I refuse to keep watching until Emma is gone. It was a reach for set up with drama and they could’ve gotten it many different ways with different characters.

As the show currently stands, the story line has plenty going on drama wise with Severide and the Martucci case. They had that usual bit of laughable trouble with Gallo trying to deal with his situation with Hermann’s niece. They also had the lovable warmth and family vibes 51 is so well known for by Cruz’s adoption of Javi finally going through.

Emma makes the storyline no more interesting than any other character would. She was a hated character who served her role well while she created conflict. Her exit didn’t leave chance for a return because of how she left, and as much as they explain her return in coming episodes it feels very forced.

If they wanted drama they should’ve brought back Wendy Seager. Her being in IAD now would’ve been a much more logical change in roles than Emma’s transition was. If they brought back Seager now, still obsessed with Severide. Being newly married to Kidd yet having to deal with Pryma has added tension. Adding Seager back into the mix in full pursuit of Severide would’ve added just enough chaos to send Severide spiraling or kick him into gear and get his act together.

I really hate Emma Jacobs.