It took many Chicago Fire seasons for Casey and Brett to come clean about their feelings for one another. Of course, Casey was dating and married to Gabby Dawson for a few seasons, but that’s beside the point. Even when Casey and Brett started developing feelings for one another (and Gabby was out of the picture), it was a long time before they even kissed. If Damon and Novak are officially replacing Casey and Brett in Chicago Fire, it would make sense if their relationship was a slow burn, too (especially since the other couples are already admittedly in love).
Severide and Kidd have been married since the Chicago Fire season 10 finale, while Carver and Violet started hooking up in season 12. Yes, Severide and Kidd’s marriage has been on the rocks in Chicago Fire, but their relationship is essentially old news. Even new drama between Severide and Kidd isn’t exciting anymore. Carver and Violet are still figuring out where they stand with one another, but they have already slept together and Carver has told Violet he loves her. Consequently, the NBC procedural drama would significantly benefit from a slow-burn friends-to-lovers romance — enter Damon and Novak.
Nothing is certain regarding Damon and Novak’s romantic potential in season 13 of the One Chicago TV show. However, based on their shared scene in the season 12 finale, it’s clear that they have chemistry, and the writers wouldn’t miss out on the opportunity to take advantage of that. A behind-the-scenes image from filming Chicago Fire season 13 also teases Damon and Novak growing closer in the upcoming episodes. Only time will tell what Chicago Fire season 13 has in store for Damon and Novak, but the odds that they develop feelings for one another are significant given the show’s history.
