From steamy beginnings to heartbreaking pauses — and everything in between — the love story of Kim Burgess (Marina Squerciati) and Adam Ruzek (Patrick John Flueger) has kept Chicago P.D. fans on the edge of their seats for over a decade. Here’s a full timeline of Burzek’s rollercoaster romance — one of the most compelling slow burns in the One Chicago universe.
Season 1: The Flirtation Begins
When Burgess joins the team, sparks immediately fly with Ruzek. Their chemistry is undeniable, but he’s engaged to someone else — cue the tension.
Season 2: Secret Romance
Ruzek calls off his engagement, and he and Burgess begin a secret relationship. Things heat up quickly… until they fizzle just as fast.
Season 3: Engagement and Implosion
Ruzek proposes. She says yes. But the pressure mounts and they break it off before making it to the altar.
Season 4–6: Distance and Duty
They keep things strictly professional — mostly. Small moments and lingering glances keep the Burzek flame alive, despite new relationships and personal struggles.
Season 7: Trauma Brings Them Closer
Burgess suffers a miscarriage after a violent case. Ruzek supports her, and they begin reconnecting emotionally, setting the stage for something deeper.
Season 8–9: Becoming a Family
In a life-changing move, Burgess adopts Makayla — and Ruzek steps up as a father figure. They’re not technically together, but they’re parenting, loving, and protecting like a real couple.
Season 10: Rebuilding Trust
After years of push and pull, Burzek begin openly exploring their bond again — not just romantically, but as true partners in every sense of the word.
Season 11–12: Stronger Than Ever?
While not officially confirmed as “back together,” fans can feel it — the love, the support, and the unspoken commitment. With Ruzek recovering from a gunshot wound and Burgess standing by him, Burzek may be on their strongest footing yet.
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