Casual viewers of “Chicago Fire” may have been extremely concerned by Kidd’s absence during several episodes in the 10th season. However, it turns out that there was a logical explanation for it. TV Guide reported that she was apparently traveling to help get her “Girls on Fire” program set up. Kidd told the publication that the character was feeling some pressure and this was her way of coping. “She just kind of leaned into what felt like home, doing Girls on Fire and being surrounded by women and really excelling with that project that she started that was like her baby.”
What about the missed opportunity to take over for Matthew Casey (Jesse Spencer) as the leader of Truck 81? Mayo told Parade that the character was suddenly doubting herself. “I think that she’s a scrapper, she’s used to working, she’s used to being in pursuit of something,” she explained. “And she realized that if she were to take this on now, she’s really realizing what all of that means. Especially at 51. It’s not just her becoming lieutenant anymore, having the title of lieutenant. Being the lieutenant of a company essentially means that if something happens it’s on you.”
That explains some things, but what about Kidd’s relationship with Kelly Severide? Mayo had an explanation for that, too.
