Spoiler alert: The following article contains spoilers from Chicago Fire season 13, episode 4, “Through the Skin.”
After Chief Dom Pascal dismissed Jack Damon in Chicago Fire Season 13, episode 3, Stella Kidd began searching for his replacement in episode 4, and although it’s not easy, the lieutenant eventually finds a solution. Unfortunately, while Firehouse 51’s latest firefighters are exciting, their arrival bittersweet Due to Chief Boden’s exit ahead of Chicago Fire Season 13. With Boden gone, the story of the character’s return will not reach its full potential in these episodes.
During the Chicago PD Season 12 finale, Boden accepts a new job as the Deputy Fire Commissioner of the Chicago Fire Department, meaning he leaves Firehouse 51. Pascal takes Boden’s place in Chicago Fire Season 13, which was a big adjustment for many. However, the changes keep coming in season 13 as well Damon, Kelly Severide’s long-lost half-brother, also leaves the firehouse After Kid reports him for insubordination. Now, a familiar character (with ties to Boden) from past seasons will replace Damon.
Kylie finally joins Firehouse 51 in Chicago Fire Season 13
Ritter moved to truck 81
Kid struggles to find a new firefighter for Truck 81 who will live up to Pascal’s expectations in season 13, episode 4. Her first choice is former Chicago Fire Character Kylie Estevez, one of the recruits in Kidd’s Girls on Fire program. However, when Kidd meets with Kaylee, she shares her hesitations about joining Firehouse 51 because she doesn’t want to continue living under the lieutenant’s shadow. So, Kid is back to square one. Thankfully, Christopher Herrmann has a solution that solves all their problems – Darren Ritter will transfer to truck 81, and Kiley will take his place on engine 51.
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So, it’s a win-win situation for every character involved Chicago Fire Season 13. Kid finds a worthy successor for Damon on Track 81 which will make Pascal happy, while Kylie can finally join Firehouse 51 without having to worry about being compared to Kidd. However, there is one downside to Kylie’s return Chicago Fire Season 13.
Kylie returns to Firehouse 51 with Boden no longer in it
Boden left after the Chicago Fire season 12 finale
Kylie is finally part of the Firehouse 51 crew right after Boden appears in Chicago Fire Season 13. As some may remember, Kaylee was Boden’s office assistant before she joined the Girls on Fire program. The two characters share a connection, and it doesn’t seem right for Kaylee to come to a firehouse that doesn’t have soil in it.
Maybe soil can return in the future Chicago Fire Season 13 episode to congratulate Kylie on her transfer, but it won’t be the same as seeing the two work together.
Kylie and Boden worked closely together and their relationship was a joy. So, it’s a shame that viewers won’t get to see them reunited when Kylie officially becomes a member of the Firehouse 51 family. Maybe soil can return in the future Chicago Fire Season 13 episode to congratulate Kylie on her transfer, but it won’t be the same as seeing the two work together.