An original cast member when Chicago Fire debuted, Gabriela Dawson was notable for her feisty temper and bending of the rules to help patients, which often got her written up. She had a good friendship with fellow paramedic Leslie Shay that lasted until Leslie was killed in a fire. There was also her close bond with her brother Antonio (Jon Seda), a cop in Chicago PD.
As one of the few women in Firehouse 51 at the time, Gabby had to prove herself a lot but was respected by the team, including helping run Molly’s. She proved her toughness by becoming a firefighter, handling both the job and a prejudiced boss. She and Casey also had a strong relationship going, married in the show’s 100th episode and hoping to adopt a foster child.
However, things went badly with Gabby enduring health issues preventing her from having children and her relationship with Casey souring. This coincided with Raymund wanting to leave the show for other opportunities. Season 7 saw Gabby depart to do charity work in Puerto Rico. She briefly returned to close out her marriage with Casey and they left on good terms and was last seen in Season 8’s “Best Friend Magic.”
Raymund moved on well, producing and starring in the Starz crime series Hightown, which ended its three-season run in early 2024. That makes it a perfect time for her to return to Chicago Fire.
