The Powers That Be will (likely) break Sam Carver and Violet Mikami up in Chicago Fire season 14, as their story can’t continue if only one of them is around. Ahead of the season 13 finale, NBC announced that two major Chicago Fire characters are leaving the show — Carver, played by Jake Lockett, and Darren Ritter, played by Daniel Kyri. Their exits came as a shock, given that the series never hinted at their departures. Plus, the entirety of season 13 felt like it was building up to a reunion between Carver and Violet, adding to the confusion behind Carver’s exit.
The Chicago Fire season 12 finale ended with Carver and Violet’s split. They weren’t officially together because Violet didn’t want to give her heart to a first responder after losing Evan Hawkins. However, Carver fell in love with Violet, which he admitted to her during a fight. He then took a furlough, and upon his return, Violet was ready to open up to him. Their timing wasn’t right (again), though, as Carver had a new girlfriend. They still spent most of season 13 pining for one another, but now, with Lockett’s exit, Carver and Violet won’t get a real chance in Chicago Fire.
Carver Goes Through With His Move To Denver & Violet Stays In Chicago
Carver Contemplated Transferring During The Chicago Fire Season 13 Finale
he most obvious way for Chicago Fire season 14 to end Carver and Violet’s love story would be for him to go through with his plan to transfer to the Denver Fire Department. After everything he went through in season 13, Carver felt like he needed a fresh start. He thought he could get that by moving out of Chicago. Unfortunately, that meant that Carver would also be leaving Violet behind, which is why he hesitated to leave during the season 13 finale.
Chicago Fire season 13 ended with Carver kissing Violet and telling her that he was in love with her. She said it back to him, and the episode concluded on a blissful note for the couple. Carver and Violet’s happy scene made many skeptical of Jake Lockett’s previously reported exit because it implied that the two had finally reunited after a season of a will-they/won’t-they slow burn. Season 14 can still reverse their romantic ending and reveal that Carver went to Denver after all.
Carver Moves Back To Texas
Jake Lockett’s Character Is From Texas
It’s wholly possible that Carver doesn’t even end up going to Denver in between Chicago Fire seasons 13 and 14. He could choose to go home to Texas instead. Despite all the painful history he has there, Carver might decide that he needs to confront his past on his road to sobriety. The only way he can do that is to return to Texas. While Carver is there, he could decide to stay, making his breakup with Violet and Chicago Fire exit permanent.
Violet & Carver Attempt A Long-Distance Relationship
They Could Follow Casey & Brett’s Lead
Given that Carver and Violet’s final scene in Chicago Fire season 13 was of them happy and in love, it would make sense for season 14 to begin with them still together. The premiere opening with Carver and Violet broken up would just feel too abrupt. So, the writers could take the Brett and Casey route from Chicago Fire season 10 by placing the couple in a long-distance relationship.
Carver would be able to go to Denver and still be with Violet, just like Casey did with Brett. However, we all know how that situation played out. Brett broke up with Casey at the beginning of season 11 because the distance was too hard for her. Perhaps Carver and Violet could handle it better. But the odds are against them. The good news is that Brett and Casey ultimately found their way back to one another and got married in Chicago Fire season 12. If Brett and Casey can be endgame despite Jesse Spencer’s exit, so can Carver and Violet.
Carver Transfers To A Different Firehouse In Chicago & Violet Stays At Firehouse 51
Being Close To Violet Could Be Too Much For Carver
Carver (and another character who shall not be named) partly attributed his alcoholism to being close to Violet almost every day in Chicago Fire season 13. Of course, he would never blame her. But Carver cared about Violet so much, and it was difficult to see her and not be with her. In spite of their finale kiss and love admission, Carver and Violet could choose not to pursue a relationship, given their baggage and his sobriety journey. Consequently, Carver decides to stay in Chicago but not at Firehouse 51.
Carver Quits Firefighting & Leaves Violet In Chicago
Carver Might Want Out Completely
As previously alluded to, Carver’s Chicago Fire season 13 story was rough. With everything he has been through, Jake Lockett’s character might decide that he wants to leave firefighting behind completely, resulting in his breakup with Violet. This theory might not be the strongest. However, the NBC procedural drama isn’t exactly known for its realism or consistency, meaning that anything could cause Carver and Violet’s romance to come to an end.
