In Station 19 Season 5, Maya Bishop (Danielle Savre) and Carina DeLuca (Stefania Spampinato) are navigating new chapters in their lives. After finally tying the knot in Season 4, the couple is now planning to expand their family. However, as the couple dreams about a future with children, Danielle Savre exclusively teased in an interview with Showbiz Cheat Sheet that their path to parenthood won’t be without challenges.
At the heart of the couple’s current journey is their decision to have a baby. In Station 19’s Season 4 finale, Maya had a life-changing moment while spending time with Dean Miller’s daughter, Pruitt. This experience led her to realize she wanted to have children with Carina. In the Thanksgiving-themed episode “Little Girl Blue,” Maya shared her feelings with Carina, telling her she was ready to start a family. From there, the couple began discussing how they would go about it, with Maya insisting that Carina carry the baby and contribute the egg. It was a romantic and hopeful start to their plans for the future, and by the Winter Finale of Season 5, Maya and Carina had excitedly shared their plans with the rest of the station.
However, Savre hints that there will be two significant obstacles ahead for the couple as they embark on this new phase of their relationship. “There’s a lot of elements and a lot of steps that have to be taken, especially regarding who’s going to be the sperm donor,” Savre said. “Is it going to be someone they know, or will they choose a donor from a company?” This seemingly simple decision becomes a source of tension, as Maya and Carina will likely have differing opinions about who should help them create their family. The complexity of choosing someone within their circle adds emotional depth to the story, and Station 19 fans know this choice will undoubtedly lead to conflict, which could test their relationship.
While this potential conflict over the sperm donor will no doubt create drama, it’s not the only complication the couple faces. Maya’s career ambitions are also a major factor in the story. At the end of the Winter Finale, Maya learns that there is a new female fire chief at Station 19, a position traditionally held by men. Although Maya expresses her excitement about this breakthrough, her own career aspirations remain an unresolved issue. In the past, her career was her top priority, but with Carina and their plans for a child, Maya now finds herself torn between two significant parts of her life: her relationship with her wife and her ambition to become the captain of Station 19.
Savre explains that Maya has always struggled to balance her personal and professional life, and this season will see her wrestling with those competing desires more than ever. “Before Carina, the only thing that mattered was her career,” Savre explains. “Now, her relationship with Carina and their dream of having a child should be the most important thing, but she’s still determined to succeed in her career.” This ongoing struggle will likely make for a compelling storyline, as Maya faces the emotional turmoil of wanting both a family and a career, but unsure if she can have both.
Savre also notes that while Maya’s storyline is part of an LGBTQ relationship, the issues she faces are universal. “It’s a valid story for any woman who wants to balance motherhood and career,” she says. “For Maya, it’s about finding the right balance between taking on the responsibility of being a mother while still pursuing her professional goals.” As Season 5 progresses, viewers will watch Maya attempt to juggle these aspects of her life, all while managing the ups and downs of her growing family and her evolving role within the fire department.
With these exciting developments and challenges ahead, fans of Station 19 can expect Maya and Carina’s storyline to remain emotionally charged, with a fair share of bumps in the road as they pursue their dream of having a child and finding balance in their careers. The relationship dynamics will continue to evolve, and viewers will undoubtedly be glued to their screens as Maya and Carina navigate the highs and lows of building their future together.
