9-1-1 Season 8, Episode 15 Subtly Sets Up Its 2nd Bobby After Peter Krause's Exit

Sadly, Peter Krause's time on 9-1-1 has come to an end, but that doesn't mean his character, Bobby Nash, will be gone from the show forever. The ABC procedural drama shocked viewers when Bobby died in season 8, marking the first time the series had killed off a main character. Many of the show's most important figures have gone through near-death experiences, of course (the most recent being Jennifer Love Hewitt's Maddie's run-in with a serial killer in 9-1-1 season 8, episode 10). However, Bobby's demise marks a first for 9-1-1.

9-1-1 season 8, episode 15 begins with Bobby, Chimney, Hen, and Ravi trapped inside a lab. Chimney gets exposed to a genetically engineered variant of the CCHF virus and needs a cure. Athena secures the antidote and brings it to the lab, where Bobby administers it to Chimney. He survives, and everyone breathes a sigh of relief until they realize Bobby was infected, too. He hid his symptoms to ensure the focus would be on saving Chimney. Since they used the one cure on Chimney, Bobby dies after saying a heartbreaking goodbye to Athena at the end of episode 15.

Chimney & Maddie Will Likely Name Their Son After Bobby In 9-1-1 Season 8

The Couple Will Want To Honor Their Fallen Captain

Many fans are upset by Bobby's death in 9-1-1 season 8, but the (semi) good news is that his legacy will likely live on via Chimney and Maddie's son. The couple has yet to pick a name for their unborn baby. So, after Bobby's tragic death, it would only make sense if Chimney and Maddie named their son after their friend, especially since this happens all the time in TV shows.

Bobby sacrificed his life to save Chimney in 9-1-1 season 8, episode 15. He guaranteed that the one cure would be used on Chimney instead of himself by hiding his symptoms. As a result, Chimney and Maddie naming their second child after the deceased 9-1-1 main character wouldn't be surprising. In the aftermath of Bobby's devastating death, Station 118 will undoubtedly be doing everything in its power to honor their fallen captain, and one of the best ways to do so would be to carry on his name and legacy.

How Else Bobby's Legacy Will Live On In 9-1-1

9-1-1 Must Honor Bobby In Any Way It Can

As proven by the public outcry following Bobby's death in 9-1-1 season 8, the TV series must do everything in its power to honor him going forward. Aside from Chimney and Maddie naming their son after him, his memory must live on. The ABC procedural drama can't just show the characters grieving Bobby for one episode and then move on with their lives. They should be able to live their lives to the fullest, of course, since that's what Bobby would have wanted. However, Peter Krause's 9-1-1 character cannot soon be forgotten, or at all, for the remainder of the show.