Viewers bid farewell to Matt Casey and Sylvie Brett duringChicago Fireseason 12, but an exciting new couple will likely take their place when season 13 premieres. The NBC procedural drama, created by Michael Brandt and Derek Haas, has featured numerous romantic relationships over the years. From Kelly Severide and Stella Kidd’s rollercoaster romance to Wallace and Donna Boden’s steady and healthy marriage, fans have seen it all. However, now that Casey andBrett have leftChicago Fire,the TV series has room for a new couple in season 13.
Chicago Fireseason 13 is scheduled to premiere on Wednesday, August 08, 2025, at 9 p.m. ET on NBC, in between the premieres of the other twoOne ChicagoTV shows.
WhenChicago Fireseason 13 premieres,Firehouse 51 will undergo many changes.Since Chief Boden is no longer the chief but the Deputy Commissioner of the Chicago Fire Department, a new chief will join the firefighters and paramedics at Firehouse 51 — Dom Pascal, played by Dermot Mulroney. Plus, theChicago Fireseason 12 finale revealed Jack Damon is Severide’s half-brother, and Sam Carver told Violet Mikami he loved her before taking a furlough. So, season 13 has a lot to unpack. However, among the chaos also lies a potential love story.
Damon & Novak’s Budding Romance Can Follow Casey & Brett Story Format
Chicago Fire Needs A New Friends-To-Lovers Relationship
Both Jack Damon and Lyla Novak made theirChicago Firedebuts during season 12, and the finale set up a possible romance between the newbies. Damon served asDerrick Gibson’s replacement when he leftChicago Fire. Meanwhile, Novak was Brett’s successor after she moved to Portland with Casey and her daughter. So, given their age and status as newcomers to the show, it makes sense to push Damon and Novak together, which is exactly what happened during the finale.One of the last scenes teased romantic chemistry between Damon and Novak,but they’ll probably start as friends, like Casey and Brett.
Casey and Brett were friends for years before they started dating. It appears as if Damon and Novak might take the same route inChicago Fire season 13.
Damon essentially asked Novak out, but she steered the conversation in a different direction. Novak encouraged him to open up about what he had been hiding (which viewers later learned was his relation to Severide) and ignored Damon’s proposal to go out sometime. So, it’s more than likely thatDamon and Novak’s relationship will be platonic before growing into something more.Casey and Brett were friends for years before they started dating. It appears as if Damon and Novak might take the same route inChicago Fire season 13.
Chicago Fire Season 13’s Damon & Novak Can Be Its Next Slow-Burn Relationship
The Other Chicago Fire Romances Are At Different Stages In Their Relationships
It took manyChicago Fireseasons for Casey and Brett to come clean about their feelingsfor one another. Of course, Casey was dating and married to Gabby Dawson for a few seasons, but that’s beside the point. Even when Casey and Brett started developing feelings for one another (and Gabby was out of the picture), it was a long time before they even kissed. If Damon and Novak are officiallyreplacing Casey and Brett inChicago Fire, it would make sense if their relationship was a slow burn, too (especially since the other couples are already admittedly in love).
Chicago Fire Season 13’s Boden Replacement Will Be Very Different & It’s Good For The Show’s Future
Chief Boden left Firehouse 51 during the Chicago Fire season 12 finale, and his replacement, Dom Pascal, will be introduced in the season 13 premiere.
Severide and Kidd have been married since theChicago Fireseason 10 finale, while Carver and Violet started hooking up in season 12. Yes,Severide and Kidd’s marriage has been on the rocks inChicago Fire, but their relationship is essentially old news. Even new drama between Severide and Kidd isn’t exciting anymore. Carver and Violet are still figuring out where they stand with one another, but they have already slept together and Carver has told Violet he loves her. Consequently,the NBC procedural drama would significantly benefit from a slow-burn friends-to-lovers romance— enter Damon and Novak.
Will Damon & Novak Become A Couple In Chicago Fire?
The Chicago Fire Season 12 Finale Laid The Groundwork For Damon & Novak
Nothing is certain regarding Damon and Novak’s romantic potential in season 13oftheOne ChicagoTV show. However, based on their shared scene in the season 12 finale, it’s clear that they have chemistry, and the writers wouldn’t miss out on the opportunity to take advantage of that. Abehind-the-scenes image from filmingChicago Fireseason 13also teases Damon and Novak growing closer in the upcoming episodes. Only time will tell whatChicago Fireseason 13 has in store for Damon and Novak, but the odds that they develop feelings for one another are significant given the show’s history.
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Chicago Fire follows the lives of firefighters, rescue squad members, and paramedics of Firehouse 51 in Chicago as they face professional and personal challenges, showcasing their dedication, teamwork, and resilience.
