If Severide and Kidd decide to name their child after Shay, that would open the door for NBC to bring Lauren German, who played Shay,

back in season 14. German hasn’t appeared in a Chicago Fire episode since the season 3 premiere. Given that her character is dead, the actress’s absence is understandable.

 

 

However, now that Severide is preparing to become a father, Shay could appear via flashbacks, dreams, and/or hallucinations. The series could show flashbacks to before Shay died, when she and Severide were still living together. Perhaps Severide could reflect on a specific moment with Shay that is relevant to his current storyline (aka having a baby). Or he could hallucinate her.

To our knowledge, German isn’t currently tied down to any TV show or movie. So, by all accounts, her schedule is open, allowing her to return to the One Chicago universe, even if it’s for more than one episode. Only time will tell, though, if Severide and Kidd name their baby after Shay in Chicago Fire season 14 or if German returns.

 

 

Kidd should give birth in Chicago Fire season 14, most likely in its second half. When she does, she and her husband will have a big decision to make — what to call their baby. And I cannot think of a better name than Leslie (or Shay), after Severide’s best friend.

Severide and Shay’s relationship was arguably the best one on the show, and they even almost had a baby together (platonically). They were so close, and it was heartbreaking to see Severide grieve her. He just loved Shay so much. So, naming his child after her would only be fitting.

Severide and Kidd naming their baby after Shay would be the perfect way to honor her legacy and keep her relevant even 11 years after her death. It would also be a nice treat for the fans who miss her dearly. Plus, it also helps that Shay had a gender-neutral name that could work for a boy or a girl.

A falling pipe struck Shay in the head after the explosion, and she seemingly died on impact. Viewers watched as her paramedic partner, Gabby Dawson, tried performing CPR on her to no avail in Chicago Fire season 3, episode 1. Shay was gone, and no one could save her. Gabby and Shay’s best friend, Kelly Severide, desperately tried, but they couldn’t revive her.

Shay’s tragic death in Chicago Fire was a complete shock, and it proved that no one, not even the main characters, was safe in the series. Of course, Shay’s passing rocked Firehouse 51. In particular, Gabby and Severide were devastated by the loss. It took some time for them to come to terms with it, but that doesn’t mean they have forgotten Shay.