Chicago Med Season 11: Original Character’s Return Confirms One Couple’s Endgame md06

When Chicago Med returns with season 11, fans can expect to see a familiar face, whose unexpected presence confirms that one popular couple ends up together. Over the course of the NBC medical drama’s 10-plus seasons, the show has featured various romances. Some have been more successful than others, and one pairing is finally getting their happy ending after years of strife.

Following the Chicago Med season 10 finale, viewers will learn whether Archer or Ripley is the father of Asher’s baby and what comes next for Lenox after her prion disease diagnosis. However, perhaps the most exciting upcoming storyline is the aforementioned character’s return. They’re not sticking around for long, but their appearance is still thrilling because of what it means for one couple.

Nick Gehlfuss Will Guest Star In Chicago Med’s 200th Episode

Halstead Is Returning To Chicago

Nick Gehlfuss, who began playing Dr. Will Halstead in the One Chicago universe in 2015, is reprising his role in Chicago Med season 11. He first appeared in Chicago PD, where he was introduced as Detective Jay Halstead’s brother, before joining Chicago Med during its debut season. Gehlfuss left eight seasons later, and now, he’s coming home (albeit for a limited time).

Gehlfuss will first appear in Chicago Med‘s 200th episode, aka season 11’s second episode (per TV Insider). Will is reportedly returning to the Windy City after moving to Seattle at the end of season 8 to take Owen, Dr. Natalie Manning’s young son, to a Bears game. While in town, he’ll drop by Gaffney to visit his old friends and former colleagues.

According to Chicago Med showrunner Allen MacDonald, Will’s first episode back is “very special,” and “by the end, it will feel like a big deal.” Gehfluss is expected to appear in a few more episodes, but what keeps him in the city remains unclear. Nevertheless, based on the circumstances behind his initial visit, Will and Natalie’s relationship status is all but confirmed.

Will’s Return Confirms His & Natalie’s Relationship Status

Will & Natalie Are Endgame

Given that Will is traveling to Chicago to take Natalie’s son to a Bears game (without Torrey DeVitto’s character), the two are evidently still together. Will moved to Seattle to be with Natalie at the end of Chicago Med season 8, and by all accounts, they’re going strong. If anything, they’re better than ever if Will is going on trips with Natalie’s son.

Of course, no endgame is 100 percent for certain until the series finale. However, it’s quite unlikely that Will and Natalie will ever return to the One Chicago universe in any regular capacity, given the circumstances of their exits. Gehlfuss’s new leading role in CBS’s FBI spinoff, CIA, also doesn’t bode well for Will moving back to Chicago in Chicago Med.

If Will and Natalie never return for good, the writers can’t break them up. Well, it could happen offscreen. However, that’d be a disservice not only to them (who went through so much together), but also to the fans who have watched their story unfold. Consequently, Will’s appearance in Chicago Med season 11 should be enough to confirm his and Natalie’s endgame status.