We finally got the excitement we’ve been waiting for all season!
After twelve episodes in which nothing terribly jaw-dropping happened but several big questions formed for viewers, Chicago Fire Season 12 Episode 13 delivered a season finale that delivered all the heat we’ve been missing. This was the perfect way to cap off the season, and I’m satisfied with how the episode concluded. Stella Takes the Lead – Chicago Fire Season 12 Episode 13 This is the first time all season that I can remember feeling on the edge of my seat. As always, a lot was going on throughout the hour, but it felt cohesive and organized.
There was some suspense, but so many of the questions we’ve been asking for months have been answered, and I feel so relieved.
We already knew that Eamonn Walker was leaving the show, but we didn’t know for sure how the script would address that.
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Boden on the Ladder – Chicago Fire Season 12 Episode 13
Thankfully, they didn’t kill off our favorite Chief. Instead, he beat out Robinson for the Deputy Commissioner position, and we couldn’t be happier.
This allows Walker to keep a role on Chicago Fire, so we don’t have to say goodbye for good.
It’ll be weird without him, though.
We’ve been wondering who would replace Boden in the Chief’s chair, and it turns out he already had that covered.
Asking Hermann to take his place makes perfect sense.
In earlier reviews this season, we’ve even talked about how Hermann has been stepping up in Boden’s absence, acting as a father figure to many crew members.
A Team Effort – Chicago Fire Season 12 Episode 13
He’ll be an outstanding Chief and the best person for the job once Boden leaves.
A couple of big confessions happened in this episode, with Carver and Severide at the center.
First, we saw Carver lose his mind and attack a civilian on a call after the man put his hands on Stella.
Given Carver’s past and his history with abuse, his reaction made sense.
Eamonn Walker Leaves Chicago Fire with a Boden-Sized Hole
Obviously, he hasn’t shared this history with Violet.
She couldn’t understand why he got violent, so naturally, she assumed it was because Carver had feelings for Stella.
Violet is one of the most secure and confident women on television, so forgive me if I absolutely cannot get behind the writers’ decision to have her act jealous of her friend when something more serious was clearly going on with the guy she’s seeing.
Disgruntled Cook – Chicago Fire Season 12 Episode 13
Violet is observant and smart, and she knows Carver well enough to know that this was (mostly) out of character for him.
Regardless, the way she reacted prompted Carver to make a big confession. He finally admitted to Violet that he was in love with her.
What a surprise!
Just kidding, it’s been evident for ages.
It’s nice to have it out in the open now, though.
Of course, Violet didn’t get a chance to respond, and the episode ended before she and Carver talked again.
It’s a cliffhanger I can deal with, knowing that she obviously feels the same way, and it’ll be addressed next season.
Carver Defeated – Chicago Fire Season 12 Episode 13
Severide’s confession was a little less dramatic but just as big: he told Stella he wanted to start a family.
I predicted this, and while I don’t think it’s the best choice for the characters, I get why the writers are going in that direction.
We’ll see how they decide to handle it.
Chicago Fire is Soapy In the Best Way
Maybe Stella will get pregnant right away, and the new season will open with her ready to give birth, or perhaps they’ll struggle for a while, and the next season will deal with an infertility storyline.
Either way, it’s a big deal that Severide has come this far and now wants to have a child of his own.
He has a fairly complicated family history (that just got even more complicated, but we’ll get to that), so the idea of becoming a father is probably scary for him.
Cruz on the Ladder – Chicago Fire Season 12 Episode 13
Another highlight of this episode: Mouch came back! Finally!
We’ve missed him and his goofy antics.
Throughout the episode, he complains that the new fire truck drives differently than the old one.
He’s clearly struggling with the idea of everything that is changing.
He and Hermann even share an emotional moment where they talk about how much they’re going to miss Boden once he starts his new job.
It’s another example of wholesome masculinity, seeing these two men be vulnerable and open with one another.
Violet and Novak Look Up – Chicago Fire Season 12 Episode 13
Now, for the moment we’ve all been waiting for: we FINALLY know the big secret Jack Damon has been keeping!
