AceShowbiz - The creator of Boston Blue, Brandon Margolis, has confirmed Maria Baez's future role in the series after her surprising return in the premiere episode. Baez was shown to still be in a romantic relationship with Danny Reagan, but the two are separated by distance due to Danny's job in Boston. The premiere of Boston Blue featured a guest appearance from Baez, and her return was a significant plot point in the episode.

At the end of Boston Blue episode 2, Danny decides to stay in Boston to be closer to his son, Sean, who is a rookie cop in the city. This decision was made after discussing it with the rest of the Reagan family, and Baez presumably knew about Danny's choice. The pair's relationship is now long-distance, and it will be a key part of numerous episodes moving forward. As TVLine reported, Margolis explained that Danny's decision in Boston Blue won't impact how much Baez appears in the show.

Margolis confirmed that Baez will return in episode 3 and will make semi-frequent appearances throughout season 1. Her story with Danny involving their long-distance relationship will be a central part of the show. As Margolis stated, "Tune into Episode 3. Baez will return — multiple times in the first season — and it's a story we're going to tell. The struggle of moving to a new place and what you leave behind is front and center, and that includes the relationship with Baez, which continues for multiple episodes this season."

The cast of Boston Blue includes new faces such as Sonequa Martin-Green as Detective Lena Silver and Ernie Hudson as Reverend Edwin Peters. However, Margolis' statement emphasizes that the show won't be dropping its significant plot points from the original, despite the distance between Danny and his home. Baez's return in Boston Blue was previously addressed by actress Marisa Ramirez, who hinted that tensions may rise between the couple due to their long-distance relationship.

With Baez's return in episode 3 confirmed, it seems like Danny and Baez's relationship will still be progressing despite the problem of distance. However, as Margolis said, her occasional returns will have a core focus on the duo's romance. The fact that the storyline is planned through season 1 hints that there may be an endgame for it already. Given the uncertainty of Danny and Baez's romance moving forward, her returning appearances on Boston Blue will be vital for the main character's development.