Is Carver and Violet’s Romance Doomed In ‘Chicago Fire’ Season 13? Jake Lockett Weighs In

The Chicago Fire Season 13 premiere packed several surprises for viewers. After it seemed like Carver(Jake Lockett) and Violet (Hanako Greensmith) were finally jumping into the deep end of their attraction to each other in Season 12, the new season found Carver dating someone else after returning from a six-week-long furlough. Lockett talked to Us Magazine about the Carver-Violet slow burn that seemed to be paying off but then regressed. He shared the thoughts running through his character's mind and why Carver shut Violet down when she was finally ready to explore what they could be.

For six weeks, Lockett said Carver had been “trying to figure out how to move through this” after his feelings were not acknowledged and reciprocated when he admitted them to Violet. “You’re sitting here trying to do the same old thing where you’re just wading through it, not really being [committed], kind of, like, halfway talking about it,” Lockett said. Six weeks was enough for Carver to decide he didn't want to "sit here and play in the lukewarmness of it anymore.” When Season 13 debuted, Carver had a new belle who picked him up, and they made a very public show of affection.

Has Carver Moved On from Violet In 'Chicago Fire' Season 13?

Violet Mikami, portrayed by Hanako Greensmith, in 'Chicago Fire'

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Lockett talked about Carver's mystery woman, Tori (Holly Hinchliffe), but remained mum about how the relationship progresses, saying he didn't "want to give anything away." He assessed that Carver's relationship with Tori is Carver's way of coping with not being with the person he wants. “Sometimes it’s easier to not have to go forward than it is to, you know, deal with the person that you really [are] into," he said. But will Carver and Violet find their way to each other? Lockett had this to say:

“In a world where they end up together, which I don’t know what that situation is — we haven’t had that in the scripts — I think he just needs someone who’s willing to meet him where he’s at. I think it would have to be a lot more care on her part and willingness to be honest about where she’s at.”

Lockett teased some drama coming for the duo in Season 13. "There’s gonna be some drama coming, for sure. I’m excited for everyone to watch him grow as a human,” Lockett said.

Watch all the drama in all-new episodes of Chicago Fire Season 13 on NBC on Wednesdays. Catch up at any time on Peacock.

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