Chicago Fire season 13 episode 2 titled Ride the Blade, aired on October 2, 2024. The episode centered around the growing problem at Firehouse 51. Kelly Severide got into a difficult spot because his brother, Jack Damon, kept disobeying orders from Severide’s wife and boss, Stella Kidd. This created turmoil in Severide’s personal and professional life.
In Chicago Fire season 13, episode 2, Damon's rebellious actions during a rescue mission caused issues. While on a team with Stella, Damon ignored her order to stabilize the boat and rushed to help the victim instead. By the end of the episode, Damon admitted to Severide that he deliberately disobeyed Stella's command. This created tension between the brothers, making Severide question their future together in the firehouse.
Chicago Fire season 13: Stella’s confrontation and Damon’s lie
Chicago Fire Season 13 episode 2 showed Stella Kidd confronting Jack Damon about not listening to her commands during the rescue mission. As the team responded to a boat collapse on Lake Michigan, Stella directed Damon to stabilize the boat while the squad focused on the victim trapped underneath.
But Damon didn't listen to Stella and ran towards the woman, which almost led to a disaster as the boat collapsed right after. However, no one got hurt, but Damon's actions put everyone’s life at stake.
While confronting Damon, Stella told him “Your orders were to stabilize the boat,” but Damon quickly interrupted saying that he didn’t hear her orders. Stella became more frustrated as she kept questioning him, and finally, he admitted he couldn’t think of anything at that time and acted impulsive.
The tension between them hinted at the bigger problems at Firehouse 51, as Damon’s increasing respect for Severide seemed to make him ignore Stella’s authority.
Chicago Fire season 13: What led to the speculations of Severide leaving Firehouse 51?
The situation became intense when Severide, after hearing Stella and Damon arguing, decided to confront his brother. He took Damon into his office and asked if he had listened to Stella's instructions. Damon admitted he had heard her but chose to ignore her, wanting to prove himself in front of Severide.
After discussing with Joe Cruz, Severide admitted to Stella that Damon had actually lied to her about not listening to her commands. This news caused tension between the couple, as Stella was understandably upset that Severide had kept this from her at first. Severide, realizing he had made a mistake by protecting Damon, soon understood that the situation was becoming difficult to handle.
Following this, Severide called Damon at a beer bar by the end of the episode and told him that they can’t keep working together at Firehouse 51. “One of us has to go,” Severide said, showing that his loyalty to both his wife and brother had put him in a tough spot. This emotional moment led to rumors that Severide might leave Firehouse 51, setting the stage for shocking revelations in future episodes.
Fans of the franchise can watch Chicago Fire season 13 on NBC.