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SO Mike knows the secret, this changes the dynamic. More on the progression of the relationship dynamics between everyone!
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Chapter 7- The Little Green Monster
"Don't play dumb with me. You know exactly what I am talking about. I know all about you two Johnny. I was there the night you broke up. Me and Stephanie both know. We are the ones that pulled my sister out of her depression. Do you know how bad you broke her heart and are still breaking her heart? I mean really, she sobbed all night long. She finally got over you when she was hanging out with Connor, and now she won't even do that. She just keeps herself secluded away, throwing herself into work. You did that to her. Look, I am not trying to place blame. I know that we are aren't exactly the easiest people to confront about out sisters but Jules deserves better than this man" Mike argued.
Johnny took a breath and sighed, "I know man. I know okay. I can see her dwindling away in front of me. I am sorry. I don't want to rock the boat with your brother. Come on man, you should see it from my point of view. I mean I work with Andy in the same firehouse. Can you imagine if I walked up to him and told him that I was seeing his sister behind his back for the past 6 months? He would kill me. Can you imagine the turmoil in the firehouse? It would be like our dads were when Uncle Andy died. I can't do that" he was literally stuck between a rock in a heart place.
"Look man, I get it. I really do. I know you are in a hard place between my brother and my sister but you should choose okay. My sister can't take it anymore. She is falling hard man. So, I am going to need you to man up and choose. You are going to have to figure out what to do" Mike said.
"Well at least I know you won't come after me now" Johnny teased. He needed some time to figure out what he was going to do.
Mike smirked, "trust me I came close the night you ended things but I was more concerned about my sister than going after you" he said.
"Any chance of Andy feeling that way?" Johnny asked.
Mike laughed, "fat chance" he teased patting Johnny on the shoulder as he made his way out.
Johnny nodded, "thank you, that's very nice" he replied as he stood at the doorway watching his friend leave.
"Man up Johnny. You don't have a lot of time left to make the decision. My sister is falling and she is falling fast, so you need to get your life together and figure out what you want to do" he said.
"Thanks Mike, I appreciate the support" Johnny said.
Mike nodded and waved as he walked out, "glad I could help. Just don't forget to man up. It's the best advice I could ever give you" he replied before
When he was alone, he looked up and sighed, "Man up, easy…yeah right" he scoffed and shut the door.
It's been a month since Mike had his heart to heart with Johnny. He was watching his sister wilt away and he needed to do something about it or he was going to watch his sister wilt away.
Connor was watching his friend from a far and he was not liking what he was seeing. She was pale, and looked like she was losing weight.
Will had the same thought. He and Mike were the only ones who knew Jules secret and they knew that with everything it was hard for her. Will was really worried about her. She was working herself thin.
It was a relatively slow day at the hospital in the ER, so Jules secluded herself in the trauma offices. She was working over some charts and trying to get caught up on some paperwork when she heard the trauma call overhead and got the page.
Firehouse 51 and 24 were working together on a call. Everyone could feel the tension. It was no secret that there was bad blood between the Whaley's and Severide's. When you put Kelly Severide's son and Eric Whaley's son together on a call, there was bound to be bumps in the road.
"Severide we need to go down, the smoke is coming down from the top floors and it's coming fast" Johnny said in his headset.
"Copy that, you and Severide go down. I'll follow behind with a final look" Bobby Whaley suggested.
Before Andy could retort, Johnny decided to keep the peace, "sounds good Whaley, we'll see you down there" Johnny replied.
On their way down, they were getting pretty charred. The smoke was trailing them and it was coming fast. They had soot all over them.
When they made it out, there cheers and applause all around from their men. They chugged water and poured it over their heads.
"Lieutenants go get checked out" Chief Adams stated.
"Chief we are fine" Andy began to protest.
"Andy don't be stubborn, you guys could have smoke inhalation. Just come get checked out" Grace, their EMT said.
"Fine, let's go Johnny" he indicated, purposefully not mentioning Bobby.
They just made their way to the hospital with smirks and shakes of their head. Andy wasn't going to let it go. He was exactly like his dad was when he was younger.
They walked into the ER and right up to the desk. "Hey Maggie, is my sister available. We just need to get checked out and get back to work" Andy said.
Maggie smiled, "I'll page her, have a seat lieutenant" she replied going over to page Juliana. She knew, everyone in the hospital knew that when dealing with the firefighters, it was easier and more time efficient to call Stephanie or Jules.
Jules made her way to the desk and didn't see anyone in the trauma room. She made her way up to the desk to see Maggie.
"Maggie, where's the trauma? What's going on?" she asked.
"Your brother is here for a check-up. Possible smoke inhalation" she replied pointing her to the waiting area.
Jules smiled and nodded. She knew that her brother only called her because he didn't want to be there. He wanted a quick check.
"Thanks Maggie. I'll put them in Trauma 2" she said before making her way out to the group of men.
"I heard there were some misfits in my ER" she teased as she walked up to them.
Andy smiled and greeted his sister with a hug. "Hey, you got time to check us out?" he asked.
She looked them over and nodded. "Hi, I'm Juliana Severide" she put her hand out to the one firefighter she didn't recognize.
"Lt. Bobby Whaley" he greeted.
She looked from him to her brother surprised, "Whaley?" she stated shocked.
Bobby saw her surprised expression and smiled in understanding. "We were called to same scene" he answered her question.
She smiled and blushed, "sorry, I don't mean to be rude. I was just surprised that you were in 500ft of Andy and you are still vertical" she teased looking at her brother.
Bobby cracked up laughing. He liked her. "So it's true, a sense of humor to match the beauty" he flirted.
Jules smiled and shook her head, "come on, I set us up in exam 2" she said ignoring his comment, not wanting to cause trouble with her brother.
"Okay guys, jackets off" she ordered as she pulled on her stethoscope. Andy was first as he sat on the edge of the bed.
Jules listened to each of their lungs in all fields. She didn't hear any wheezing or anything abnormal. Neither of them had the symptoms. With her brother, she was fine. With the other two, things got interesting.
Johnny tensed when she stepped up to him to listen to his lungs. He tensed her being so close. He was so tempted to wrap his arms around her waist, pull her into his lap and never let her go.
Jules felt him tense. She knew it was weird. It was awkward being this close to Johnny in such close quarters with her brother looking over her shoulder.
"Take a deep breath Johnny" she said trying to get him to relax.
He let out a big deep breath and looked up at her as she tried her hardest to ignore the looks he was giving her and focus on the task at hand.
"Sorry" he said sheepishly.
She shook her head, pulling her stethoscope out of her ears, "no problem. You're good to go. Lt. Whaley, take a seat" she waved to the edge of the bed.
Bobby took a seat and intended to take full advantage of the situation. "Ready?" she asked.
He nodded, "I'm always ready gorgeous" he flirted.
Jules couldn't help but smile and giggle as she put her stethoscope back on and started to listen to his lungs.
After finishing all their exams, she put her stuff away and set them all up. "Okay, you all check out. I didn't hear anything abnormal. Your lungs are clear. If you experience any coughing, shortness of breath, start to feel weak, or like you can't catch your breath, you come back to see me IMMEDIATLEY" she stressed knowing that they wouldn't.
Andy nodded, "yeah yeah, thanks princess. I'll see you later" he kissed her cheek as they started to walk out.
Bobby stopped at the doorway. "Hey Juliana, wait a second" he called walking back to her at the desk.
She looked at him expectantly, "what can I do for you?" she asked.
"Go out with me" he said.
She smiled and looked behind him at her brother and Johnny who were standing there, arms crossed against their chest, not looking the least bit amused. Once they heard what he asked her, they walked up behind him.
"I don't think that's a good idea" she replied.
"What the hell do you think you are doing Whaley?" Andy exclaimed.
Bobby turned to him with a smirk, "I am asking your sister to go out with me" he replied with full confidence.
Jules couldn't help but look at Johnny throughout the whole thing. She saw him turn pale. He looked like he was going to be sick and angry all at the same time.
"Okay, let's not do this please" Juliana said stepping between the boys, giving her brother a look to cool it.
"Thank you for the offer, I am flattered but I don't want to cause trouble with my brother. Knowing the history between our dads, I am sorry. This is not a good idea" Jules tried to let him down nicely.
"I want to thank you for taking such good care of me. Come on, it's just dinner" he pressed on.
"Take a hint Whaley, she said no" Johnny chimed in, "she doesn't want to go out with you" he added.
Jules looked at him with raised eyebrows. "I didn't say that" she replied.
Johnny looked at her ready to burst. "You are going to out with him?" he argued.
"Well the fact that he stood up to my brother and has the confidence enough to ask me out in front of my family is definitely a perk" she said sending him a mixed message.
"Come on, I will show you know I'll show you a good time" he flirted even more.
Jules couldn't help but burst out laughing. He really thought he was that smooth. She had to give him some props. He had the guts to ask her out in front of her brother.
"A thanks dinner?" she asked.
He smiled in success, "yeah a dinner to thank you for taking such good care of me" he reassured.
"Now how can I refuse a request like that" she agreed to go out with him. It would be a nice change of pace for her and get her out of her shell. Besides, on this change she wouldn't get into an accident.
"Great! I'll pick you up Saturday around 7pm" he said.
She nodded, "sounds great" she replied.
He walked out a happy man. Andy and Johnny looked at her like she had 2 heads. "Are you out of your mind?" he asked.
"Andy come on, it's a harmless dinner" she reasoned.
"Harmless my ass, he has an angle. Dad is not going to be happy about this" he argued.
"Andy I am 25 years old. I am a doctor. I am more than capable of deciding who I want to date and I want to date Bobby. Now I have work to do, go back to work" she finalized the conversation.
As she expected, the entire family knew about her date with Bobby Whaley. Kelly didn't have the reaction she expected. He made peace with Eric a long time ago. He just wanted to see his daughter happy.
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Saturday Night- Date Night
Jules made her way to the restaurant. Bobby told her that he would be a little late. She got out of her car and looked at the restaurant taking a breath, gathered her courage. She saw Bobby walk in. He was wearing a tight fitting gray shirt, dark blue jeans and a leather jacket. She smiled at him for trying. He wouldn't get anywhere, but she liked that he tried.
She walked in to find him sitting in a booth waiting for her. He smiled when he saw her. She looked beautiful. She was wearing a pair of tight jeans, white top and a green utility jacket.
"Hey there" she greeted as she slid into the booth.
"Hi, you look beautiful" he greeted.
She smiled, "thank you" she made herself comfortable.
He waved over the waitress, that apparently, he knew. "Hey Bobby" she greeted.
He smiled up at her, "Leah, this is Juliana Severide" he introduced.
"Hi, nice to meet you" Jules nodded at her.
"Leah Whaley, Bobby's sister in law. Nice to meet you. What can I get you guys?" she asked.
"I'll take the usual" he said before looking at Jules.
"Water with lime please" she said nodding.
Once Leah left to put in their drink order, the questioning began.
"Thank you for coming out with me tonight. I thought you were going to leave me hanging in front of your brother and Casey" he said.
She smiled, "You're welcome, but honestly, I am here for my own selfish reason" she added.
He sat back, looking at her intrigued. "Oh really, now I am curious" he prompted her to tell him the secret.
She smirked, "and you weren't before" she retorted.
He laughed, "damn it's true what they say about you. You are kick ass" he replied.
"I grew up a Severide in the firefighting community, what do you think?" she reasoned.
"I like it" he said.
She smiled taking a sip of her water, glancing at the bar to see his family gathered in the corner by the kitchen staring at their table.
"You aren't the only one" she said.
He followed her glance and saw his family. "Sorry, some members in my family can really keep a grudge" he stated.
She waved him off, "no problem, Severide remember, we are the masters at grudge holding" she replied.
It was a really nice time. Throughout the dinner they got to know each other, along with some of Bobby's family members. They couldn't help themselves.
They were laughing about something, enjoying their meal when Bobby's grandfather came over. "So I hear you're a Severide" he butted into their conversation.
Bobby gave him a warning look, "grandpa" he warned.
"No, it's okay Bobby" she said to him before turning to the older man, "yes I am, Juliana Severide, daughter of Cpt. Kelly Severide and granddaughter of Cpt. Benny Severide. Do you have a problem with that?" she stood up for herself.
"You better watch yourself girl, you're Whaley territory" he warned.
She smirked, "like I said, I'm a Severide. I don't run from a fight, especially a fire fight but considering I am a guest here, I don't think I'll have to worry" she retorted not missing a beat.
The Whaley family couldn't help but look at her surprised. She actually stood up for herself. She was raised with manly men. She was taught how to protect herself. She wasn't taking lip from anyone.
He gave her a once over and smirked at her before turning to Bobby, "okay then, have a good dinner" he walked away nodding at her.
Once he was out of earshot, Bobby leaned over and smiled at her, "don't take offense or anything, but that was so hot I am a little turned on right now" he stated.
Jules smirked and winked at him, "you haven't seen anything yet" she teased.
From that night on, it was the start of a great friendship between Bobby and Juliana. The first friendship in the history of the Whaley's and Severide's. It was a pretty big shock to everyone when they walked into Molly's together, an even bigger shock when they were seen at a firefighting event together, talking and laughing. It shocked the firefighting community.
Everyone knew about the history between Kelly Severide and Eric Whaley. To see their kids getting along was beyond a shock to everyone.
No one was as shocked as Kelly and Eric or Benny and Oliver. To see them walking into the fire academy together, side by side, deep in conversation like there was nothing wrong, almost gave the men a heart attack.
It was amusing trying to watch their family out-do each other. It was their grandfathers that were the worst of all.
"My granddaughter graduated top of her class in medical school" Benny said.
"My grandson is the youngest in his graduating class to make lieutenant" Oliver retorted.
"Grandpa, let's try and get along please" Jules said to Benny.
"Yeah, come on gramps, let's keep the peace" Bobby added to help Jules out.
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It was a couple weeks after their date and their family was still curious about their relationship.
"So, how's it been with you and Bobby?" Stephanie asked.
It was the middle of the nightshift and they were running unusually slow for a Saturday night. Everyone was gathered around the nurse's desk.
"We are just friends Steph. He's a really great guy. It's actually nice just hanging out and not worrying about what other people are going to think" she replied.
Stephanie looked at Maggie and April with doubtful looks, "yeah, we really believe you" Maggie teased.
"Seriously, the only guys that are decent in this community and they are taken" April plopped down next to Maggie on the chair.
"Well no one beats my sister. First we got Connor, secrets with Will and now Bobby Whaley. I guess it's true what they say, it is the quiet ones you have to worry about" Stephanie teased her sister.
"Oh my God, you guys are horrible. We are just friends" Juliana repeated.
Bobby was worried about Jules. He had met up with a couple times since they had their date. She seemed different. Like something more was bothering her. Something real serious.
It was a quiet enough shift where they had some time to themselves. It was quiet in the fire housing community. The guys at 51 were sitting around the table, having a midafternoon snack when Andy's phone rang.
"This is Lt. Severide" he answered.
"Hey Andy this is Bobby Whaley" Bobby greeted.
"Whaley, what can I do for you?" he asked causing everyone to look at him surprised.
"Hey, is your sister working at the firehouse tonight?" he asked.
Andy looked confused, "No, she's working at the hospital tonight. Are you okay, why do you want to talk to Jules?" Andy replied, causing some heads to turn, especially Johnny.
Since the date with Whaley, Johnny can't help but feel a little green. A little green with envy. He was jealous. He was sick and per his brother, he was sick with the little green monster.
He was watching them for the past couple weeks. They laughed together, had dinners, long conversations, secret jokes…it was pushing Johnny over the edge.
Johnny was holding on by a thread. He was watching Jules start to open again. He was watching her perk up and start to act the way she used to when they first started dating, when she was happy and worry-less.
It was pushing him to the brink. He was barely holding on as it is. Connor Rhodes, he could deal with, he knew there was nothing serious there. Connor was just interested in being her friend. He wasn't looking for anything serious.
Bobby on the other hand is a wild card. He states that he wants to be friends with her, but Whaley's had a history of lying. He didn't know what to expect with him and their relationship. The only good thing that Johnny had going for him was that Andy hated their relationship as much as he does.
In that sense, he knew Andy wouldn't let anything serious happen between them without some serious loops to jump through.
So to say that he was intently trying to listen in to their conversation was an understatement.
"Yeah man I'm good. I just wanted to check up with her and get together with her. I'll just call her at the hospital. Thanks, Severide" he replied.
"No problem" Andy said before hanging up the phone.
Everyone looked at him surprised. That fact that Whaley was calling Andy and the lieutenant didn't blow up at him was shocking.
"What was that about?" Emily asked.
"He was just asking about my sister. He wanted to get together with her" he explained to everyone.
"We heard, we were just surprised that you were having a conversation with a Whaley that didn't end in raising your blood pressure" Emily teased, causing everyone to burst out laughing.
"Why do they want to get together? They must be getting serious if they are always meeting up" Johnny pressed for information.
Andy shrugged, "I don't think so. Jules says that they are just friends. Whaley insists that there is nothing serious going on. I won't let it happen either way. She could do much better. I am not going to let my sister settle" he replied.
Johnny shut up real quick. He wanted to get information on Bobby and Jules but somehow the conversation only hurt him more than it did help him.
"I don't know man, getting together a few times a week is considered dating in some places" he tried again in a different tone.
Andy shrugged, "it's not going to happen. Besides, Stephanie says that Jules isn't looking for a relationship right now. If anyone knows what's going on with my baby sister, it's Steph" he added.
Johnny smiled as he took a bite of his meal. That gave him a little hope. She wasn't looking to get involved with anyone because she was still in love with him. That only helped his cause.
It was obvious to everyone that Johnny was a little green. Mike and Nick couldn't help but tease him over it.
As the family and friends gathered at Molly's, the only two men who knew of the secret relationship made their way up to Johnny and joined him at the table.
"So I hear you aren't feeling to well" Mike started.
Johnny looked at the two of them confused. "What are you talking about? I am feeling fine" he replied taking a chug of his drink as he watched Juliana drinking with Bobby and the guys from the hospital.
Mike and Nick sniggered as they followed his gaze. They were right on point and they knew it.
"That's not what I hear, I hear you're feeling a little green" Nick said.
Johnny looked at them completely out of the dark. He had no idea what they are talking about. "What the hell are you going on about?" he asked.
"Well, word around town is that you are feeling a little green with jealousy" Mike stated.
Johnny groaned and downed the rest of his whiskey. "Shut up Mike" he tried to wave off the accusation.
"You know I understand. Here you are, loving Jules, having a history with her, wanting to be with her and here comes, out of nowhere may I add, Bobby Whaley" Nick teased.
"Bobby Whaley coming in on a white horse to save the day and rescue Jules" Mike stated.
"Okay fine, you two are assholes. Fine, I am ready to punch his face in" he finally exploded.
The boys looked at him understandingly. "It's about time you had a reaction. Get mad man. Have a fit, go fight for your girl, because I'm sorry but being a little green with jealousy is not going to do anything" Nick said.
"Yeah man, come on. Fight and throw the little green monster of jealousy out the window. Screw the green little monster, get up and fight for her man" Mike reiterated his point.
He wanted Johnny to forget about his feelings and fight for his sister. Everyone knew he was jealous. So, what. Put away the feeling of jealousy and push past it. Fight through it and get over it.