Chicago P.D. Season 12 heads toward its highly anticipated finale, fans are buzzing with speculation about an intriguing pairing that has slowly been building tension — Detective Dante Torres and Officer Joelle Cook. Now, actress Toya Turner, who plays Cook, is fanning the flames even more by dropping a tantalizing hint: “There is something that happens.” With those six words, she’s sent the Burzek-loving, Upstead-mourning fandom into a frenzy. So, what could this “something” mean?
From the moment Officer Cook joined the Intelligence Unit earlier in Season 12, she brought with her a fresh energy — confident, composed, and fiercely competent. But it was her subtle chemistry with Torres, played by Benjamin Levy Aguilar, that immediately caught viewers’ attention. While the show hasn’t explicitly leaned into romance between them, the slow-burn tension has been hard to ignore. And now, it seems we may be heading toward some resolution… or ignition.
In a recent behind-the-scenes interview, Toya Turner kept things vague but undeniably juicy. “I can’t say too much, but there’s a moment in the finale that fans will definitely talk about,” she teased. “Let’s just say, it’s been building — and it finally pays off. There is something that happens between Cook and Torres, and it’s going to raise some eyebrows.”
For fans of Torres, this moment is long overdue. After his explosive debut in Season 9 and steady growth in subsequent seasons, Dante has been largely defined by his loyalty, raw intensity, and emotional guardedness. While the show has hinted at layers beneath his tough exterior, we haven’t seen him explore personal connections in the way characters like Ruzek or Halstead have. Enter Officer Cook — someone who challenges Torres in the field, matches him intellectually, and doesn’t back down from his intensity. Their scenes crackle with tension — the kind that says more than words ever could.
Of course, fans are divided. Some are already shipping the duo as “TorCook,” excited to see a fresh pairing that could revitalize the show’s emotional core. Others are hesitant, preferring to see Torres stay focused or wary of rushing Cook into a romantic storyline too soon. But if Chicago P.D. has proven anything over the years, it’s that it handles slow-burn romance better than most. Think back to how long it took Burzek to fully come together — and how satisfying that payoff was.
There’s also the question of what this means for the characters individually. For Torres, allowing someone in emotionally would represent real growth. He’s a character who’s seen and experienced a lot — trust doesn’t come easily. For Cook, it could show that behind the badge and bravado is someone craving connection, too. If the finale does bring them together — even for a moment — it could set up a powerful new dynamic heading into Season 13.
