Exclusive: Chicago Fire stars break down what comes next after heartbreaking season 11 premiere

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Chicago Fire fans were left heartbroken on Wednesday when Sylvie Brett made the emotional decision to end her long-distance relationship with Matt Casey.Exclusive: Chicago PD's Marina Squerciati shares what Jesse Lee Soffer's departure means for VoightFormer Captain Casey made the decision to leave Chicago to move to Oregon and help raise his late best friend's children, with him and Brett attempting to try long distance.

But at the end of Wednesday's premiere episode, which had seen Brett share her frustrations with their lack of communication, viewers saw her on the phone ending the romance.WATCH: One Chicago returns to NBCHanako Greensmith, who stars as Brett's paramedic colleague Violet Mikami spoke to HELLO!

about that moment, sharing that "Brett, in a large and beautiful way, is stepping up for herself".That decision will also affect Violet, with Hanako adding: "Brett doesn't need a man to be confident, and that is inspiring for Violet.

She will be a great support system for Violet and that is a nice dynamic for us to see."Exclusive: Chicago PD's Marina Squerciati shares what Jesse Lee Soffer's departure means for VoightExclusive: Chicago Med stars Nick Gehlfuss and Jessy Schram tease 'redirection of energies' in season 8As for what comes next for Brett, showrunner Derek Haas admitted that "Brett is going to face some major turmoil this season".Elsewhere, season 11's premiere saw Violet and Chief Evan Hawkins rekindle their romance after Hawkins was moved to a new post, and it was firefighter Blake Gallo - Violet's ex - who shared the news with her.