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OOOK people:
Catherine Halsey had some mixed emotions when it came to John-117 before UNSC "conscripted" him, during his training, and during "The Fall of Reach."
When he was a child, Halsey felt a motherly connection to John. Almost as if he were her own child and this is why she kind of singles him out throughout his life.
After creating Cortana, Halsey allows the AI to choose whichever Spartan she wants to be her carrier. I think that even Halsey was surprised at her own reaction when Cortana selected John 117. Being that Cortana was created with Halsey's cloned brain, she feels the same emotions and shares the same thought patterns.
We know Cortana found the Chief attractive, she says so when making her selection. When Halsey hears her say this,I think we see her exhibit feelings we've never seen her portray, something that may be akin to jealousy.
At any rate, I'm not sure that I'd suggest they are "in love." But I would suggest that they carry on that deep emotional bond that Halsey feels towards the chief.