Spoilers ahead: Episode 4 of Chicago FireSeason 11 called “The Center of the Universe.”
Chicago FireWe had to deal in the aftermath of tragedy “The Center of the Universe”As VioletEffortless The death of Hawkinsat the end. The whole firehouse wanted her to be there. Brett KiddIt was delivered some care packages. SeverideDropping by with a story and a six pack that brought back past tragedies that helped her get out of her apartment.
It is easy to forget the many losses that were suffered in the early years of the show’s eleven seasons. Severide arrived at Violet’s home, invited her in, and took Violet on an adventure to the past. It was back when Violet was only a few years away from joining Firehouse 51. He wanted to tell Violet about his past. AnnaLongtime friend, he Fire fans will remember as Severide’s girlfriend from Season 5 who died from leukemia. Season 5 streaming video. Peacock subscription.) Severide shared
The two toughest things I’ve ever been through were losing Shay and losing [Anna]. After Anna’s passing, I felt lost and helpless for a long time. I don’t like to think about how low a bottom I might have hit if I hadn’t gone back to work. That’s just my take, having been where you are.
His words hit home to Violet (and probably fans), but she confessed that she was afraid she’d see Evan everywhere if she went back to the firehouse. Severide – who probably could relate very well to this after losing Shay – told her that he saw Anna wherever he went too “for the longest time,”He saw his crew at 51 more clearly when they checked on him.
Although she was in tears by the end of their conversation, Violet also clearly appreciated how he’d opened up to her and revealed that somebody truly did understand what she was going through. He also honored Anna and Shay with his speech. Lauren German’s character The Season 2 finale: DeathThis was the first major blow to a cast member. Fire history.
The speech worked! Violet returned to work, made a pretty miraculous save on her first call back with Brett, and felt comfortable enough to drop by Severide’s office for a few more words of wisdom when she needed to understand how to live with the hole in her heart. Severide admitted that he’s no expert in grief, but went on to share:
My feeling is, all you can do is think of them, talk about them as much as you can, so in some way it’s like they’re still here.
Violet was all emotional again after he shared the advice. I can also admit that I was! Chicago FireMany characters have been said goodbye over the years. Some more permanently than others. Every now and again, it’s nice to hear that Severide remembered Shay and Anna.
Only time will tell if these conversations with Severide help Violet move on enough to the point that she’s done with her on-screen grieving, and it seems clear that her partnership with Brett makes her stronger when she’s in need of support.
Discover new episodes of Chicago FireWednesdays, 9 p.m. ET on NBC, between Chicago Med(which only Introduced a new characterWho is going to be the most important? Before losing another) at 8 p.m. and Chicago P.D.(which is Torres: It gets complicated) at 10 p.m in the 2022 TV premiere schedule.