Jack Damon Leaving Firehouse 51 Ends His Story With Severide
My second issue with Damon’s firing is tied to his relationship with Severide. While he was introduced past halfway through Chicago Fire season 12, it was only in the finale that we learned about his real connection to Squad 3’s Lieutenant. In fact, my biggest gripe of this year thus far is not being able to see the fallout from that confession, since season 13 picked up after a considerable time jump. When it returned, Benny Severide’s sons were already bonding. Chicago Fire season 13 getting rid of Damon makes this issue worse because it ends the brothers’ storyline.
On top of not seeing how they developed an easy rapport after Damon’s bombshell reveal in the Chicago Fire season 12 finale, their relationship is also immediately ruined because of the younger Severide brother’s attitude change.
At this point, we have barely explored their dynamic. It would have been nice to see more of them talking about their different upbringing and memories of their dad. I also liked that Severide had someone else to regularly interact with besides Kidd. Sadly, One Chicago didn’t give the relationship enough time to actually flourish. On top of not seeing how they developed an easy rapport after Damon’s bombshell reveal in the Chicago Fire season 12 finale, their relationship is also immediately ruined because of the younger Severide brother’s attitude change.
Can Jack Damon Still Return After His Firing?The good news is that since he isn’t dead, the door remains open for Damon to make another appearance in Chicago Fire. While I doubt that he can still return and become a full-timer at Firehouse 51, especially after his final argument with his brother, the show can bring him back to continue his story with Severide. Admittedly, what he did in his last few weeks with the team is reprehensible, especially pitting his brother against his wife.
Chicago Fire can leave the storyline as it is, but aside from wrapping up Damon’s time on the show, I believe having closure is also very important for Severide.
However, I also want to see a proper resolution to this matter. Chicago Fire can leave the storyline as it is, but aside from wrapping up Damon’s time on the show, I believe having closure is also very important for Severide. Letting his little brother go like that will likely haunt him even though Damon no longer has a physical presence in Firehouse 51. At the very least, Chicago Fire season 13 should give them one final conversation.
