Daniel Kyri’s character Darren Ritter, introduced last season, came out as gay on last week’s episode of NBC’s Chicago Fire and fans were enthused. Ritter’s coming out was touching and subtle, as he sat at the bar owned by Lieutenant Christopher Hermann.

We need to meet Ritter's boyfriend ASAP. pic.twitter.com/TZj0vBt4lB
— One Chicago (@NBCOneChicago) October 5, 2019

Chicago Fire airs on Wednesdays at 9/8c.

I guess the cat is OUT of the bag.
Thanks for watching fam. 🌈
— daniel kyri (@danielkyri) October 3, 2019

My heart is full ❤️❤️ question now is do we get to see this mystery boyfriend of yours anytime soon???
— 💫 Savannah R SUPERSTAR 💫 (@the_savannahrae) October 3, 2019

RITTER LET’S MEET YOUR BOI #ChicagoFire
— Rachel (@Rachie323) October 3, 2019

I literally cheered 😭😭😭 https://t.co/XR9iWgnKVi
— Deanna ◟̽◞̽ 🏳️‍🌈 (@heyyaD) October 3, 2019

YAAAAAAAAAAAS @danielkyri as a gay firefighter on @NBCChicagoFire!!!!! Best surprise everrrrrrrrrrrr
— Jesse Ellyn Zeidman (@JesseEllyn) October 3, 2019

My favorite 🥰 Ritter has a Dalmatian and he’s lgbt. Just like me 🥰🥰🥰 this is why @NBCChicagoFire is my favorite 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈 https://t.co/XR9iWgnKVi
— Deanna ◟̽◞̽ 🏳️‍🌈 (@heyyaD) October 3, 2019

Can’t wait to meet Ritter’s boyfriend. 😍😍🌈 @danielkyri @NBCChicagoFire #ChicagoFire
— Lauren 💕 (@laurenxx9) October 3, 2019

We love you, Ritter! So glad you can be your full, wonderful self with us. ❤️

Now it's time to celebrate! #ChicagoFire
— One Chicago (@NBCOneChicago) October 3, 2019

Gay, straight,Bisexual..it doesn’t really matter, everyone at 51 is family! Loved the latest episode..especially the scene between Ritter and Hermann 💕❤️💕❤️ @danielkyri @DavidEigenberg @NBCChicagoFire pic.twitter.com/iEsDmJNwH0
— Rae Coutts (@rachelcouttsx1) October 3, 2019