I do not own the rights or claim to own the rights to any of these characters.
I love the relationship that has formed between Casey and Brett and after reading some fan fiction (Cassett/Brettsey) stories, decided to give my own a go and write how I would like the couple to FINALLY get together... this was written before the fall finale so didn't quite go to plan!
I live in the UK so can't watch the latest series yet, I have only seen clips online.
I haven't written anything like this before so please be kind and excuse any grammatical errors.
CHAPTER ONE
Casey couldn't believe it, Gabby was back. He seriously thought he'd imagined her standing there staring sadly at Otis's memorial but as she said his name he felt a smile spread across his face at the reality of hearing her again for the first time in over a year.
"How have you been?" He asked.
"Really good… great actually! I mean it's hard work but I wouldn't change it you know"... she stopped and took him in, "...it's so good to see you Matt"
Casey smiled again, "you too", they took a tentative step towards each other and gave each other a warm hug, Casey enjoyed the familiar feeling.
"You've missed quite a lot huh..." he said pulling away motioning towards the memorable.
"I can't believe it... it just doesn't seem real, he was one of the good ones,
he didn't deserve to die.", Gabby's eyes filled with tears as she struggled to know the right thing to say, nothing making the situation any better.
"How is everyone doing?"
"It's been tough, I guess the truth is it's not really sunk in yet... I still think I'll hear him and Mouch going at it in the lounge, or him and Cruz up to no good", he half smiled as he was filled with so many happy memories of Otis.
"How's Cruz?" Gabby asked her face filled with concern.
"It's hit him hard, losing his brother like that but he's getting there... he's getting married actually!"
"What!? No way!"
"Yep... come on, come and catch up with everyone"
They made their way back to the firehouse, Gabby giving one last sad look back at the memorial.
The rest of the 51 team had gathered and were looking out from the firehouse,
"Who's that?", Asked Gallo
"That, my young friend, is a 51 veteran right there", said Mouch a huge smile spreading across his face.
"Gabby Dawson!" Stella's face lit up... as Casey and Gabby strolled up towards the group.
Everyone rushed over to hug and welcome their old friend. As the group caught up and filled Gallo in, Brett and Foster strolled out to check on Ambo supplies.
"What's going on out here?", Foster asked
Brett frowned then her eyes widened as she took in the view in front of her;
"Look who's back Brett!", Mouch shouted as he saw her approach
"Gabby?" She walked towards her old partner her face filled with shock.
"Hey Partner!" Gabby pulled Brett in for a warm embrace, Brett blanched slightly as her eyes made contact with Casey who watched the exchange closely, he stared uncomfortably down at his feet.
Gabby turned towards Foster, "And you must be..."
"Foster" Emily Foster held her hand out and gave Gabby a terse smile, "nice to meet you".
"So you're the new 61 duo huh?" Gabby asked smiling, "we sure have some stories from that Ambo over the years, don't we Sylvie!"
"Yeah, good times", Brett smiled.
"Come on through, let's find the others and Boden, he'll be so pleased to see you", Casey tapped Gabby's arm gently indicating for her to head through to the firehouse.
He gave Brett a short smile as he followed Gabby through the main doors.
Brett's stomach lurched as she watched them walk off, the rest of the crew following.
"I'll just run through that list of supplies quickly", Brett said to Foster quietly.
"You go catch up, I can cover that", Foster frowned at Brett
"No, it's fine really, I'll let the others catch up, I'll speak to Gabby when I'm done".
Just then the bell rang:
AMBO 61 TO 780 MAIN STREET, SUSPECTED CARDIAC ARREST
"Looks like you're saved by the bell either way Partner!", Foster gave Brett a puzzled look and patted her on the back as they made their way towards their truck.