Chapter 4
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118
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Everyone from the firehouse were gathered on the couches of the 118 plus Maddie.
“Okay so what just happened?” Hen spoke.
“We just lost Buck. That’s what happened.” Chimney answered sadly.
“Maddie.” Bobby said sternly. Obviously wanting an explanation. Oh didn’t they all.
“We didn’t tell you the truth.” She started
“Truth about what?” Eddie interrupted harshly.
“If you would let me finish.” Maddie replied coldly.
“Eddie. Don’t interrupt.” Bobby scolded. “Continue Maddie.”
“Right so, me and Buck are only half siblings. We have a lot of half siblings. Our father married alot. Anyway Buck was born in Chicago, I was born in Hershey, I moved to Chicago with my mother when he was born because she thought I should get to know my half brother’s.
I was born 2 years before my first half brother and Buck’s full brother Kelly Severide, in as you know Hershey.
Our father didn’t want to stay in Hershey so he moved back to Chicago, found another love and had Kelly.
Our father then left Kelly’s mother, had many other family’s leading to more half siblings. Then a one night stand 13 years after Kelly was born, with Kelly’s mother lead to the birth of Evan Buckley Severide.”
“Hang on wait, wait, wait. So Buck’s last name isn’t Buckley?” Hen butted in.
Maddie laughed a little, “Haha no, it’s his middle name.”
“Then why does he go by Buckley?” Chimney questioned.
“That, we will get to later on. Is that all?”
The 118 shook there heads.
“Ok. So I moved to Chicago when Buck was born, when I was 16, with my mother so I could get to know my brothers. Kelly was 14 at the time. I stayed in Chicago until Buck was 2 then went Back to Hershey for college. Me, Kelly & Buck face timed everynight, which is why I know Buck so well.
When Buck was 15. I stopped calling him because of well Doug.
When Buck was 16, I wasn’t here for this, but he overdosed. I still don’t actually know why he did it, so don’t ask.
At 17 he joined the CFD, 18 he graduated and was placed in a house. 19 he was placed on squad.-“
“What’s squad?” Eddie said with a hint of curiosity.
“Oh, in Chicago they have Engine, Truck & Squad. Engine which puts out the fires, Truck that does basically what you guys do, and squad which do more complex rescues, which they have been specifically trained for.”
Bobby made a noise of realisation, “So thats why Bucks always doing theses dare devil stunts.”
“Exactly. Anyway at 20 Buck became Lieutenant and was transferred to be Lieutenant on Squad 7 in Chicago. 23 he overdosed again, this time on pain meds because of an injury he kept hidden on the job. 6 months rehab and 3 months in he got sick of everyone asking how he was doing because of Andy Darden’s death because everyone thought he was close to Andy because he had the last name Severide. Buck was close to Andy but he didn’t want the questions.
He changed it to Buckley, not fully though. His drivers license and passport still say Severide as well as anything else important, but anything to do with Fire Departments, It’s Buckley.”
“Why does he use the name Buckley here? He’s not in Chicago.” Chimney asked.
Maddie answered, “I don’t actually know, but I assume it’s so his title as youngest firefighter/youngest squad member/youngest lieutenant didn’t get thrown around. I would assume that the Chief knows though.”
“Who’s Andy Darden?” Hen questioned.
Maddie sighed, “He is-was Kelly’s best friend. One of the few people to know Buck existed. He uh, lost his life in the line of duty.”
“Oh I’m sorry.” Hen said apologetically
“Don’t be,” Maddie said, waving her hand dismissively, “I never knew him.”
An uneasy atmosphere fell over the firehouse.
“Right!” Maddie clapped her hands,”Where were we again? Oh that’s right, after his rehab he moved to LA and you know the rest up until now.”Maddie laughed nervously.
Every one sat in tense silence until Eddie broke the silence. “So, what about that girl?”
“And where did she go with Buck?” Hen added.
Maddie sighed. “That was Leslie Shay. She was one of the few Kelly told about Buck. She’s kinda Buck’s non-related sister. My guess is their going back to Chicago. Leslie said something about Kelly being in hospital.”
“Your brother’s in hospital?! You should go see him!” Hen exclaimed.
“Leslie made it clear she didn’t want me there and neither would Kelly, as well as the rest of their fire house.”
“Suit yourself.” Eddie said, walking towards the stairs of the loft, “I’m going to go get my best friend back.”
He was going to get his best friend back. Maddie scoffed to herself as those words echoed through the firehouse. As if they were still best friends. They’re were all horrible and cruel towards Buck. Even herself. Even with the knowledge of what he’s been through. As if Buck wants them back. Well it’s more likely that they won’t be allowed within 50 metres of him.
Kelly will probably find a way to kick their asses from a hospital bed.
She found herself wondering is it even worth it to get her brother back? No. No. She couldn’t think like that she loves her brothers. She would do anything for him. What like she did when she left with Doug. She wasn’t there when Buck needed her. But maybe she could be there for him now? That’s if he gives her another chance. God knows how many she’s wasted.
She would be here for both her brothers this time, if given the chance.
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Chicago Med
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Boden stood up and walked to he was standing besides Buck. “This is Evan Severide, he is Severide’s younger brother. He goes by the name Buck. When we know that Kelly is going to make a full recovery, That’s right no If, Kelly WILL make a full recovery. Buck, here will be acting Lieutenant on squad 3. That with also be when his shoulder is healed. And no more questions.”
Buck just stood there awkwardly until Shay nudged his shoulder for him to sit down.
Sitting down on the closest chair, Buck tried to ignore the eyes on him and the sinking feeling in is stomach. He wasn’t sure why he was feeling like this. Kelly would be fine. He always was. So he would be fine. Right?
Kelly is fine. Buck repeated this phrase like a mantra in his head. Kelly was going to be okay. He had to be.
He was distantly aware of the fact he was clenching his fists. He just wasn’t aware how hard until he felt Shay take one of his hands (the one that wasn’t in the sling) and slowly open it.
He looked down to see his palms had crescent moons dug into them, with little specks of blood around and in them.
His hands started shaking. He leaned back against the chair, his head rested against the wall behind him, and he closed his eyes and started bouncing his leg.
He felt Shay take his hand in her own. Everything would be okay. He hoped.