It's an August summer day in Chicago. Where the air smells fresh, the food smells delicious and makes you hungry all the time. Here at Firehouse 51, everyone loves the city of Chicago, the sound, the entertainment, the energy, and the people.
It's Sylvie's first day as a paramedic at firehouse 51. She walks onto the apparatus floor. She asks two guys who are kneeling on the floor, arguing over some Star Wars action figure, while fixing a chainsaw from the truck.
"Hi my name is Sylvie Brett. I'm the new paramedic on Ambo 61."
Both guys stand up at the same time with a little shove to see who would shake her hand first.
"Hello my name is Joe Cruz. Everyone calls me Cruz. I am a firefighter on Squad 3."
"And I'm Brian Zvonececk, but everyone calls me Otis. I am a firefighter on Truck 81."
"Well it's nice to meet you both! If you don't mind could you point me in the right direction of where Gabby Dawson might be?" Sylvie says
Cruz points to the double doors that walk into the common room "If you walk right through those double doors, she will be in the common room."
"Thank you so much Cruz." Sylvie says with a very generous tone of voice.
Sylvie walks passed a group of guys sitting at a table, talking about adult coloring books. She couldn't help but giggle as she walked through the door. She stands at the double doors and notices Gabby standing by the coffee station. Sylvie walks up to Gabby and introduces herself to Gabby.
"You must be Gabby Dawson! My name is Sylvie Brett. I'm your new partner on 61."
Gabby was distracted from dealing with the loss of her best friend, Leslie Shay, who was her partner on Ambo 61. Shay was killed in the line of duty 6 weeks ago.
Gabby responds, "I'm sorry. I didn't know that you were coming. I have been partnered up with Chout. I thought he was going to be the permanent paramedic on 61 with me?"
"I just go where I am told." Sylvie says innocently
"Yeah, well welcome to 51." Gabby says with less enthusiasm.
Sylvie makes herself at home at 51. She gets her locker, puts her things inside, and the bells go off for Truck 81, Squad 3, and Ambo 61. There is a house fire, man trapped. They pull up to the scene, 2 kids are standing outside, covered in ash. The little girl ran up to Matt Casey, who is the Lieutenant of Truck 81.
"My daddy is inside he went back for my little sister. Her room is the first room on the left after going up the stairs!" as the little girl panics for the safety of her dad and sister.
"Why don't you and your brother head on over to the paramedics and get checked out."
The Lieutenant takes the kids over to the paramedics and his eyes land on the new paramedic. He notes to himself to introduce himself to her after this call. Since he never got the chance to meet her. He was dealing with Gabby's emotions over losing Shay and the amount of paperwork that was stacked on his desk, that he never got to fill out and file.
The call ended in a save of a family. Truck 81 and Squad 3 headed back to 51. When they got back Ambo was just pulling in. Matt walked over to the paramedics.
"How was the family from that house fire?"
Sylvie responds, "Dad took in a lot of smoke. The little sister is fine other than a big ol'e scare."
"I'm sorry, I don't think we got the chance to meet. My name is Matt Casey. I am the Lieutenant on Truck 81. Welcome to Firehouse 51!" with his hand out to greet her.
"Sylvie Brett." with her hand out shaking his hand.
Gabby walked away as Matt and Slyvie were doing their introductions. Matt with a concerned look on his face as Gabby ignored them after the call.
"I'm gonna go check on her to see if she is alright." Matt politely dismissing himself from Sylvie.
Sylvie nods in agreement. She walks off to introduce herself to the rest of firehouse 51. She's met Herrman, Cap, Tony, Mills, Boden, and Mouch. She knows there is another Lieutenant that she had met, but she hadn't seen him. She notes to herself to meet him when he comes in the next shift.
Matt meets up with Gabby in the bunk room. He talks to her about what is bothering her.
"Gabby, what is bothering you?" Matt asks with a worried look on his face.
"Matt, I know you mean well and want to help, but I need to do this myself. I hope you understand?" Gabby insists.
Matt's brow raises trying to accept Gabby needing space. But he can't help it to not be there for her like she was there for him when his best friend Darrin was killed.
"Okay I understand that you want space and to handle Shay's death in your own way, but if you aren't going to talk to me then you need to talk to someone, Gabby! Whether it is myself, Severide, Chaplain Orlvolsky, Chief Boden, or anybody else in the firehouse. You need someone to lean on, to help you through this." Matt says as he puts his hands on Gabby's shoulders.
He hopes that she listened to him about her talking to someone.
"I will. Thank you babe!"
"Of course."
Dawson walks away from Casey, to check on 61 supplies with Brett. Dawson reaches 61 to find Brett already having ambo stocked for the next shift or the next call they have.
Dawson arrives at the ambo. "Hey, I figured to come help you with supplies, but I see that you are just about done."
Sylvie stops and waves with a smile on her face, "Oh I just finished up with everything. Thank you anyways!"
"You're welcome."
"If I am overstepping, just let me know. But I am not trying to take over Shay's spotlight or anything. I have heard alot about the two of you from Firehouse 87. I wish I could've met her–"
"Thanks, Bre–"
"I'm not finished! I get losing a partner and a best friend is difficult. It is hard to overcome, but I am always here if you need me, day or night! I am always a phone call away. I have been through my fair share of people who are always leaving me. So if you want to talk I am here!"
Dawson with a shocked look on her face along with charisma, she feels this partnership will be great!
Dawson putting her hands up surrendering to Brett, "Alright, girl I get you! You got a little spunk in you and I like it! Keep that fire burning inside of you!"
Brett laughs at Dawson's compliment. When Brett laughs it is like a ray of sunshine. It's contagious. "Well, thanks Dawson I appreciate that, I will take that as a compliment. Well I should probably go get my things shits about to end."
"Yeah! You're right. I better go check on Casey to see if he is ready to go home."
"Sounds good! See you next shift!"
It is the end of Sylvie's first shift at Firehouse 51. She felt more at home. Everyone was very generous, welcoming, and she felt like they were family. Maybe that Lieutenant from Squad will show up so she can officially say that she has met everyone Firehouse 51. She is happy to be where is at! She can't wait to explore more of Chicago!
