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Evening.

It's been slow the last few weeks.

Previously on Chicago Fire...

You come up short again and you'll be serving beer out of a tent.

If Arthur finds out I'm a cop, then I'm a dead cop.

- Can I come back to the firehouse? - Any time you want.

Maybe there's a way to get her into a minimum security facility.

Let me make some calls.

I have some friends at the State's Attorney's Office.

The official Randall McHolland for Union President campaign poster.

We're taking Sullivan down.

- Why don't we clear the air, Shay. - There's nothing to talk about.

Well, there is if you're still pissed at me.

How'd you get mixed up with these gossipy bitches?

The state believes that Firehouse 51 is worth saving.

It's your leadership that we're unhappy with.

I'll do whatever it takes to save 51.

- My resignation. - I'm taking over 51.

This thing's broke.

Hey! That's not helping.

Hey, what's going on?

Someone doesn't know how to make coffee.

Guys, does anybody have any Advil on them?

Man, you've got to have something better than Munter's Brown Roast.

- Yeah, we got Starbucks. - Where?

About two blocks down on the north side of the street.

I'm going running.

Kelly?

Yeah?

I don't know if you remember. I'm Beth. Benny's wife.

Yeah. Yeah, of course.

I know Benny's been hanging out with you.

And he won't return my phone calls.

The boys miss him.

- They need to see their father. - I'm a little confused.

He told me he was going back to Kenosha every weekend.

He hasn't been home in months.

Look, I'm sorry to dump all this on you.

No, it's... I'll... I'll talk to him.

Thank you.

Hey, Chief, it's Kelly.

Listen, I've got to stop by OFI and see my old man.

I might be a few minutes late to shift.

Anyway, I'll explain everything to you when I get there. Uh...

Sorry about this. Have Clarke cover for me. Thanks.

Right. So, I will need your signature just here, and one more just here.

I need to be assured that this means 51 is safe.

Yes, it does.

Okay.

You're doing the right thing, Chief.

Now I figure it will take a few weeks to put it all together.

I understand.

In the meantime, I would appreciate it if you would help us

make this transition as efficient as possible.

I will help any way I can.

You're going to walk away with a very nice pension.

Whoa, whoa!

Help!

- Hey, bud. What's your name? - Nathan.

Nathan, I need you to close your eyes and cover your face.

Can you do that for me?

You can open your eyes now, Nathan.

- Can you wiggle your toes? - I think so. Yeah.

- Good, good, good. - But my arm!

Listen, just stay tough for me, okay?

All right, hold on. I'm going to get you out of here.

Come on! Good girl.

- Morning, Lieutenant. - That was Lasky, down at headquarters.

Looks like McLeod is making her final decision today

about which house she's going to close next.

He thinks it's between us and Firehouse 17.

Oh, man.

This has got to be weighing pretty heavy on the Chief.

I just wanted to remind everyone today is election day

for the union presidency.

Polls will be open all evening starting at 5:00 p.m.

So I urge you all to exercise your right to vote.

Unless you plan on voting for Greg Sullivan.

In which case, forget what I just said.

Listen, Otis and I, we've been going over this and going over this

and we think that we need to involve the cops at this point,

you know, in an official capacity.

I told you guys I'd take care of it. Antonio is all over...

No offense, but I feel like we need to go beyond Antonio at this point.

Reach out to the higher-ups.

Get somebody with a little bit more juice.

Think you guys just might be overreacting a tiny bit.

If we stick to the plan and pay what he wants...

Overreacting? Did you have something in your eye,

or did you see Game Day explode into smithereens?

If Arthur's willing to go that far with them,

you don't think he would do the same to Molly's?

Has anyone seen Severide?

Nope.

So messed up. I had to take the bus here.

One... Two... Three...

Ow! I can't!

I can't! Stop! Stop! My leg! I can't!

Okay, okay. All right.

Ah!

All right. Okay. Let's take a look at this arm.

Ow!

Nathan, I'm not going to be able to get you out

unless I try and pull this out.

It's going to be just like ripping a Band-Aid off.

It's going to hurt at first and then it'll feel much better.

Ready?

- All right. Okay. - Ah! Damn it. Damn it.

I think the rebar nicked an artery in your arm.

Listen, bud, I've got to do something to get this bleeding under control.

You gotta stay tough for me, okay? I've got to pinch off this artery.

Okay! I got it.

All right, there we go. It's done. It's done.

It's done. There we go.

Help! Somebody help us!

Help!

Hey, there he is! How you feeling, champ? Huh?

Okay. Okay. I was just trying to be supportive.

I know... I'm just... I'm nervous about this debate.

There's not a chance that more than five people

are ever going to hear this thing.

I'll have you know that more than 600 firefighters

have pre-registered to hear this debate.

That is the biggest audience I've ever had.

Oh, okay, hey! That's great!

- Just be yourself. - Better than yourself.

- Yeah! - I've got some great news.

Let's hear it.

I just found out a little something interesting about Sullivan.

His ex-wife is taking him to family court

for failure to pay his child support. Bam!

- And it isn't the first time. - Are you serious?

Got to hit him with this hard, Randy.

Yeah, I don't know.

Randy, I know you're all about maintaining your integrity

throughout this process.

But trust me, we've got to hit him with everything we've got.

She's got a point, buddy.

- Yeah? - Detective Helling, Area North.

How can I help you?

I need to have a word with a few of your firefighters.

What about?

Wait, so you're saying we're suspects in this?

- Unbelievable. - Is it?

An old bar goes up in flames.

You three buy the place, at a great discount I'm sure, fix it up.

Then Game Day comes along. Suddenly, business ain't so good.

They call the cops on you. You call the Fire Marshal on them.

That's what we call an escalation. From there...

Did we have a professional rivalry with Game Day? Absolutely.

But would we ever consider in a million years torching the place?

Absolutely not.

We're good, salt of the earth people. You ask anyone.

Just wanted to let you know where we stand.

I'll come back with follow-up questions if I have any.

Hey, Clarke, have you seen Severide?

The Chief said he had some family business and to cover for him.

Hey. So, I talked to my friend.

He said he's reviewing Heather Darden's case personally.

He said minimum security is a real possibility.

That's great. Thank you.

No worries.

- Hey, buddy. - Hi.

Thanks for coming. You ready to do a shift?

Are you sure that's okay?

Are you kidding? We're lucky to have you.

Somebody blow the bells. We got a VIP here.

Before you say anything, you're not suspects, okay?

Someone forgot to tell that to Detective Helling.

He thinks we burned down the competition.

I'll make sure he's set straight.

- I'm on this, Gabby. - Tell that to Game Day.

I was with Arthur when Game Day went up.

Now whether he gave that order ahead of time, I don't know. I didn't see it.

We are so close here.

I just need him provoked.

What... What are you asking?

The next time he comes to collect, tell him no dice.

- What are you going to do? - Just tell him no dice.

I hope you know what you're doing.

- This is it. - Is this where you sleep?

- Sometimes. - He's the lucky one.

I got to sleep out here with the riffraff.

You should try catching a couple of winks next to Mouch.

It's like the foghorns of Bar Harbor are all going off...

Truck 81, Squad 3... Ambulance 61...

Gotta go. We'll do something fun when I get back, I promise.

Please. My wife.

You've got to help her!

We just need you to back up so we can do our work.

She's still alive.

She won't be for long if that steel moves.

It's like a house of cards.

The bike is the only thing stopping it from crushing her.

We got to stabilize this truck. It can't move an inch.

Got it. Mouch, chock the wheels. Otis, kill the engine.

Capp, bring the Jaws. Tony, I need some cribbing.

Herrmann, I need that other set of jaws.

Hey. Let's take a look at you. Come on.

Okay, that should hold it in one piece.

Up in, Capp. Go nice and easy.

Mind her head.

Okay. Now. Now! Now!

It's going. It's going!

Okay. On my count. One, two, three!

Wow, right?

Hey, Nathan, you got a phone?

It's in my backpack.

- Where? - I put it down.

Um, listen, Nathan. You've been incredible so far, okay?

A superhero.

But I've got to ask you to dig just a little deeper, okay?

I need you to pinch this artery tight yourself.

Just for a few seconds.

Okay, just think of it like you're holding a piece of spaghetti.

I use a fork for spaghetti.

Attaboy. Okay. You got me there.

Just use your hand.

Use your hand there. Yeah, take your hand.

Pinch. There you go. Pinch that.

- I know, I know, I know, I know. - It hurts so bad.

Just hold your hand as still as possible, okay? I'll be right back.

You're doing great. You're doing great.

Hi, this is Kelly Severide. Leave a message.

Hey, Kelly, Chief Boden.

Just checking to see how much longer you think you're going to be.

I'm probably going to get a relief lieutenant here

if whatever you got going is going to take much longer.

So just, uh... Let me know.

Thanks.

Hey. How we doing, bud?

I don't know how much longer I can hold this.

Okay, hold on.

Damn it!

- Hey, oh! Hey. Hey. - I'm sorry.

You're doing great. Hang in there, stay tough for me.

There you are. I was going to show you how to dry the hoses.

Is someone else wearing my dad's coat now?

Uh... No.

Nobody else is wearing it. It was, um...

It was damaged in the fire.

That's what I figured.

He's still a very big part of this house.

Yeah. Everyone keeps saying that.

Hey, that was some quick thinking out there with the Jaws, man.

- Yo, how'd you know to do that? - I had to improvise.

In Iraq we were under-equipped most of the time,

so we had to make do with what we had.

Yeah, I read about some of the MacGyvering you guys did

to upgrade gear.

Last thing you wanted was to get caught with your pants down.

I guess that's the reason I like what we do, right?

A firefighter needs three things to survive.

Water, common sense, and balls.

Hello there. Greg Sullivan. Appreciate your support.

Hi. Greg Sullivan, running for union president.

Looking forward to your vote tonight.

Mr Sullivan, I'm Isabella Thompson. We spoke on the phone.

And aren't you even prettier in person.

If you'll follow me into the briefing room, we can get started.

Into the lion's den I go, huh?

Halstead's an undercover cop?

How long have you known about this?

Not long, and I'm sorry that I didn't tell you guys.

It's just he wanted me to protect his cover.

He needs us to provoke Arthur so that he can make a case.

It's show time!

Hey, Greg Sullivan.

Next question goes to Mr Sullivan.

Mr Sullivan, if elected union president, what would you do

to better the lives of the firefighters in this city?

Well, that's a great question, Brian, I'm glad you asked it.

As your union president, my first order of business would be to put an end

to the crippling interference by state officials,

and do away with policies like the mandatory wellness program.

That's actually a pretty good answer. And on to you, Mr McHolland.

I would have to say that I am in agreement with, uh,

Mr Sullivan here.

All right, um... I'm gonna throw a little curve ball at you guys.

Mr Sullivan, if you could be

any kind of animal, any kind at all, what would you be?

Well, I know what I wouldn't want to be. I wouldn't want to be a "Mouch."

- I'm sorry? - A "Mouch."

You know, half-man, half-couch.

That's Mr. McHolland's nickname at this firehouse, am I right?

I don't see how that's remotely...

That nickname does not inspire leadership.

In fact, it implies the opposite. Laziness. Slovenliness.

Would you care to respond to that, Mouch... Uh, Mr McHolland?

I don't feel the need to dignify Mr Sullivan's remarks except to say

that the nickname that he's referring to is a term of endearment

given to me by my co-workers out of friendship and respect.

Well, I guess that's to be expected from Firehouse 51.

Excuse me?

Isn't it true this firehouse has had its share of scandal in recent years?

A sexual-harassment lawsuit. A questionable on-duty death.

Not to mention the fostering of a serial arsonist within its ranks.

I don't know who you think you are,

coming in here and badmouthing our house.

Just being honest.

Well, you want some honesty?

How about your own personal...

You know what, never mind.

I've said what I need to say.

And we're out of time. I'd like to thank our two candidates.

And remind everyone that polls open promptly at 5:00 p.m.

We're going to need an act of God now.

Hey! Hey, help!

Over here!

Hey, Nathan? Nathan, hey. Are you with me?

Yeah.

I need you to pinch this tight again for me, okay?

Come on, you can do this. A little more.

There you go. I'll be... I'll be right back.

Hey, I need help!

Hey! Help!

Hey! Over here! Hey! Hey! Help!

Hey!

Nathan! Hey, Nathan!

Hey, wake up, buddy.

Wake up, buddy. You've got to wake up.

Help!

Wallace.

Thanks for meeting me.

- Have you told the house yet? - No, I have not.

I'm telling everyone next shift.

You want me to come by and introduce myself as the new chief after?

No.

I didn't campaign for your job, Wally.

- No? - No.

But I want my son to stay safe.

So when it was offered to me, I took it.

I'm giving up my job to save 51.

I know.

And you've accomplished your mission.

They're closing 17.

Can I have your attention please?

Word just came to me.

They're closing Firehouse 17.

I don't mean to be insensitive, Chief, but...

Does that mean we're safe?

I've been told we are.

Casey.

Benny?

I had no say over my replacement.

Yeah, but Benny?

Please wait until I announce it next shift.

I don't need to disrupt the union vote, it's...

It's Mouch's night.

I'll tell you what I do need.

For you to be a leader. Now more than ever.

How we doing, Nathan? You hanging in there?

- Hey, buddy, you still with me? - I'm here.

Don't give up on me, okay? I want you to promise me.

I've seen guys a lot bigger and a lot stronger than you give up

and once they do, you're done. You're gone.

There's nothing I can do for you, so I want you to promise me, kid.

I promise.

Yeah. Good. Good man.

Nathan! Why didn't you...

Look at this.

So what were you doing joyriding in this thing anyway?

My father, he's in construction.

And he promised me over and over again, ever since I was little,

that he'd teach me how to drive a loader.

But that was before he left.

I figured I'd teach myself, so if he ever came back,

I could show him I didn't need him.

I know the feeling, bud.

My dad was a firefighter and now I am, too.

But I did it without his help.

Is it hard?

Nah, it's the best job in the world.

Look, I'll tell you what.

As soon as we get out of here, I'll take you to the firehouse

and we'll go for a ride in the truck. How's that sound?

Cool.

Cool.

Last chance. I can call the union secretary right now

and send out an email blast to the entire CFD.

I'm sorry. But no.

I don't understand. This is the one-yard line.

The last thing anybody heard is that podcast.

I always said I was going to run this campaign

on the issues that affect firefighters.

Personal business is off-limits.

If that means I lose...

It does.

I mean, what've we been working for here?

I'll take the hit. The email doesn't have to come from you.

This isn't Washington, Isabella.

I think he means it.

Fair enough.

I'm going to go home and get some rest.

Thanks, Randy. I've enjoyed it. Best of luck tonight.

Thanks.

Damn, I sure do love me a woman in uniform.

- Hey. What are you doing here? - I was in the area.

Thought I'd swing by and check out your digs.

Oh, you did, did ya?

That's my partner, Gabby. This is Devon.

- We've got a lot of inventory here... - Mmm-hmm.

When can you get out of here?

My shift goes until tomorrow morning.

- Well, you get a break or something? - Not officially, but...

Ambulance 61. Woman in distress.

Hey, why don't you come on a ride-along?

For real?

We do ride-alongs all the time. Hop in back.

Hey, with all the eyes on this house,

you really think it's a good idea to bring people on ride-alongs?

What, I can't have a friend here?

You know what, Shay? Whatever you want to do.

She showed up here about 20 minutes ago, acting all kinds of crazy.

Slapping her own face, chewing on her hair.

Ha, ha!

I want to be the boom, I want to feel the weather to be the boom.

You think it's bath salts?

Better prep two milligrams of midazolam.

People smoke bath salts like amphetamines these days.

Ha! I want to be the boom.

Hey, ma'am? Hi.

Hey there, we're here to help you, all right?

Just calm down and tell me your name.

You want to take it? Take the boom in me?

No. Just want to help.

Fingerprint me!

You want to take them off me.

Oh, my God, this chick is flat whacked!

Don't laugh at me! You want it? You take it!

Easy, everything's going to be all right.

Fingerprint that, too!

Okay, hold on. Hold on.

It's okay. It's okay. You're okay.

It's okay. It's okay. You're okay.

You're okay.

Okay. Let's get her on the backboard.

That was wild, man.

Hey, Nathan.

How'd you start this thing, buddy? There's no key.

Nathan! Hey...

It's easy. You spin the two contacts with something metal.

What did you use to do it?

Screwdriver.

What's up?

I thought only cops had badges.

Nope. We do, too.

- Wear them on our dress uniforms. - Really?

What happened to my dad's?

Your mom never took you to see it?

Come on, I'll give you the nickel tour.

Um... I don't know if you ever spoke to Kelly today.

No, I haven't.

Well, you tell him when you see him,

missing today's shift was unacceptable.

I expect a phone call and an explanation.

Of course, Chief.

Carry on.

Hey!

Rise and shine, Griffin. Shift's over.

- We going to get breakfast? - I have to run an errand.

Kelly? Kelly, you here?

Kelly?

- Kelly? - No, it's just me.

Have you heard from Severide at all since yesterday?

No, not since he went jogging.

Give me your car keys. Thanks, buddy.

I'll be back.

No. Come on. No.

Good morning.

No one was here, so... I figured I'd just serve myself.

Well, you have to leave. Right now.

I want my money.

What if I can't pay?

You know, all things considered, I like to think of myself as a fair man.

I believe in taking people at their word.

Offering second chances, that kind of thing.

Now, you take the owners of Game Day. I gave them a chance to pay.

They refused. I gave them a second chance.

And once again, they refused.

Then they had that bad luck.

- Arthur, there's no need to... - Shut up!

Jay!

Drop the gun. You're under arrest.

Son of a bitch.

Put the gun down or I swear to God, I'm gonna make you eat it.

Don't move!

Hey, you're shot.

Take my phone out of my pocket and put it to my ear.

You've got to dial 911.

This is Detective Jay Halstead, badge number 51163.

Nathan?

Buddy?

Nathan, answer me, damn it! Wake up, bud!

Kelly!

Brachial artery bleed.

I don't know how much longer he can hold out. We've been at it all night.

Hang on, buddy. Almost there, all right?

Don't give up on me, okay?

This is Randy. Uh-huh. Yeah.

Uh-huh.

Yeah?

Okay. Thanks.

Well?

I, uh, lost.

Was it even close?

- I ran a good campaign. - You really did, Mouch.

And who the hell cares what the numbers were?

You got every vote where it counts, Firehouse 51.

And I know that I'm sure as hell proud of you. We all are.

Thanks, guys.

You lucked out, cowboy. It's pretty much a through and through.

You'll need some stitches, but otherwise you're fine.

Thanks.

You two okay?

Yeah.

I've got to say, this didn't turn out the way I thought it would,

but you got the job done.

Yeah, and caught a bullet in the process.

You say that like it's a bad thing.

Since you were shot on the job, that means you get to choose...

Intelligence. I want Intelligence.

Yeah, well, let's see what we can do about that.

You know... This doesn't have to change things for us.

I wish that were true.

What do you mean?

I mean that when we first met, I didn't sign up for this.

My brother and sister-in-law have the best relationship I've ever seen.

Except for when he goes undercover.

It changes people.

Maybe if the circumstances were different...

Maybe one day they will be.

Maybe.

What the hell happened?

I saved our damn bar, that's what happened.

That she did.

"There is no greater love than to lay down one's life for another."

"This badge case stands as a memorial

to our fallen firefighters and paramedics

who gave their lives in service to the citizens of Chicago."

It's okay to cry here.

I have.

Kelly. Kelly.

Mom, this is him.

This is the man who saved me.