Firehouse 51 power couple Kelly Severide (Taylor Kinney) and Stella Kidd (Miranda Rae Mayo) have been crushing it as foster parents on Chicago Fire Season 24, but the parenting chaos has Stella out of the office for a little while.
Ever since meeting their teenage foster son, Isaiah (Hero Hunter), Stella and Severide have committed themselves to improving his circumstances after his mother, Shawna, landed in a car accident that left her comatose. After discovering that Isaiah’s mother wasn’t receiving proper care at her former facility, Kidd touched base with Chicago Med director Sharon Goodwin (S. Epatha Merkerson) for a referral to an alternative care facility.
Goodwin hooked Stellaride up with a glimmering recommendation. There was only one problem: the world-famous facility was located in Ohio. Kidd wasted no time making plans and adjusting her calendar to get Isaiah’s mother the care she needed. Kidd and Severide sat Isaiah down to explain that he and Kidd were leaving Chicago for a few weeks to get his mother settled in Ohio and ensure a long-term treatment plan was in place.
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Isaiah was teary-eyed with appreciation over Kidd’s willingness to put her life on pause at Firehouse 51. Stella graciously assured Isaiah that he and his mom were family now as she hugged her foster son tight.
Stella Kidd (Miranda Rae Mayo) speaks with Isaiah (Hero Hunter) next to a fruit bowl on Chicago Fire Episode 1404.
Like many One Chicago viewers, the Firehouse 51 crew was curious about Stella’s absence during Chicago Fire Season 14’s “Pierce the Vein,” and luckily, Severide wasted no time giving an update on his wife’s whereabouts.
“So, Isaiah’s mom, she’s doing better there?” 51 fan favorite Joe Cruz (Joe Minoso) asked Severide as the firefighters gathered for some breakfast at the station.
“Kidd says they got an army of doctors taking care of her, and her scans are moving in the right direction,” Severide explained. “So things are looking up.”
While he was glad to hear Shawna was on an upswing, Cruz was keen to know when Kidd would be returning to her post.
“Two weeks of furlough,” Severide shrugged, missing his wife as much as anyone else at Firehouse 51. “Hoping no longer than that.”
Stella Kidd (Miranda Rae Mayo) pulls on yellow ropes in her firefighter uniform on Chicago Fire Episode 1406.
Stella’s multi-week absence from Firehouse 51 coincides with the Season 14 fall finale of
Miranda Rae Mayo spoke about Stella and Severide’s unexpected journey of becoming foster parents during an October interview with NBC Insider, emphasizing the firefighters’ shared zeal for going above and beyond for others. Now that Isaiah is a part of the Stellaride family, it’s no surprise she’s willing to go through whatever hurdles necessary to see a smile on her foster son’s face.
“Stella being who she is, and Kelly being who he is, this kid needed somewhere to go. And they met him, and he was wonderful, and so they said, ‘Come on in.'” Mayo told
Jenelle Evans is once again making headlines — but this time, it’s not because of drama, controversy, or a social media feud. Instead, the former
In the newly shared photos, Jenelle appears noticeably relaxed and glowing as she and Ensley enjoy a much-needed mother-daughter pampering session. The two were spotted inside a nail salon, with Jenelle snapping a playful selfie while Ensley sat beside her, looking grown-up and surprisingly camera-shy. The text on Jenelle’s photo read, “Getting our nails done ,” and fans immediately flooded the comments with support.
Ensley proudly showed off her freshly painted nails — simple, cute, and just her style — and fans couldn’t help but point out how quickly the little girl is growing up. Many commented on how happy Jenelle looked, noting that it’s been a long time since they’ve seen such a candid, lighthearted moment between the mother and daughter.
But the sweetness didn’t stop there.
Kaiser, Jenelle’s energetic son, also got his moment to shine. In another photo, he’s pictured at a restaurant with a giant plate of seafood in front of him — complete with lobster claws and corn on the cob. His animated expression practically screamed, “BEST. DAY. EVER.” Jenelle captioned the moment with a simple “Lunch ,” and fans instantly fell in love with Kaiser’s goofy charm all over again.
The trio seemed to be enjoying an easy, drama-free day — something followers say they’ve been rooting for amid Jenelle’s very public ups and downs. Many fans took to the comments to express how refreshing it is to see her focusing on her children:
“This is the Jenelle I love — a mom who’s present and trying.”
“Ensley looks so grown and gorgeous! What a sweet day out.”
“It’s nice to see her smiling and spending quality time with the kids.”
Jenelle’s life may be constantly under the microscope, but these simple, intimate moments tell a different story — one of a mom trying to create normalcy in a not-so-normal world. The soft smiles, the silly faces, the fresh nail polish, and the oversized seafood plate show a side of Jenelle that fans often miss: the nurturing, affectionate mother who just wants a peaceful day with her kids.
Whether critics like her or not, these snapshots offer something undeniable — a rare, genuine moment of joy for a family that has weathered more storms than most. And for many fans, this small slice of calm is more meaningful than any headline she’s made in the past year.