Pridgen quotes from Chicago Fire

Battalion Chief Pat Pridgen will fill in the void. Treat him right. His own house, 17, was closed last year by our old friend Ms. McLeod.

Aw, come on. McLeod wasn't all bad. As soulless assassins go.

Severide

[sits down in Pridgen's office] What can I do for you, Chief?

Ahh, I wanted to get your take on Lieutenant Casey.

Severide

You mean my roommate and good friend, that Lieutenant Casey?

This would of course be an entirely confidential discussion.

Severide

Ok, well, Matt Casey is about one of the finest firefighters I've had the opportunity to work with in the entire CFD.

He runs a sloppy company and he lacks respect for his superiors.

Severide

I disagree. But, you know, you're entitled to your opinion. [gets up] If there's nothing else...

Help me keep an eye on him.

Severide

Keep an eye on Casey?

I'll make it worth your while.

Severide

Chief, this kind of stuff, this scheming behind closed doors and "keeping an eye" on other officers, that's not how we do things here at 51.

Folks, I think we all learned a lesson here today about why we don't freelance. Isn't that right, Gutter Ball? [looks at Otis, who is covered in smoke]

Don't talk to my guy like that.

What'd you say?

He made a great save today. That old man would be dead if not for him. And if he got a little too eager out there, it's only 'cause he was trying to prove himself to you.

I don't like your tone, Lieutenant.

I don't like yours. Otis and everyone here at 51 have already proven themselves. You ought to treat 'em with respect Chief.

[furious] I want you in my office in five minutes, Lieutenant! You too, Severide! [leaves]

Otis

[to Casey] That was really stupid of you. But thanks.