The Chicago Fire season 12 finale has a major update about Sylvie Brett, revealing that she breaks a Firehouse 51 trend with one change. One Chicago’s shortened year ends with eventful cappers for all three shows. For Chicago Fire, it’s a busy work day for Chief Boden, as he officially moves on from his post to climb the Chicago Fire Department ladder. Considering the importance of Eammon Walker in the first-responder procedural, it makes sense that his exit is the focal point of “Never Say Goodbye,” but the Chicago Fire season 12 finale features so many more revelations beyond that.
Before Boden’s departure, Chicago Fire‘s last exit was Derrick Gibson, who was only at Firehouse 51 for a handful of episodes. It was preceded by two long-term personnel also walking away from the Windy City, with the year opening with Blake Gallo’s move, followed by Sylvie’s departure on the heels of her marriage to Matt Casey. The pair’s wedding was the final send-off for both characters, whose love story developed for years. Several episodes since they left, however, the Chicago Fire season 12 finale features an unexpected update, confirming a major change for Sylvie.
Chicago Fire Season 12 Finale Reveals Sylvie Brett Has Taken Matt Casey’s Last Name
One of the biggest scenes in the Chicago Fire season 12 finale involves Kelly Severide and Stella Kidd having a conversation about starting a family. The discussion is prompted by a text from Sylvie, who is now based in Oregon, with a photo of Baby Julia. Noticeably, her initials on the phone are “SC,” and below it shows that she now goes by Sylvie Casey. Taking her husband’s last name shouldn’t be surprising, since it’s the norm. However, this deviates from Firehouse 51’s tradition where the woman keeps her name after getting married to a fellow major One Chicago character.
Even when Matt married Gabby Dawson in the earlier years of the Chicago Fire, Monica Raymund’s character maintained her last name.
This is the case when Stella Kidd married Kelly Severide two years ago in the Chicago Fire season 10 finale. The same goes when Randy McHolland aka. Mouch tied the knot with Chicago PD‘s Trudy Platt. Even when Matt married Gabby Dawson in the earlier years of the Chicago Fire, Monica Raymund’s character maintained her last name. It’s unclear if this trend is done consciously. No official reasoning for this has been provided. Given this, there’s also no set rule regarding the matter. Still, it’s an interesting creative decision, considering Sylvie’s One Chicago predecessors.
Why It’s Easier For Sylvie To Take Matt’s Last Name Than Other Chicago Fire Brides
Sylvie Going By Her Married Name Is An Easier Transition.
Sylvie changing her surname to Casey’s isn’t any indication that her relationship is better than other Chicago Fire marriages. However, she is in a unique position that makes this transition so much easier. Moving to a different state means that she would start a new life, including meeting new people. Introducing herself by her marital name, Sylvie Casey, would be easier compared to someone like Trudy, who has always been known as Platt, especially with the people she works with directly in Chicago PD. The same goes for Stella and Gabby (when she married Matt in Chicago Fire season 5).
In terms of practicality, it would also have been confusing in Firehouse 51 if people shared last names, considering that they use them when referring to someone.
In terms of practicality, it would also have been confusing in Firehouse 51 if people shared last names, considering that they typically use them when referring to people that they work with. Currently, only Kelly and Stella are married in the famed firehouse, and it seems like it will still be the case come Chicago Fire season 13. Even then, it would be odd if they used the same last name, especially since they are also the respective leaders of their mini-teams.
