Chicago Fire Fans Are Thrilled To Finally Get Ritter's Backstory

In "Chicago Fire" Season 11, Episode 7, Darren Ritter sits down with Firehouse 51 Lt. Stella Kidd (Miranda Rae Mayo) for what turns out to be a significant heart-to-heart conversation for both of them. During their talk, Ritter tells Kidd that his own skeptical family discouraged him from following in his firefighter uncle's footsteps, saying he should leave the profession to the "real men." In a major revelation, Ritter explains that it was his family's disdain that provided the motivation fueling his quest to prove them wrong and become a firefighter.

Cheering this moment on a Twitter discussion about the scene, series fan @KatherWren_ tweeted their all-caps approval, writing, "DARREN RITTER BACKSTORY? THANK YOU UNIVERSE!!!" Also grateful for the new insight into Ritter's history, @CatrelCathey tweeted, "Ritter parents story is one of those moments that was totally unexpected but definitely need it." Chiming in to agree, @Learnthingss tweeted another thumbs-up for the interlude, feeling it was long overdue and declaring, "Finally a Ritter backstory!!!" Tweeting in the same thread, @Jadearose also went full-all-caps to express their appreciation, saying, "THAT WAS ONE HECK OF AN AMAZING SCENE LOVE LOVE THAT."