A Sylvie Brett and Matthew Casey family fanfic story. Slightly AU, but features real character and events starts during mid of season 7.

It is January 1st of 2019. Sylvie Brett has been in Chicago for 4 years. Her daughter Charlie Elizabeth Brett , has been with her the whole time. She has raised her daughter alone since she was born (Charlie is now 4 years old). She has been working at Firehouse 51 for the last 3 years. Two years ago she got promoted to PIC. They live in a 2 bedroom apartment less than 10 minutes from the firehouse. Charlie is in her 2nd year of preschool. Brett has grown extremely close to her paramedic partner Emily Foster, and has been dating Captain Matt Casey for a few months. This is the starting point.

Chapter 1: New Years Day

Sylvie woke up at 7:00, because she was on shift the day before. She heads downstairs to make a cup of coffee. On her way down she hears Charlie calling.

"Mommy," Charlie said.

"Yes baby," Sylvie replied as she started walking towards Charlie's room.

"Can I get up now." Charlie asked.

"Of course you can." Sylvie replies as she opens the door.

"MOMMY!" Charlie yelled as she came running towards Sylvie.

"Aww, good morning my little monkey." Sylvie says as she gives Charlie a kiss. "Did you sleep well?"

"Yes mommy, I dreamed about fairies and I was the princess." Charlie replied.

"How about I make some pancakes, and you can tell me all about your dream?" Sylvie asked her daughter, as she picked her up.

"Mmm, yummy." Charlie says. "Can I help?"

"Of course you can, you know mommy always could use an extra set of hands." Sylvie says.

They finish making the pancakes, and someone knocks on the door.

"Knock, Knock."

"Charlie, can you get that." Sylvie asked.

"Yes, mommy." Charlie says cheerfully.

"It's auntie Em," Charlie yells down the hall.

"Hey Charlie," Foster says as she gives Charlie a hug.

"Oh, hey, I didn't know you'd be coming by." Brett says to Foster.

"I just thought I'd drop by. I brought some belated Christmas gifts." Foster says.

"PRESENTS." Charlie yells excitedly.

"Hey, how about we sit down and eat some pancakes, I bet Auntie Em, wouldn't mind staying for breakfast." Sylvie says.

"I would love to." Foster replies to Brett, as she escorts Charlie to her chair.

"Mommy, can I show her my new toys?" Charlie asked.

"How about we eat some pancakes first, and then we can play for as long as you want Monkey." Sylvie replies as she strokes Charlie's blonde curly hair.

"Ok. I want a big pancake." Charlie says.

"Oh, I'll make sure you get the biggest one," Foster says to Charlie, while winking at Brett.

They eat their pancakes, and carry on a casual conversation. Charlie gets the biggest pancake, as she deserves. Brett and Foster sit there smiling at Charlie, who is talking about her fairy princess dream. Foster motions to the presents. Charlie rushes over to the couch, and sits patiently while Sylvie cleans up the kitchen.

"Monkey, how about you show Auntie Em your new toys, while I finish up with the dishes." Sylvie askes.

"Yeah, I think that's a great idea." Foster says, as she winks to Brett.

"Come on, you want to see this." Charlie says as she pulls Foster over to her new princess castle.

"Be gentle," Sylvie says while cleaning up the dishes.

Charlie shows Foster all her new Christmas gifts. She also tells Foster about when Sylvie (her mom) took her on the horse, when they went back to Fowlerton for Christmas.

"Monkey. I'm done," Sylvie called. She was smiling at the sight of her happy daughter.

"Looks like it's time for presents." Foster says as she hands Charlie a gift wrapped with a big pink ribbon.

Charlie rips open the package to find a new princess dress, in her favorite color, purple.

"Thank you, thank you, thank you." Charlie says as she gives her Auntie a big hug.

"I'm glad you like it." Foster says, as she hands Brett a gift.

"You didn't have to do this." Brett says to Foster.

"You're my partner, of course I did." Foster says to Brett as she leans in and gives her a hug.

"Open it already." Charlie says excitedly.

"Okayy," Sylvie replies with a big smile on her face.

She opens it to find a picture frame. It's a picture of Foster and Brett, with the ambo. The frame said partners.

"Oh my goodness. It's so beautiful, Thank you Foster," Brett said.

"Anytime, partner," Foster replies as she gives Brett a hug.

Foster tells Brett that she is gonna head out. Brett walks her out.

Sylvie and Charlie played for another hour, before Sylvie put Charlie down for a nap.

Sylvies phone started to ring, and she saw it was Matt.

"Hey babe," Matt said.

"Hey, what are you up to?" Sylvie asked.

"I'm finishing up a construction job, I'm nearby. If you want I can swing by and pick you and monkey up, and we can go to the park." Matt questioned.

"Yeah, I just put her down for a nap, but you can come inside and we can talk if you want." Sylvie replied.

"Yeah, I'll be by in a few." Matt says happily.

Can you let me in? I don't want to wake Charlie- Matt

On my way- Sylvie

"Hey honey." Matt says as she kisses Brett on the cheek.

"How has your day been?" Sylvie asked.

"It has been good. The job was almost done when I got there, so I didn't have much to do after all." Matt replied. "What have you and monkey been up to?"

"Foster came over for breakfast and she had some belated Christmas gifts, so Charlie flipped." Sylvie said.

"Oh wow. I'm sure that Charlie will show me what she got when she gets up." Matt said cheerfully.

"Oh yes she will, like mother like daughter. Am I right?" Sylvie said.

"Yes, she is a walking reincarnation of you." Matt said as he looked at Sylvie's bright blue eyes.

"I love you babe," Sylvie said as she gave Matt a kiss on the cheek.