In a new interview with Variety, the actor confirms that he talked to the higher-ups in the show to ensure that there’s some progression in Danny and Baez’s relationship. While he wasn’t exactly asking for their partnership to be romantic, Wahlberg wanted to leave the characters with the idea that there’s a possible future with them together, and that’s exactly what he got in the Blue Bloods finale. He also reveals that his scene with Len Cariou’s Henry crystallizes the need for Danny and Baez’s breakthrough. Read his full quote below:
Why It Took So Long For Danny & Baez To Be Together
Linda Was Difficult To Replace
For the first few seasons of Blue Bloods, Danny was married to Linda. Together, they had a beautiful family. Unfortunately, tragedy struck when she was killed, leaving her husband and their kids devastated. That said, while the rest of the clan moved on with their grief, Danny, somehow, remained single, and focused on his work, leaving no time for any personal arcs beyond being a member of the Raegans. So, it’s nice that he gets an epiphany about potentially starting a relationship with Baez from his grandfather after years of being alone.
Admittedly, the prospect of them getting together can be a divisive subject among those who have followed Blue Bloods from the get-go, but only because Linda and Danny’s relationship was a gold standard in the series.
Our Take On Danny & Baez’s Relationship In Blue Bloods
It’s Danny’s Best Ending
Ultimately, the Blue Bloods finale wraps up all core members of the Raegan family in a satisfying way. For Danny, the idea of him starting a romance with Baez after years of working together sets up a great path for them moving forward. While it would have been great to see their relationship flourish, it’s the best that Blue Bloods could do, considering the limited time it had left. Perhaps the Blue Bloods‘ spinoff can offer the public an update on how they are, once the new endeavor finally pushes through.
