I cannot stop thinking about the idea that Casey is always being made to second guess himself. For someone who always strives to do good and to help people, it’s heart breaking.

And the blame he receives too? For leaving his dad’s house key out, for not jumping on board with Dawson’s foster plans, for not handling situations (Bria) in the exact way Dawson wanted. Even some decisions he’s made as Lieutenant or Captain that have caused issues with Severide

He’s never been able to feel secure and confident in his relationships and his choices. Which is why when he asks Brett “did I do something wrong?” is SO sad to me. He’s so scared that he screwed up the best thing he has going in his life right now.

As sad as it is, it also highlights another reason why I, and so many others, love Brettsey so much. At the end of 9x02, Brett is able to step back and say ok, this is not what I deserve from you – but for the past two seasons she’s been SO aware of what Casey deserves too.

He deserves someone who will make HIM realise his worth and someone who sees the good in what he does and encourages him and fights in his corner.

“You follow up. You do more whenever you can – you’re a little extra that way.” (8x11)

“Matt, you weighed the variables and you made a decision – that’s what makes you a GOOD captain. The fact that you beat yourself up about it afterwards is what makes you a GOOD person.” (8x16)

And Casey is able to do that for her in return.

“I’ve always been impressed by your ability to see the good in people” (8x13)

“No, you got YOURSELF out of there.” (9x02)

They’re just so good FOR and TO each other. They can show the other what they deserve, BE what they deserve and receive it in return.

I just love them and the relationship that they have already laid a solid foundation for