They finally kissed. They finally reconnected. And for one beautiful moment in the Chicago Fire Season 13 finale, it felt like Carver and Violet might actually get their second chance.

But as fans now know, that moment was fleeting—because it’s already over.

In one of the most frustrating romantic arcs in the One Chicago universe, the rekindled relationship between Sam Carver (Jake Lockett) and Violet Mikami (Hanako Greensmith) is about to be extinguished before it ever really reignites. And the worst part? There may be no real reason given on-screen for their inevitable breakup.

Here’s what we know: both Jake Lockett (Carver) and Daniel Kyri (Ritter) are exiting the series as regular cast members ahead of Season 14. While Lockett may appear in the first few episodes to help wrap up his storyline, it’s highly likely that Carver’s departure will be fast—and final. His character already submitted a transfer request to Denver, and nothing in the Season 13 finale suggested he’d changed his mind.

That means whatever future fans hoped to see for Carver and Violet—fighting fires side by side, building trust, falling deeper in love—won’t get the chance to unfold.

The issue isn’t just that they’re breaking up. It’s how.

Fans waited through an entire season of emotional buildup, awkward tension, longing stares, and slow-burn storytelling to see Violet and Carver find their way back to each other. Their chemistry was raw, their connection complex. But just as the relationship found footing again, it was ripped out from under us—and now we’re likely heading toward a breakup that feels unearned, unresolved, and unexplained.

If Chicago Fire writes Carver out without offering more than a vague text message or quiet mention of a move, it risks doing more than ending a couple—it could alienate the very viewers who rooted for them through trauma, guilt, grief, and redemption.

This isn’t just a plot twist. It’s a missed opportunity.

Carver and Violet have been through hell. She’s grieved the loss of her soulmate, Evan Hawkins. He’s struggled with past trauma and a volatile temper. Yet through it all, they’ve found pieces of healing in each other. Their scenes together weren’t about convenience—they were about vulnerability. Trust. The kind of emotional depth that can’t be replaced with a few new recruits or a generic love triangle.

So, why undo all of it with a whisper instead of a bang?

The respectful way to end this would be to give them time. Let them try. Show the effort. A few phone calls, late-night texts, even a FaceTime conversation about how distance is breaking them would offer the closure fans deserve. We don’t need melodrama—we need honesty. Proof that their bond mattered.

Because without that, Violet’s storyline suffers, too. After spending so much of Season 13 redefining her purpose, stepping up in the wake of loss, and rebuilding her personal life, to have her love life once again cut off without proper context feels like a regression. Is she just destined to lose every man she cares about?

There’s still a chance—however slim—that Chicago Fire will do the right thing. Lockett’s appearance in the early episodes of Season 14 could offer the screen time needed to show Carver wrestling with his decision. Maybe he’s torn between the transfer and Violet. Maybe he’s hoping she’ll come with him. Maybe they both know it won’t work, but they choose to end things with compassion and respect.

But time is short, and fans are skeptical.

Chicago Fire has always balanced action with emotional authenticity. The loss of Ritter and Carver is a big shift—but it doesn’t have to feel like a betrayal. These are beloved characters, and their relationships have earned more than a silent fade-out.

If Carver walks away without so much as a scene with Violet, it reduces their entire arc to a plot device. And for viewers who invested emotionally in their reunion, that’s not just disappointing—it’s devastating.

Because sometimes, breakups hurt more when we’re not given the chance to say goodbye.