Maria Baez is Danny Reagan’s best bet for a series-ending romance in Blue Bloods, even though he doesn’t deserve her. Although Danny is one of Blue Bloods’ best characters, he often caused unnecessary problems in his marriage to Linda during the first seven years of the show because of his hotheadness, stubbornness, and overprotectiveness. Linda died off-screen between seasons 7 and 8, and Danny has been grieving the loss ever since, though in season 14 he decided he was ready to date again after realizing he was holding back out of fear of suffering another devastating loss.
Although Danny has not dated anyone significant since Linda’s death, he has worked closely with Maria Baez since season 4, and in recent seasons their interactions have sometimes implied deeper feelings for one another. Since Blue Bloods only has eight episodes left before it ends permanently, there is little time remaining for Danny to enter a new romantic relationship; however, romance is possible between him and Baez even though she is better than he deserves, considering the way he treated Linda when she was alive.
Why It’s Difficult To Find Danny A Love Interest After Linda Died
Danny’s Grief Is Not The Only Issue
Linda’s death has been devastating for Danny in many respects. He’s grieved her loss for the past six years and has been afraid to move on because he doesn’t want to lose someone else he loves to death. He also has lost their partnership. Linda complemented Danny well; she had an uncanny ability to talk him out of impulsive and bad ideas, and she knew how to handle it when he crossed lines with her. She often demanded to be treated with respect and was not afraid to fight with him, which is what made their relationship work.
Danny has mellowed somewhat in the years since Linda’s death, but he also has not been in a relationship with anybody, so it’s difficult to predict how he would be as a partner. Additionally, he still feels loyal to Linda several years after her death, which makes it more difficult for him to be in a relationship with anyone else. A new woman in his life might feel like she was being unfairly compared to Linda or that she was in competition with Linda’s ghost.
Baez Is Danny’s Best Shot At Finding Love Again Before Blue Bloods Ends
The Two Have A Close Relationship That Works Well
The main reason that Baez and Danny work well as a romantic couple is also their weakest point. They met on the job and have been work partners for several years, so they grew close because they were forced to. Additionally, a love story for them would mirror Blue Bloods’ Jamie and Eddie getting together after several years, so it might seem redundant. However, there is more depth to Danny and Baez’s relationship than simply working together, which is why they make sense as a romantic couple.
Baez is similar to Linda in that she knows how to handle it when Danny wants to be disrespectful, impulsive, or otherwise unpleasant. For example, she stood up to him when he sat outside her house all night to watch for Sam Evans instead of telling her that she was in danger. Baez made it clear that it was unacceptable to her for him to act as her savior rather than telling her important information related to her safety.
Baez also looks out for Danny, sometimes anticipating unnecessary risks he’s about to take or accompanying him to ensure his safety when he doesn’t want her to. This demonstrates not only that she cares about him but that she knows him extremely well. She and Danny have been in several life-threatening situations together, which have motivated her to admit that she has deep feelings for Danny.
She knew him before Linda died and understands how important his late wife was to him.
Additionally, Baez would likely not feel threatened by Danny’s memories of Linda. She knew him before Linda died and understands how important his late wife was to him. She also had a similar experience when her brother, Javier, was killed, so she can relate to his grief. This shared experience provides a stronger foundation than if Danny were to meet someone new, as Baez and Danny can build on their years of shared knowledge.
Why Danny Is A Suitable Love Interest For Baez
She Brings Out A Softer Side In Him
Although Danny can still be overprotective, controlling, or impulsive, he’s more mellow than he used to be. Furthermore, Baez tends to bring out a softer side to Danny. He is genuinely concerned about her well-being and especially enjoys helping her with her infant daughter. His protectiveness of her comes from genuine concern, and if he could learn to balance that with respect for her ability to take care of herself, they would be a strong couple.
Baez has been an occasional participant in the Reagan family dinners in Blue Bloods, and she fits in well with them. She also helps influence Danny for the better. He’s calmer and more likable when he’s around her, and she’s able to intervene in his worst habits. For these reasons, Baez is his best choice for a new romantic partner in Blue Bloods even though he hasn’t proven himself to be worthy of any new romantic relationship.