Chicago P.D. Season 14 Promo Delivers Bittersweet Family Milestone Before LaRoyce Hawkins Exits
A Big Win for Atwater Fans Ahead of Season 14
Chicago P.D. viewers have had a lot to process lately, particularly after learning that LaRoyce Hawkins will be leaving the series early in Season 14. Saying goodbye to Kevin Atwater is a tough pill to swallow for longtime fans, but the latest promotional clip for the returning One Chicago universe just offered a massive silver lining.
Despite earlier cast listings suggesting that Karen Obilom might not reprise her role as Tasha Fox, the new promo officially confirms she will appear in at least one episode of Season 14. Fans had been worried that Tasha might vanish without a proper send-off before Atwater’s exit, so seeing her back on screen brings an overwhelming sense of relief.
A Surprise Arrival Changes Everything
Obilom’s return isn’t even the biggest shock hidden inside the new teaser. In a brief but emotional scene packed between updates for Chicago Fire and Chicago Med, the promo drops a game-changing revelation: Atwater and Tasha’s baby arrives before Hawkins departs the show.
The footage gives fans an intimate look into the couple’s home life. Following a quick glimpse of Severide and Kidd, the scene cuts to Tasha cradling a newborn infant. Atwater pulls her close, tenderly kissing her head while delivering a poignant line: “I want us to build something together.” Though the snippet lasts only a few seconds, it offers a deeply satisfying update that pre-season promotional materials had previously kept under wraps.
Overcoming Showrunner Teases and Fan Doubts
This milestone delivers immense emotional payoff for viewers who feared Atwater might miss out on fatherhood altogether. Remarks from the showrunner had previously hinted that the baby might not arrive until after Atwater’s storyline concluded. The prospect of losing out on seeing Atwater and Tasha step into parenthood together was a major point of concern for the fanbase.
Now, NBC has put those worries to rest by confirming that viewers will get to witness the couple co-parenting and sharing a moment of genuine happiness before Hawkins makes his final bow as the beloved Intelligence unit officer.
The Mystery Behind Atwater’s Departure
While the arrival of the newborn brings much-needed joy, it also raises new questions about how Chicago P.D. plans to write Atwater off the canvas. As Season 14 opens, both Atwater and Tasha are actively living in Chicago and appear fully committed to building their future together.
With the threat of a tragic exit always lurking in a high-stakes police procedural, fans remain protective of Atwater’s fate, with many hoping he avoids a lethal send-off. The newly confirmed family dynamic leaves open the possibility that Atwater and Tasha simply choose to relocate—perhaps moving to Miami or another city to raise their child safely away from the dangers of the job. For now, fans can rest easy knowing Atwater gets to embrace fatherhood before his chapter on the show comes to a close.
