In an interview, Vanessa Ray, who plays Officer Eddie Janko-Reagan on "Blue Bloods," expressed her desires for her character's development on the show. She wants to focus on exploring Eddie's deep-rooted fears about starting a family and her own childhood disenchantments. Ray finds these aspects of her character relatable and believes they are rarely portrayed honestly on TV. She also appreciates how the show addresses real issues women face daily. Ray hopes to see more storylines involving Eddie in the future.