While Sam Carver is away from Firehouse 51, Chicago Fire has found his replacement, whose return is exciting due to their relationship with one of the show's main characters. Jake Lockett's Chicago Fire season 13 character has been through a lot in only 14 episodes. At the beginning of the season, he was reeling from his "break up" with Violet Mikami and in a toxic relationship with his high school girlfriend, Tori. Together, Carver and Tori would spend their nights drinking and partying, affecting his work as a firefighter. After Tori left, though, things didn't exactly get better for Carver.
Carver struggled with alcoholism during season 13's second half. He tried attending AA meetings. However, when a friend he made there attacked Violet because he thought she was a danger to Carver's sobriety, Carver stopped going. So, as Carver explained to Stella Kidd in Chicago Fire season 13, episode 14, he started taking extra shifts at other firehouses because the only time he didn't want to drink was while on the job. Knowing this wasn't healthy, Carver decided to take some time away from Firehouse 51 to focus on himself. Now, a familiar face will likely replace Carver on Truck 81 in his absence.
Chicago Fire Season 13, Episode 15 Sets Up Jack Damon's Return To Firehouse 51
It's Only A Matter Of Time Before Damon Reunites With Firehouse 51
Michael Bradway reprises his role as Jack Damon in Chicago Fire season 13, episode 15, "Too Close." As many know, Damon is Benny Severide's son, making him Kelly Severide's half brother. Firehouse 51's Chief Dom Pascal fired him towards the beginning of the season after ignoring Kidd's orders and then lying about it. Damon later made amends with Severide, though, and took on a new job at Firehouse 20, where he seemed to be thriving. Unfortunately, that all changes in episode 15.
During a fire, one of Damon's colleagues, Jenner, abandons him when he can't handle the heat (pun intended). Damon eventually exposes Jenner, which doesn't do him any favors with Jenner (who previously threatened to ruin him if the truth got out) or Firehouse 20. As a result, it seems as if Damon's time at his current fire station is running out. Of course, Severide and Kidd want to help the young firefighter, which brings them to the conclusion that Damon should return to Firehouse 51 in Chicago Fire season 13, seeing as he has grown so much since being fired.
Jack Damon's Return Means Chicago Fire Can Continue Tackling His Relationship With Severide
Season 13 Has Sidelined Severide & Damon's Relationship
Although Chicago Fire season 13, episode 15 ends without any confirmation concerning Damon's future, all signs point to him replacing Carver in Firehouse 51 while he's gone. It's the only logical solution to Damon's problem and the vacancy on Truck 81. While it will be great to see Damon reunite with his former fellow firefighters, his return is also advantageous for the NBC procedural drama because Chicago Fire can finally continue developing Severide and Damon's relationship.
Chicago Fire Season 13 Cast | Role |
|---|---|
Taylor Kinney | Kelly Severide |
Miranda Rae Mayo | Stella Kidd |
David Eigenberg | Christopher Herrmann |
Christian Stolte | Randall "Mouch" McHolland |
Joe Minoso | Joe Cruz |
Daniel Kyri | Darren Ritter |
Hanako Greensmith | Violet Mikami |
Jocelyn Hudon | Lyla "Lizzie" Novak |
Dermot Mulroney | Dom Pascal |
Jake Lockett | Sam Carver |
Michael Bradway | Jack Damon |
Katelynn Shennett | Kylie Estevez |
Damon has occasionally popped up in Chicago Fire season 13 after he was fired, sharing brief moments with his brother. Still, his appearances haven't been significant enough to strengthen the siblings' complex bond. Now that he will (most likely) be back at Firehouse 51, though, the One Chicago TV show can focus more on building Severide and Damon's intriguing dynamic.
Damon Is Great, But Chicago Fire Still Needs Carver Back
Carver Is An Important Part Of The Firehouse 51 Squad
Although Damon's return is exciting (not only because of what it means for his and Severide's relationship, but also because it opens the door for a possible romance between him and Lizzy Novak), Carver must eventually return. His character is too important to the plot and the team for him to quit so suddenly. It simply wouldn't make sense for Damon to be Carver's permanent Truck 81 replacement. Plus, Carver has his own Firehouse 51 romance to worry about. Chicago Fire season 13 can't end without a resolution to Carver and Violet's will-they/won't-they story, and Carver needs to be present for its conclusion.
