Kim Burgess Faces Conflict Before Chicago PD Wedding

Kim Burgess Faces Mixed Emotions Before Wedding Finale

The Season 12 finale of Chicago P.D. promises to be emotional, as Kim Burgess prepares to marry Adam Ruzek. While the event should be filled with joy, Burgess finds herself feeling overwhelmed, sad, and conflicted.

Just one week before the wedding, she is unexpectedly fired from the Intelligence Unit. Deputy Chief Charlie Reid retaliates against the team, leaving her stripped of her badge and questioning her future.

Burgess Struggles with Sadness and Timing

The loss of her job deeply affects Burgess. She feels a wave of sadness and emptiness—emotions she didn’t expect to feel right before walking down the aisle. Although she still wants to marry Ruzek, she wonders if the timing is right. 

She even considers postponing the wedding and discusses the idea with Ruzek. Their love remains strong, but Burgess wants their big day to feel joyful—not shadowed by chaos.

Since Torres is at the wedding and clean shaven he must have been released and cleared. So I'm wondering if Kim and Torres get their badges back during the season finale? And the team is reinstated? ???? #ChicagoPD pic.twitter.com/9X7gQnQEZr

— Mary/Burzek Forever ???????? (@lvjk) May 19, 2025

Showrunner Gwen Sigan Explains the Conflict

Gwen Sigan, the showrunner of Chicago P.D., explained that after 12 seasons of an on-and-off relationship, Burgess deserves to feel only happiness about her wedding. But recent setbacks make this difficult.

The finale will explore how Burgess and Ruzek handle both professional losses and personal dreams colliding at once.