Chicago PD star Patrick John Flueger explains why Adam Ruzek doesn't want Makayla to call him dad despite his relationship with her and Kim Burgess.
Patrick John Flueger explains why Adam Ruzek doesn't want Makayla to call him dad yet in Chicago PD. Kim Burgess' adopted daughter has been a regular fixture in the One Chicago police procedural. Throughout Makayla's arc in Chicago PD thus far, Ruzek has also been an important part of her life, but unlike Kim, he still isn't treated as a parental figure in her life.
In light of Chicago PD's 200th episode that put Kim through the wringer, the NBC series offers the latest look at her household situation with Ruzek and Makayla. It's clear that Ruzek is very much the dad that Makayla never had, but Flueger tells TVLine why his character isn't pushing her to acknowledge him as the paternal figure in her life.
As the original romantic pairing in Chicago PD, Burgess and Ruzek have gone through a lot. They were once engaged, but despite pulling the plug on their wedding and eventually dating other people, it's clear that they always have a special place in each other's hearts. While their relationship status remains unclear, the fact that they are living together could be an indication that NBC is setting up their official reunion.
Jay Halstead's Chicago PD departure is definitely a big loss to the One Chicago police procedural. However, it also opens up narrative space to explore other stories in the show. Chances are that NBC is saving the moment Makayla finally calls Ruzek dad for when he and Burgess finally reunite romantically. Perhaps, the series skips the dating part and immediately stages their long-awaited wedding considering the fact that they're essentially living like a married couple now anyway.
Following a harrowing year, capping off Chicago PD season 10 with a cause for celebration for Intelligence would be awesome. There have been a lot of professional and personal changes within Hank Voight's team, subjecting its members to new challenges. After Halstead essentially abandons Hailey Upton, Burgess and Ruzek could make up for that heartbreak with a feel-good wedding that proves that true love always wins.
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