Normally, the fact that a couple has survived all these ordeals should impress me, but there’s also something to be argued about knowing when something isn’t working. Severide and Kidd have been so used to chaos that it’s the only time that they find peace in their relationship.
A good example of this comes in Chicago Fire season 12, on the heels of Severide’s disappearance during his OFI stint. To ensure that her husband didn’t do a repeat of ghosting her, Kidd tried to control him, which didn’t work. Ultimately, Severide got his way. He even went out of town again for another arson case.Somehow, however, Severide’s disappearance in “Inside Man,” has seemingly fully eliminated this issue. Granted that his return in time for Matt Casey and Sylvie Brett’s Chicago Fire season 12 wedding could be an indication of his commitment to his wife, I find it difficult to believe that one gesture could make up for his inexcusable behavior during his OFI absence.
Severide broke Kidd’s trust by disappearing on her, especially on the heels of a rough start to their marriage, not to mention her near death during a call. It shouldn’t have been difficult to let his wife know his plans.
