Chicago PD is back for its twelfth season. The drama series returns to showcase the bravery of the Intelligence Unit as they battle the city’s powerful criminals. While the second episode of the latest season was packed with action-packed drama, viewers were concerned about the absence of Marina Squerciati’s Kim Burgess. So, where was Kim Burgess in Chicago PD Season 12 Episode 2, and when is she returning?

Here's everything you need to know about the character's absence and return to the series.

In episode 2, Burgess calls her fiancé Adam Ruzek while she is at a police conference.

Viewers have been curious about Burgess' absence since the season 12 premiere episode. This even led to speculation about the end of Squercati's character or the actress leaving the series. However, the creators explained Burgess' absence in the first episode with Ruzek's phone call to his lover. She was away for a conference and told Ruzek that she was deeply upset about a case she was working on. Although Burgess wanted to return as soon as possible, she revealed that Detective Emily Martel motivated her to stay because the program could lead to her promotion in the department.