What happened to Gabby Dawson on Chicago Fire? When does the character leave for good? To execute Raymund’s wishes of leaving the show, the writers thankfully didn’t kill Gabby off as they have done with other characters (cue: the horrible death of her best friend, Leslie Shay, in the season 3 premiere). During the season 6 finale, “The Grand Gesture,” Dawson announced that she would be moving to Puerto Rico permanently to aid in hurricane relief and a have fresh start.
Thankfully, her exit wasn’t completely permanent. Dawson returned in the season 7 premiere episode, “A Closer Eye,” after receiving a call from Casey asking about the status of their relationship. Ultimately, it was decided that “Dawsey” was officially over, and Casey later filed for divorce from Dawson. But that’s not all—Raymund reprised her a second time in season 8, episode 9, when Dawson returned from Puerto Rico to tell Casey that she still has feelings for him.
Raymund told Entertainment Weekly in 2019 that fans will see sparks fly during the reunion episode. “Dawson and Casey will always have an unbreakable bond, and their love is a special love that I think will forever stay alive,” she said. “The fans don’t want to miss this episode—we get to see Dawson and Casey’s love in a new light.” Although the couple tried to make things work, they both determined that it would be best to continue their separate ways. Dawson has not appeared on Chicago Fire since.
The actress has been busy starring as the lead in Starz’s crime drama, Hightown, which was renewed for a third season in March 2022. She’s also directed multiple TV episodes from Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, FBI, The Sinner, The Endgame and more.
