Fire Country established the Leones’ centrality in Edgewater from the beginning, not without problems, given the conflicts arising from their role. The firefighting drama also detailed the lives that were touched by Vince specifically, with his connections showing how he was part of the town’s fabric. Vince’s role can thus make his death extremely impactful in Fire Country season 4.
Bode Losing Vince Pushes Him Closer To Potentially Relapse
Vince’s Death Reminds Bode That He Can Never Have Closure
Vince’s death can hit Bode the hardest because of their complicated bond, which took more than one season to heal. Although Bode and Vince’s relationship was better in Fire Country season 2, with Vince trusting Bode, Vince’s approach changed greatly when difficulties arose. This couldn’t have been more evident with Walter’s illness, which Vince refused to see for so long.
It’s Bode’s relationship with Vince being conflictual and their refusal to acknowledge their terrible behavior in the aftermath of Riley’s death that promise Fire Country season 4 to be Bode’s worst year yet.
Bode and Vince never explicitly talking about their lowest moments means Bode will never have closure, promising to haunt him in Fire Country season 4. Considering how Vince also displayed hints of his worst self when he discovered that Bode had contacted a doctor for Walter, it’s clear he wasn’t ready to acknowledge his failings, precluding Bode from getting closure.
Bode and Vince’s history, coupled with the fact that Vince and Sharon wouldn’t have entered the Buena Vista building had Walter and Bode not played heroes, points to Bode taking Vince’s death even harder than in any other context. With everything that happened, Bode will likely have to grapple with guilt after being the reason Vince entered the burning building.
Sharon Being Widowed Upends Her Life & Forces Her To Rely On Mickey
Sharon Had Vince To Count On For Most Of Her Life
Despite Renée’s introduction in Fire Country season 3 having to do with Oxalta, the revelation that she and Vince were high school sweethearts made Vince and Sharon’s relationship timeline clearer. Vince and Sharon getting together right after Vince and Renée’s breakup highlighted their being together since their late teens or early 20s, making them spend two-thirds of their lives together.
Fire Country rarely threatened Vince and Sharon’s relationship seriously, straining it only when Bode was concerned after Vince’s terrible behavior in the aftermath of Riley’s death was revealed.
Losing Vince unexpectedly after so much time together will inevitably hit Sharon hard. However, Sharon’s reaction can be made worse by the fact that she was also caught in the Buena Vista roof collapse. This can let the time of Sharon’s recovery and the immediate aftermath of Vince’s death coincide, making her more susceptible to feeling guilty for surviving Vince.
Luke Losing Vince Means Their Complicated Bond Will Never Have Closure
Vince’s Death Means His & Luke’s Conflict Can Never Be Fully Resolved
