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Danny Reagan was a one-woman man on Blue Bloods until the death of his wife, Linda — and that’s when fans began rooting for him to find someone new.
While Danny’s (Donnie Wahlberg) work dynamic with OG NYPD partner Jackie (Jennifer Esposito), was strictly platonic, viewers were hopeful for a romance between Danny and second partner Maria Baez (Marisa Ramirez) not long after Linda’s (Amy Carlson) death in season 8.
However, it wasn’t until season 11 that Danny and Baez’s friendship started to become flirtatious. By the series end in December 2024, the cops hinted that they were ready to take the step to become romantic when Danny asked Baez out on a pizza date.
During the October 2025 premiere of Blue Bloods’ spinoff, Boston Blue, Danny and Baez’s fate was revealed — although his new job in Boston could keep them physically apart for some time.
Scroll down to relive Danny and Baez’s relationship ups and downs on Blue Bloods and Boston Blue:
Baez Meets Danny
Baez made her Blue Bloods debut during season 3 when she was paired with Danny to investigate a Bonnie and Clyde-style robbery spree. Baez was previously assigned to the NYPD Joint Bank Robbery Task Force for three years before it was abolished. Danny, for his part, was working with temporary partners when the case came along as his longtime coworker Jackie left the NYPD earlier in the season.
Officially Partners
Baez remained Danny’s partner throughout the remainder of season 3 in 2013 — from episodes 17 through 23. However, many fans consider the start of season 4 to be the official beginning of their working relationship.
Baez Saves the Day
Baez showed she had Danny’s back during season 5, episode 12, when she saved his life. During the episode, Danny searched an abandoned building for a suspect named “Ghost,” when he got attacked and was unable to breathe. Baez came in at the last minute, knocking out the suspect and saving the day.
“You good?” Baez asked, to which a winded Danny replied, “Yeah.”
United Through Trauma
Danny and Baez bonded during season 11, episode 1, after being held hostage by a serial killer in a basement together. Before Danny managed to get them free, they both said, “I love you,” signifying their deep connection as friends and partners. They then exchanged looks, which some fans thought hinted that they had deeper feelings for each other.
Part of the Family
During the same season 11 episode, “Triumph Over Trauma,” Baez was finally invited to the coveted Reagan family dinner. It was a turning point in her and Danny’s relationship.
“It’s eight years I’ve been there now, and it was actually very emotional for me on so many levels, which I didn’t share with anyone at the time,” Ramirez told Popculture.com in March 2021 of the pivotal scene.
Somebody to Lean On
During the season 12 finale, Baez adopted a baby girl after her mother was killed in a bomb blast. Danny was supportive of his partner from the start, telling her, “Well, [the baby’s] very lucky because you’re going to make one hell of a mom.”
Baez replied, “I hope so. I never thought that I wanted kids, but after seeing her, I just couldn’t stop thinking about her.” Danny vowed to support her journey, adding, “If you need anything, ever, I’m here for you.”
Pizza My Heart
When Blue Bloods ended after 14 seasons in December 2024, fans were left with a romantic cliffhanger involving Danny and Baez.
“I always told you not to bring the job home,” Danny’s grandfather, Henry Reagan (Len Cariou) told him at the time, adding that the “problem now is you have no one not to bring it home to.”
Henry then told Danny to promise he’d “find that someone” after this case, which is exactly what he did. Danny had a sweet moment with Baez shortly thereafter, when he said, “I was actually just thinking about something that my grandfather said to me. Do you want to get a pizza?”
“I think they stand in the doorway of possibility,” Wahlberg exclusively told Us Weekly about the romantic gesture.
‘Boston Blue’ Bombshell
Ahead of the Boston Blue premiere in October 2025, CBS revealed that Danny would be moving from New York to Boston where he would be paired with his new partner, Lena Silver (Sonequa Martin-Green). Fans, however, had to wait until the show aired to find out whether his partnership with Lena meant he and Baez had parted ways — romantically and professionally.
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During the premiere on October 17, viewers got the answers they’d been looking for when Baez made a surprise appearance. In the scene, a shirtless Danny teased Baez, who was in his bed, by saying, “I thought we said when we stay at my place, we turn our ringers off.”
Baez, who was wearing an oversized shirt with her bra peeking through, quipped, “It’s your phone, smart ass.” The cheeky interaction confirmed that the pair are officially an item. As the episode went on, however, it became clear that Baez would not be joining Danny in Boston — at least for now.
“You should always worry about long distance,” Ramirez exclusively told Us Weekly of Baez and Danny’s relationship moving forward. “You never know what’s gonna happen. Always worry.”
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