Chicago Fire s13e19 Episode Script
Permanent Damage
1
- Lieutenant Kidd?
- Yeah.
- Do we know each other?
- I'm Natalie.
When I was still at 27,
our unit rescued a family
and a four-year-old girl
from a house fire.
The four-year-old girl was Natalie.
What?
Why wouldn't she tell me that?
I'm writing a letter to Sam.
Violet, what happened with
Carver these last few months
is not your fault.
I probably won't finish it, anyway,
but I just wanted him to know
that I'm thinking about him.
[ALARM BLARING]
[HOARSELY] There was
evidence of lung breakdown
in my X-ray.
I know guys who never
came back from this.
I know guys who did.
Look, whatever happens, we'll
we'll figure it out
together.
[INDISTINCT ANNOUNCEMEN
OVER HOSPITAL PA SYSTEM]
Got you a fat stack from Lou Mitchell's.
Oh, that's what I'm talking about.
What's the latest?
Still running tests,
just waiting to see if my lungs
will heal up on their own.
- And the shoulder?
- Nothing torn, just a sprain.
Good. That's, uh, what?
Couple weeks, tops.
Yeah, but
what if there's
permanent damage to my lungs?
Eh, don't even go there.
Just focus on resting up,
coming back strong.
[SOFT MUSIC]
All right, you need anything else?
What, that's it?
Talk about a drive-by.
Hey, I got to get in early.
Stella's out. Pascal is in a mood.
When is he not?
I'll check back in with you
tomorrow morning after shift.
You know, you don't have
to keep coming by.
I can just text you updates.
I'll see you tomorrow.
♪
[CHUCKLES]
Hey, Vi. Wait up.
Sam. Oh.
♪
How are you?
Good, considering.
Uh, wow.
Yeah, was that a stupid question?
- [CHUCKLES]
- No, no, it wasn't.
I'm I'm actually good.
♪
It's nice not coming in
to work hungover.
[BOTH CHUCKLE]
Well, hey, if that was you
at half a tank,
they better get some medals ready.
- I mean, who knows? [LAUGHS]
- Yeah.
♪
[FOOTSTEPS APPROACHING]
You got a sec, Chief?
Sure. Come on in.
It's regarding that leadership course
Kidd is taking up in Maryland
at the National Fire Academy.
What about it?
Well, before she left,
I got a look at her syllabus,
which seems pretty intense.
- It is.
- Right.
Well, the list of guest speakers
was impressive that's for sure.
Anyway, she mentioned you need
a chief to put you up for it.
That's correct.
So I was thinking,
while I'm waiting for
the lieutenant spot on Engine
to open up here, I might as
well cram as much knowledge
into my brain as humanly possible.
[SIGHS] Any chance you might
nominate me for the course?
- [PEN CLICKS]
- I'll think about it.
OK.
Great. Thanks, Chief.
I guess they only do it once a quarter.
So
yeah, I look forward to your thoughts.
[CLANKING, THUDDING]
Looks like someone's got
fun plans after shift.
Ugh, I wish.
I just don't want to leave
all this in my car.
I'm, uh I'm sort of between
living situations at the moment.
What happened to your apartment?
Extortion.
My landlord doubled the rent overnight.
But you know what? I say good riddance.
Oh, I thought you loved that place.
What I loved was the price.
What I don't love is the L
screaming past my window
every five minutes.
Let's see Fred find another tenant
willing to put up with that.
Honestly, I have always
wanted to live by the L.
OK, whose side are you on here?
Yeah. No, you're right.
Um, do you have a place to stay
in the meantime?
Honestly, I was just
going to shower and sleep here
until I found something.
Novak, no, absolutely not.
You can stay with me
until you find a place.
- Really?
- Yeah.
That would be amazing.
I mean, I just
it wouldn't be for long.
I just got to find something
at the right price.
Well, it might help to get a roommate.
Yeah, I thought that,
but no one's looking
unless you know someone.
Actually, yeah. No, I might.
[PA BEEPS, BUZZES]
Ambo 61, person injured,
401 West 56th Street.
[SIREN WAILING]
[DRAMATIC MUSIC]
♪
[AMBULANCE DOOR CLOSES]
♪
Hurry! He's dying in here!
♪
He left him like this, just ran out.
- Who did?
- The guy here before you
- another paramedic.
- What other paramedic?
[BREATHING SHAKILY]
Try to stay still, sir.
We're not going anywhere.
All right?
Why would someone crike him
and then leave
without giving him any air?
Because they put it in too high.
It's above his Adam's apple,
so the tube couldn't advance
down his trachea.
Oh, yeah, and you see this
redness on his neck and chest?
Yeah, he was having some kind
of allergic reaction.
- I'll get the epi.
- OK.
How long has he been like this?
I don't know half hour, maybe more.
OK, he's been in
anaphylaxis for too long.
We're going to have to crike him again.
What do we do with this one?
Let's just leave it.
It'll act as a plug.
They can remove it at Med.
- Copy that.
- OK.
All right.
You're going to cut
another hole in his throat?
We don't have another choice.
- OK.
- Thanks.
[DRAMATIC MUSIC]
♪
OK, hand me a size 6.
Here.
Thank you.
♪
All right.
[AIR HISSING]
♪
[BREATHING SOFTLY]
It's working. He's stabilizing.
We've got you, sir.
OK, let's get him to Med.
Ma'am, can you describe this man?
♪
Uh, hey. It's it's Natalie, right?
Yeah. Is Lieutenant Kidd around?
Uh, she's out of town.
Is there something
I can help you with, though?
No, it's OK. It can wait.
Is that the new saw
Lieutenant Kidd was talking about,
the one with diamonds in the blade?
Yeah, that's the one.
How much is it worth?
Well, they're not real diamonds,
like the ones you'd find in a ring.
The crystals on the blade are synthetic.
- They're man-made.
- Oh, so they're fake?
Yeah, but they're real enough.
I mean, they'll cut
through anything, and fast.
- Can it cut through concrete?
- Sure, with a concrete blade.
How about a brick wall?
I'll tell you what.
I was just about to go
fire it up for a test run.
You want to see it in action?
- Really?
- Yeah.
- Can I hold it?
- Not a chance.
[LAUGHS] Grab a seat.
I just got off the phone with dispatch.
No other CFD ambulances
were sent to that building.
Maybe it was a private service?
Yeah, I guess it had to be,
but what kind of medic
would leave in the middle
of the procedure like that?
And doesn't even know
where to make the incision.
Yeah, and he was alone.
Is there a private service out there
that's allowing medics to fly solo?
Ugh, this has lawsuit
written all over it.
Yeah, it really does.
I just hope we're not dragged into it.
Mm.
Truck 81, let's go.
Blackout drills on the apron.
You remember when Mouch
used to be chill?
He's just doing the job.
I don't know, man. Power corrupts.
Hey, Ritter, can I ask you
something real fast?
Yeah, what's up?
Um, I just wanted to see
how you were feeling
after all the Dwayne stuff?
You mean the guy
I broke up with six months ago?
Yeah.
Well, we're still broken up,
so same, I guess.
OK, and that breakup was more about him
moving into your place, right?
Not about someone moving in
in general, right?
- What's happening here?
- I need a place to live.
And, uh, Violet reminded me
that you have a second bedroom.
- Thanks, Violet.
- Just sitting there, empty.
No, it's my home office.
OK.
What work are you doing at home?
[SIGHS]
I like having my own space, OK?
OK, but you also like
having fun and saving money.
Besides, look at me. I'm tiny.
I barely take up any space.
I'm barely a person.
I'm really a live-alone kind of guy.
- OK.
- Yeah.
No, I get it, because I thought,
you know, like,
I had been there for you,
and we were getting closer and stuff,
but, clearly, this is just, like,
- a surface-level friendship.
- [CHUCKLES]
I have drills to do.
- That's not a no.
- Yes, it is.
Those are the Jaws of Life, right?
Yep, great all-purpose tool.
What are those called,
the ones with the hooks on the end?
These are pike poles.
We use them to pull down
ceilings and walls
to check for hidden fires.
[DOORS CLOSE]
I was in a fire once.
Our house burned down.
I don't remember much. I was too little.
But I do remember
that it was snowing out,
which was weird.
Like, it was so hot and so cold.
Lieutenant Kidd carried me out.
We almost died
me, my mom, my sister.
We were all sleeping,
and the firefighters busted in
to save us.
The fire burnt up
everything we had, and
my mom never really got over it.
[SOMBER MUSIC]
Why didn't you tell Kidd any of this?
I wanted to.
I was going to, but I got nervous.
♪
Well, I'm sure she'll be
glad that you came back.
You OK if I tell her?
Uh, yeah, totally.
I actually needed to talk to her
whenever, no rush, though.
Yeah.
I know it was forever ago, but
something came up about that fire.
♪
I think my sister started it on purpose.
- [HORN HONKING]
- [SIGHS]
That's her.
Your sister?
I have to go.
[DRAMATIC MUSIC]
♪
[CAR DEPARTING]
♪
[PEN CLATTERS]
Hey, Ruzek, I need you to run
a plate for me real fast.
Hey, what's this?
New type of Jaws.
Check out those tips
so powerful, they can force any door
and, apparently, the CFD's wallet,
because these things ain't cheap.
Oh, yeah? How'd you score it?
Sadly, it's only on loan from Truck 67,
- but we should put in for one.
- Mm.
I just want to see
how it works, you know,
trying to brush up
on all the latest equipment.
Yeah? What's wrong with the old Jaws?
They do the job just fine.
Well, yeah, sure,
but there's always room for improvement.
Mm.
If we plan to keep up
with these hotshots
straight out of Academy,
then we got to stay up to date
on all the latest technology.
OK, well
as I always say, if it ain't broke
If this thing can breach a door
even half a second faster,
then I say it's worth looking into.
OK, fine.
So what's so different about this one
that's got you all riled up?
OK, check this out.
The clock's ticking, right?
You've got the wrong tips.
- Interchangeable.
- Yeah.
Pop that right out.
What the hell? You did this?
Just a preview of what I bring
to the roommate experience.
I'm very good with organization.
Well
you ruined my system.
You didn't have a system.
Now everything is categorized
deodorants, colognes,
body washes, lotions.
Everything has its place.
I don't do it by item. I do it by shift.
[LAUGHS] OK, so, what,
Monday's coconut vanilla,
Thursday's sandalwood mahogany?
Well, excuse me if
I like a little variety.
Oh, no, no, no, no. See?
This is good. This is good.
We both learned something here.
I am neat, and you like smells.
Think about what else we could
learn if we were roommates.
No, absolutely not.
All you people know
way too much about me already.
Uh-uh.
OK, fine.
I guess I'll go live with some stranger.
[DRAMATIC MUSIC]
♪
Uh [SIGHS]
Yes, I know the procedure
was removed from our protocols.
I understand. I understand.
But we were not there to
perform our initial assessment.
Believe me, I wish I had
more information for you, too,
but it is all in my report.
Yes, Chief. Thank you, Chief.
[BEEPING]
What was that about?
I knew this was going to happen.
I knew that I would have to
defend my decision
to perform a crike in the field
when I was left no choice
by some hack medic
who botched it and then bailed.
You're not getting blamed
for that, are you?
No.
Thankfully, Chief Robinson
gets why we did it.
She's just mad that she can't get mad.
And she wants to know more
about this mystery medic.
You still don't know who he works for?
No, but we're hoping
the victim can tell us,
but he's still intubated
and was in such severe distress,
who knows what he'll even remember?
Mm.
Someone had to call it in.
Yeah, a woman
from down the hall called 911
but only after she saw the first medic
run out of the building.
And then she disappeared on us, too.
- Sketchy.
- I know.
But she's the only one
who may have any answers, so
If you're going back there,
I'm going with you.
Who says I am?
Please you can't stand to lose,
and right now you don't even
know who's on the other team.
While I know that Novak left
already, Flynn is at work,
and that building
is in a dangerous area.
No way I'm letting you
go back there alone.
Fine, you can come with.
But just so you know,
I could handle it on my own.
All right, deep breath in.
[INHALES DEEPLY]
- Let it out.
- [EXHALES DEEPLY]
What is it?
Is it bad?
I'd say so.
You're incredibly sexually frustrated.
[KNOCK AT DOOR]
Sorry to interrupt.
Your latest CT results are in, Jack.
I'm going to get some coffee.
You can stay, if you want.
As you know, our biggest concern
was inflammation of the bronchial tubes,
which could lead to permanently
decreased lung capacity.
But your lungs are healing well,
and the irritation is going away.
You're young and in good health.
Don't go running
into any burning buildings
until that shoulder heals up.
But, uh, I expect a full recovery.
- Thanks.
- Yeah, anytime.
[SOFT MUSIC]
♪
[DOG BARKING IN DISTANCE]
Yeah? Who are you?
Is your mom home?
No.
You know when she'll be back?
Hard to say.
But since we haven't spoken
in a couple years,
my best guess is never.
What do you want with her?
Just to talk. I'm a firefighter.
[SCOFFS] OK.
You're here about Natalie.
What'd the little freak do now
break something, steal something?
No, nothing like that.
I know she's been hanging
at some firehouse lately.
I have some questions about
a fire from your previous home.
[SCOFFS]
Whatever that girl said, she's lying.
She's just looking for attention.
[SOLEMN MUSIC]
It's just the two of you here?
Seriously, don't believe
a damn word she says.
♪
We're going to have to go door to door.
I don't know what unit she's in.
If it's an SRO,
she might even be gone already.
Well, she's on the same floor.
I know that much at least.
Oh, no, it's not that.
It's just SROs are full of people
trying to fix their lives
for whatever reason.
Should we get started?
I don't see any "no soliciting" signs.
You know, when you were gone,
I wanted to reach out
or write a letter or something.
You didn't have to.
I just figured you might need the space.
Hmm.
It was good to have
the time to myself, but
just so you know,
you can always reach out.
Nobody's home.
OK, only a few units left.
Whoa.
What do you want?
♪
Whoa, easy.
I'm a firefighter. She's a paramedic.
I was here yesterday.
I treated that man down the hall.
It's OK. I know her.
Go on. It's all right.
People who knock on doors in here
aren't looking to borrow some sugar.
Yeah.
Uh, I'm Violet.
This is Sam.
Carla.
Well, um, Carla, about
what happened yesterday
- I'd rather stay out of it.
- I get that. I do.
This can all be off the record.
[DRAMATIC MUSIC]
All right, so just to confirm,
you only called 911
after the other medic left, correct?
Saw him rushing out, sweating,
looking like he just robbed a bank.
Went to go check it out,
found Pete lying there
with that thing in his throat.
Well, hey, by calling us,
you saved his life.
What else you want from me?
The other medic
did you get a good look
at his uniform or vehicle?
Anything that could help us
identify him?
It's all a blur.
What about his height,
weight, hair color?
I don't know. He wasn't big.
Middle-aged. White, maybe.
That's all I got for you.
I'm not going to testify to anything.
That's for sure.
Whoa, wait.
What's that on your hand?
Just a scratch.
No, I don't know, Carla.
That looks infected.
If you don't get that treated,
bacteria can enter your
bloodstream and lead to sepsis,
which can kill you.
Come on. From a little cut?
I'd listen to her.
She knows what she's talking about.
Go to the drugstore,
pick up some triple antibiotic ointment,
and keep that covered, OK?
If it doesn't get better in
a few days, go to urgent care,
or find me at Firehouse 51.
♪
So we're looking for
a maybe-white, middle-aged guy.
That narrows it down.
Well, we know it wasn't
anyone in the CFD.
So it has to be a private service.
We're just gonna have to call
all of them and see
if anybody sent someone out here.
How many private ambulance
companies are in Chicago?
Not a ton, but getting
someone who's willing
to share information
that could potentially
violate HIPAA laws
- Huh.
- That could take some effort.
I got a good feeling.
I mean, I've seen
plenty of people crumble
under the Mikami gaze.
It's called a glare, not a gaze.
[SIREN WAILING IN DISTANCE]
[TRAIN HORN BLARING IN DISTANCE]
Hey, I got your text.
So the Docs cleared you, huh?
Yeah, said my lungs are looking good,
just this shoulder that's
going to keep me sidelined
another week or so.
Yeah, well, don't push it.
You don't want to reinjure yourself
and have to sit out even longer.
Says the guy who jumped off
of a moving rig as it exploded
and didn't miss a shift.
- I got lucky.
- I'll be ready.
- When are they releasing you?
- End of day.
Well, I'll give you a ride home.
I just got to stop by OFI first,
and then I'll grab you on the way back.
- You get a new arson case?
- Uh, it's not new.
It's a house fire that
Stella was at ten years ago.
- What's the deal?
- Not sure yet.
Two sisters telling
two different stories.
Parents are out of the picture.
And the youngest girl seems
scared.
That's not good.
Siblings they should look out
for each other.
That's right. They should.
I figured I'd try and get some answers
for Stella while she's gone.
Cool. I'll come with you.
Been brushing up on my arson studies.
Maybe I could help.
What'd I just say? Don't push it.
Looking at old case files
is hardly strenuous activity.
Do your PT. I'll see you soon.
Ah, residential rental application
I assume that this is you.
It's got your name on it.
Sorry, I was just going to grab those
- You moving?
- I'm looking.
They make you apply now
before you can take a tour.
OK, well, you're lucky
that I found these
before you wasted your time,
because I got the perfect spot for you.
- Really?
- Yeah, yeah.
Great location, wonderful neighbors,
and the landlord is a captain.
Are you asking me to move in with you?
I got a two-bedroom apartment
above the garage.
Um, it's got everything that you need,
and I'm willing to cut a deal with you.
Wow, Herrmann, that
that sounds amazing.
Wait. Since when are you cutting deals?
[STAMMERS]
This would also
really be helping me out.
I don't like Annabelle living
alone all by herself up there.
So I would be moving in
with your daughter?
She's been angling for this
place since she turned 15.
Cindy she finally gave in.
And I need eyes on what
she's getting into up there.
So you want Novak to narc on her?
What? No, no.
Nobody said "narc," all right?
It's more like, you know, being an RA.
Oh, well, my RA got me
kicked out of the dorm
for throwing a foam party,
so I'm not sure if I'm the best fit.
But that is very sweet
that you thought of me.
You hey.
You really thought that would work, huh?
What the hell is a foam party?
Any luck on your part of the list?
None. Zero. Less than zero, actually,
because they said they couldn't discuss
confidential patient information.
- Same here.
- Yeah, me too.
I'm like, keep it confidential.
Just tell me if you sent
this terrible medic
to this one building at this one time.
I hope you didn't phrase it like that.
Maybe he wasn't called in.
Maybe he lives in the building
or somewhere nearby.
Mm-hmm. Just FYI
since you've been gone,
Violet has turned full med detective.
- [PA BEEPS, BUZZES]
- Truck 51
All right, 51, let's roll.
952 Tamarisk Lane.
[SIRENS WAILING]
♪
[WAILING STOPS]
♪
Help, please!
[GRUNTS] Make it stop!
We tried pulling her out,
but the gate won't move.
The motor must be on the fritz,
but it's encased in steel housing.
You take the lead on this one.
Copy that, Chief.
Carver, Ritter, get me the Jaws,
- cutters, and cribbing.
- Got it, Lieutenant.
We're on it.
Now, you hang in there, ma'am.
- We'll make this quick.
- Please, please, hurry!
[DRAMATIC MUSIC]
♪
It's working! Keep going!
♪
Pull her out!
OK.
- Clear.
- Medics!
♪
- Where does it hurt?
- My side.
It hurts to breathe.
[GROANS SOFTLY, BREATHING HEAVILY]
Could be a broken rib.
OK, deep breath for me.
[BREATHING DEEPLY]
No lung sounds.
We got you, OK?
Make sure we decompress her
on the way to Med.
Copy that.
- Got her.
- Thanks.
I was texting.
Didn't see the gate closing.
What'd you need Jaws,
cutters, and cribbing for?
[EXHALES SHARPLY] Well, to be honest,
I didn't know if this would work,
so I had a plan B to cut the steel cable
and a plan C to spread them
open with the Jaws.
Always wise to have a backup plan.
I'm going to put your name up
for that leadership course
Kidd's taking.
Thank you, Chief.
♪
Find what you're looking for?
Yeah, thanks.
It's a house fire from ten years ago.
It's a pretty thin file.
Yeah, faulty electrical wiring,
no evidence of foul play,
ruled accidental.
You were expecting something else?
I don't know.
Could have gone either way.
I just had to see for myself.
Hmm.
These aren't from 51's district.
No. This is a call that Stella went on
back when she was at 27.
This girl shows up out of nowhere,
claims that her sister was
involved, but I don't see how.
It's a pretty serious accusation
for her to make about her sister.
Then why show up ten years
later just to lie about it?
Well, maybe we missed something.
- Who signed off on it?
- You did.
Oh. [SCOFFS]
- Well, I'm not infallible.
- Please.
When was the last time
you had a case overturned
that you were the lead on?
If there was any evidence of arson,
you would have found it.
[SIGHS]
Let me see.
- Hey, Vi.
- Yeah?
You got a visitor.
Hey, you took my advice.
Yeah, well, after all I've survived,
can't let a little scratch be
the end of me.
You want me to take a look at it?
No, ointment did the trick.
Redness went away and everything.
Good.
That's not why I'm here.
[SIGHS] I did some asking around,
found out there's a number
being passed around the building.
His name is Danny doesn't
say on the card, though.
Yeah, no name or affiliation.
Hmm. Did you try calling?
Went straight to voicemail
with an automated message.
They say he gets
right back to you, though.
Doesn't bill insurance, which is good,
since nobody there has any.
Thank you for bringing this by.
Bringing what by?
♪
[SIGHS]
- Uh, hang on a second.
- Hmm?
Now that we have this,
maybe it's time to loop in PD?
Yeah, of course. That's what I'm doing.
Wait, did you think I was
going to call this number
and leave a message?
No.
Yes, you did. You're a terrible liar.
- I'll be inside.
- Uh-huh.
What would I do without you?
OK, this one's $1,500 a month.
No pictures, though.
Yeah, you know that's a dump, right?
Ugh. All right. All right.
This one is 1,200, newly renovated,
can park in the owner's driveway.
Uh, that's a van.
Do you want a shower over your toilet?
Ugh, no. I don't want any of this.
Why is everything worse
and more expensive?
It's called late-stage capitalism.
Ugh, maybe I should just
try to get my old place back.
The landlord did say he would
accept other forms of payment.
Novak, no.
You're not sleeping with your landlord.
No, he meant credit card.
- At least I hope.
- OK.
I can't watch you spiral
like this anymore.
You should take my spare room.
[GASPS]
Really?
On a trial basis, OK?
- Let's see how this goes.
- Ritter, you saved my life.
I
Thank you.
Yeah, just no rearranging, OK?
No, of course. Whatever you say, roomie.
I'm going to make us a move-in playlist.
[SQUEALING]
♪
Have you ever lived
with a woman in her 20s before?
No.
I have.
Good luck.
They make playlists for everything.
♪
[SIGHS]
Wait, so he wouldn't even
admit to calling the number?
Well, he was having trouble speaking
- with two holes in his throat.
- [SCOFFS]
Or maybe he just didn't
want to talk to me.
Either way, he wouldn't cooperate.
I don't understand.
He does know that this guy
Danny almost killed him, right?
You told him he's not a real medic?
He didn't care.
Says Danny helps people off the grid,
treats their ailments,
stitches up injuries,
sometimes gives them medication,
all for cut rates and takes cash.
Cut rates, huh? What a saint.
Well, bringing them
medical supplies is one thing,
but doing surgeries
and doing them poorly
I mean, he left this man to die.
How is that not criminal negligence?
Maybe if Pete would talk.
Well, isn't it illegal
to impersonate a medic?
Misdemeanor, sure.
What if we have another witness?
Willing to go on record?
♪
[SIGHS]
Can't you at least trace the number,
bring this guy in for questioning?
It's an unregistered voicemail.
But even then, just to get the warrant,
we'd need a cooperative witness.
We have to do something
to stop this man,
because if we don't,
someone is going to die.
So tonight
you promise you won't go without me?
Do I have a choice in the matter?
- Nope.
- OK.
Well, then pick me up at 8:00,
and then we can drive over together.
- Great. See you then.
- OK.
Hey.
You went to my house?
And you gave Stella the wrong address.
- What's that about?
- I don't know.
I guess I didn't want you
showing up there.
My sister went off on me.
She called me a liar.
I didn't tell her what you said.
I know
because if you did,
she would have murdered me.
I was there to speak with your mom.
Yeah, well, it's just us now.
So your sister takes care of you?
I take care of myself.
You know, I work a lot of arson cases
and I read the file on your house.
How?
There's a place called OFI,
Office of Fire Investigation.
They keep detailed logs
of every fire in the city.
There's no question
that the fire at your house
was an accident.
So what's going on?
I thought your job was to help people.
That's what I'm trying to do.
[DRAMATIC MUSIC]
♪
Here, give this to Stella.
She'll know what it is.
[DOOR CLICKS]
Natalie, wait
♪
[FOLK MUSIC PLAYING SOFTLY]
♪
- [DOOR CLOSES]
- Hey.
♪
- What is all this?
- Oh, hey.
Um, so I haven't unpacked
all my kitchen stuff yet.
I hope you don't mind I'm using yours.
No problem.
Is that pesto?
It smells amazing.
Yeah, just a little something
I threw together.
♪
Look, uh, you don't have to do all this.
Do what?
I don't need any more convincing.
I'm glad you're here, OK?
You don't have to make dinner for me.
Oh. [CHUCKLES]
Well good.
[KNOCK AT DOOR]
Because I didn't.
♪
I told you I was going to be
at Rossi's tonight.
You did.
[DRAMATIC MUSIC]
♪
Ritter?
Thought you were going to be out, so
[CHUCKLES]
Yeah, thanks.
She made pesto.
Pesto.
- This is for you.
- Thank you.
I'll be in my room.
OK. [CHUCKLES]
- Herrmann.
- Hey!
Did you hear about the Chief's test?
They finally picked a date,
and it's only three weeks away.
No kidding. That's great.
It's coming up soon.
We've all known this day was coming,
but now it's right on the horizon,
and I can't help but wonder
how's Pascal going to feel
about you taking over?
I don't know.
He's gotten pretty cozy
in that back office.
That's what I'm saying.
Will he lay down his sword
or fight for the throne?
Or maybe he'll want to go back to Miami.
I mean, his main reason
for coming back to Chicago
- was Monica.
- Yeah.
But now
[SIGHS]
Yeah, who knows
what that guy is thinking?
Chief Pascal is impossible to read.
Also, he knew the deal coming in.
- Boden laid out the plan.
- Yeah.
Yeah, it's not
like we're pulling the rug out
- from under him.
- Yeah, well
there is no rug to pull.
Can you believe it?
We are only three weeks away
from it all paying off.
All our hard work, our entire careers
it all comes down to this.
Yeah.
- [EXHALES SHARPLY]
- [CHUCKLES]
To you nailing that test.
To you leading Engine.
[UPBEAT MUSIC]
♪
Oh, man.
How long do you think it'll take him?
Well, shouldn't be much
traffic this time of night.
It's good to have you back.
Doesn't feel the same at 51
when you're gone.
We all missed you.
- There he is.
- You sure? Maybe
[DRAMATIC MUSIC]
♪
Hey, Danny?
- Who are you?
- I'm the one who called.
But you can relax.
No one here's having a heart attack.
But if they were, we'd handle it,
as real first responders.
♪
No, you're going to listen first.
This is illegal. It's entrapment.
Well, we're not cops.
But they do know about you now,
so consider this your only
get-out-of-jail-free card.
I care about these people.
I'm helping them.
How much does one ride
in your ambulance cost?
Oh, please.
You're not doing this for them.
This is all about you.
I know that, because the second
something went wrong,
like you screwing up
that cricothyrotomy,
you ran away,
and you left that man to die
Which is something a real
first responder would never do.
Stop pretending to be
a paramedic, Danny,
or you will screw up and kill someone.
And we will come after you.
I promise you that.
♪
You can go now.
♪
[ENGINE TURNING OVER]
♪
The one thing he's right about
is how broken the system is,
how much money it all costs.
That's for sure.
They should be sharing the number
of our para-medicine program in there.
I'll put up a flyer in the lobby
and all the other buildings like it.
You know, I have never met
anyone as fierce as you
when you're on a mission.
♪
Hey, you maybe want
to get a cup of coffee?
Sorry, I can't. I have a meeting to hit.
Oh, yeah.
Cool. Of course.
Uh, no problem.
♪
[DRAMATIC MUSIC]
♪
[WOLF HOWLS]
- Lieutenant Kidd?
- Yeah.
- Do we know each other?
- I'm Natalie.
When I was still at 27,
our unit rescued a family
and a four-year-old girl
from a house fire.
The four-year-old girl was Natalie.
What?
Why wouldn't she tell me that?
I'm writing a letter to Sam.
Violet, what happened with
Carver these last few months
is not your fault.
I probably won't finish it, anyway,
but I just wanted him to know
that I'm thinking about him.
[ALARM BLARING]
[HOARSELY] There was
evidence of lung breakdown
in my X-ray.
I know guys who never
came back from this.
I know guys who did.
Look, whatever happens, we'll
we'll figure it out
together.
[INDISTINCT ANNOUNCEMEN
OVER HOSPITAL PA SYSTEM]
Got you a fat stack from Lou Mitchell's.
Oh, that's what I'm talking about.
What's the latest?
Still running tests,
just waiting to see if my lungs
will heal up on their own.
- And the shoulder?
- Nothing torn, just a sprain.
Good. That's, uh, what?
Couple weeks, tops.
Yeah, but
what if there's
permanent damage to my lungs?
Eh, don't even go there.
Just focus on resting up,
coming back strong.
[SOFT MUSIC]
All right, you need anything else?
What, that's it?
Talk about a drive-by.
Hey, I got to get in early.
Stella's out. Pascal is in a mood.
When is he not?
I'll check back in with you
tomorrow morning after shift.
You know, you don't have
to keep coming by.
I can just text you updates.
I'll see you tomorrow.
♪
[CHUCKLES]
Hey, Vi. Wait up.
Sam. Oh.
♪
How are you?
Good, considering.
Uh, wow.
Yeah, was that a stupid question?
- [CHUCKLES]
- No, no, it wasn't.
I'm I'm actually good.
♪
It's nice not coming in
to work hungover.
[BOTH CHUCKLE]
Well, hey, if that was you
at half a tank,
they better get some medals ready.
- I mean, who knows? [LAUGHS]
- Yeah.
♪
[FOOTSTEPS APPROACHING]
You got a sec, Chief?
Sure. Come on in.
It's regarding that leadership course
Kidd is taking up in Maryland
at the National Fire Academy.
What about it?
Well, before she left,
I got a look at her syllabus,
which seems pretty intense.
- It is.
- Right.
Well, the list of guest speakers
was impressive that's for sure.
Anyway, she mentioned you need
a chief to put you up for it.
That's correct.
So I was thinking,
while I'm waiting for
the lieutenant spot on Engine
to open up here, I might as
well cram as much knowledge
into my brain as humanly possible.
[SIGHS] Any chance you might
nominate me for the course?
- [PEN CLICKS]
- I'll think about it.
OK.
Great. Thanks, Chief.
I guess they only do it once a quarter.
So
yeah, I look forward to your thoughts.
[CLANKING, THUDDING]
Looks like someone's got
fun plans after shift.
Ugh, I wish.
I just don't want to leave
all this in my car.
I'm, uh I'm sort of between
living situations at the moment.
What happened to your apartment?
Extortion.
My landlord doubled the rent overnight.
But you know what? I say good riddance.
Oh, I thought you loved that place.
What I loved was the price.
What I don't love is the L
screaming past my window
every five minutes.
Let's see Fred find another tenant
willing to put up with that.
Honestly, I have always
wanted to live by the L.
OK, whose side are you on here?
Yeah. No, you're right.
Um, do you have a place to stay
in the meantime?
Honestly, I was just
going to shower and sleep here
until I found something.
Novak, no, absolutely not.
You can stay with me
until you find a place.
- Really?
- Yeah.
That would be amazing.
I mean, I just
it wouldn't be for long.
I just got to find something
at the right price.
Well, it might help to get a roommate.
Yeah, I thought that,
but no one's looking
unless you know someone.
Actually, yeah. No, I might.
[PA BEEPS, BUZZES]
Ambo 61, person injured,
401 West 56th Street.
[SIREN WAILING]
[DRAMATIC MUSIC]
♪
[AMBULANCE DOOR CLOSES]
♪
Hurry! He's dying in here!
♪
He left him like this, just ran out.
- Who did?
- The guy here before you
- another paramedic.
- What other paramedic?
[BREATHING SHAKILY]
Try to stay still, sir.
We're not going anywhere.
All right?
Why would someone crike him
and then leave
without giving him any air?
Because they put it in too high.
It's above his Adam's apple,
so the tube couldn't advance
down his trachea.
Oh, yeah, and you see this
redness on his neck and chest?
Yeah, he was having some kind
of allergic reaction.
- I'll get the epi.
- OK.
How long has he been like this?
I don't know half hour, maybe more.
OK, he's been in
anaphylaxis for too long.
We're going to have to crike him again.
What do we do with this one?
Let's just leave it.
It'll act as a plug.
They can remove it at Med.
- Copy that.
- OK.
All right.
You're going to cut
another hole in his throat?
We don't have another choice.
- OK.
- Thanks.
[DRAMATIC MUSIC]
♪
OK, hand me a size 6.
Here.
Thank you.
♪
All right.
[AIR HISSING]
♪
[BREATHING SOFTLY]
It's working. He's stabilizing.
We've got you, sir.
OK, let's get him to Med.
Ma'am, can you describe this man?
♪
Uh, hey. It's it's Natalie, right?
Yeah. Is Lieutenant Kidd around?
Uh, she's out of town.
Is there something
I can help you with, though?
No, it's OK. It can wait.
Is that the new saw
Lieutenant Kidd was talking about,
the one with diamonds in the blade?
Yeah, that's the one.
How much is it worth?
Well, they're not real diamonds,
like the ones you'd find in a ring.
The crystals on the blade are synthetic.
- They're man-made.
- Oh, so they're fake?
Yeah, but they're real enough.
I mean, they'll cut
through anything, and fast.
- Can it cut through concrete?
- Sure, with a concrete blade.
How about a brick wall?
I'll tell you what.
I was just about to go
fire it up for a test run.
You want to see it in action?
- Really?
- Yeah.
- Can I hold it?
- Not a chance.
[LAUGHS] Grab a seat.
I just got off the phone with dispatch.
No other CFD ambulances
were sent to that building.
Maybe it was a private service?
Yeah, I guess it had to be,
but what kind of medic
would leave in the middle
of the procedure like that?
And doesn't even know
where to make the incision.
Yeah, and he was alone.
Is there a private service out there
that's allowing medics to fly solo?
Ugh, this has lawsuit
written all over it.
Yeah, it really does.
I just hope we're not dragged into it.
Mm.
Truck 81, let's go.
Blackout drills on the apron.
You remember when Mouch
used to be chill?
He's just doing the job.
I don't know, man. Power corrupts.
Hey, Ritter, can I ask you
something real fast?
Yeah, what's up?
Um, I just wanted to see
how you were feeling
after all the Dwayne stuff?
You mean the guy
I broke up with six months ago?
Yeah.
Well, we're still broken up,
so same, I guess.
OK, and that breakup was more about him
moving into your place, right?
Not about someone moving in
in general, right?
- What's happening here?
- I need a place to live.
And, uh, Violet reminded me
that you have a second bedroom.
- Thanks, Violet.
- Just sitting there, empty.
No, it's my home office.
OK.
What work are you doing at home?
[SIGHS]
I like having my own space, OK?
OK, but you also like
having fun and saving money.
Besides, look at me. I'm tiny.
I barely take up any space.
I'm barely a person.
I'm really a live-alone kind of guy.
- OK.
- Yeah.
No, I get it, because I thought,
you know, like,
I had been there for you,
and we were getting closer and stuff,
but, clearly, this is just, like,
- a surface-level friendship.
- [CHUCKLES]
I have drills to do.
- That's not a no.
- Yes, it is.
Those are the Jaws of Life, right?
Yep, great all-purpose tool.
What are those called,
the ones with the hooks on the end?
These are pike poles.
We use them to pull down
ceilings and walls
to check for hidden fires.
[DOORS CLOSE]
I was in a fire once.
Our house burned down.
I don't remember much. I was too little.
But I do remember
that it was snowing out,
which was weird.
Like, it was so hot and so cold.
Lieutenant Kidd carried me out.
We almost died
me, my mom, my sister.
We were all sleeping,
and the firefighters busted in
to save us.
The fire burnt up
everything we had, and
my mom never really got over it.
[SOMBER MUSIC]
Why didn't you tell Kidd any of this?
I wanted to.
I was going to, but I got nervous.
♪
Well, I'm sure she'll be
glad that you came back.
You OK if I tell her?
Uh, yeah, totally.
I actually needed to talk to her
whenever, no rush, though.
Yeah.
I know it was forever ago, but
something came up about that fire.
♪
I think my sister started it on purpose.
- [HORN HONKING]
- [SIGHS]
That's her.
Your sister?
I have to go.
[DRAMATIC MUSIC]
♪
[CAR DEPARTING]
♪
[PEN CLATTERS]
Hey, Ruzek, I need you to run
a plate for me real fast.
Hey, what's this?
New type of Jaws.
Check out those tips
so powerful, they can force any door
and, apparently, the CFD's wallet,
because these things ain't cheap.
Oh, yeah? How'd you score it?
Sadly, it's only on loan from Truck 67,
- but we should put in for one.
- Mm.
I just want to see
how it works, you know,
trying to brush up
on all the latest equipment.
Yeah? What's wrong with the old Jaws?
They do the job just fine.
Well, yeah, sure,
but there's always room for improvement.
Mm.
If we plan to keep up
with these hotshots
straight out of Academy,
then we got to stay up to date
on all the latest technology.
OK, well
as I always say, if it ain't broke
If this thing can breach a door
even half a second faster,
then I say it's worth looking into.
OK, fine.
So what's so different about this one
that's got you all riled up?
OK, check this out.
The clock's ticking, right?
You've got the wrong tips.
- Interchangeable.
- Yeah.
Pop that right out.
What the hell? You did this?
Just a preview of what I bring
to the roommate experience.
I'm very good with organization.
Well
you ruined my system.
You didn't have a system.
Now everything is categorized
deodorants, colognes,
body washes, lotions.
Everything has its place.
I don't do it by item. I do it by shift.
[LAUGHS] OK, so, what,
Monday's coconut vanilla,
Thursday's sandalwood mahogany?
Well, excuse me if
I like a little variety.
Oh, no, no, no, no. See?
This is good. This is good.
We both learned something here.
I am neat, and you like smells.
Think about what else we could
learn if we were roommates.
No, absolutely not.
All you people know
way too much about me already.
Uh-uh.
OK, fine.
I guess I'll go live with some stranger.
[DRAMATIC MUSIC]
♪
Uh [SIGHS]
Yes, I know the procedure
was removed from our protocols.
I understand. I understand.
But we were not there to
perform our initial assessment.
Believe me, I wish I had
more information for you, too,
but it is all in my report.
Yes, Chief. Thank you, Chief.
[BEEPING]
What was that about?
I knew this was going to happen.
I knew that I would have to
defend my decision
to perform a crike in the field
when I was left no choice
by some hack medic
who botched it and then bailed.
You're not getting blamed
for that, are you?
No.
Thankfully, Chief Robinson
gets why we did it.
She's just mad that she can't get mad.
And she wants to know more
about this mystery medic.
You still don't know who he works for?
No, but we're hoping
the victim can tell us,
but he's still intubated
and was in such severe distress,
who knows what he'll even remember?
Mm.
Someone had to call it in.
Yeah, a woman
from down the hall called 911
but only after she saw the first medic
run out of the building.
And then she disappeared on us, too.
- Sketchy.
- I know.
But she's the only one
who may have any answers, so
If you're going back there,
I'm going with you.
Who says I am?
Please you can't stand to lose,
and right now you don't even
know who's on the other team.
While I know that Novak left
already, Flynn is at work,
and that building
is in a dangerous area.
No way I'm letting you
go back there alone.
Fine, you can come with.
But just so you know,
I could handle it on my own.
All right, deep breath in.
[INHALES DEEPLY]
- Let it out.
- [EXHALES DEEPLY]
What is it?
Is it bad?
I'd say so.
You're incredibly sexually frustrated.
[KNOCK AT DOOR]
Sorry to interrupt.
Your latest CT results are in, Jack.
I'm going to get some coffee.
You can stay, if you want.
As you know, our biggest concern
was inflammation of the bronchial tubes,
which could lead to permanently
decreased lung capacity.
But your lungs are healing well,
and the irritation is going away.
You're young and in good health.
Don't go running
into any burning buildings
until that shoulder heals up.
But, uh, I expect a full recovery.
- Thanks.
- Yeah, anytime.
[SOFT MUSIC]
♪
[DOG BARKING IN DISTANCE]
Yeah? Who are you?
Is your mom home?
No.
You know when she'll be back?
Hard to say.
But since we haven't spoken
in a couple years,
my best guess is never.
What do you want with her?
Just to talk. I'm a firefighter.
[SCOFFS] OK.
You're here about Natalie.
What'd the little freak do now
break something, steal something?
No, nothing like that.
I know she's been hanging
at some firehouse lately.
I have some questions about
a fire from your previous home.
[SCOFFS]
Whatever that girl said, she's lying.
She's just looking for attention.
[SOLEMN MUSIC]
It's just the two of you here?
Seriously, don't believe
a damn word she says.
♪
We're going to have to go door to door.
I don't know what unit she's in.
If it's an SRO,
she might even be gone already.
Well, she's on the same floor.
I know that much at least.
Oh, no, it's not that.
It's just SROs are full of people
trying to fix their lives
for whatever reason.
Should we get started?
I don't see any "no soliciting" signs.
You know, when you were gone,
I wanted to reach out
or write a letter or something.
You didn't have to.
I just figured you might need the space.
Hmm.
It was good to have
the time to myself, but
just so you know,
you can always reach out.
Nobody's home.
OK, only a few units left.
Whoa.
What do you want?
♪
Whoa, easy.
I'm a firefighter. She's a paramedic.
I was here yesterday.
I treated that man down the hall.
It's OK. I know her.
Go on. It's all right.
People who knock on doors in here
aren't looking to borrow some sugar.
Yeah.
Uh, I'm Violet.
This is Sam.
Carla.
Well, um, Carla, about
what happened yesterday
- I'd rather stay out of it.
- I get that. I do.
This can all be off the record.
[DRAMATIC MUSIC]
All right, so just to confirm,
you only called 911
after the other medic left, correct?
Saw him rushing out, sweating,
looking like he just robbed a bank.
Went to go check it out,
found Pete lying there
with that thing in his throat.
Well, hey, by calling us,
you saved his life.
What else you want from me?
The other medic
did you get a good look
at his uniform or vehicle?
Anything that could help us
identify him?
It's all a blur.
What about his height,
weight, hair color?
I don't know. He wasn't big.
Middle-aged. White, maybe.
That's all I got for you.
I'm not going to testify to anything.
That's for sure.
Whoa, wait.
What's that on your hand?
Just a scratch.
No, I don't know, Carla.
That looks infected.
If you don't get that treated,
bacteria can enter your
bloodstream and lead to sepsis,
which can kill you.
Come on. From a little cut?
I'd listen to her.
She knows what she's talking about.
Go to the drugstore,
pick up some triple antibiotic ointment,
and keep that covered, OK?
If it doesn't get better in
a few days, go to urgent care,
or find me at Firehouse 51.
♪
So we're looking for
a maybe-white, middle-aged guy.
That narrows it down.
Well, we know it wasn't
anyone in the CFD.
So it has to be a private service.
We're just gonna have to call
all of them and see
if anybody sent someone out here.
How many private ambulance
companies are in Chicago?
Not a ton, but getting
someone who's willing
to share information
that could potentially
violate HIPAA laws
- Huh.
- That could take some effort.
I got a good feeling.
I mean, I've seen
plenty of people crumble
under the Mikami gaze.
It's called a glare, not a gaze.
[SIREN WAILING IN DISTANCE]
[TRAIN HORN BLARING IN DISTANCE]
Hey, I got your text.
So the Docs cleared you, huh?
Yeah, said my lungs are looking good,
just this shoulder that's
going to keep me sidelined
another week or so.
Yeah, well, don't push it.
You don't want to reinjure yourself
and have to sit out even longer.
Says the guy who jumped off
of a moving rig as it exploded
and didn't miss a shift.
- I got lucky.
- I'll be ready.
- When are they releasing you?
- End of day.
Well, I'll give you a ride home.
I just got to stop by OFI first,
and then I'll grab you on the way back.
- You get a new arson case?
- Uh, it's not new.
It's a house fire that
Stella was at ten years ago.
- What's the deal?
- Not sure yet.
Two sisters telling
two different stories.
Parents are out of the picture.
And the youngest girl seems
scared.
That's not good.
Siblings they should look out
for each other.
That's right. They should.
I figured I'd try and get some answers
for Stella while she's gone.
Cool. I'll come with you.
Been brushing up on my arson studies.
Maybe I could help.
What'd I just say? Don't push it.
Looking at old case files
is hardly strenuous activity.
Do your PT. I'll see you soon.
Ah, residential rental application
I assume that this is you.
It's got your name on it.
Sorry, I was just going to grab those
- You moving?
- I'm looking.
They make you apply now
before you can take a tour.
OK, well, you're lucky
that I found these
before you wasted your time,
because I got the perfect spot for you.
- Really?
- Yeah, yeah.
Great location, wonderful neighbors,
and the landlord is a captain.
Are you asking me to move in with you?
I got a two-bedroom apartment
above the garage.
Um, it's got everything that you need,
and I'm willing to cut a deal with you.
Wow, Herrmann, that
that sounds amazing.
Wait. Since when are you cutting deals?
[STAMMERS]
This would also
really be helping me out.
I don't like Annabelle living
alone all by herself up there.
So I would be moving in
with your daughter?
She's been angling for this
place since she turned 15.
Cindy she finally gave in.
And I need eyes on what
she's getting into up there.
So you want Novak to narc on her?
What? No, no.
Nobody said "narc," all right?
It's more like, you know, being an RA.
Oh, well, my RA got me
kicked out of the dorm
for throwing a foam party,
so I'm not sure if I'm the best fit.
But that is very sweet
that you thought of me.
You hey.
You really thought that would work, huh?
What the hell is a foam party?
Any luck on your part of the list?
None. Zero. Less than zero, actually,
because they said they couldn't discuss
confidential patient information.
- Same here.
- Yeah, me too.
I'm like, keep it confidential.
Just tell me if you sent
this terrible medic
to this one building at this one time.
I hope you didn't phrase it like that.
Maybe he wasn't called in.
Maybe he lives in the building
or somewhere nearby.
Mm-hmm. Just FYI
since you've been gone,
Violet has turned full med detective.
- [PA BEEPS, BUZZES]
- Truck 51
All right, 51, let's roll.
952 Tamarisk Lane.
[SIRENS WAILING]
♪
[WAILING STOPS]
♪
Help, please!
[GRUNTS] Make it stop!
We tried pulling her out,
but the gate won't move.
The motor must be on the fritz,
but it's encased in steel housing.
You take the lead on this one.
Copy that, Chief.
Carver, Ritter, get me the Jaws,
- cutters, and cribbing.
- Got it, Lieutenant.
We're on it.
Now, you hang in there, ma'am.
- We'll make this quick.
- Please, please, hurry!
[DRAMATIC MUSIC]
♪
It's working! Keep going!
♪
Pull her out!
OK.
- Clear.
- Medics!
♪
- Where does it hurt?
- My side.
It hurts to breathe.
[GROANS SOFTLY, BREATHING HEAVILY]
Could be a broken rib.
OK, deep breath for me.
[BREATHING DEEPLY]
No lung sounds.
We got you, OK?
Make sure we decompress her
on the way to Med.
Copy that.
- Got her.
- Thanks.
I was texting.
Didn't see the gate closing.
What'd you need Jaws,
cutters, and cribbing for?
[EXHALES SHARPLY] Well, to be honest,
I didn't know if this would work,
so I had a plan B to cut the steel cable
and a plan C to spread them
open with the Jaws.
Always wise to have a backup plan.
I'm going to put your name up
for that leadership course
Kidd's taking.
Thank you, Chief.
♪
Find what you're looking for?
Yeah, thanks.
It's a house fire from ten years ago.
It's a pretty thin file.
Yeah, faulty electrical wiring,
no evidence of foul play,
ruled accidental.
You were expecting something else?
I don't know.
Could have gone either way.
I just had to see for myself.
Hmm.
These aren't from 51's district.
No. This is a call that Stella went on
back when she was at 27.
This girl shows up out of nowhere,
claims that her sister was
involved, but I don't see how.
It's a pretty serious accusation
for her to make about her sister.
Then why show up ten years
later just to lie about it?
Well, maybe we missed something.
- Who signed off on it?
- You did.
Oh. [SCOFFS]
- Well, I'm not infallible.
- Please.
When was the last time
you had a case overturned
that you were the lead on?
If there was any evidence of arson,
you would have found it.
[SIGHS]
Let me see.
- Hey, Vi.
- Yeah?
You got a visitor.
Hey, you took my advice.
Yeah, well, after all I've survived,
can't let a little scratch be
the end of me.
You want me to take a look at it?
No, ointment did the trick.
Redness went away and everything.
Good.
That's not why I'm here.
[SIGHS] I did some asking around,
found out there's a number
being passed around the building.
His name is Danny doesn't
say on the card, though.
Yeah, no name or affiliation.
Hmm. Did you try calling?
Went straight to voicemail
with an automated message.
They say he gets
right back to you, though.
Doesn't bill insurance, which is good,
since nobody there has any.
Thank you for bringing this by.
Bringing what by?
♪
[SIGHS]
- Uh, hang on a second.
- Hmm?
Now that we have this,
maybe it's time to loop in PD?
Yeah, of course. That's what I'm doing.
Wait, did you think I was
going to call this number
and leave a message?
No.
Yes, you did. You're a terrible liar.
- I'll be inside.
- Uh-huh.
What would I do without you?
OK, this one's $1,500 a month.
No pictures, though.
Yeah, you know that's a dump, right?
Ugh. All right. All right.
This one is 1,200, newly renovated,
can park in the owner's driveway.
Uh, that's a van.
Do you want a shower over your toilet?
Ugh, no. I don't want any of this.
Why is everything worse
and more expensive?
It's called late-stage capitalism.
Ugh, maybe I should just
try to get my old place back.
The landlord did say he would
accept other forms of payment.
Novak, no.
You're not sleeping with your landlord.
No, he meant credit card.
- At least I hope.
- OK.
I can't watch you spiral
like this anymore.
You should take my spare room.
[GASPS]
Really?
On a trial basis, OK?
- Let's see how this goes.
- Ritter, you saved my life.
I
Thank you.
Yeah, just no rearranging, OK?
No, of course. Whatever you say, roomie.
I'm going to make us a move-in playlist.
[SQUEALING]
♪
Have you ever lived
with a woman in her 20s before?
No.
I have.
Good luck.
They make playlists for everything.
♪
[SIGHS]
Wait, so he wouldn't even
admit to calling the number?
Well, he was having trouble speaking
- with two holes in his throat.
- [SCOFFS]
Or maybe he just didn't
want to talk to me.
Either way, he wouldn't cooperate.
I don't understand.
He does know that this guy
Danny almost killed him, right?
You told him he's not a real medic?
He didn't care.
Says Danny helps people off the grid,
treats their ailments,
stitches up injuries,
sometimes gives them medication,
all for cut rates and takes cash.
Cut rates, huh? What a saint.
Well, bringing them
medical supplies is one thing,
but doing surgeries
and doing them poorly
I mean, he left this man to die.
How is that not criminal negligence?
Maybe if Pete would talk.
Well, isn't it illegal
to impersonate a medic?
Misdemeanor, sure.
What if we have another witness?
Willing to go on record?
♪
[SIGHS]
Can't you at least trace the number,
bring this guy in for questioning?
It's an unregistered voicemail.
But even then, just to get the warrant,
we'd need a cooperative witness.
We have to do something
to stop this man,
because if we don't,
someone is going to die.
So tonight
you promise you won't go without me?
Do I have a choice in the matter?
- Nope.
- OK.
Well, then pick me up at 8:00,
and then we can drive over together.
- Great. See you then.
- OK.
Hey.
You went to my house?
And you gave Stella the wrong address.
- What's that about?
- I don't know.
I guess I didn't want you
showing up there.
My sister went off on me.
She called me a liar.
I didn't tell her what you said.
I know
because if you did,
she would have murdered me.
I was there to speak with your mom.
Yeah, well, it's just us now.
So your sister takes care of you?
I take care of myself.
You know, I work a lot of arson cases
and I read the file on your house.
How?
There's a place called OFI,
Office of Fire Investigation.
They keep detailed logs
of every fire in the city.
There's no question
that the fire at your house
was an accident.
So what's going on?
I thought your job was to help people.
That's what I'm trying to do.
[DRAMATIC MUSIC]
♪
Here, give this to Stella.
She'll know what it is.
[DOOR CLICKS]
Natalie, wait
♪
[FOLK MUSIC PLAYING SOFTLY]
♪
- [DOOR CLOSES]
- Hey.
♪
- What is all this?
- Oh, hey.
Um, so I haven't unpacked
all my kitchen stuff yet.
I hope you don't mind I'm using yours.
No problem.
Is that pesto?
It smells amazing.
Yeah, just a little something
I threw together.
♪
Look, uh, you don't have to do all this.
Do what?
I don't need any more convincing.
I'm glad you're here, OK?
You don't have to make dinner for me.
Oh. [CHUCKLES]
Well good.
[KNOCK AT DOOR]
Because I didn't.
♪
I told you I was going to be
at Rossi's tonight.
You did.
[DRAMATIC MUSIC]
♪
Ritter?
Thought you were going to be out, so
[CHUCKLES]
Yeah, thanks.
She made pesto.
Pesto.
- This is for you.
- Thank you.
I'll be in my room.
OK. [CHUCKLES]
- Herrmann.
- Hey!
Did you hear about the Chief's test?
They finally picked a date,
and it's only three weeks away.
No kidding. That's great.
It's coming up soon.
We've all known this day was coming,
but now it's right on the horizon,
and I can't help but wonder
how's Pascal going to feel
about you taking over?
I don't know.
He's gotten pretty cozy
in that back office.
That's what I'm saying.
Will he lay down his sword
or fight for the throne?
Or maybe he'll want to go back to Miami.
I mean, his main reason
for coming back to Chicago
- was Monica.
- Yeah.
But now
[SIGHS]
Yeah, who knows
what that guy is thinking?
Chief Pascal is impossible to read.
Also, he knew the deal coming in.
- Boden laid out the plan.
- Yeah.
Yeah, it's not
like we're pulling the rug out
- from under him.
- Yeah, well
there is no rug to pull.
Can you believe it?
We are only three weeks away
from it all paying off.
All our hard work, our entire careers
it all comes down to this.
Yeah.
- [EXHALES SHARPLY]
- [CHUCKLES]
To you nailing that test.
To you leading Engine.
[UPBEAT MUSIC]
♪
Oh, man.
How long do you think it'll take him?
Well, shouldn't be much
traffic this time of night.
It's good to have you back.
Doesn't feel the same at 51
when you're gone.
We all missed you.
- There he is.
- You sure? Maybe
[DRAMATIC MUSIC]
♪
Hey, Danny?
- Who are you?
- I'm the one who called.
But you can relax.
No one here's having a heart attack.
But if they were, we'd handle it,
as real first responders.
♪
No, you're going to listen first.
This is illegal. It's entrapment.
Well, we're not cops.
But they do know about you now,
so consider this your only
get-out-of-jail-free card.
I care about these people.
I'm helping them.
How much does one ride
in your ambulance cost?
Oh, please.
You're not doing this for them.
This is all about you.
I know that, because the second
something went wrong,
like you screwing up
that cricothyrotomy,
you ran away,
and you left that man to die
Which is something a real
first responder would never do.
Stop pretending to be
a paramedic, Danny,
or you will screw up and kill someone.
And we will come after you.
I promise you that.
♪
You can go now.
♪
[ENGINE TURNING OVER]
♪
The one thing he's right about
is how broken the system is,
how much money it all costs.
That's for sure.
They should be sharing the number
of our para-medicine program in there.
I'll put up a flyer in the lobby
and all the other buildings like it.
You know, I have never met
anyone as fierce as you
when you're on a mission.
♪
Hey, you maybe want
to get a cup of coffee?
Sorry, I can't. I have a meeting to hit.
Oh, yeah.
Cool. Of course.
Uh, no problem.
♪
[DRAMATIC MUSIC]
♪
[WOLF HOWLS]