A lot of the 9-1-1 firefighters have struggled to seek out love, however Howie “Chimney” Han situated The One in Maddie Buckley regardless of a sluggish begin.
When former nurse turned 9-1-1 operator Maddie (Jennifer Love Hewitt) moved to Los Angeles in season 2 to be nearer to her brother, Evan “Buck” Buckley (Oliver Stark), she was working from an abusive relationship.
Just a few episodes into the season, Maddie fashioned a reference to Buck’s fellow 118 buddy Chimney (Kenneth Choi). Maddie and Chimney have since overcome a kidnapping, welcomed a child collectively and each misplaced and located an engagement ring.
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“In typical Chimney-Maddie vogue, even such a joyous, completely satisfied, loving event will most definitely be fraught with battle, obstacles, and possibly some trauma, too, as a result of that’s simply how they’re constructed,” Choi instructed TV Insider in March 2024. “So I’m fairly certain issues is not going to go as easily as both Chimney or Maddie would really like.”
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Scroll right down to relive Maddie and Chimney’s romance on 9-1-1:
Their Meet-Cute
Maddie was launched to Chimney by way of Buck throughout season 2, episode 6, in 2018. On the time, Maddie was working from her abusive husband, Doug (Brian Hallisay), however she immediately related with Chimney, who trolled her for by no means seeing Mission Unattainable. Chimney later gifted Maddie the DVD.
Prepared for Romance
Chimney was conscious that Maddie was navigating a nasty previous romance, however left the door open for his or her connection in season 2, episode 8. He instructed her his “calendar is extensive open” every time she was prepared.
First Date Catastrophe
Throughout season 2, episode 11, Maddie requested Chimney out on a date however earlier than they may go on the outing, Chimney was stabbed by Maddie’s ex. Maddie, in the meantime, was kidnapped by Doug however was later saved by the 118 and Doug is killed.
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The First Kiss
The pair lastly kissed throughout season 2, episode 13, in 2019, after making it by way of their traumatic day with Doug. Regardless of having chemistry, Maddie and Chimney take a while aside to take care of the aftermath of the stabbing and kidnapping.
Formally Collectively
Maddie and Chimney give their relationship an actual shot on the finish of season 2 and so they had been fortunately collectively when season 3 resumed. By episode 18, which aired in 2020, Chimney had instructed Maddie, “I really like you.”
Child on Board
Throughout season 3, episode 18, Maddie revealed that she was pregnant and anticipating her and Chimney’s first child. All through season 4, which premiered in 2021, the couple had been planning and making ready for his or her lives as dad and mom.
Welcome Child Jee
Chimney and Maddie’s daughter, Jee, was born throughout season 4, episode 9.
Maddie Struggles With Postpartum
Through the first half of season 5 in 2021, Maddie is lacking in motion after leaving L.A. to take care of her postpartum and fears of being a nasty mom. In actual life, Love Hewitt was on maternity go away.
Reconnected in Boston
Regardless of feeling deserted, Chimney doesn’t cease searching for Maddie everywhere in the U.S. He finds her in Boston throughout season 5, episode 12, which aired in 2022.
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On a Break
Shortly after Maddie returned to L.A. with Chimney in season 5, she determined that she wished to coparent with him however wasn’t able to be in a relationship.
1 Evening Stand
When season 6 premiered in 2022, Maddie and Chimney had a one-night stand which reignited their romantic relationship. Throughout the identical episode, Maddie instructed Chimney that she wasn’t going anyplace and wished to get again collectively.
A Blissful Home
Throughout season 6, episode 9, the couple went home searching. They finally selected to purchase the “homicide home,” which felt haunted however quickly turned their completely satisfied nest with daughter Jee.
Engaged!
Chimney deliberate to suggest throughout season 6, episode 17, however after getting chilly toes he unintentionally misplaced the ring, which he thought was an indication. Maddie, in the meantime, discovered the ring of their daughter’s doll home and finally proposed to the firefighter.
