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I do not own Chicago Fire/PD/Med. I am just borrowing the characters from their owners.

Prologue:

Sylvie sighed softly as she walked towards the locker room in firehouse 51. Both Cruz and Otis were still glaring at her, even though it had been almost 3 months since her and Joe had broken up. And really, Joe broke up with her. Ok, so she was going to break up with him, but still.

Squad Lt. Kelly Severide was on vacation, and his relief lieutenant wasn't helping matters either. For whatever reason, he really didn't like her. Given Cruz and Otis' current unhappiness with her, naturally the three were thick as thieves.

She couldn't wait for Severide to get back.

Outside of the locker room doors, she paused as she heard her name. Her eyes widened as the laughter rang out after a rather uncomplimentary statement from the lieutenant. She recognized the laugher of Cruz and Otis. She knew they were upset with her, but it still hurt to think that someone she considered a friend would talk about her like this.

As she heard them coming towards the door, she stepped away from the door and hid behind one of the columns as the locker room doors opened. She closed her eyes and leaned her head up against the wall behind her as she waited for the quartet to exit the hallway.

Once they were clear, she darted into the room so she could gather her things as quickly as possible.

Dawson entered the room as she was finishing. Smiling at the blonde paramedic, she asked, "Hey Brett, are you coming out to Molly's tonight?"

Staring at her locker, Brett responded, "No, not tonight. I think I'm going to go home and relax." She turned and flashed Dawson a brief smile before rushing out of the room.

Pulling her bag out of her locker, Dawson stared in the direction Brett went, her brows furrowed in concern.

As Matt Casey walked in, he stopped as he noticed the look on Dawson's face.

"Gabby, you ok?"

Dawson nodded slowly, "I'm fine, but I think something is up with Brett."

Casey rubbed her shoulder, "I'm sure she's fine. It's been a long shift."

Gabby nodded, "Yeah. I'll check in with her tomorrow."

AN: This is my first story, so please be gentle! I love reviews, and I appreciate constructive criticism, but please no flames. Thanks!