easy show to get hooked on, and the writers always know how to keep their relationship a mystery.

Throughout The Pitt’s first season, many subtle clues have been dropped about the romantic history of Robby and Collins, which seems to have ended shortly before the show began. Very few details have been given, but their romantic history serves the very clear purpose of giving these closed-off characters somebody whom they can open up to, which has resulted in some of The Pitt’s most emotional moments. The Pitt is a very accurate medical drama, and one thing it really gets right is how intense these long shifts can be - and this has a clear impact on Robby & Collins’ relationship.

Robby & Collins Dated Several Years Before The Pitt Season 1's Timeline

Their Romantic History Is Supposedly In The Past

The romance between Robby and Collins is one of The Pitt’s most engaging storylines, even though we don’t know too much about their history. Something The Pitt does exceptionally well is tease the dynamics between the characters without explicitly giving too much information - this is how the conflict between Langdon and Santos was set up, how McKay’s relationship with her ex-husband was established, etc. The same has been done with Robby and Collins, with The Pitt merely offering vague references to their romantic past.

The most obvious hint towards Robby and Collins’ history comes in The Pitt’s eighth episode, in which Collins suffers a miscarriage and Robby becomes increasingly worried about his friend. This is mentioned again several times throughout the series, with the powerful implication coming in episode 11 that she was once pregnant with Robby’s child. While Dr. Robinavich is clearly moved by this revelation, he quickly forgives Collins and tells her to clock off early - a decision which quickly backfires when the shooting at Pitt Fest overruns the hospital.

Why Robby & Collins Broke Up Before The Pitt

Their Relationship Was Under Strain From Their Work

While The Pitt hasn’t offered any flashbacks or direct revelations about Robby and Collins’ breakup, it’s easy enough to infer what happened from everything we know about the characters. Their heart-to-heart in the back of the ambulance in episode 11 seems to suggest that Collins’ pregnancy and subsequent abortion was a major contributor to their breakup, as she would have been emotionally overwhelmed by the decision. She even its to Dr. Robby that she feels guilty about what she did, suggesting that their relationship broke down as an indirect result.

It’s shown countless times throughout The Pitt that Robby can’t compartmentalize between his professional and private lives, and this likely contributed to the dissolution of his romance with Collins.

However, the fault isn’t all Collins’. It’s shown countless times throughout The Pitt that Robby can’t compartmentalize between his professional and private lives, and this likely contributed to the dissolution of his romance with Collins. He’s still reeling from the death of his mentor, Dr. Adamson, and these personal feelings of grief and guilt constantly work their way into his work - particularly when he fails to save Jake’s girlfriend, Leah. The Pitt’s characters are the strongest part of the show, and few are quite as richly developed as Dr. Robby himself.

Could Robby & Collins Get Back Together In The Pitt Season 2?

Their Relationship Could Be Sparked Again In Season 2

Despite their troubled past, The Pitt is clearly building towards some kind of romance in Robby and Collins’ future. This has been evident from the very first episode, when the undeniable chemistry between the two doctors was picked up by other of staff at the hospital. Their honest exchange at the end of The Pitt’s episode 11 makes it clear that Robby and Collins still have feelings for each other, even if their professional lives make it difficult to be together.

Neither figure is currently in the position for a romantic relationship, but this could be changed in The Pitt’s season 2. One of the most touching aspects of this season is Robby’s journey of grief, as he learns to overcome the guilt he feels surrounding Adamson and Leah’s deaths. Season 2 will take place several months after the first, so it’s possible that Robby will be more healed and vulnerable by then - perfectly setting the stage for his romance with Collins. The pair have unrivaled chemistry, so it would be a shame to waste their romantic potential.