Jocelyn Hudon reveals which Chicago Fire scene sheds light on Novak’s growth 

Jocelyn Hudon's Lizzie Novak debuted in NBC's Chicago Fire in Season 12 and was soon promoted to a series regular in Season 13.

While Novak revealed her dark past with her married instructor during her introduction, the show was able to transform that image with a swoony romance with Michael Bradway's Jack Damon.

The couple's chemistry was palpable from the very first interaction and they finally had a one-night stand, which was the beginning of their will-they-won't-they romance.

However, Damon's firing from Firehouse 51 in Chicago Fire Season 13 threatened Novak's romance with him. But it turned out to be a blessing in disguise, as it gave more time to expand on her professional arc.

While Novak had a rocky start, Hudon believes that her character has come a long way and shows significant growth, thanks to this one scene.

More on this in our story.

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Jocelyn Hudon reveals the scene that highlights Novak's growth in Chicago Fire

Novak was anything but ordinary when she first debuted in Chicago Fire. While her move from Lakeview to Ambulance 61 at Firehouse 51 was challenging enough, she was transparent with her new partner, Violet, from the get-go.

From the introduction itself, Novak revealed a key secret about her past life, which established that she is not afraid to show her vulnerabilities at work.

Her reveal about her scandalous past with her instructor took Violet by shock, but it established Novak as a strong woman, not afraid to show her vulnerabilities.

She revealed that she was once involved with a married instructor, and eventually, his wife got wind of their romance, and things soon turned ugly for the couple.

While Chicago Fire chose to introduce Novak as a homewrecker (with a dark past), Hudon did not let that rule her character.

Instead, talking with D'Idees Magazine, she discussed the one scene which helped her understand Novak's character and underscored her growth:

''The first scene I filmed was like, ‘Yeah, I slept with an instructor.’ And I thought, wow. That really shows how impulsive she can be. But then there’s the scene with the gun and the child… and that’s when you understand: she works hard, she has a lot of fun. That juxtaposition helped me fully understand the character. ''

The scene Hudon is referring to is the scene when a young boy accidentally shot his brother and then held Novak and Violet at gunpoint. While the situation was precarious, Novak managed to persuade the boy to give up the gun, proving that she is totally fit for her line of work.

Hudon discussed how this early scene in Chicago Fire stayed with her and humanized Novak. The early label of a homewrecker was slowly transforming into a paramedic.

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What's next for Novak on Chicago Fire now that Damon is back?

While Damon was earlier fired in Chicago Fire and this looked like the end for his romance with Novak, he returned in the latter half of the season.

While Novak's romance did not dictate her arc on the procedural, it was a considerable part of her storyline. However, with Damon gone, Novak was able to shine in her role as a paramedic and prove that she is the best at her job.

This also showed Novak's growth as a character, as the audience was able to look past her backstory. However, Damon's return threatens Novak's professional arc and it remains to be seen how Chicago Fire Season 14 will balance her professional and personal life.

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