Matthew Bush/Relationships

== Relationships ==
=== Friends ===
Krzysztof Kryszalowicz
Matthew and Krzysztof met after Matthew pulled him over for speeding. The pair quickly got talking and started a friendship built on humour. The pair would check up on each other and joke about speeding in the city. Matthew then began to give lockpicks to Krzysztof stating he would know what to do with them. When Matthew was creating his emergency contact list, he decided he needed someone outside of the PD, so he added Krzysztof because Matthew believed that, if ever needed, Krzysztof would be able to pull the plug on him. During an investigation relating to car thefts, Matthew contacted Krzysztof to ask him to find out what people leave in the glove boxes of their cars. The pair talked about the possible charges that could occur if Krzysztof was caught breaking into cars and, in the end, Krzysztof agreed to help. The pair constantly checked in with each other, with Krzysztof often commenting that Matthew hadn't given him a ticket recently.
Jessie "Nova" Gallagah
Jessie "Nova" Gallagah has been there from the first day of Matthew's career in the PD, as a mentor and a wealth of knowledge (even with them working in different shifts). If Matthew has had questions or problems, most of the time he has been able to reach out to Gallagah who has guaranteed help or an answer. They have been a positive force behind Matthew stating he will go far in his PD career. The pair have worked together on several scenes and built a great trust and friendship over the months. Matthew has even put Gallagah on his emergency contact list. 
The pair's relationship grew over the months to the point where they had a huge amount of trust in each other. One evening in May they were riding together discussing the state of PD when Matthew confided his thoughts about the current command structure and his unhappiness about still being a probationary FTO. Gallagah thought for a moment and then decided to instantly promote him to full FTO. Following this, Gallagah confided in Matthew that she had thoughts about leaving the Los Santos Sheriff's Department and transferring to become a Ranger, something she hadn't even spoken to her superiors about. Matthew expressed his sadness about this but supported her reasons for this idea. Later when Gallagah decided to leave the PD to become a full-time member of Federal Investigation Bureau agent, she confided with him before going ahead with it. She apologised for not staying but explained her joy at seeing Matthew progress and develop into a fine upstanding officer.
Léo Keller
Matthew and Léo become quick friends during Matthew's early stages in the PD. Léo would act as Matthew's loudest cheerleader, making sure to congratulate him proudly when he got promoted to deputy in the LSSD. She also forced him to put her on his emergency contacts list after hearing that no one came to visit him in the hospital after being shot in the neck. After Léo left the PD to focus solely on her FIB work, the pair talked less frequently but still would catch up when they could.
Adaline Blake
Matthew had arrived at Up-n-Atom trying to buy food when he met Adaline. There was no one working but she informed him about a colleague and friend of hers, Shay Williams, who may have food. They separately drove to Mount Zonah Medical Centre and got food from Shay when Adaline jumped into his car and requested a ride-along. He allowed it and the pair had a good shift together attending various scenes. Over the next few weeks, she requested more ride-alongs via text and the pair grew into good friends. There has been some flirtation banter between the pair but nothing more has happened.
Cora Hartley
Matthew met Cora outside of City Hall where Matthew had gone to get food from a food truck. Cora ran up to Matthew, seeing that he was a deputy, and explained about how she had been robbed. The pair talked and Matthew gave her his number. Since then, the pair constantly ran into each other, with Cora eventually joining the Department of Corrections. The pair became friends, with Cora often calling Matthew for law advice or just to check in.
During a situation where a fellow correction officer, Sven Wallin, was being hunted, Cora ended up being targeted. She reached out to Matthew who jumped into action to protect her. He reached out to friend and DA, Sati Kai, to help hide her, who offered her house. Over the next few days, Matthew checked in on Cora who enjoyed herself watch films like Madagascar and baking cookies.
=== Colleagues ===
Ron Paxton
Ron Paxton was the first person in the PD that Matthew made contact with when he hoped to join himself. Matthew was lucky to receive a ride along with him which fully convinced Matthew to join the force. Since then, the pair have grown very close. Matthew gave Ron a lot of information relating to motorbike-related crimes to help Ron start a Motor Unit. When Ron went off to fight during the Somalian Pirates War, Matthew went to help but unfortunately got separated. When there are issues, Matthew knows he can go to Ron for help and further advice. Ron is also one of Matthew's emergency contacts. Ron was eventually promoted to Captain after communications with Harold StockHerd Well went south, he left the Grapeseed Sheriff's Department and decided to try and set up the Paleto Bay Sheriff's Department. After a discussion with Ron, Matthew followed his lead and transferred from the Los Santos Sheriff's Department to the Paleto Bay Sheriff's Department. The next day, Ron, alongside Joe Ferraro promoted Matthew to Corporal.
With Ron leading the PBSD, and Matthew at his side, the pair brought in more people to help create a strong structure for shift 1. Eventually after interviews, Ron had the joy of promoting Matthew to be his shift one sergeant.
Robin Steele
Matthew and Robin met on shift one day and became good friends. They have ridden, and have worked on scenes, together quite a few times. Matthew has been seen to visit Robin during her many hospital and ICU check-ins. Robin even has playfully called Matthew "Bushy" on some occasions, relating to his surname of Bush.
Luke Bear
Luke was the first non-solo cadet that Matthew ever taught in an FTO lesson. The pair quickly bonded and they became good friends, with Luke showing great respect towards Matthew. The pair worked together on future situations when Luke became a full cadet. The pair often would check in with each other and make sure both were well. When Matthew was promoted from FTO to FTI, Matthew made sure to reach out to Luke to try and organise his final eval to become a deputy. After Matthew transferred from the Los Santos Sheriff's Department to the Paleto Bay Sheriff's Department, Matthew convinced Luke to also join the sub-department with him. Matthew even made sure that Bear had his own place in the Paleto Bay Sheriff's Office by making the cleaning cupboard the "Bear Cave".
Jonathan Cyan
After becoming a non-solo cadet, Matthew took Jonathan out for an FTO session. The pair quickly become good friends with Matthew often being a cheerleader and positive force for him. Jonathan would come forward with many questions which Matthew would do his best to help answer. Even though Jonathan had his eyes set on joining the Vinewood Police Department, Matthew tried his best to convince him to become a deputy in the Los Santos Sheriff's Department instead. Matthew considers Jonathan a good friend and has commented that, alongside Nicholas Mendoza, he is a part of "his" shift 1.
Weeks after being promoted up to senior deputy, Jonathan ran into some difficult times and ended up receiving a few complaints from both members of the public and other PD members. Because of this, he received a suspension from Edward Maddox. After his suspension, Jonathan seeked Matthew out and the pair rode together and discussed the various complaints and issues that Maddox had brought up. Matthew gave Jonathan advice to speak to his lieutenant Lily Bloom. However just as the conversation ended, Maddox called the pair wishing to speak in person. At this meeting after Matthew tried to reason with him, Maddox demoted Jonathan back to deputy. Matthew stated to Jonathan he would do everything he could to help him and Jonathan stated that he was one of a few people in the PD he could trust.
Nicholas Mendoza
Matthew met Nicholas through Jonathan Cyan (as the pair were close friends). Even though Nicholas was a non-solo cadet then, Matthew never got to take him on a FTO session. Their friendship grew and as Nicholas moved to solo cadet he started to develop an interest in investigations, specifically looking into ATM robberies. With Matthew being a part of CID, he gave Nicholas help and advice, with the pair even going on an undercover sting operation. Matthew considers Nicholas a good friend and has commented that, alongside Jonathan Cyan, he is a part of "his" shift 1. As the months passed, Matthew helped Nicholas become an FTO a member SPEED and a detective in the CID. One week at the end of a SPEED training session, Nicholas spoke to Matthew, Jonathan Cyan and Luke Bear. He announced to the group his recent engagement to Tia-Marie Watson and told Matthew that he would like him to be his Best Man.