For years, one of television’s most engaging slow-burn romances unfolded between NYPD Detectives Danny Reagan and Maria Baez. Over more than a decade on Blue Bloods, the undeniable chemistry between Donnie Wahlberg and Marisa Ramirez kept fans hoping for something more yet the bond remained purely professional, even after Danny became a widower. The show’s finale finally gave viewers a spark of hope when Danny asked Baez out for pizza.
The Boston Blue premiere wasted no time fulfilling that long-awaited wish. Within the first few minutes, fans got the moment they’d been waiting for: Danny and Baez are now officially a couple. A cozy morning scene confirmed that their “pizza date” had blossomed into a full-fledged romance a rewarding payoff for loyal fans who believed these two were destined to be together.
But just as viewers started celebrating, a new concern emerged sparked by Marisa Ramirez herself. The actress’s recent comments about the couple’s future have fans worried that trouble may already be on the horizon.
The core tension stems from the very premise of Boston Blue. Danny has moved to Boston to be closer to his son, Sean , now a rookie in the Boston Police Department recovering from a serious injury. He’s temporarily joined the BPD and been paired with Detective Lena Silver (Sonequa Martin-Green), while Baez remains in New York raising her daughter, Elena. Their love story is suddenly stretched thin by more than 200 miles of distance.
When discussing this new long-distance setup, Ramirez didn’t sugarcoat the reality. She pointed out that, in television, happy couples rarely stay that way for long
because perfect harmony doesn’t make for gripping drama.
“It’s not fun watching a happy couple,” Ramirez admitted. “It’s more fun to watch turmoil in relationships.”
That single remark has fueled fan anxiety. After years of waiting for Danny and Baez to get together, viewers now fear their long-distance love story might be headed for heartbreak.