A new promotional video for the hit series *Chicago Fire* has confirmed that **Jake Lockett** will return as firefighter **Sam Carver** in Season 14. This marks his first appearance since exiting the show at the end of the previous season. The teaser suggests that Carver’s unexpected comeback will introduce complications into **Violet’s** personal life, particularly as she has recently begun to develop a relationship with newcomer **Vasquez**.
The promo, released by **NBC** following the most recent episode, features Carver making an unanticipated visit to **Firehouse 51**. His arrival coincides with a pivotal moment, as Violet has been growing closer to Vasquez. Tension escalates in a brief exchange between the two men, with Carver asserting, “Violet deserves the best,” while Vasquez retorts, “I’m sorry, do we have a problem?” This interaction hints at unresolved feelings and a potential rivalry that could impact Violet’s evolving storyline.
Lockett last appeared in the series as Carver before his character was written out alongside **Daniel Kyri** in a move reportedly driven by production cost reductions. Carver’s narrative concluded with a heartfelt confession of love to Violet and a parting kiss, as he left Chicago for Denver. Reflecting on his departure on **Instagram**, Lockett expressed mixed emotions, stating, “While I don’t exactly know what the future looks like, I do know that it won’t be exactly what it was and I am going to miss the hell out of that. So much pride in this journey.”
As the current season opened, Violet revealed that she and Carver had decided to cut off communication to help each other move on. However, recent episodes have shown her growing closer to Vasquez, with the two sharing moments at **Molly’s**, a popular hangout in the series. Carver’s return could disrupt this progress, raising questions about whether his visit will rekindle past feelings or provide the necessary closure for both characters.
The series continues to air on Wednesday nights at 21:00 ET on NBC, keeping fans eagerly anticipating how these developments will unfold.
The information regarding Lockett’s return and the series dynamics was originally reported by **Disheeta Maheshwari** on *ComingSoon*.
