Severide's Farewell Tour: A Case of MIA or MIA-ow?
Kelly Severide, the brooding heartthrob of Firehouse 51, has a knack for disappearing acts that would make Houdini blush. But unlike the escape artist, Severide's vanishings usually involve a smokey situation (pun intended) and a whole lot of unanswered questions. So, let's delve into the curious case of Severide's not-so-grand exits from Chicago Fire.
Season 11: The Great Severide Disappearing Act
Remember that time Severide up and vanished mid-season like a rogue puff of smoke? The writers, bless their souls, tried to cover it with a last-minute "arson investigation training" story. But let's be real, folks. We all know Severide can sniff out an arson case faster than a bloodhound on chimichanga fumes. Did someone forget to tell him Chicago has plenty of arson to go around? Was there a secret firefighter exchange program to, like, Mars, that we weren't informed about? The silence was deafening, and Stella Kidd, his ever-supportive wife, wasn't exactly thrilled with the whole radio silence routine.
Season 12: The Return of the Reluctant Renegade
Thankfully, Season 12 saw Severide return, tail between his legs (hopefully not literally, firehouse hygiene is important). This time, the writers (clearly taking notes from the "constructive criticism" department) presented a more concrete reason for his wanderlust: a juicy serial arsonist case in Arizona. Now, this makes a bit more sense. Serial arsonists are like the siren song of the firefighting world. But here's the kicker: Stella, still sporting some trust issues from the Season 11 fiasco, gave him the green light to go... with some very clear ground rules. No funny business, Severide! We're watching you (and by "we," I mean Stella, the entire firehouse, and probably a small army of concerned fans).
So, is this the end of Severide's disappearing acts? Only time will tell. But one thing's for sure: the next time he tries to vanish, we'll be ready. We'll have a net, a tracking device hidden in his favorite fire gear (don't worry, Herrmann will handle that), and a lifetime supply of guilt-inducing casserole to welcome him back. Because hey, even firehouse heroes deserve a little tough love.
