn’t love him with all her heart. But honestly, they had the time of their lives. Fun, food, and unresolved romantic tension. What could be better? It was their last day in Florida, their rental car was already loaded up with their stuff and after the fireworks display at Disney they were headed back to Chicago. 

Sylvie’s hair was mussed from the long day, and while she looked tired, she couldn’t take her eyes off of the display. And Jay couldn’t take his eyes off Sylvie. The multi-coloured lights were reflected in her eyes and the wind was blowing her hair gently. Sylvie could feel him staring at her and when she turned to ask him was what wrong, she stopped, her words dying in her throat. Jay’s entire soul was playing through his eyes. It was as if there was a tether connecting the two of them. Neither of them could turn away or blink. And Jay just went for it. He leaned down and kissed her with all the emotion his body possessed. The kiss making Sylvie feel weak in her knees. She wrapped her arms around his neck in part to stabilize himself, and in part to pull him closer. They’d missed the rest of the display just holding each other, but neither of them could bring themselves to care.

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PRESENT DAY

Dr. Choi had been assigned to Jay. He raised an eyebrow at Sylvie seated on the bed beside him but made no comment, paying heed to the words of wisdom Maggie had just bestowed upon him, “she’s the only reason he’ll behave and accept treatment.”

“Alright, while I’m happy you’re not here with a bullet wound detective Halstead, coming back after a fight wasn’t exactly what I had in mind when I said ‘avoid lead’.”

“And deprive you of my charming personality?”

“Yeah, yeah. Now follow my finger, let’s hope you don’t have a concussion.”

It had only taken about twenty minutes to determine that Jay, miraculously, didn’t have a concussion or any broken bones. Just a lot of swelling and bruises. “Thanks, Choi.”

“No problem, while you are discharged and free to go, you can’t travel yourself, I’m actually you can see with how swollen the areas around your eyes are.”

“That’s no problem, I’ll drive him home.”

“Alright, good. Remember Jay, desk duty for a week.”

“Ugh, I’m already bored.”

“I’m sure you are, now let’s go. I want to leave before a Dawson comes barreling in here, cause I might start swinging punches too.”

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The next week Jay avoided Antonio, not intentionally though. After hearing what happened Voight decided to keep Halstead in the basement as much as possible for his desk duty. While it was boring and agitating not being in the field, Sylvie made sure to send him as many hilarious snapchats as possible, many of which consisted of her hiding in ridiculous places to avoid Gabby. The photo that had offended the Dawsons so greatly sat framed on his temporary desk. Apparently, the people behind them at the fireworks display their last day there thought they were so cute that they took a couple of pics during and after their kiss, but the new couple had left before they could be asked for contact info for the pictures. Luckily, they’d overheard them before the fireworks display talking about how while they were sad to go back to Chicago that night, the fire and police departments desperately needed them to keep their partners in line. It had been an amusing joke to Sylvie and Jay, but a way to post the photos for the people behind them. The Dawsons were already pissed that Jay was ‘moving in on Antonio’s girl’, but when they saw the photos on Facebook, with that mother posting the, admittedly gorgeous, pictures with the tags for CPD and CFD, looking for them so that the ‘adorable couple’ could have pictures from their first kiss, they were both livid. Gabby unleashing all of her fury, most of which was for unrelated things, on Sylvie at Molly’s, while Antonio just started punching.

It all came to a head when Jay was picking up Sylvie from her shift after he had finally been cleared to drive and go back to work. “Hey, you.”

“Hello, gorgeous.” Their quick peck was stopped by Gabby darting in between them and physically pushing them apart.”How can the two of you do this to Antonio? He still loves you Sylvie, even after all this, how can you-”

“Okay, you know what Gabby? You need to shut the fuck up.”

“Brett-”

“Uh-uh. I am talking now. Antonio screwed up. He lost his chance with me. So not only do you need to stop trying to meddle in my love life, but you need to stop feeling entitled to it. You have no say in who I do or do not date. End of discussion. No, ifs, ands, or buts. I am honestly at my wit’s end with you. I don’t even consider you a friend anymore because of how poorly you’ve been treating me.”

“Bu-”

“And don’t pull any more of that ‘but you dated my brother’ crap. I only did so at your encouragement. And I seriously regret dating him because of how much trouble you two are causing for me now because I choose to have a life and not let the end of my relationship with Antonio be the end of me. You need to leave me alone. I’ve already reported you to HR. I had no other choice after you locked me in the ambo for hours today without my phone or radio and wouldn’t let me out unless I got back with your brother. Goodbye Dawson. I’ll see you next shift.”

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THREE MONTHS LATER

Sylvie and Gabby were finally back on speaking terms, but took them a while to get there. Natalie and Hailey had become her best friends. They both understood how awful it was for someone to feel entitled to your love life, and how much gossipy coworkers who were closer than peas in a pod knew how to affect you more than anyone else. 51 had originally been avoiding taking sides, something that Sylvie was grateful for, and she made sure they knew she’d never ask them to choose. Everything, barring their relationships with Antonio and Gabby, went back to normal. Stella was asking for details about Jay, Cruz, Otis, Hermann, and Boden cornered him at Molly’s one night and threatened him, Upton told Sylvie plainly that she wasn’t allowed to hurt Jay, and the two made each other their emergency contacts. Jay also made stops by the firehouse with doughnuts from the place just around the corner from the 21st district. Sylvie, a secretly amazing cook, also dropped by the station with homemade food for the unit and Trudy on long nights.

Molly’s, in a bid to get more customers, started having trivia nights. Sylvie and Jay were practically vibrating in excitement because the trivia night that night was for Harry Potter.

“What did Draco steal from Neville during flying lessons in the first movie?”

“A remembrall!”

“What was the name of Hermione’s cat?”

“Crookshanks!”

“What was the device Hermione used to go back in time during the third movie?”

“A time turner!”

“Okay, and the winning pair is... Sylvie Brett and Jay Halstead! And can I just say that even though I work at 51 and not at the 21st district, I feel like I should have known that detective I-am-a-badass-army-ranger-and-can-kill-you-twelve-different-ways-with-a-pencil-eraser Halstead was such a nerd!” There was a roar of laughter from everyone including Jay. “Laugh all you want, being a nerd is how I got my amazing girlfriend.”

“Damn right it is.” A celebratory kiss was met with cheers from the tipsy group. “Alright, alright, stop making out with my honourary sister and come get your gift card to the aquarium.”

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EIGHT MONTHS LATER

Jay was trying to be sensitive to Antonio, really, he was. He put his photos of Sylvie in his locker, not on his desk, he took calls from her in another room. He didn’t talk about her with anyone from the unit. Sylvie was like an entity of golden light, anyone would be a fool to mistreat her or let her go, and Jay knew that both of the Dawson siblings were beating themselves up over their mistakes. But now Jay was pissed. Did he really think that Jay was so stupid he wouldn’t spot him at the table three rows down from them? That he wouldn’t make sure to take a closer look at the man sitting alone in a restaurant designed for dates, wearing all black, with a baseball cap and shades? And that was seriously the worst disguise, too. He could see numerous other couples and the staff take notice of him and they all looked concerned. Hell, even Sylvie noticed him the second he walked in! So they had decided in a little bit of revenge. They normally wouldn’t display PDA above hand-holding or a quick kiss, but tonight they’d made an exception. They were going all out, even choosing to sit on the same side so not only did Antonio have a clear view of both of them, but Jay would lean down and nibble on Sylvie’s neck, Sylvie would lean close to his ear and whisper in his ear, far, far too much physical contact. Oh, and kisses with tongue, can’t forget those when trying to make someone immensely uncomfortable.

They kept it up all throughout dinner and dessert. At some point in between appetizers and receiving the dessert menu, the PDA stopped being an act. They started riling each other up, enjoying what they were doing to each other. They finished dessert incredibly aroused, and paid the bill as quickly as possible. Jay was vaguely aware of Antonio following them but he couldn’t bring himself to care.

They made it to Jay’s apartment in record time and started ripping off each other’s clothes the second the door was locked. Jay lofted Sylvie up and carried her into his bedroom with Sylvie distracting him, kissing and biting his neck. Once they made it there everything happened slow and steamy, with Sylvie screaming Jay’s name multiple times, Jay purring and growling in her ear. They were vaguely aware of someone pounding on the apartment door, whoever it was (Antonio) had been doing so since Jay and Sylvie locked the door. But they didn’t care. They only focused on each other. They let him knock.

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*Brring, brring*

“Mhm, Halstead.”

“Halstead, we caught a case in Humble Park. Meet Upton there.”

“Sure thing Voight.” He hung up and stared at Sylvie for a moment, taking in her soft skin, mussed hair, and even breathing. He kissed her forehead and closed his eyes as he wrapped his arms around her. “I love you, Sylvie Brett.”

“Mmm, I love you more, Jay Halstead.”

“Did I wake you?”

“Your phone did. You want me to make you some breakfast while you get in the shower?”

“That would be great.” He kissed her, revelling in the feeling of his naked body against hers first thing in the morning.

Jay walked onto the scene with a spring in his step, homemade breakfast in his stomach, and a reusable take-out cup filled with amazing coffee. “You’re looking happy Halstead. How’s Sylvie?”

“She’s great. She made these egg muffins, they’re really good, she sent a few in a container for you if you want them.”

“I absolutely want them. Sylvie is so sweet.”

“She really is.”

“You are so smitten.”

“I am, I uh, I’m actually thinking about proposing.”

“Oh my god, that’s huge!”

“Do you think she’d say yes?”

“Oh, she definitely would.”

“I haven’t had a chance to talk to Nat yet, but would you come with me to help pick out a ring?”

“You got it.”

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Jay was beyond nervous, but he was ready. He was ready for Sylvie to be his fiance, then his wife, then the mother of his children. Sylvie was just getting dressed and then they were heading to the park for an Irish festival, which would end in green fireworks. “Hey!” Sylvie jumped out from their bedroom in a deep green knee-length dress. “What do you think?”

“You look absolutely gorgeous. Seriously, I have absolutely no idea how I got lucky enough to date you.”

Later, just before the fireworks were about to begin, after they’d spent the whole day dancing and eating, Jay led Sylvie to a spot on a hill that two officers had been guarding for him, courtesy of Trudy. “This is an amazing spot, Jay. What did you have to bribe Trudy with to keep it?”

“Permission to take pictures and a speech if you say yes.”

“Yes to what- oh my god.”

“Sylvie Brett. You are the light of my life, I have never been this happy before and it’s all because of you. I love you so much and I want you to be my everything for the rest of our lives. So please, Sylvie, will you marry me?”

“Yes, of course, YES!” Jay slid the ring Natalie and Hailey had help him choose onto her finger, then he jumped up, wrapped her in his arms and twirled her in the air. He stopped, still holding her, Sylvie caressed his face lovingly before leaning down and kissing the love of her life. Completely ignoring the fireworks behind them, and the camera shutters in front of them. They were getting their happy ending, and they were going to love every second of it.

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Chicago Fire Round Table S5 - My Miracle

Hello everyone!

Welcome to the FINAL Chicago Fire Round Table for season five and OMG, how about that season finale guys?! This blog is coming out insanely late because I literally had to take a break from the show since it messed me up so much. Obviously you all know how much I love Dawsey so those final scenes with Matt in that fire saying his goodbyes to Gabby and her pleading with him not to say that while crying outside just DESTROYED my heart. Pretty sure “My Miracle” was one of the best episodes of this show ever and I suggest you get some Kleenex before you read this blog tonight. I needed them just putting it together, LOL ;)

1st Responder Award: Big congrats to the very busy but still on the ball with answering questions quickly for the finale @sarrabr_4 who is the last 1st Responder Winner for season five! Congrats girl! =)

PSA: Please remember that all of the pictures and GIFs used in this blog (aside from the 1st Responder Award) were not made by me but by other awesome people who share their talents with us every week. Thanks for helping me make this blog fun in season five guys! =D <3

DISCUSSION

Q1. Cruz and Mouch’s fight continued into this episode without much resolution. If you saw your two friends in this type of situation, what do you think you’d do to help them?

Sarrabr_4: I would definitely make them talk. I know that Kelly is trying real hard but they should have been all three in a room and make them talk to each other. Cruz and Mouch have been so much through the seasons together and they needed to become brothers again. Hope they can now. CrazyforSVUPD: That’s a tough decision. As a friend you want to see them resolve their own issues and not get too involved. Cruz was out of line though. Mouch tried his hardest like he always does. Things have changed and he didn’t realize that, but either way he did his best. I would explain to my friend that it’s not the end of the world. 60 days isn’t an eternity. Cruz could go visit his brother or get his head in a better place. Taking it out on Mouch is not the way to go, even though I know he is disappointed how things turned out. CurlyBuckeye: I would try to get Cruz to look at the situation rationally, because he's not. Mouch did what he could but since a new person was in charge, he couldn't have done anything more. I'm curious why the Firehouse didn't throw a fundraiser for Cruz like they have in the past. Like "Pass the boot"...maybe Mouch could've done something like that for Cruz. MiladyEB: I personally don’t think there is always a lot you can do to help, sometimes they have to get ready to talk again. I’d encourage them to talk but give them some time to get ready to do that. Sometimes it takes time. Lantetrain: First off, my poor Mouch. He didn't deserve that sort of treatment from Cruz. I get it but Mouch did try his best and apologized. And if they were my two friends, I would lock them in a room together so they can hash it out or get Father Orlovsky to talk to them. Nikita_Citizen: I would simply tell them that it's not worth it. It's human to fight and necessary sometimes but it can be devastating. I didn't like Cruz's attitude in this episode. Mouch did everything he could & it wasn't fair to blame him. It also wasn't fair that Cruz got suspended for doing his job. Things got out of control and it's just sad that it ruined their friendship. Kwanfan1212: I hate watching friends fight so seeing these two would have messed me up. I know that Mouch did the best he could (considering the circumstances with everything changing on him) but I also understand Cruz being so upset. If I were there, I would get the two of them together to talk and bring the Chaplain along so they could hopefully work things out.

Q2. Herrmann helped a young accident victim live out his dream of meeting his favorite Cubs player. What did you think of those scenes? Does anyone have a bigger heart than Herrmann?!  

Sarrabr_4: No one has a bigger heart than Herrmann. He's guided by it and makes him an amazing father figure to everyone and that scene where the kid asks him to sign his cast...oh my heart. CrazyforSVUPD: I loved those scenes. It really lightened up the episode before everything got a little dark. It’s fun to see the Cubs in this episode because of course its big part of Chicago. I love Herrmann! He is truly the heart of 51! He just wants to make everyone else's day better. If I ever was in an accident I’d want someone like him to save me. Such a great guy! CurlyBuckeye: Herrmann is such a sweetheart and softy! Those scenes were heart-warming. Herrmann brings so much to the show with his loving, caring attitude and his comedic antics when he's fired up about something. Sometimes his character is a bit annoying, but I love him! MiladyEB: I thought it was really sweet! The fan - sportsman meeting actually happened in F1 this weekend and it was really nice to see CF doing it in the same week! Lantetrain: OMG, that storyline was melting my heart to see Herrmann help that kid out. Man, it’s like what can Herrmann not do. Like seriously. He's everything. He's truly a rare gem and he also is a family man. He’s totally my favorite character out of all them. Nikita_Citizen: Herrmann definitely has the BIGGEST HEART! I love that he made that kid's dream come true and that we got to learn more about his childhood. But the best part was when the kid asked Herrmann to sign his cast. Such an ‘Awww’ moment! That kid’s real hero is Herrmann. Kwanfan1212: No one has bigger heart than Herrmann! That was SO sweet what he did for that young boy. I’m not even a Cubs fan and I loved everything about it...even the Cubs didn’t annoy me, LOL =)

Q3. Casey had a rough time handling his Alderman duties tonight and in the end, he put his family first and quit. Did you agree with his decision? Did you see that moment coming?! (I didn’t!)

Sarrabr_4: I for one DID NOT see it coming but Casey has been a hot head before and seeing him choose his family and put it first only cements the type of man that he is, well rounded and strong, and I totally agree with him. I loved that scene. CrazyforSVUPD: I didn’t see that coming at all. I was very shocked. I’m pretty sure when that happened I was like What now?!?!! So shocking!!!! Casey is simply a family man and he most of the time always puts the people he loves including family first. I know Gabby’s dad is kinda out of control, but things will get better. I’m surprised he resigned, but it’s for the best. It was nice to see this side of Casey for a bit, but I’m happy with how everything turned out. Putting his family first is going to mean bigger things in the future. Whether if that means to starting their own family or other things…it will be good either way. CurlyBuckeye: I totally agreed with Casey's decision because I think it just wasn't worth it anymore. I was very surprised that he did it though but Tamara is the perfect person to take over for him. Casey did a lot of good while being an Alderman but I'm glad they are ending that SL now. MiladyEB: I didn’t see it coming and on one hand, I am really glad he did choose for his family. On the other hand, it makes me a bit sad cause he was trying to make a difference and I thought it was a good thing for his character development, but we will see where this brings him since I do believe he makes it through the finale. Lantetrain: First off, I totally didn't see that coming, Casey resigning from his alderman duties, but I'm thrilled he did. I really never liked this storyline for him. Now that he’d done with it, I want to see Casey be a husband to Gabby more and finally start to have a family. Nikita_Citizen: I did notice that he was "tired" of being an Alderman but I didn't expect him to resign. To be honest, I'm glad he did because I'm not gonna miss it, I'll just miss Casey in a suit! He can now focus on being a firefighter and a husband and hopefully in S6 or S7, a father. Kwanfan1212: I didn’t see that coming at all! We could see that he was frustrated with all the alderman stuff but I never thought he would step down. I loved that he did though mainly because of the reason. He stepped down to be more available for his family....for the firehouse and for his wife. That was an amazing scene and I found myself cheering at the end of it, both for Casey and his mature decision and him nominating Tamara who will do an awesome job.

Q4. Dawsey was full of tension for most of the episode thanks to her father Ramon and his overbearing attitude. Whose side were you on regarding this situation? What do you think Matt & Gabby should do about Ramon?    

Sarrabr_4: Well I'm definitely on team Casey. Dawson is blinded because he's family and they could have talked a bit more about it but Gabby wouldn't listen. They need to sit down with him (assuming Casey gets out) and say ok we don't mind helping you but you gotta help yourself too. CrazyforSVUPD: I can’t pick sides and not even because I love Matt and Gabby so much! I think they both had fair points when it came to Ramon. Ramon was just enjoying himself like life was fine. Gabby needs to have a timeline when her father is going to get onto his own two feet. Matt could give him some construction work to get some extra money. I get Gabby wants to help him, but maybe she shouldn’t be helping him too much. She has to see what his plans are and make sure he isn’t over stepping. I get she is worried, but there is a line and Ramon crossed it. Going forward they need to compromise. They will figure things out and I’m so glad Dawsey is having real life marriage fights/problems. Everything will be ok though. CurlyBuckeye: I understand why Gabby is letting Ramon be there and trying to take care of him, but I was Team Casey on this one. Ramon really crossed the line and she should've made him see his behavior wasn't acceptable. They were both at fault for not really discussing it and hearing the other's point of view though. It wasn't a major problem IMO...just normal conflict in a young marriage. Matt realized his marriage was more important than the Alderman job and the added stress from it wasn't worth it. MiladyEB: I’m not really on a side but I hope they sorted out once Casey gets out of the building. Lantetrain: I was totally on #TeamCasey when it came to Ramon but I also empathized with Gabby. It's her father and she wants to help him but sometimes we're so blinded by family that we don't see things that others might. But I'm hoping for S6 that they quickly resolve the daddy issue and get back to normal for Dawsey. Nikita_Citizen: I can't pick a side. I think they're both right and wrong. Matt was under a lot of pressure because of his first responders bill, that's why he was on edge, and I get that he's tired of Ramon's behaviour, he's irritating, but I also understand that it's hard for Gabby to tell her dad to go knowing that he can't take care of himself. She's caught in the middle. I agree with Brett, they need to talk to each other. The best thing to do is half tough love, half help him get on his feet. Kwanfan1212: I’m totally on #TeamCasey as far as them having a plan for Ramon and not just giving him free reign to live at their house forever, but I can see Gabby’s side of the situation too. They just need to really talk about the whole situation and figure out a plan together that both helps Ramon get back on his feet and gets him out of their house. 

Q5. After having a rough time in the last episode, Mouch made the decision to retire from the CFD. Did you agree with his decision? If you were one of his closest friends, what would you say to him after hearing of his choice?

Sarrabr_4: If I was Herrmann, or Chief Boden, I would talk some sense into him. I understand that he messed up and maybe, like Casey, he needed to focus on one job instead of taking on two (cuz let’s face it union rep is A LOT of work) but the moment with Trudy was sweet nonetheless. CrazyforSVUPD: I think it’s a good decision. I’m not against or for it. I think maybe it is his time like he said. It is his decision and I wouldn’t convince him to retire or not to. As a friend, you have to be supportive even if it’s not the best for you or what you want. It’s Mouch’s decision and if that makes him happy, good! CurlyBuckeye: I think I would've encouraged Mouch to think about it more. I think the recent events had maybe clouded his judgment and he wasn't really thinking it through completely. MiladyEB: I’d support him in his decision. After all its his own decision and even though it is really sad, I am sure the whole firehouse will support him too. Lantetrain: First off, I had a really bad feeling about Mouch going into tonight’s episode, because there were so many anvils dropped that it scared me and to see Mouch decide to retire broke me. I don't think he was really thinking at the time. But if I was one of his best buddies, I would try to convince him to reconsider but if not, I would support his decision but sadly it looks like dire situation for Mouch who is having a heart attack and looks to be dying. Gaah!! He can't die so here’s to S6 please we need our truck 81 crew and Kelly and Kannell to be ok. Nikita_Citizen: I think he made the right decision. It's better to go when you decide it and before it's too late. It wasn't an easy decision. I would tell him to follow his heart. Kwanfan1212: I don’t want to dismiss his decision since that’s such a personal thing and can only be decided by the actual person, but I feel like his decision came from some of the random things that weren’t in his control, so part of me wonders if he really wants to quit or is just tired of being frustrated with all the changes. If I were one of his closest friends, I would want to talk to him more and make sure he was confident that this was the right time for him. I did love his scene with Trudy though...that was adorable. <3 

Q6. The final few scenes of the episode were a CLASSIC Chicago Fire cliffhanger. Tell me your thoughts on those final scenes and what you think might happen in the S6 premiere this fall.  

Sarrabr_4: I was on the edge of my seat and my hands were sweaty. It has been one of the best season finales, even if a lot of 51 is in danger. I'm hoping that if Mouch really does go, we give him the sendoff he deserves (even though I don't want him to go.) I don't know HOW but I hope someone will be able to reach them inside (and they could find each other in the blaze) I just want them back for season 6, then nothing else matters. CrazyforSVUPD: Oooh! Those last scenes killed me. Tears are so real! So classic Chicago Fire. I really liked it even if it was painful to watch. It really made me realize why I fell in love with this show in the first place. These men and woman are true heroes. They lay down their lives for us every single day with no questions asked. I can’t even express how thankful I am for all the first responders all over the world. I liked the idea of them all trapped, it’s stressful, especially with this hiatus. Someone may die, but everything will be ok. Casey’s speech made me lose it. "You were my miracle Gabby!!!” Oh come on, Casey is not going to die. I think Herrmann and Mouch are the most likely options. I guess we will see in the fall. I think in season 6 we will see who dies and they will get rescued. It’s gonna happen. These men and women will fight way more fires and save many more lives! CurlyBuckeye: Those final scenes were BRUTAL and totally destroyed me honestly. The fire was so intense and real, like it was an actual separate character to me. Everything turned bad really fast and then Matt's speech to Gabby and her reaction completely broke me! I couldn't stop sobbing seriously. I'm still not over it but I keep watching it again too...I'm a masochist! Jesse's performance was amazing...he just sat there with all the destruction going down around him and you just felt his defeat and sadness knowing that he was leaving Gabby....crying now just thinking about it! Monica was amazing as well, her realization that he wasn't able to get out, but, I really believe that Severide and Kannell will get to Matt at the last second and get him out. I don't see them killing Casey...it would completely change the entire show. Casey and Severide are the MAIN characters and they're what the show is about. I think Otis and Kidd will pull Mouch and Herrmann out...no one is talking about them still being in there. They didn't really show them at end either. I haven't decided what Mouch's fate actually is though, because even if he gets out, he's having a heart attack and he did want to retire so it's not looking good for his character. That will be sad if he goes. MiladyEB: Oh that cliffhanger. I believe Casey will come out, even though he had his dramatic goodbye with Dawson, especially since they didn’t follow the script. I am sure some way they will all come out! Lantetrain: Damn, that was by far the best cliff hanger I've seen from this show. Thought S2 was good but nope this one took the prize. My heart was literally racing and I was a freaking mess after Matt’s speech to Gabby and Mouch seeming to have died. I’m still a freaking mess just typing this haha. What I see happening in S6 is that Jason and Kelly get to Matt in time (since they were the closest to him) and there a shift and they finally all get out, while Otis and Kidd get to Herrmann and Mouch and we see Herrmann crying and Mouch either passed out or dead and then there a shift and there a way out for them. Then we see Otis and Herrmann and Kidd carrying Mouch’s lifeless body and Cruz running to them and telling Mouch he can't die while apologizing to him and then we see Ambo 61 race off with Mouch and we won't know his status. I think S6 will deal with either Mouch’s death or his recovery and dealing with the fallout from the warehouse fire and also Casey and Dawson getting Ramon help and then finally being also to concentrate on themselves. But either way S6 will be off the charts. Nikita_Citzen: Where do I begin? This was the most intense & emotional closing scene CF ever did. What a tearjerker! I mean this show makes me cry a lot but this time, I just couldn't stop sobbing and shaking. My whole body felt the pain. I was still numb half an hour after watching it and I had a hard time collecting myself. My predictions for Season 6: Casey and Dawson will be reunited, I'm sure of it! I'm so ready for the happy tears. I have no doubt it will be epic, beautiful, and emotional. Ramon will still be there (on the couch :-D) and they'll figure out what to do with him, probably help him get back on his feet. I believe that Mouch is gonna die and it hurts me to say it. It will obviously affect a lot of people. I'm preparing myself for the worst. It's either that or he retires but I don't hold out much hope. Kwanfan1212: I HAD ANXIETY, SO MUCH ANXIETY, watching those last few scenes. I felt like there was too much foreshadowing of something horrible happening from earlier in the ep and it made those last scenes even more nerve wracking for me. Matt’s speech to Gabby broke me (seriously, the guy was so scared that his time was up that he would rather spend his last few minutes telling Gabby how much he loved her than waste his energy trying futilly to get out.... *tears*), Herrmann’s scream to Mouch while he was having that heart attack broke me, not knowing where Sev & Kannell or Otis & Kidd were broke me, everyone outside waiting for the others to come out broke me, Cruz’s plea to Mouch on the walkie broke me, Gabby’s tear stained face listening to Matt’s speech broke me....the entire thing just broke my heart. That is how you write a season finale though....you know all the Fire fans will be coming back this fall in droves to see if their fave firefighters get out of that building! What I think will happen: Sev & Kannell will get to Casey and get him out (he may have some smoke damage from taking off his mask), Otis & Kidd will get to Herrmann and Mouch and get them out but I honestly have no idea if Mouch will live or not. Heart attacks are tricky things and I fear that they get him out and over to Med only for him to die either during or post heart surgery.  

Q7. What was your favorite scene from My Miracle?  Least favorite scene? Did anything special stick out to you?

Sarrabr_4: Favourite scenes are easy. When Casey steps down and nominates Tamara was a high for me because he chose his family over everything else. Also that bumper scene (always LOVE those). Least favourite scene (only because it's the cliffhanger) but it's also the high of the episode. We've never seen this big of a fire before and it was just wow all around. What stucks is that we might be losing people close to our hearts and I hope that's not the case or at least as little as possible. CrazyforSVUPD: I loved this episode as a finale and an ep! Season 5 is my favorite! Every episode has been so amazing! I’m so happy that Dawsey is married. That was the highlight of season 5 for me! My favorite part was Matt saying Gabby was his miracle because the emotions were so high. Jesse killed that scene. That made me cry, but it was also so good. I always love the Sevasey scenes because like who doesn’t love those two guys! Also loved the Cubs scene with the little boy. Definitely anxious to find out what happens next in the season 6 premiere! CurlyBuckeye: Wow...don't even know how to answer this. I really think this was the best finale ever and the whole episode was awesome even though I hate that they left it the way they did. One of my favorite scenes though was Casey and Sev smoking cigars and Casey calling Gabby his wife...very cute and funny seeing Matt bitching about personal stuff with Kelly. The thing that stuck out was just how real it all felt...this whole cast is really so talented and the chemistry between them all makes it so realistic. I don't know how I'm going to make it through the next 4 months!! I need Season 6 NOW and I need to see Dawsey reuniting! MiladyEB: Even though the ending made me very emotional, I thought it was such a good scene and it was my favourite! Lantetrain: Everything about this episode was favorite especially the ending where Matt is giving this amazing speech to Gabby who's outside and him trapped inside and him calling her his miracle? OMG, can you kill me now? Gaah!! But everything else was just pure perfection. Overall, I rate this episode A+. Nikita_Citizen: I really loved this episode even though it ripped my heart out. Watching that ending was just traumatizing. I love Matt's words to Gabby, it was the most beautiful declaration of love and yet the most gut wrenching. It was great to see Cindy and Trudy again. My least favorite moment is Cruz's attitude towards Mouch, Herrmann screaming "No!", and the last moment of the episode, the image of Gabby watching everything burn. It is gonna haunt me this whole summer. Kwanfan1212: Favorite Scene: Casey resigning as alderman (LOVED that he put his family first), that look that Dawsey shared before Matt ran into the building (THEY LOVE EACH OTHER SO MUCH), and Herrmann’s gesture to that boy by taking him to Wrigley to meet the Cubs. Least Fave: Gabby watching that building burn with her husband and firehouse family inside it...that’s gonna haunt me all summer. Something I Noticed: They deliberately left Sev & Kannell and Otis & Kidd in that building too so they can use them to get Casey, Herrmann, and Mouch out in the season premiere ep. No doubt in my mind that they never intended to kill off a bunch of their cast...just to scare all the fans (which worked VERY well, LOL).

Herrmann’s Heart of Gold

And how about this random cameo by Grandpa Ross??! That was so cute! =)

Mouch - What Happens to Our Favorite Man/Couch?!

Sevasey Bonding - More Please Next Season!

Sylvie’s Right....Will Gabby Get to Talk to Matt in Time?

Badass Casey on the Job - I JUST LOVE THIS GIF

Dawsey - They Can’t Leave Them That Way, Can They??!

If You’d Like More Pain, Here’s the Full Video:

Author’s Note #1

So I felt the need to add a few author notes to this blog after that emotionally heartbreaking season finale so bear with me while I ramble. First off, they are NOT going to kill off Casey (which was my initial panic after I watched this episode) and I’ve got four main reasons for you guys. 1. They’re not actively trying to cut their audience in half: Killing off Casey, or Severide for that matter, would literally kill their target audience and with broadcast ratings being pretty much in the toilet for most shows lately, CF isn’t going to mess up their own solid ratings by killing off either of their most popular characters. Those two are the only ones I’m pretty sure will be safe when CF comes back in the fall.  2. They’ve invested too much time and love in Dawsey: I know not every CF fan is a Dawsey fan but the writers didn’t have them go through EVERYTHING that they did this year and in the past seasons only to kill off Casey and undo their entire storyline in one episode. They are very aware that these two are the entire franchise’s most popular couple and I think they used this emotional cliffhanger to make sure everyone comes back in the fall. They also just had Casey give up his alderman duties to be home more for his wife and his firehouse family...why would they do that if they didn’t have a new story arc in mind? Bring on the epic Dwasey reunion in the S6 premiere... <3 3. The franchise just lost Sophia Bush from Chicago PD: None of the Chicago shows can afford to lose any of their ‘big name’ actors this season after Sophia’s departure was announced so I don’t think CF is gonna risk getting rid of another one after the publicity and reaction to Sophia. 4. Chicago Fire just got booted to a new day: The writers haven’t even gotten back together to break down season 6 yet (they start back June 1st) but big news just broke that CF is gonna be moving to Thursday nights when it comes back in the fall. Suddenly those solid Tuesday ratings look a bit tenuous on a new night so IMO, they really can’t afford to do anything too drastic to alter the show’s cast with fans now having to seek out the show on a new day for the first time in four years.

Hopefully I’m right and everyone gets out of that warehouse this fall so we can see how they all react to such a scary event that nearly took half their brothers and sisters away from them. I admit to being worried about Mouch though....

 Author’s Note #2      

This note is more of an announcement than anything else...I am seriously considering not doing the Round Tables anymore or at least on a regular basis. Its been fun for the most part but also very frustrating for me this year because I had so many people stop answering the questions in the latter part of the season. I get that things can come up at times but it seemed to happen an awful lot this year and left me in a bind more than a few times. It takes me a decent amount of time to come up with the questions, get them all sent out, compile all the answers, edit all the grammatical errors (I love you guys but sometimes I have to fix things, LOL), design the 1st Responder Award, find the appropriate GIFs, write up the other stuff, format the blog, and then eventually share it with everyone. I gave up some other things this season to get the blog done some weeks and that’s not fair to the other responsiblities and people that I need to take care of in my life. Chicago Fire moving to Thursdays also messes me up because that makes it SOOOO much more challenging to get everyone to answer on time. I haven’t made my official decision yet but I just wanted to give you all a heads up so you aren’t shocked when I announce my final decision later this year. THANK YOU to everyone who has read the blogs, to my favorite GIF making friends, to my awesome panelists, and to my friends who were always patient with me when I was stressing about getting the blogs done each week. I love you guys! =)

[hailey-halstead]

Boxing

hi guys! (this is from 4x13 but with brettonio together) i have all these uncompleted fics that i have been working on, all little by little. but this one i then seemed to focus on a lot these past two days, so here it is! Hope u all enjoy! i start my new semester in a few days (tuesday!) so hopefully i will be able to keep up writing fics regularly😁 ps: i was thinking about adding the end of 4x13 w/ the shooter in the building and whatnot but the boxing scene got too long! :-) i don't own anything! ———————— Sylvie has been stressed out from the whole Chili trying to get her fired fiasco, so when she heard that Herrmann, Gabby, and others were going down to Antonio's gym to help Jimmy box, she couldn't resist. After all, seeing her boyfriend could definitely help her mood go up. "Brett, remember whose side you're on!" Herrmann called out right before they were about to walk in the building. She rolled her eyes. He had been harping about this ever since 'the battle of the badges' was revealed. "I'm pretty sure we are all on the same side, Herrmann." She dryly told him, opening up the door. "Chicago's." Everyone laughed at her witty comeback, but Herrmann was not giving up. Especially since he was not the type who could take being made a fool of. "Not during this!" Was his reply. "During The Battle of the Badges, they are the enemy." His thrusted a finger towards Sylvie's face, with a serious look on his face. "And you are fraternizing with the enemy!" "What, it's not like I'm telling him secrets about how great Jimmy is!" Sylvie exclaimed. She was actually mostly amused by Herrmann's antics, but she couldn't deny that she was a little irritated. Probably because she was already dealing with the Chili drama. "Trust me, Herrmann, we have better things to discuss." And Herrmann wouldn't be Herrmann if he didn't get offended by this piece of information. "What could be better to discuss than this?" Sylvie ignored him, as the boxing ring came into view. She looked around, but sadly, she did not see Antonio. The disappointment was evident on her face because Gabby walked up behind her and said, "Don't worry, he said he would be here." Sylvie nodded, and decided to talk to Otis in the meantime. He was standing a few feet away from the others, so she decided to give him some company. "I'll try to ignore the fact that you are only hanging out with me because Antonio isn't here yet." Otis joked. Sylvie stuck her tongue out at him, but couldn't deny what he said. They had all known that she came to see her boyfriend. But that didn't mean she didn't like to spend time with everyone else! She told Otis this exactly. "Yeah, I know. Just teasing ya." He gave her a good-natured grin. He scooted closer to Sylvie. "How do you think Herrmann is doing as a mentor?" He whispered. "Not so good." Sylvie decided to go for a truthful answer. "But it's really amusing, so I'm enjoying it." She admitted to Otis with a snicker. "Wish he would have brought that steak." He also confessed, which led to Sylvie imagining the same scenario as earlier happening in the boxing ring. She laughed at the thought. "Antonio wouldn't have liked steak being on his ring." She informed him. "But picturing it is pretty amusing." "Steak?" A voice asked behind them, sounding confused. "Why the hell would there be steak on my ring?" Sylvie begun to smile. She knew exactly whose voice that was. "Herrmann's mentor tactics." She answered Antonio, who moved forward to stand at her side. "Don't worry, he didn't bring the steak today." She assured him, bumping her hip against his with a grin. Antonio reached for her when she made contact with his hip, wrapping his arm around her shoulders. "Thank God." Sylvie could practically feel the amusement coming off of him. "You think this is funny, don't you?" "Super satisfying." Was his reply. Sylvie couldn't hold back a giggle at his answer. When Jimmy mentioned that he had talked to Antonio, she was slightly suspicious at her boyfriend's intentions. Turns out, she had a right to be. He encouraged Jimmy to box for District 21's own advantage. "It's clear what you're doing, you know." Sylvie stood on her tip-toes to bring herself closer to Antonio's ear. "You scoundrel." Antonio smirked. It was obvious that the man knew exactly what he was doing. He opened his mouth to reply, but they were both distracted by what Herrmann said next. "Hey, do you know where we could get a chicken at this time of night?" The man asked Cruz. Sylvie looked up to Antonio, who had a look of horror on his face, probably imagining a chicken running around his beloved gym. That would be a sight to see, she thought to herself in amusement. Gabby finally realized her brother had arrived. Antonio stepped up to her side when she began to speak. "Did you know he couldn't box?" She seemed exasperated, giving her brother a typical sister look, the "what am I going to do with you" one. Sylvie inched forward to include herself in the conversation, placing herself to Gabby's other side. The woman didn't notice her new location, but Antonio certainly did. "It's all in good fun, sis." Antonio shrugged, sending a wink Sylvie's way. Gabby noticed this movement, rolling her eyes with a groan when she finally noticed the blonde to her left. "Stop showing off to your girlfriend." Gabby reprimanded her brother. The corners of her mouth kept on curling up, it was clear that she wasn't as annoyed as she was portraying herself to be. To both of the women's amusement, Antonio became flustered. "I'm not showing off!" His face was telling a different story than his words, as it was turning a visible pink. Sylvie was delighted by the sight, since she began seeing Antonio, she realized that him being flustered was a rare occurrence. "It's fine, Antonio." Sylvie reached over Gabby to pat her boyfriend's blushing cheek. "I'll keep you." Nothing was said back to Sylvie in reply. So she was then surprised when a hand reached out to jab against her side, catching her completely off guard. "Ah!" She shrieked, grabbing the attention of the whole gym. Now she was the one who was blushing, as she watched both Dawson siblings cackling over her reaction. After they regained their composure, Antonio turned back to Gabby, confused. "Why aren't you in there?" He pointed towards the ring. Gabby rolled her eyes. "I was about to volunteer, but apparently boxing is a man's sport!" She directed her sarcasm at Herrmann. To Sylvie's annoyance, Antonio began to speak Spanish. Only Gabby and Cruz could contribute to the conversation. Even with her limited Spanish knowledge from watching Spanish soap operas with Gabby, Sylvie was unable to pick up on their conversation. Herrmann was more willing to voice his displeasure. "What are you guys talking about?" They ignored him. Surprisingly, it was Jimmy who spoke up next, able to understand some of what they were saying. "Did I hear that right? You were a silver glove?" Now Sylvie had no idea what a "silver glove" meant, but she assumed it was a good thing. She looked at Gabby in amazement, wondering what else about her friend she didn't know. One thing for sure, she was glad that she had both of the Dawsons on her side. "Yeah, in high school." Gabby responded. Sylvie caught a proud look on Antonio's face as he viewed his sister. She couldn't hold back a smile, their relationship was certainly strong, which wasn't new knowledge to her. "What do you say?" Jimmy was offering for Gabby to help him, which Sylvie thought was a good idea. She wouldn't dare tell Herrmann, but his teaching tactics were certainly questionable. The wide smile on Gabby's face gave the clear answer to Jimmy's question. She immediately jumped up on the ring, putting on the gloves that the other man was wearing before. With Gabby now gone, Sylvie filled her empty space by scooting closer to Antonio. She didn't reach out to him, but made sure she was close enough to brush shoulders with him. This didn't go unnoticed by her Antonio, as he looked down to her and smirked. Sylvie held back the urge to make a face at him. Sue her for wanting to be close to her boyfriend. Plus she knew that if it wasn't her that moved over, it would have been Antonio. Out of the corner of her eye, she noticed Otis coming up to her other side, it was apparent that he was curious about what was going to happen in the ring. Herrmann apparently couldn't be left out. He got into the ring too, adamant that he had to continue teaching Jimmy as well. Sylvie watched as Gabby began giving instructions to Jimmy. From her ease at putting on the gloves and directing him how to position himself, it was clear that Antonio wasn't the only boxer in his family. "Alright, the first thing is you gotta open up, man!" She began to hop back and forth on her legs. "Too rigid!" In the corner of the ring, Herrmann was getting gloves put on, and he was not liking what he was hearing. "No no no, if he stands like that he'll open himself up." Next to her, Antonio scoffed. Apparently, Herrmann's advice wasn't as good as he thought it was. "I'll show ya, come over here, Jimmy." Herrmann gestured Jimmy to move to the side of the ring, taking his place in front of Gabby. "Is he going to fight Gabby?" Sylvie spoke her thoughts, looking up at Antonio in amazement. She only just learned about Gabby's boxing past, but she knew what Herrmann was planning on doing was not a smart decision. "I hope so." She gaped at him, wondering why he would say such a thing. But he shrugged, watching both Gabby and Herrmann with avid interest. "What? He needs to get his head out of his ass." She couldn't deny that truth. "Yeah." But immediately turned to poke a finger into Antonio's chest. "Don't say a word about me agreeing with you! Herrmann is already up my ass with the 'fraternizing with enemy' shit." At those words, Antonio wrapped his arm around Sylvie's waist, as he lowered his head to her ear to whisper "fraternizing with the enemy, huh", making the hair on the back of her neck stand straight up. His voice got low and husky, which he knew Sylvie liked. But she certainly did not appreciate him using it with an audience. He was totally messing with her. However, she had forgotten that they had nearby company. "I'm right here, guys." Otis reminded them. Sylvie quickly removed herself from Antonio. And when her flushed face looked at Otis, his face was red as well, showing how uncomfortable he was feeling. "Sorry," She apologized. "I, uh, forgot you were right there." "Yep. Realized that." Was his response. The three of them returned their attention back to the ring, not knowing what else to say. "See if you stand like this, less exposed." Herrmann instructed Jimmy, looking back and forth between him and Gabby. Gabby then brought her arm back and got Herrmann square in the face, showing him that she knows her stuff more than he does. Sylvie gasped, bringing her hands up over her mouth in shock. She really was not expecting that. Beside her, Antonio was laughing. Gabby's eyes widened, Sylvie could tell that she did not plan on hitting him so hard. "Herrmann, I'm sorry!" She took a few steps towards him. "Herrmann, you okay?" He ignored her, his pride was bruised. He said nothing as he began to exit the ring. "Do you still need that chicken?" Cruz called out, Capp cackling away at his side. Sylvie tried to hold back a laugh at her ex-boyfriend's comment, but by attempting to, it came out as a snort. A hand tugged on her sweater. Knowing it was Antonio, Sylvie gave him a questioning look, wondering what he wanted. He gestured his chin to the back of the gym. She realized that he wanted to have a private conversation. She followed him to the back, but he grabbed on her sleeve to take her even further into the gym, now heading down into the locker rooms. She scrunched her nose, the smell of sweat was even more prevalent in here. "You're not going to murder me and shove my dead body into one of these lockers, are you?" She asked once he turned around to face her, raising an eyebrow. "Of course not!" His shocked face turned into a teasing grin as he said his next words. "I don't want to lose my job." They both laughed, but Antonio quickly sobered up, now having a serious look on his face. The light-hearted aura that had taken over the room disappeared, as Sylvie waited for Antonio to talk, sensing something was bothering him. "How has everything been going with Chili?" He asked, leaning against the old red lockers. The last time they had talked about Chili, it was when yet again her and Gabby had found Chili excessively drinking at Molly's. But it had taken an even more rapid turn when Chili stabbed her in the back and went to Chief Boden to try to get her fired. Knowing that Antonio's reaction to this wouldn't be calm, Sylvie wanted to carefully choose the words she was about to say. "We had a disagreement today when on a call." She began, not wanting to dive into the huge drama right away. Her silence was mistaken by Antonio for being done telling her story. "Is that it?" Sylvie rolled her eyes. This would be a lot simpler if the only thing that happened was a simple disagreement. "I wish that was it." Antonio didn't say anything else, waiting for her to finish telling him all that had happened. She continued on. "I thought it was a simple disagreement, but then I learned that she went to Boden behind my back to request for a different partner." Sylvie flinched when Antonio's hand slammed against the locker. Maybe no matter how she could have worded it, he was going to be angry. "What?" He asked incredulously, shock and disgust shining brightly in his eyes. "Yep." "You're joking." "I wish I was." Sylvie sighed, finally feeling the overall stress from the whole situation. Not only did her partner have an alcohol problem, but she was trying to get her fired. She slid down against the lockers, leaning her head back once her butt touched the ground. "I really do." Antonio joined her on the ground, wrapping his hand into hers. "What did Boden say?" He demanded. "Well, he told me about Chili wanting a new partner, and then he asked for my side of the story." She explained. She was comforted by the fact that he was right beside her providing support. "And?" "I think he wants us to sort this out." She admitted, bringing their clasped hands into her lap. "He doesn't want either of us to go...but we'll see." Everything was so confusing. Before finding out about Chili's drinking problem and her past issues at other firehouses, they were getting along great. Now, Sylvie was pretty sure their relationship is completely tarnished. How can she trust her partner when she stabbed her in the back and tried to get her fired? "Want me to dig up more information on Chili?" Antonio offered, which made Sylvie's heart only fill with more affection for the man. How much he cares for others was one of the many things she loved and admired about him. But she shook her head, dismissing his tempting offer. She wanted to potentially mend her relationship with Chili, and getting her boyfriend involved would not be good. Just imagining Chili's reaction to finding out made Sylvie shudder. "No, you shouldn't. Thank you, though." "Always." He replied, running his hands through her hair. Sylvie couldn't help but close her eyes and lay her head down on his shoulder. One of her favorite things was having her hair played with, and Antonio knew that. She had momentarily forgotten that Antonio was still speaking, and was brought back into reality a few seconds later to catch the last of the words. "—always here for you, Sylvie." The intensity of his voice made Sylvie lift her head to make eye contact with him. "That's what this relationship is about, being there for each other. And God knows that you've been there countless times for me, so I just want to let you know that I have your back." Sylvie didn't know quite what to say, so she decided to show what she was feeling by an action. She leaned in to press a brief kiss against his lips, whispering a grateful thank you. Antonio seemed like he wanted to continue their kiss, but then a conflicted look appeared on his face. Sylvie assumed that he was worried about what the members of Firehouse 51 were doing out in his ring. Gabby probably had a tight rein on maintaining control, but she knew that Antonio wouldn't want to take any chances. "I think we should go back." He said, to no surprise to Sylvie. She wasn't disappointed, because she didn't even expect this alone time that she got to have with him. So she was fine with going back. "Let's go then." She began to get up off of the floor, offering a hand to Antonio. He took it gratefully. They walked in silence through the long locker room, only taking comfort in each other's physical presence. And it was what they needed, they had already spoken the words that needed to be said. No matter what, they were always going to support be there for the other person.

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Chicago Fire Round Table S5 - Carry Their Legacy

Hello everyone!

Welcome to the latest installment of the Chicago Fire Round Table. Did you all make it through that last hiatus?! Thankfully we don’t have anymore breaks this season but the bad news to that is that we’re coming up on the end of S5 which means the LONG summer hiatus is coming! We still have four eps before that season finale breaks our emotionnal states though so let’s go ahead and dive into this week’s discussion. Here are our thoughts about “Carry Their Legacy” and YAY that we had a pretty full panel of responses this week! =)

1st Responder Award: Congrats to the awesome @sarrabr_4 who is this week’s winner of the 1st Responder Award!!!! =)

PSA: Please remember that none of the pictures or GIFs used in this blog (aside from the 1st Responder Award) were made by me but by other awesome people who bless us with their talents every week. Thanks so much everyone!

DISCUSSION

Q1. Casey reconnected with an old friend, Jason, when his squad helped House 51 but the situation turned tragic when a call went bad for Jason’s team. What are your thoughts on Jason’s story? What are your first impressions of him?      

Sarrabr_4: Well, my first impressions were yay more backstory for Casey and he seems very nice. The whole call scared me and made me sad for squad 6 but something doesn't sound right and I wanna know what. CurlyBuckeye: I liked Jason a lot. His SL is very tragic right now and I do think he's covering for one of the deceased firemen. I hope we will get more of his history w/Casey and some more backstory on Casey as well. Texterlover: I think Jason is a pretty honorable guy. He lied to protect his friend’s legacy so no one would really know what happened. He and Casey are great friends but I feel like there is now going to be tension between them. Lantetrain: I’m really liking Jason as a character and his storyline intrigues me. I'm curious to see how his story plays out. Also, we finally got some more back story about how Casey grew up. MiladyEB: It is interesting to see somebody from Casey’s past and I hope it gives us more info on Casey’s past too. So far I am looking forward to more of his story in the next episode. Tonichelle: First impression is I wonder if this is a one and done storyline or not. It seems pretty wrapped up, but something keeps suggesting there may be more considering the banter at the fire house about him having some stories, and then his comment at Molly's about how they weren't guaranteed to have a good life following their upbringings. But again, that could just be me wanting more back story there. CrazyforSVUPD: I really like Jason. When Casey said hi to him when he first appeared, I smiled. They look like the Sevasey prior to Chicago Fire. I like his story even though it's sad, but it will bring so much more for him. It’s just gonna open up more for him and more for Casey… maybe even a backstory. I've always wondered about his life growing up since we know his mom was in jail when he was growing up. Kwanfan1212: I really liked Jason. He seems like a great guy and I love that Mat inspired him to join the CFD. I also like that he’s known Matt for so long because it means we might get some more back story there. We know a lot about Matt now but he doesn’t share much from his childhood days so maybe Jason can fill in some of those holes. I hope Jason sticks around for a while! =)

Q2. Severide and Anna’s lives took a turn for the worse after we learned that her cancer has come back. Did you agree with what Severide did for her? Are you anxious to see how their story goes?    

Sarrabr_4: I love that her dad reached out to Kelly because he knows how his daughter is but Kelly doing this for her isn't a surprise to me. He's very loyal and you can see that he loves her and he'd do anything for her. CurlyBuckeye: I loved what Kelly did for her. I'm pretty positive Anna will lose her battle with cancer next week and I think that is horrible. To me, this is very similar to when Hallie died and I think that now Stella will be there for him and they'll eventually get back together. Sort of a version of Dawsey's past. Not sure what I think about that if that's what happens. I guess I'm trying to understand why they'd have Anna survive just to turn around and kill her off and break Kelly's heart. I guess to make Severide grow as a person? Sometimes I think the writers are a bit too cruel. JMO. Texterlover: Yes, I'm very anxious. I want to see if she gets through cancer again or if sadly this is the end for Anna. I think what Severide did was super sweet and very honorable. He loves Anna and even though she is going to go through something terrible and she may not survive he is going to stay by her side. Lantetrain: First, it’s heartbreaking to see Anna’s cancer come back but I'm not surprised about Kelly’s reaction because that’s who Kelly is now and Anna brings that out of him. And I would have totally done what Kelly did for Anna. When you really love someone and they are going through this, you want them feel normal and loved. I can't wait to see how it plays out. MiladyEB: I am and I really hope that they can get through this. Tonichelle: Well first of all, I'm just glad that it wasn't just a stupid reason for a break up. I did start to wonder during hiatus if it wasn't due to her cancer coming back, but I'm not happy about it. I hate the decision to make things so dramatic so soon into the relationship. I'm glad he didn't give up, but he didn't bully his way back in either. He genuinely cares, and I'm glad her father reached out to him. Hopefully with both of them as her support system things turn out well... but I'm assuming she'll be toast by end of season... because... well... I kill ships. CrazyforSVUPD: I totally agree with what Severide did for Anna. He’s a good guy and he wants to be there for her. I think it’s about time he gets a real non-sexual relationship. This is meaningful for him. I am slightly anxious to find out what happens but I also just want time to go by slow because I fear next week might be the last we see of Anna whatever that means for her… Kwanfan1212: I never thought Sev would give up on her so I agree with what he did there but I have to admit that I’m not as invested in this story as I thought I would be. They were really cute at first but now I just don’t buy their romance because it seems like it all happened so fast. The long hiatus between the last ep and this one didn’t help that feeling either. I don’t think she’s gonna make it past the next episode and even though I’m not feeling them as a couple much anymore, I know Sev is gonna break my heart. =(

Q3. Dawson and Brett had an interesting adventure in re-training but both passed their tests with flying colors. Did you like this story? Did you want to see more of them dealing with that teacher in the class?

Sarrabr_4: That teacher was hilarious and of course I'd love to see more but not sure how they would fit her in the story, haha. You can tell that the girls are such great team because they aced it and they have a great dynamic, even in class. CurlyBuckeye: I loved Dawson & Brett's re-training. So funny! Gabby was so hysterical and I would've been the same as her, especially the doodling. I think they showed the right amount of time on it. Although, I would've liked to see a Dawsey scene discussing it. Texterlover: I loved the classroom scenes. I thought they were super funny and fun. I also liked when they got their test scores back. Dawson was able to get 100 without paying attention while Brett did all the work and got a 98. Both are amazing scores but I just find it funny how Dawson did better lol. They were like the two types of students in school. Lantetrain: First off, the Brett and Gabby re-training storyline was too funny. Gabby cracked me up. She's was totally like me in high school lol and Brett was so serious but I would have loved to see more of this and see the instructor’s reaction lol MiladyEB: I thought it was funny, being in university myself its very recognizable. Both of them did a great job because their acting made it really funny - oh and I am a shameful don’t-study-still-pass Dawson. Tonichelle: Their story was just a blip and that was annoying. I was expecting far more. I did like the whole test score reveal, though. CrazyforSVUPD: I really loved that story. I wish we got a slight bit more, but it seemed pretty fulfilled. I feel maybe if we got a little more it might have been a tad bit boring. I wasn’t even surprised that Gabby passed the test 100%. That was great! Kwanfan1212: That entire story was hilarious from Gabby being all excited about the potential of a cute instructor to Brett being all serious and studious about the class to their hilarious exchange when they got their scores. It was just fun to watch and I really love these two together! =)

Q4. Connie returned from her leave and the guys had a bet going to see how long the temp, Marcy, would last around her. Were you surprised at how that story turned out? Did their banter about it amuse you or was it annoying?

Sarrabr_4: I was surprisingly NOT surprised that Marcy managed to weather the Connie storm and I loved them together. I hope they both stay, but I can't say no to a good bet, haha. Loved it. CurlyBuckeye: I thought Connie coming back was cute and I love that they are all scared of her! I kind of thought that Marcy would win Connie over. It was a fun side story. Texterlover: I was pretty surprised. I thought Connie would say or do something. We all know Connie and how she usually acts lol. Love her and starting to really like Marcy too. Lantetrain: haha I was totally surprised how that storyline played out. I really thought Connie would eat Marcy alive especially with the looks she was giving Marcy lol but I love the guys’ reactions because they totally know how Connie is and of course they are afraid of her lol MiladyEB: Connie is a hoot. She always makes me laugh but it was nice to see that even after all these years she can still surprise the guys haha. Tonichelle: I love Marcy and I'm glad they've found a place for her in order to stick around. I also love how she got on Connie's good side. The boys better watch out, if they team up they'll be an unstoppable duo! (power to admin staff!) CrazyforSVUPD: I was a little surprised! I expected Connie to scare her off. Marci has been good. At first she showed up as the shy girl that you’d think wouldn’t last, but she did. I liked the story and found it a good part of the show. Kwanfan1212: I was surprised how that turned out but I loved that Connie was so nice to her and threw all the guys off. It wouldn’t shock me if we learned later that she found out about the bet and did that on purpose, LOL ;)

Q5. The house had several different types of rescues tonight. Did any of them stand out to you? Which one was your favorite?  

Sarrabr_4: My favourite was the tunnel because although it was scary, it showcased Casey's amazing leader abilities and made the whole house work as one. The tub one was hilarious though, thanks Otis. CurlyBuckeye: The rescue of the guy in a concrete bath was my favorite! So funny when the guy responded to Otis's light on his helmet and they all played along to calm him down and get him out. Definitely a unique situation. Texterlover: I think the rescues in this episode were very realistic, scary and interesting. I think my favorite would be Casey going in to save the firefighters that were underground. Casey could have died but he risked his life in order to try to help others. Lantetrain: I think the last call was my favourite. It was so intense and I was on the edge of my seat the whole time. And I was scared for my Casey and his buddy. Thankfully it worked out ok but I really feel bad for Jason, Matt’s buddy who lost some of his firehouse brothers like that. MiladyEB: The one with the guy in the bath tub was honestly pretty funny. We all know Casey is other worldly though ;). But the last one definitely stood out because it was tragic. Tonichelle: Bathtub dude with Aliens wins for me! CrazyforSVUPD: Probably the rescuing of squad 6. Casey jumped in right away which is never surprising because he’s a true hero. He will never let anyone risk their life until he risks his own. It’s always nice to see Casey be there for the ones he loves in his life and his brothers. Kwanfan1212: The one with Squad 6 was intense and scary but that cement covered bathtub guy was hilarious. That one is probably my favorite from tonight’s ep. Thanks Otis! ;)

Q6. What was your favorite scene from Carry Their Legacy? Least favorite scene? Did anything special stick out to you?

Sarrabr_4: Favourite scenes were of Casey with his friend because we know so little of his childhood and I like that glimpse into the past for him. Strong ep as always so it's hard to pick least favourite scenes. What stood out was the final scene with Casey and his friend because it makes us want to know more and for Casey to dig into what happened. CurlyBuckeye: My favorite scenes tonight were the training class ones & Matt showing Jason his wedding ring! For me, the lack of any Dawsey scenes at all stuck out to me and made me bummed. Texterlover: Since there were no Dawsey scenes I'd have to say my favorite scene was when Casey was at the bar with his friend and they were talking about how he was now married and all the other accomplishments Casey now has lol. I thought it was very meaningful to show that even if you have a hard time (like Casey did in his childhood) that you can still achieve great things. I also really enjoyed the Dawson and Brett classroom scenes. I have to say my least favorite scenes were finding out Anna's cancer is back. I may not be Anna's biggest fan but she seems to make Kelly really happy so. Lantetrain: I really liked the whole episode as a whole. It was a change from the last episode and we needed a little breather before we get to the season finale which I have a feeling is going to be nuts. MiladyEB: My favourite was probably Matt and Jason in the bar. Least was also that because Gabby walked in in the background and we didn’t get them interacting, haha! Very excited for the finale now! Tonichelle: I loved the scene where Anna admitted to Kelly she was scared and he didn't do the "it's okay, you'll win" speech, but he just admitted that he's scared too but that he'd be there for her. Great moment there. Least favorite was probably...hmmm... I don't know... it was a pretty great ep. CrazyforSVUPD: Didn’t really have a least favorite part. Season 5 has been so good. There hasn’t been an episode where I’m like, I didn’t like it. I like them all and love a lot of them. I also like Anna and Kelly walking into Med together. Anna saying she’s scared. It really shows how Kelly is going to be there for her. He will help her through anything. When he started tearing when I figured her cancer is back. I cried!!! Great episode. Kwanfan1212: Favorite Scenes: All the ones witih Casey and Jason, especially when Casey was showing off his wedding ring. Least Fave: Finding out Anna’s cancer was back. That was sad. What Stuck Out: There weren’t any Dawsey scenes in this ep. I’m still waiting for them to share that deleted Dawsey and Jason scene at Molly’s....

Old Friends - Long Time No See for These Two

Molly’s Conversation - Bring on Casey’s Back Story!!

*Still wants to see the scene after this one....we can see Gabby walking into the bar where she probably gets introduced to Jason...we’re all about 99% sure this part was deleted from the ep*

Which One Are You...Studious Sylvie with the 98% or Bored Gabby Who Still Gets 100% on the Test?!

What Happened to Jason’s Team?! (Sad Matt Makes Us All Sad...)

Promo for Next Week:

Thanks for reading this week’s blog everyone and I’ll see you next week! =)