With Eamonn Walker gone, the producers had to find Chief Boden’s replacement in Chicago Fire season 13, and they landed on Dom Pascal, played by Dermot Mulroney. Firehouse 51 had mixed reactions to the new chief during the premiere. While Severide was initially quite welcoming of Chief Pascal and his new rules, one conversation immediately ruined their good working relationship (at least, on Severide’s end).
Chief Pascal mentioned how it was against the rules for family members to work in the same firehouse, referring to Severide and his wife, Stella Kidd. However, Chief Pascal let it slide because they have demonstrated they can work without letting their feelings interfere. Going forward, Severide and Stella working together won’t be a problem. But Severide and Damon being on the same shift likely will.
Severide didn’t come clean to Chief Pascal about the fact that he and Damon were half-brothers during their conversation. Since the two Chicago Fire season 13 characters haven’t worked together long enough, they haven’t proven themselves in Chief Pascal’s eyes. He will undoubtedly transfer Damon to another firehouse if (and when) he learns he is related to Severide. Given that everyone in Firehouse 51 knows the truth except for Chief Pascal, it’s only a matter of time before the truth comes out in Chicago Fire.
