Devin Kelley plays the role of Shannon, Eddie’s wife, a recurrent minor character in 9-1-1, so some viewers may be wondering why she abruptly ceased appearing in the show. Shannon was first presented as Eddie’s partner in 9-1-1, and she also gave birth to their son, Christopher. Although she and Eddie had a wonderful relationship at first, things took a sad turn when Eddie was deployed, and she had to deal with the burden and duties of parenting Eddie alone. As a result, when Eddie returned home, Shannon left to be with her sick mother, where she remained long until her death.
Shannon vanished from Eddie and her son’s lives for several years, but the couple ultimately reconnected. They first fought to make amends and forgive one other for everything that had gone wrong in their relationship. However, things improved after they gave each other a second chance. While Eddie was concerned about her re-entering his son’s life, she stayed with them for quite long time before Shannon began to reconsider her life choices.
Shannon informs Eddie in season 2 of 9-1-1 that she wants to end their relationship permanently. She talks obtaining a divorce and leaves after leaving him a letter for their son. Unfortunately, the morning after she departs, Eddie and his colleagues arrive to an emergency vehicle accident scene, where Eddie discovers Shannon has seriously wounded herself. Shannon dies in season 2 of 9-1-1 after telling him she loves him and admitting her sorrow for abandoning him and their children.
While Eddie is devastated by Shannon’s untimely death, Chimney blames himself for failing to aid Shannon sooner. Hen, on the other hand, comforts him by stating that it was too late for any of them to help her when they got at the accident scene. Shannon made a brief appearance in a season 3 flashback on 9-1-1 after dying in season 2. After so many seasons, she unexpectedly returns in 9-1-1 season 7.
9-1-1 has already expressed how badly Christopher was devastated by his mother’s death. Season 7 provides additional insights into his pain because he is much older and more psychologically mature, allowing him to grasp what transpired between his parents. As he reads a sad letter written by Shannon, 9-1-1 displays a vision of her, emphasising Christopher’s own awareness of mortality while recalling his little time with his mother. Shannon’s entrance in 9-1-1 season 7 serves as a sad farewell, reminding viewers of her value to the Diaz family.