Matt's P.O.V.
The shift had just started, and most of us were in the kitchen with Kidd comes basically running in.
"Guys there's a new firefighter in Boden's office. She's a girl!" I wasn't aware that we were gettting a new firefighter. I mean we just got Gallo a couple of weeks ago. Severidad and I share a look before we both take off towards Boden's office. When we get to the door I see a brunette woman who is about Stella's height. Kelly knocks on the door before he opens it. The woman looks up at both of us, and that is the first time I see her dork green eyes. She was very attractive to say the least. When we enter they both stand up.
"Elle Madden meet Lt. Kelly Severide and Captain Matt Casey. Casey and Severide meet our new transfer from NYFD." Why were we not informed of the transfer?
"I wasn't aware we were getting a transfer, especially after just getting Gallo." Kelly really did read my mind sometimes.
"This is very sudden, I know, but Madden is very qualified and highly trained. We are lucky to have her. She'll be answering to you Severide on Squad 3. Elle can you go find the others while I have a word with these two." She nods at him, and then leaves. As soon as the door both Kelly and I turn toward him. He never brought someone new in without talking to us.
"Before you both get into a hissy fit about this she went to her HQ asking for a transfer to Chicago. The details of why is her decision whether or not she tells either of you, but before you two make any assumptions just look at her file. We're lucky to have her. Now go and make sure the team is accepting." We both take our copy of her file, and look through it outside of Boden's office.
Name: Elle Madden
Age: 32
Birthday: October 1988
Father: Unknown
Mother: Unknown
Relatives: Unknown
Notes: First in her class. Extremely focused on the task at hand, and never flinches. Has diving, scuba, negotiation, bombing, firing, and repelling advanced training.
Personality Notes: Has a hard time forming personal relationships with others, most likely from growing up in the foster system for all of her childhood. Is able to create and maintain professional relationships with others, but stays indifferent.
Chief Smith, NYFD: I've known Elle Madden since she was 13. I'm assuming that the only people who would read this is Chief Boden, Captain Casey, and Lt. Severide. Madden has always been an amazing person to watch grow up, and I'm very saddened to see her go to Chicago. I'm not gonna tell you to go easy on her when it comes to the job, she can handle everything, just don't expect her to immediately open up to any of you. She has been through a lot. Just know you've owned her trust when she finally tells you about her past. Good luck with her. You will never meet a better firefighter.
Kelly and I finish reading the first page, which is basically the gist of her file, about the same time. We were both shocked. Not only was she highly over-qualified, but it was also hard to hear. We nod to each other, accepting that we were ok with this. We reach the kitchen to find Kidd basically asking all about being the only girl in a complete "boy club". She was gonna fit right in.
It was a slow day so the team basically got to know Elle. Kelly and I could both tell that she was holding back, but it was her first day. Our shift was almost over when the alarm went off calling all three units.
It was a burning apartment complex which luckily there were no casualties. Madden also suggested that we use a plan that was used during 9/11, to use the ladder as a hook so that we're not depending on the building's stability. She seemed to know a lot about 9/11. Maybe that was part of her past.
When we got back to the Firehouse everyone packed up, and decided to go to Molly's, except Elle. She declined which I think started a spark in Kidd to get her to open up. That was gonna be fun to see play out.