Kevin Atwater Just Got Major Life-Changing News on Chicago P.D. (RECAP)
The Intelligence Unit mainstay’s life is about to look very different.
As a One Chicago OG, fans of Chicago P.D. have been rooting for Kevin Atwater (LaRoyce Hawkins) for more than a decade, and his life just took an exciting turn in Season 13’s “On the Way.”
Chicago P.D.‘s January 28 episode followed Kevin Atwater through a thrilling investigation peppered with street-racing criminals, designer sports cars, a string of homicides, and a white-knuckled undercover mission led by the valiant Atwater. It all began after her contemplated buying a fancy new car — a clear indication that he’s been going through an existential crisis of sorts, especially after crossing paths with the magnetic Tasha Fox (Karen Obilom) earlier this season.
Historically a family man, Atwater has set up all of his loved ones for success, leaving the P.D. fan favorite to wonder: What does he want his future to look like?
“We’ve got really fun Atwater throughline this year with some fun guest stars for him to meet,” P.D. showrunner Gwen Sigan told NBC Insider. “I think he’s in a time of his life where he’s sort of discovering maybe there is ‘more that I wanted than what I have,’ you know?”
Novak is officially over Vasquez on Chicago Fire
Novak’s breakthrough with Frost has seemingly snuffed out her previous crush on Firehouse 51 newcomer Sal Vasquez (Brandon Larracuente). The charming paramedic is a bubbly flirt who catches many eyes, but it didn’t take long for Novak to begin noticing her paramedic pal Violet (Hanako Greensmith) was developing feelings for Vasquez, as well.
As some Chihards grew worried about a mutual crush complicating their friendship, NBC Insider connected with Chicago Fire producer Reza Tabrizi about the potential love “square” between Novak, Frost, Violet, and Vasquez.
“We really like when we can have characters have storylines across the shows… As far as Frost coming into the picture for Novak, considering, obviously, the feelings she had for Vasquez, that dynamic is gonna be interesting to explore,” Tabrizi told NBC Insider. “The way that Vasquez and Violet naturally ended up getting close without it being a plan…The triangle and the forepoint are definitely gonna be interesting to explore, and, as we always do, there’s definitely gonna be turns and twists.”
After a successful training module with Frost, Novak opened up to Violet about the “hot doctor” she hooked up with the night prior, admitting that she’d been talking to the Gaffney hottie for quite some time. This news came as a relief to Violet, who was under the impression that Lizzy still had the hots for Vasquez.
As Violet’s bond with Vasquez intensifies in Season 13, it seems like she’d now have clearance from Lizzy to explore any potential feelings as she moves full speed ahead with Frost.
Novak and Frost are done playing hard-to-get
After confirming that they were officially on different romantic pages, Lizzy continued opening up about her exciting new fling with Frost. Aware that she was dating a “player” type, Novak was still tempted to play illusive, lest she suffer the heartbreaking consequences of not out-playing him.
Despite her efforts, Novak’s ice queen routine didn’t work out. While enjoying a drink with Violet at Molly’s, a distracted Novak suddenly left to hook up with Frost.
“What happened to playing hard to get?” Violet asked.
“Eh, changed my mind on that one real quick,” Novak shrugged. “Figured I’d try really easy to get, instead.”
Violet asked Novak how she was going to send that message, learning that the string of salacious emojis Novak sent Frost would likely do the trick.
Find out where Lizzy Novak and John Frost’s exciting new romance heads next by watching One Chicago Wednesdays on NBC and stream episodes the next day on Peacock.
Reporting by Stephanie Gomulka
