With the leaking, strategically placing, or whatnot of this video, I feel we're all a little topsy turvy trying to fit it into the timeline. I'm one of those who is fairly sure we're losing Warrick in the opener. Don't quote me on being 100%, but the heart-breaking sound in Nick's voice when he says "Let's finish this for him" sounds like the rally cry of a man suffering from the loss of a best friend who can no longer finish his quest himself.
In the season 8 finale, they really showed what a personal mission this has been for Warrick, and his talk with McKean only showed just how much fight he had left in him. Accuse him of murder? Demote him? He can take all that so long as he achieves his goal in taking down those who are doing wrong. It's such a beautiful 180 from where he started in season 1, aiding a corrupt judge in placing bets... Now, he's on the warpath, on the mission to help the world a bit, and he's struck down in cold blood.
What a beautiful mission he's passed on to the rest of the team. I've heard that they solve Warrick's death in the first episode, and that sorta breaks my heart a little, because I'd love for it to become HIS mission.
Also, while no one on the team may adopt Warrick's child, should it be his biological child, I can understand them wanting to be a part of the child's life, should Tina allow it. If you recall, back in Season 1, everyone on the team was trying to buy a gift for Lindsey's birthday. They are all a part of one another's lives, and if they want to be there for Warrick's little one, THAT I could really see being possible and plausible.
Another thing: I won't be around here much in the future. Feel free to PM me for details, but I didn't want to disappear without warning.