A horrible tragedy broke Pascal in Chicago Fire Season 13, Episode 15.

While Dermot Mulroney’s Chief Dom Pascal has earned a reputation for being “a riddle wrapped in mystery,” there’s one person he shows all his cards around: his wife, Monica Pascal (KaDee Strickland).

Throughout Season 13 of Chicago Fire, the Pascals have navigated their fair share of turmoil. A big motivator for Pascal accepting the post at Firehouse 51 was to move closer to Monica, who left their life in Miami after nearly ending their marriage. As the season has unfolded, fans have watched Pascal and Monica regain their bearings, slowly but surely heading toward happier days.

But tragedy hit the Pascals unexpectedly in Season 13, Episode 15 (“Too Close”). Here’s what happened:

Pascal got some help ahead of his 15th anniversary with Monica

Ahead of their anniversary dinner, Pascal was racking his brain for gift ideas for Monica.

“This present has to be a winner after the year we’ve had,” Pascal explained. “I’ll keep looking.”

Later that day, Monica stopped by the firehouse, running into Mouch along the way. After he complimented her beautiful watch, Monica said she borrowed it from her sister. After joining Pascal in his office, Monica explained she had uninvited her sister to the anniversary dinner so they’d have the night all to themselves.

“Friday is now just about us and 15 years on the rollercoaster,” Monica said, cuddling up to the chief.

“The highs are pretty damn high,” Pascal teased.

“And the lows—” Monica couldn’t finish her sentence before Pascal cut her off with a kiss.

“I’m going to take you out to the best dinner of your life,” Pascal told her.

“I can’t wait,” Monica giddily exclaimed.

On the big day, Mouch asked Pascal if he’d found Monica a gift yet. Pascal admitted he hadn’t tracked down anything perfect enough.

“When Monica was here last shift, I noticed a very pretty watch on her wrist,” Mouch said. “Apparently, it’s her sister’s?”

“Yeah, she borrows it some—” Pascal said absently before picking up what Mouch was putting down. “You know what, Mouch, that’s a great idea. Why didn’t I think of it?”

“Maybe you’re too close,” Mouch shrugged with a smile.