Stella Kidd, you got it! Chicago Fire has been filled with red-hot romances throughout its run, but nothing compares to Kelly Severide’s relationship with Stella Kidd.
Kelly (played first by) when fans first met Kelly Taylor Kinney), he was a rough and tough firefighter who was known for being a ladies’ man. He was wild and brooding at the time, while Matthew Casey, his best friend, was calm and collected.Jesse Spencer) was the softie who viewers were rooting to find love.
Over the years, One Chicago diehards became accustomed to Kelly’s whirlwind romances — including the time he got married in Las Vegas after losing his roomie and BFF Leslie Shay (Lauren German(season 3. The arrival of Stella (Miranda Rae Mayo) in season 4 shook things up.
The new character, who made her debut in 2016, left fans with a lot of questions and even more hope that Squad 3’s leader could find a forever kind of love.
Unfortunately, it took time before Kelly and Stella’s love lives finally lined up. They had to overcome jealous exes, overbearing parents and work complications before eventually crossing the “just friends” line.
Through all the ups and downsKelly seemed to be certain that Stella is The One. Season 8, Episode 4, was a calm episode in which Stella was put at ease by the lieutenant after a scary call regarding an infectious disease.
“Hey, I’m not worried,” he told her in the November 2019 episode. “It’s not how I’m going to go.” When asked how was going to go, he simply told Stella, “[As] an old man in bed with our kids and grandkids and you surrounding me.”
Throughout their relationship, Kelly has almost lost Stella on multiple occasions, due in part to his stubbornness and the fact that he thinks he knows what’s best for her. That was the case in season 9 when she chose to ice Stella out so she could focus on her lieutenant’s exam.
“I’ve been MIA because I thought that was best for you. Chief Conway told me the white shirts said the only reason you’re moving up the ladder is because you’re with me. I didn’t tell you because I figured it would mess with your head. You deserve better,” he told his girlfriend at the time.
Stella questioned whether he believed she could handle being a boss. “Of course, I know I don’t need your help with some test. I needed you to do what you do best: To tell me, ‘You got this, Stella Kidd,’” she responded. “And to pick me up when I’m feeling low, and instead, you shut down on me. You shut down on me like the bad old days.”
Kelly gave one of the most memorable speeches on the series because of her fiery reaction.
“This attitude of yours is exactly why I know you got this, Stella Kidd, and it’s why I know how badly I screwed up, and it’s why I’m never gonna let you go away from me again,” he said to which Stella replied, “You are not the decider. And pretty soon, we’re gonna be in the same rank, so listen up. I am the one who’s never going to let you get away again.”
One season later, the duo hit another rough patch. But showrunner Derek HaasIn February 2022, it was revealed that the couple were still planning a wedding. “We are on scope for a wedding episode this season. I would write it down — maybe not in ink, but as close to ink as you get,” he told VarietyStella and Kelly are newly engaged.
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