Chicago P.D. fans are in their feels this week — and for good reason. A throwback photo of Jesse Lee Soffer and Tracy Spiridakos has resurfaced online, and it's causing a full-on meltdown in the fandom.
The candid snap shows Soffer and Spiridakos — who played Jay Halstead and Hailey Upton — smiling off-set during filming. Their chemistry is undeniable, even behind the scenes. Though their on-screen relationship (aka Upstead) had its fair share of heartbreak, fans always rooted for them — and this photo is reigniting those feelings.
🫶 “They just look so perfect together,” one fan wrote on X (formerly Twitter). “We were robbed of more Upstead moments!”
While Soffer left the show in Season 10, and Spiridakos announced her departure after Season 12, their connection continues to stir emotions in the One Chicago fandom. Some fans even admit they’re still not over the loss of Halstead — and seeing the actors together again, even in a photo, is bittersweet.
📸 The image went viral across Reddit, Instagram, and fan pages within hours. It’s sparked tributes, memes, and even fanfiction revivals.
This sudden wave of nostalgia has many fans asking: Could Jesse ever return for a cameo? While nothing’s confirmed, showrunner Gwen Sigan has previously hinted that “the door is always open” — and with Tracy exiting, some are hoping for a proper goodbye scene.
