Kim Burgess and Ruzek's Relationship in Chicago Pd Explained

The complicated relationship between Kim Burges and Ruzek in the hit TV series Chicago PD captivates fans. Lovingly nicknamed “Burzek” by fans, the couple has been engaged three times, worked on several cases and crises together, and even started a family before officially dating again.

NBC's drama, Chicago PD, follows the Chicago Police Department's elite intelligence unit. Led by the fair but tough Sergeant Hank Voight, the team is committed to cracking down on crime and seeking justice to make Chicago safer.

Who are Kim Burgess and Adam Ruzek?

Kimberly "Kim" Burgess, portrayed by Marina Squerciati, is a fictional character in the Chicago PD series. Her first appearance was in the pilot episode Stepping Stone, which premiered on NBC on January 8, 2014.

Adam Ruzek, played by Patrick John Flueger, is a character in the drama series Chicago PD. In August 2013, he joined the cast of the Chicago Fire spin-off as the rookie officer Ruzek. The show officially premiered on January 8, 2014, introducing Ruzek's character to audiences.

When did Kim and Adam get engaged?

Officers Kim Burgess and Adam Ruzek have engaged three times and co-parented their daughter. For years, Chicago PD fans questioned whether or not the officers would end up together. Did they? Find out.

Burgess and Ruzek’s first kiss

Burgess and Ruzek romance began in Season 1 when they became close friends. After several episodes of flirtation and closeness, they finally kissed following some drinks at Molly’s in season 1, episode 10.

However, at the time, Adam Ruzek was engaged to another person. But by season 1, episode 15, Ruzek had split up with his fiancé and began a serious relationship with Burgess – officially introducing her to fans.

Kim Burgess and Adam Ruzek's engagement

During Season 2 first episodes, the pair told the elite intelligence unit about their relationship – they were madly in love throughout this season.

In the season 2 finale, Adam surprised Kim Burgess with the question while in the station's locker room. Of course, she said yes – but the couple wouldn't be walking the wedding aisle soon.

Burges and Ruzek break up

Most Chicago PD fans thought season three would be all about the beautiful couple, but it didn't pan out that way. Kim noticed Ruzek's commitment issues, particularly when she mentioned meeting each other's family.

Why did Burgess break up with Ruzek? In season 3, Episode 12, Burgess realised, Adam wasn’t ready to settle down and called off the relationship. Kim Burgess said,

"You don't want to be on the hook. I am letting you off."

In seasons 4 to 6, they remained close friend while dating other people. Kim dated Sean Roman and had a fling with Blair Williams. Meanwhile, Ruzek briefly dated Hailey Upton.

However, despite trying to find love, Burgess and Ruzek always slipped back to each other and hooked up severally as “friends.”

Kim Burgess gets pregnant

What happened to Burgess and Ruzek? Following the hook-ups, Kim Burgess discovered she was carrying Ruzek's child in season 7, episode 8 – this complicated things between them.

Ruzek, trying to be a great guy, proposed in season 7, episode 11. But they weren't on the same page emotionally, so Burgess rejected him. Sadly, Burgess lost her unborn child while working on a sex trafficking case.

Burgess and Ruzek become co-parents

In season 8, after losing their child, Ruzek kept close contact with Burgess to help her overcome an emotional breakdown. Burgess then became attached to an orphaned girl, Makayla, whose parents had been killed. She adopted Makayla and made Ruzek an official custodian even though they weren't in a relationship.

Season 9 was all about their co-parenting relationship but things took a twist when Makayla was kidnapped – it led to a fight between them. Thankfully, Makayla was found and they resolved their differences.

By the end of season 9, Burgess and Ruzek were still not a couple, but their relationship had grown stronger. Ruzek even purchased his father’s house for Makayla and Burgess to live in without him.

Kim Burgess and Adam Ruzek get engaged

Are Ruzek and Burgess together? In season 10, Adam started living with Burgess and Makayla, strengthening his bond with the child who was initially repressive about him. In season 11, episode 3, Ruzek took a big step; he assured Burgess of his commitment to the relationship and pulled out a beautiful diamond ring. She accepted his proposal.