Otis' Funeral
The day of the funeral had arrived. Brett and Casey were dressed in uniform, and Charlie in a nice dress.
"Wow Mommy, you look awesome." Charlie said, referring to her fancy uniform suit.
"Thanks monkey," Sylvie says.
"Charlie, is it ok if you sit with Aunt Cindy when we have to do the ceremony?" Matt asks.
"Yes, I'll be a very good girl." Charlie says.
"Charlie, it might be scary when you get there, and I can't hold you, so I need you to be brave for me ok? Sylvie asked Charlie.
"Yes mommy. I'm brave." Charlie said as she hugged her mommy's leg.
"I love you monkey." Sylvie said to Charlie.
They got to the funeral and walked in together. Cindy took Charlie to sit with the Herrmann kids, Casey and Brett day next to Stella and Severide.
Cruz delivered the eulogy and made everyone cry, including Chief, which was a rare sight. When it was time for the ceremony Brett lined up and Casey helped carrying the casket. When it was over, Charlie went to play with the Herrmanns so Brett and Casey could have some alone time.
They went home and made dinner and ate together.
"How's the arm?" Matt asked Sylvie.
"Getting better, it hurts a little less everyday." Sylvie said as she grabbed Matt's hand.
"That's good. I bet Charlie's happy to be on summer break the same time you get to be home." Matt replied.
"Yeah it's good to be with my little one before she goes back to preschool in the fall." Sylvie said. "She's gotten so big, I almost can't believe it."
"She has grown so much since the first time we met." Matt said.
"Matt, in all seriousness I have a question to ask you." Sylvie said.
"Ok Fire." Matt replies.
"What do you think about adoption?" Sylvie said "A baby brother or sister for Charlie?"
"You know I love kids, but why not have our own?" Matt asked.
"I was just thinking about how grateful I am to be adopted by a loving family, and if I could do that for a kid like me, I want to." Sylvie explained.
"Yes, Yes. I understand now. I want a big family, and if you think adoption is the best way, I'll choose that." Matt says understandingly.
"You're the best Matt Casey." Sylvie said.
"No you are Sylvie Evelyn Casey." Matt said as he kissed her on the lips.
"Also about becoming a Casey, I have the papers to switch Charlie's last name to Casey, you just need to fill out your part." Sylvie asked.
"Oh yes, I'll fill them out as soon as possible." Matt replies.
"Charlotte Elizabeth Casey." Sylvie said. "Isn't that just a gorgeous name."
"Yes. Our baby." Matt said.
"We will always be Brett's but I'm also a Casey." Sylvie says. "It's an honor to be a Casey."