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- 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 announcement 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]