Stella Kidd (Miranda Rae Mayo) and Kelly Severide (Taylor Kinney) appear on Chicago Fire Season 13 Episode 20 “Cut Me Open”.

Chicago Fire‘s Season 14 premiere kicked off with Stella and Severide visiting the doctor’s office shortly following the celebration of their pregnancy.

 

 

“When I took the test last week, it said positive,” a confused Stella told the physician. “So I don’t understand.”

Stella was shellshocked, coming out of her daze as Severide thanked the doctor for her time. As soon as the couple was alone, Stella came apart, apologizing to Severide profusely.

 

 

“I should have waited a few days to tell you,” Stella said. “Or taken another test.”

“No, you don’t need to apologize to me for anything,” Severide assured her, reminding Stella that he was with her every step of the way.

As Stella returned to Firehouse 51, she distracted herself with the arrival of the station’s new firefighter, Sal Vasquez (Brandon Larracuente), struggling to trust the recruit. As her frustrations built, Stella found little comfort in Severide, who seemed hesitant to ruffle his wife’s feathers.

“You’ve been walking on eggshells around me lately, and it’s just not helping anything,” Stella told him. “So please say what you think.”

Severide said, “I think you’ve had a lot going on lately, and —”

“You mean I’m bringing my personal life into work?” Stella asked defensively. Severide clarified that’s not what he meant, reminding Stella that he cared about her and was on her side no matter what. Regardless of her professional poise, Stella struggled to set aside thoughts of the baby.

Later that shift, while looking for something at the station with 51 paramedic Violet Hikami (Hanako Greensmith), Stella stumbled upon some baby supplies. Confused by the discovery of childhood toys, Violet awkwardly explained that Firehouse 51 had gathered a bunch of baby items to gift the couple when they thought Stella and Severide’s adoption was going to go through.

“That’s really sweet,” Stella said, clearly grappling with the latest developments.

“It’s around for whenever or if ever,” Violet assured her before nervously asking, “Where are you guys at with all that?”

“It’s been a little bumpy,” Stella said, admitting that she and Severide had told their adoption agency representative, Terry, that they were holding off on the process for a while.

“I totally get it, you guys were on a serious emotional rollercoaster,” Violet agreed, allowing Stella to change the subject. But just when Stella and Severide seemed utterly dejected, destiny stepped in with the most unexpected news.