The way Boden’s departure from Chicago Fire played out kept the door open

for his return. Unlike permanent exits such as character deaths, Firehouse 51’s

former leader isn’t slated to move outside the Windy City. Instead, he

will just be in the main facility of the CFD, considering his recent election win. When Walker’s departure was also announced, it was reported that Boden would pop back in occasionally to see what his old team is doing, which makes the swirling theories not without merit.

Bringing Walker back for the new season will also make sense after his replacement plan falls through in Chicago Fire season 13.

In terms of narrative, there’s no stopping Chicago Fire season 13 from bringing back Boden. As previously mentioned, he and his old squad are still part of the same government body, which means that, technically, they are still working under one team. Bringing Walker back for the new season will also make sense after his replacement plan falls through in season 13. It can be remembered that Boden personally handpicked Christopher Hermann to be Firehouse 51’s next leader, but that won’t happen with Dom Pascal’s arrival.Walker was the first actor to be cast in Dick Wolf’s One Chicago Universe. Admittedly, it will take some time to get used to not having him around Firehouse 51. Dermot Mulroney has work cut out for him to replace such a beloved actor and character in Chicago Fire season 13. At the very least, Boden got the promotion he had long deserved in his swan song storyline.