The romantic relationships in Chicago Fire aren’t only meant to depict characters falling in love and finding happiness, but to test how firefighters and paramedics can balance their personal lives and their work without being distracted. While many of these romantic bonds have resulted in fulfilling marriages, there have also been break-ups and/or emotional losses. As such, relationships with toxic love interests have defined the trajectory of the characters in this One Chicago show, especially those who have suffered heartbreak and made career comebacks.
10. Sam Carver’s Ex-Girlfriend Tori
Tori Has Been A Distraction For Carver
Sam Carver took a little while to get used to Firehouse 51 when he first joined the crew in season 11. However, after growing accustomed to the unit and falling in love with paramedic Violet Mikami, Carver felt he belonged. That is until Violet felt hesitant to commit to a serious relationship after the loss of Paramedic field chief Evan Hawkins. This causes Carver to move on from her and start a fling with Tori, his high-school crush. While Carver tries to be happy with Tori, he is disappointed with her because, deep down, he’s still in love with Violet.
9. Monica Pascal’s Husband Chief Dom Pascal
The New Couple In The Show Has Had Problems Already
The relationship between Chief Dom Pascal and Monica has recently commenced this season, but right off the bat, the tension between them is evident. While they passionately love each other, Monica gets upset with Dom because of his long work schedule with Firehouse 51. She also argues with her husband when Dom refuses to tell her everything. For instance, when Dom investigates the crooked police officer involved with ghost guns, he knows he and his wife are in danger. Dom tells Monica to stay with a family member, but she refuses to leave home and wants to understand his problem.
Monica’s issue with Dom is his lack of honesty about his work. She even refers to their time in Miami, which indicates they had to deal with similar conflicts at Dom’s workplace in the sunny city. Monica’s frustration with Dom is evident during her first appearance on the show when Dom can’t enter their home because she changed the locks, revealing Monica’s no-nonsense demeanor. Dom and Monica’s marriage will surely be monitored throughout season 13.
8. Violet Mikami’s Ex-Boyfriend Sam Carver
Carver And Violet Were Getting Along Well Until This Season
At first glance, Sam and Violet don’t seem like a potential match, but they have similarities. They are intelligent and hard-working individuals who have experienced personal losses and been in trouble with their superiors for taking major risks during life-saving situations. After the sudden loss of her previous boyfriend, Hawkins, Violet felt emotionally unwilling to commit to a serious relationship again. That is until paramedic Sylvie Brett encouraged Violet to go out with Sam, which led to a casual relationship.
Despite Sam and Violet’s love for each other, Violet is still hesitant about having a boyfriend in the workplace after Hawkins’ tragic death.
Despite Sam and Violet’s love for each other, Violet is still hesitant about having a boyfriend in the workplace after Hawkins’ tragic death. Sam also continues to have issues at times in Firehouse 51 because of his temper. This includes a fire case towards the end of season 12 when Sam is aggressive towards an abusive father, which was triggered by his childhood. After this altercation and his toxic bond with Tori, Sam will have to tread carefully if he intends to have a relationship again with Violet.
7. Matt Casey’s Ex-Girlfriend Gabriela Dawson
Casey and Gabby Were A Primary Couple On This Show
Before his relationship and eventual marriage to Sylvie, Matt Casey was married to paramedic Gabriela Dawson. Despite their excessive workloads, the two had a passionate relationship. However, there was heartbreak when Gabriela lost her baby during pregnancy and lost custody of her adoptive son Louie in season 5. Gabriela left the show in season 6 to provide aid in Puerto Rico, resulting in her divorce from Casey. She makes recurring appearances in seasons 7 and 8, which mark a pleasant but conflicting reunion for Gabriela and Casey because, at this point, Casey and Sylvie start developing feelings for each other.
While Casey deeply loved Gabriela during their time together, they had disagreements about how to have children. Gabby always wanted to have a biological child. However, Casey thought adoption was the best option because he constantly worried about Gabby’s health due to a pre-existing aneurysm that could’ve killed her during her pregnancy. Gabriela’s departure was difficult for her and Casey due to their long relationship, but fortunately, Casey found Sylvie afterward.
6. Blake Gallo’s Ex-Girlfriend Violet Mikami
Violet And Gallo Were Flirtatious And Competitive
The bond between Violet and Gallo takes a turn when Violet meets Hawkins and develops feelings for him. After Hawkins’ tragic death, Violet has sparks with Gallo again when she comforts him during his recovery from a neck injury. But Gallo realizes that Violet’s care for him is a result of her grievance about losing Hawkins, causing Gallo to distance himself from her because they both know that it is the wrong time to commit to a serious relationship. Gallo would eventually leave Firehouse 51, but he and Violet have maintained respect for each other as friends.
5. Matt Casey’s Girlfriend Sylvie Brett
Casey And Sylvie Were A Highly Anticipated Couple The Last Few Seasons
While Casey and Gabriela parted ways, Sylvie also had failed love interests, including firefighter Joe Cruz and Antonio Dawson. However, in season 7, as Matt and Sylvie grow closer together, they are constantly driven apart due to Brett’s previous love with Fire Chaplain Kyle Sheffield and Casey’s brief reunion with Gabriela after a fundraiser. Matt and Sylvie are uncertain about how to commit to a serious relationship, but the two ultimately get together and marry because they have seen the good in each other over the years and make one another happy.
4. Kelly Severide’s Wife Stella Kidd
Severide And Stella Have Maintained A Strong Relationship
The relationship between Kelly Severide and Stella Kidd is arguably the most complex pairing in Chicago Fire because they are separate for long periods thanks to Severide’s gig with OFI (Office of Fire Investigation) and Stella’s Girls on Fire program. Their work at Firehouse 51 also takes up a large chunk of their time, and Stella worries about Severide coming home days later after an OFI case. Despite this, Kelly and Stella always support each other’s work ethic.
After Grant and several casual relationships, Stella always had feelings for Severide, who deeply cared about her as well, resulting in their marriage and lasting rapport with Firehouse 51.
3. Violet Mikami’s Ex-Boyfriend Evan Hawkins
Violet And Hawkins Were A Pleasant But Ultimately Tragic Pairing
After her flirtatious relationship with Blake Gallo, Violet grows attached to Paramedic Field Chief Evan Hawkins, a stern leader who develops feelings for Violet after their first few confrontations. Hawkins appreciates Violet’s work ethic as a paramedic, particularly during his ride-along with her as they saved a newborn baby. Their bond grows after Violet kisses Hawkins during a Gala, but they are concerned that others in the workplace will find out about their relationship.
2. Jimmy Borelli’s Ex-Girlfriend Jessica Chilton
Borelli And Chilton Were A Brief But Intriguing Couple
Jimmy Borelli and Jessica Chilton are two of the more lesser-known characters on the show, but left lasting impressions due to their dilemmas. Borelli is an ambitious firefighter turned paramedic who tends to be reckless at times during calls and his disagreements with Chief Boden. Chilton is a paramedic with a history of alcoholism due to a troubled childhood with her parents and has a difficult time maintaining relationships.
Jimmy and Jessica develop a brief relationship in season 4 when she unexpectedly kisses him. However, when Chilton and Borelli make out in the shower and are caught by interim Chief Dallas Patterson, Jessica laughs off the situation, angering Borelli and breaking up with her. Borelli and the firehouse are upset over Chilton’s erratic behavior at 51 and during her work with patients. They learn that this is a result of Jessica’s alcoholism and depression over the death of her sister Alyssa. Chilton is eventually fired but seeks help at rehab thanks to Severide’s assistance.
1. Stella Kidd’s Ex-Husband Grant Smith
Grant Was A Devastating Marriage For Stella
The most challenging part for Stella was to convince herself to part ways with Grant and be with Severide. However, Kidd and Kelly questioned themselves about whether their relationship would work without jeopardizing their careers. Fortunately, after overcoming her struggles with Smith, Stella manages to commit herself to a caring and loving relationship with Severide and work well together as fellow firefighters at Firehouse 51 in Chicago Fire.
