Severide: The Houdini of Firehouse 51
Kelly Severide. The man, the myth, the firefighter who seems to have a one-way ticket to "out of town arson cases." Is there a secret Severide fan club out there, sending him cryptic clues about the next big fire? Or maybe he's just really good at faking his own death and reappearing with a tan?
The Great Severide Disappearance Act
Let's face it, the dude has a serious case of wanderlust. One minute he's battling blazes in Chicago, the next he's hot on the trail of a serial arsonist in Arizona. It's like he's auditioning for a real-life version of "The Fugitive," but instead of a one-armed man, he’s chasing down firebugs.
Some theories floating around include:
- Secret Agent Severide: Maybe he’s a deep undercover agent for a top-secret government organization. Those arson cases are just cover-ups for his real missions.
- Firefighting Nomad: Perhaps Severide is secretly a member of a firefighting tribe that roams the country, extinguishing fires wherever they pop up.
- Fear of Commitment Issues: Okay, this one is a bit of a stretch, but maybe he just can't commit to one city for too long. It’s like he’s the firefighter version of a millennial digital nomad.
When Will Severide Be Back?
The real question is, will he ever come back? Or will he just keep disappearing into the sunset like a modern-day cowboy? We can only hope that his next adventure involves a rescue puppy or a particularly stubborn house fire.
Until then, we'll just have to keep enjoying the drama and hoping that Stella Kidd has a really, really long leash.
How to Handle Severide's Absences
- How to cope with Severide's sudden departures: Stock up on popcorn and your favorite binge-watching show.
- How to avoid withdrawal symptoms: Find a Severide lookalike and pretend they're him.
- How to survive without Severide's heroic antics: Learn basic firefighting skills (just kidding, don't actually do this).
- How to prepare for Severide's inevitable return: Clear a space on your couch for epic reunions.
- How to deal with Severide's excessive heroism: Admire him from afar and maybe, just maybe, send him a care package.
So, there you have it. The eternal mystery of Severide's whereabouts. Until next time, Chicago!