“It Had to End This Way” picked up where the previous hour left off, with Chief Pascal in the hot seat. He was the top suspect in an attempted murder case, and Severide was determined to prove Pascal’s innocence. Thankfully, the two Chicago Fire season 13 characters discovered the real culprit by the finale’s conclusion, clearing Pascal’s name. Elsewhere, Kidd learned something that would change her and Severide’s lives forever. Herrmann also decided not to take the chief’s test and demoted himself so that Mouch could take over as Engine 51’s lieutenant, and Carver contemplated his future in Chicago.

Jake Lockett & Daniel Kyri Are Confirmed To Leave After Chicago Fire Season 13

Carver & Ritter Aren’t Supposed To Return

In the wake of the news of Lockett and Kyri’s departures, the two Chicago Fire actors took to social media to address their apparent exits. Lockett posted a video on his Instagram. It features a montage of behind-the-scenes moments with Lockett and his costars, and the caption reads:

While I don’t exactly know what the future looks like, I do know that it won’t be exactly what it was and I am going to miss the hell out of that. So much pride in this journey.

It’s been an honor bringing Sam to life and to every one of you, thank you for the love and support over the past three years.

And most importantly, the people that I was on the ground with day and night… thank you for the family you are and times you have been and will be there for me. If you’re not in one of these clips, there will be more to follow. So many cherished memories.