In Chicago Fire Season 12, Kelly Severide leaves to work on an arson case in Tucson, Arizona. His wife, Stella Kidd, gives him her blessing but has trust issues after his previous disappearance. In Episode 4, Captain Tom Van Meter asks Stella about Severide, leading to an uncomfortable exchange. However, Stella receives a heartwarming text from Severide, assuring her that he will return home in a week's time. Fans will have to wait to see when exactly Severide will make his return.