Love stories are not new in Chicago Fire or in One Chicago as a whole. In fact, they are an integral part of the show’s storytelling. Over the years, Firehouse 51 has seen so many romances. Some of them worked, like Matt Casey and Sylvie Brett, who ended up married in Chicago Fire season 12, and others didn’t last for long. Currently, there are two active couples in Chicago Fire: Stella Kidd and Kelly Severide, as well as Sam Carver and Violet Mikami. If Damon and Novak decide to go out, they will be the latest addition to the group.
What separates this burgeoning love affair, however, is its characters’ respective backgrounds. As revealed in season 12, Damon is Benny Severide’s secret son, which makes him Kelly’s half-brother. Meanwhile, Novak’s past is still unclear, but it seems like she has also dealt with some family trauma, considering her initial refusal to be tied down to Firehouse 51. Hopefully, the new year can delve a little deeper into that part of the character. As two of the newest additions to Chicago Fire, the pair can bond over their shared experiences trying to fit in with a tight-knit group.
Whether the pair can actually be a serious couple is impossible to say at this point. Chicago Fire has also seen its fair share of break-ups in its twelve seasons on the air. Regardless, however, seeing the pair develop feelings for each other is yet another reason to be excited about the procedural’s return.
