Stella's 'Chicago Fire' Departure Explained: When Is She Coming Back?

Chicago Fire teased Stella’s departure from Firehouse 51 — but when she is coming back? During the Wednesday, November 5, episode of the NBC series, Kelly Severide (Taylor Kinney) and Stella Kidd (Miranda Rae Mayo) become foster parents to Isaiah (Hero Hunter). The transition created some obstacles since Isaiah didn’t adjust well to a new home while his mother was dealing with health issues. Isaiah ultimately skipped school to visit Kidd at the firehouse to raise his concerns about the care his mother was receiving, which led to Kidd taking a brief leave of absence — a few weeks to be exact —