For such a short year, Firehouse 51 went through so much in Chicago Fire season 12. Matt Casey and Brett got married, while Kelly Severide and Stella Kidd sorted out their marriage after their problematic relationship since the Chicago Fire season 11 finale. It was also revealed that the mysterious Jack Damon is Benny Severide’s son. That’s all on top of Chief Boden’s unexpected departure. Not addressing Carver’s fate right away would only add to the stresses that Firehouse 51 will already be facing in Chicago Fire season 13, and they certainly don’t need more drama.
Additionally, losing Carver would once again force Stella Kidd to search for another new character that could fill his spot on Truck 81. Damon can still leave at any time, especially given the status of his relationship with his half-brother. Kylie Estevez may be joining the team permanently in season 13, but she’s still very new to the job. Carver is Kidd’s right-hand person, and considering all the changes that they are facing, she could use someone who is tried and tested by her side. Losing him could hamper her squad.
Brett’s Chicago Fire Season 13 Replacement Officially Solves An Overused Ambo 61 Problem
Brett’s departure from Firehouse 51 is sad, but at least her replacement solves an issue that has been plaguing Chicago Fire for a while now.
On top of Carver’s importance in Firehouse 51, not having him around would mean that Chicago Fire season 13 would lose the best romance that the show has seen in years. The season 12 finale set up a love story between him and Violet. Whether they can pick things up where they left them off is unclear at this point, but at least One Chicago can continue developing their affair, which is a much-needed aspect of the series’ storytelling.
