There's like this circle of trust.
And you're way on the outside of it.
Lieutenant, send me down.
You look like the kind of firefighter we want here at 51.
Keeler's still out there somewhere.
He ain't out there anymore, Otis.
Gabriela Dawson. I'm dispatcher Ramsey.
I'm here for that beer you owe me.
(GRUNTS)
Would you want your only daughter to be a firefighter?
Give her the boot. She's moving over to headquarters.
- HERRMANN: Seriously, it'll be great. - MOUCH: Oh yeah. Great, just great.
What's up?
Mouch got a "Dear John" letter from Mari in Japan.
- It's over. - (WHISPER) They were still together?
MOUCH: Serves me right.
Thinking I could make it work when we were 6,200 miles apart.
Apparently the new guy is a game show host.
How am I supposed to compete with that?
Hey.
You'll rally, Mouch. I know you will.
Even I could have done better than that.
It was good advice.
Thank you. It's not mine.
- Lindsay? The detective chick? - Yeah.
Why don't you answer? Maybe she's calling about Keeler's disappearance.
The case is closed.
Well, maybe she's calling on a more social level.
I like that girl for you. She's got swagger, that husky voice.
You going to call her back?
I don't know. Maybe. If she plays her cards right.
Listen to you.
(IMITATING HOWLING)
Come on, Pouch.
Oh! Come on, come on, yeah, come on.
She was howling at the TV the other day.
I was the only one here and nobody believes me.
Oh, I was, uh, I was letting that finish.
Oh, it's almost done. Hey, I've been meaning to ask,
are you going to re-take the test, now that the foot's better?
Yeah, I just actually signed up for a couple training sessions at the Academy
to get ready for the physical.
Good luck.
- You two warming up? - No.
But I still think it's wrong
that she has no idea you're going to sideline her.
I wish there was something I could do about that, but I told you
her dad is too far up the food chain.
Mm-hmm.
What does that mean?
It means you are the most amazing man I know.
Mmm.
I've seen you handle far tougher obstacles than a man in a white shirt.
Where's Clarke today?
Uh, he switched out a few shifts for some army buddy's wedding.
- He'll be back in a week. - A week?
Seems like a long time to sub out.
Jones, look, Clarke is a great guy.
And I say this from experience, you don't want to get involved
with someone in house. Especially when you're new.
Who said anything about getting involved?
I'm just trying to help.
Well, give me a little more credit than that.
(ALARM BUZZING)
DISPATCHER: Engine 51, Truck 81, Squad three...
Ambulance 61, house fire at 6200, 47th Street.
(SIREN WAILING)
DISPATCHER: Main to 61.
Victor Ramsey on dispatch. Again.
Go ahead, Main.
RAMSEY: State's backed up this morning, I'd take Racine down to 47th.
Thanks, Ramsey.
You've been working the same shifts we have lately.
RAMSEY: Yep. Great to see you at Molly's the other night.
We should do it again soon.
Let's keep it professional, OK, Ramsey?
Just trying to help you, Dawson.
Appreciate that. Thanks for the traffic tip.
Something is not right with that guy.
(SIREN WAILING)
Two-story residence, fully involved.
Hurry, you've got to help them! The Brookers live on the second floor.
They have three little kids. I heard them calling out.
OK, we have a report of three children in the second floor apartment,
looks like the parents are likely with them.
Cruz, Otis, up the aerial to vent!
Herrmann and Mouch, primary search with me.
Five possible victims. Mills and me will go with you on search.
Capp! Grab a second line from the engine,
and inch it through the front door. Let's go!
Herrmann, set the bar.
Strike. Strike.
Hey, Casey! We'll take the east side.
Copy. We'll take the west side of the hall.
SEVERIDE: Hey, Capp, get a line down this hall and cover us.
CAPP: Got it!
Fire Department, call out.
I got one.
I got a kid here.
I need back up in the bedroom, west end of the hall, now!
Let's roll him.
CASEY: Oh, my God! They're all here!
- (CHILD COUGHING) - They're all moving!
(CHILDREN COUGHING)
Hold on, buddy.
Let's go. Come on.
Watch it. Watch it.
He hasn't moved.
I can't get a pulse. Let's put him on the monitor.
He piled up his whole family in that corner bedroom, Chief.
Laid on top of them.
(CHILD COUGHING)
GIRL: Where's my daddy?
All right.
(BEEPING)
(CONTINUOUS BEEP)
He's asystole.
(GRUNTING)
- Casey. - Let him try. Let him try.
Come on!
Come on.
Let's call it.
(PANTING)
Anyone disagree?
Then I'm calling it.
I could really use a beer right now.
Or something stronger.
Ever seen anything like that before?
A guy lying on top of his family like a shield?
No.
Hey, who wants to play some Spit? Jonesie?
No?
Ah, great. Just great.
Now you're going to get upset every time you see an Asian lady?
Excuse me for having a broken heart.
I'm in for Spit, if you can do it without cheating.
I don't know what you're talking about.
OTIS: Oh, yeah. Mmm-hmm.
Hey, you OK?
Fine, yeah...
Hey, babe. Check it out.
Great apartment, outdoor space.
Oh, wow.
Cool, look at the grill right here.
I think we just found our place.
Hey, we really got to get a move on this apartment thing.
We've been talking about it for months.
I know. If we could find a place like that I would jump.
Must be nice.
A lieutenant's salary. Two bedrooms...
Wait, you thought we were going to live in a one-bedroom apartment?
- Yeah. - Dude, are you insane?
Uh, got a favor to ask.
Mmm-hmm. Sure. Shoot.
Uh, I, um, recently overheard you helping Clarke out
with his, uh, romantic life. And, uh...
Mmm. Mmm-hmm.
I was wondering if you could help me in that department?
Let me put some thought into it,
um, but I got to get the rig cleaned up.
OK.
Oh...
So, if I ask you how you're doing,
are you going to tell me you're fine again?
I mean, just give me a heads up. I don't want to waste my breath.
I'm just trying to bury it.
That's what we do, right?
Make jokes, get over it?
You know, I spent my whole life watching my dad.
Dreaming about what it'd be like fighting fires.
Saving people.
Yeah. I mean, I don't mean to wallow. I hate wallowers.
Look, Jones, I've been there.
Those first few calls,
when it hits you that you're not going to save everyone,
that someone's going to die on your watch no matter what you do.
I didn't take it easy, either. Trust me.
Yeah. Maybe I'm just not cut out for this.
Maybe not.
I'm not saying that I know.
But it's not about how you feel right now.
It's about how you move on.
- Make jokes, get over it. - Oh, whatever it takes.
Look, we've got two great lieutenants here at 51
and my advice is that you should follow their lead.
Jones was pretty shaken up on that call this morning, huh?
Yeah. Maybe she's not the ice queen I thought she was.
I wouldn't go that far.
What the hell? What is that?
Do not tell me that's a mouse!
Let me see. It's not alive, whatever it is.
Come on, be careful.
The little girl that Herrmann carried,
she was holding this when they brought her over to our rig.
She must've dropped it.
RAMSEY: Main to 61.
Main to 61.
(SIGHS) This is 61, what's up, Main?
Took a while for 61 to get back
after you dropped the girl at Chicago Med, you OK?
(WHISPERING) How does he know how long it took us?
Ramsey, I said I wanted to keep it focused on work.
Not comfortable with the personal questions.
Copy that. My bad.
Good for you. That'll teach him to shut up.
(CELL PHONE RINGING)
It's not for me. Never for me anymore.
Oh, it could be my Academy trainer. Hello?
RAMSEY: Gabby, how could you do that to me?
Ramsey?
You and me, we're connected in ways you don't understand.
That was creepy. Calling from inside the house creepy.
I'll take care of it.
OK, you guys are not going to believe this.
So, this guy...
We found the little girl's stuffed animal from 47th Street.
I thought maybe we could clean it up and send it over to the hospital.
Yeah, I can do a run, see how they're doing.
Great.
I'll come with.
All right, I'll clean it.
Why didn't you tell Casey what happened with the dispatcher?
Uh, it's been a rough day, so I'm just going to file a complaint
with the OEMC. That should take care of it.
Yeah, it sounds good. But is everything OK with Casey?
Yeah. No, no, it's not a big deal.
I just don't want him to do that whole protective boyfriend thing.
- You know? - Oh, yeah.
But you know what would be great,
is if we did that girls' weekend we talked about.
Just you and me and a few days away from all this.
Yes. Yeah, absolutely. Let's do it.
- How's the family doing now? - Physically they're fine.
Uh, Mrs. Brooker was released last night,
but she stayed here with the kids.
Their CO2 levels are stable,
so they're going to be going home before the end of today.
- That's great to hear. - NURSE: Dr Willhite.
Orthopedics posted the Campbell X-rays.
Oh, thanks.
We won't take up any more of your time.
Medics found this in the back of the ambulance.
- It belongs to the little girl. - Caroline.
Let me tell Mrs. Brooker you're here, maybe you can bring it back to her.
Yeah. Sure.
I'm sorry, but Mrs. Brooker feels...
Are you the ones who were there?
- Yeah. - How can you come here?
If you'd gotten us out sooner, my children would still have a father.
Ma'am, we're very sorry for your loss.
I'll bring this to Caroline. I don't want you near her.
Uh, the family's doing well, physically.
But, the mother's pretty shaken.
Understandable.
Listen, if you have a sec, Chief, I...
I wanted to talk to you about Jones.
What's on your mind?
Are we really going to ding her because her father wants us to?
I'm having a hard time with this.
Chief Jones put us in an untenable position.
And I really wish he hadn't.
- Hello. - Mouch! Hi.
You avoided me all last shift.
- I wasn't avoiding you. - Yes, you were.
You think I'm a lost cause when it comes to women.
What? Not at all. I, um, honestly,
I don't think I'd do a very good job at it, you know?
I mean, we don't really know each other all that well.
OK, well, ask away. I'm an open book.
Um, what's your prototype?
You know, like, your perfect woman?
I mean, I know she's currently involved, so I would never act on this,
but, uh, Dawson.
- Dawson. - Yes.
(ALARM BUZZING)
DISPATCHER: Truck 81, Squad three, Ambulance 61, multi-vehicle...
(SIREN WAILING)
- Thank God you're here. - Are you hurt?
I got a flat, pulled over and this gentleman stopped to help me.
But then this van came speeding by and smashed into his truck.
The driver just took off!
Where's the guy that stopped to help you?
Squad, get airbags and cribbing under there, right now.
We need to stabilize that car before that jack gives way.
CASEY: On it.
- My arm's stuck in the wheel well. - OK. Stay as still as you can.
We're going to get this car stable and get you out.
- What's your name? - Bloom. Dave Bloom.
- You a lieutenant? - Yes, sir, I am.
Well, I'm in good hands.
Clarke, get a CO2 extinguisher ready
just in case this thing decides to go up.
You got it, Chief.
You OK?
Yeah.
- You're a brave man, Dave Bloom. - SEVERIDE: Car is stabilized.
I can take my pry ax to the tire, but it'll jerk the car.
I'll hold him steady.
We can get a line in him to ease the pain.
No. I'm already on painkillers, might not interact well.
Hey, are you sure? What're you on?
Oxycodone. It's prescription.
I was injured on the job, used to be Denver Fire Department.
- Go ahead with the tire. - Will do.
Go.
(HISSING)
Give me the alligator.
Hang on, buddy.
(GRUNTING)
Your arm's going to be OK. You have blood flow.
I owe you one, Lieutenants.
Hey, Chief.
I just got off the phone with Chuck Ewing at OEMC.
You filed a report against one of their dispatchers?
(EXHALES) Yes, sir.
Why would you not mention that to me?
Uh, I wanted to keep the situation private.
Well, next time you go through me.
Yes, sir.
Because right now you're in a he-said, she-said situation
with this Victor Ramsey.
What does that mean?
Apparently he's one of their top men and he's denying harassment.
I'm told the tapes don't indicate much more than a few personal "Hellos,"
which he's been told to stop, by the way.
He was calling me on my cell phone!
He claims it was a social call
and that he met up with you for a beer last week at your request.
Is that true?
(SIGHS)
Yes.
Did he threaten you?
Well, he has gotten a warning.
But that is the best that we can do right now.
Yes, sir. I get it.
I don't get it. So, he's good at his job,
so he's allowed to get away with being personal
and crazy with female EMTs?
It's just stalker behavior.
Are they going to wait for him to actually hurt somebody
before they do anything about it? It's ridiculous!
- DAWSON: Exactly. - Who's stalking?
Uh, this wackadoo dispatcher, Ramsey. He got all weird with Dawson
and they're not going to do anything about it over at OEMC.
(SIGHS)
Do you want me to talk to my dad?
No, no, no, no, no, no.
There's no reason to pull any favors from your dad on this.
I'm sure it'll just work itself out.
Right. But thank you. That, that's nice.
Yeah, thanks.
OK. Well.
Let me know if you change your mind.
Hey, um, how was that firefighter, the good Samaritan guy?
Uh, he had mobility in the arm when we dropped him off, looked good.
But that injury he was talking about, that knocked him off the job?
That was four years ago.
- So, the painkillers he's on... - He's been on those a long time.
Severide, Shay,
you gather everyone up and tell them to meet me in the common room.
BODEN: OK. Uh, look.
I know it's end of shift and y'all are anxious to get home.
But I wanted you all to hear this from me.
Unfortunately Mrs. Brooker,
the woman who lost her husband at the 47th street fire...
She is charging the CFD with wrongful death.
What's that mean?
It means she's pinning his death on us.
OK.
- What? - Hey, uh, it's Bloom, right?
Yeah.
Oh, you're the Squad Lieutenant, pulled me out from underneath that car.
Yeah, Kelly Severide.
This is temporary.
Oh, vintage airstreams, these things are nice.
Yeah, well, this one could use refurbishing.
I'm only drawing a partial severance,
so I can't really afford to put any money in it.
Hey, thanks for saving my arm.
My chances of getting back on the job would've been zero
if I'd been left with a stump, so...
Seeing what you did to help that lady,
being able to get you out, it, uh...
It meant a lot to us.
It's been, um, it's been a rough week.
A fellow firefighter is a brother no matter what the city.
If you ever want to come by 51, we'd be glad to have you.
You know, I got a pot on the stove and I need to get back to it.
- So, uh, you take care. - Yeah. Sure.
You too.
So, Chief Boden said we have to go in for the deposition tomorrow.
That's pretty quick.
It's a preliminary meeting.
Does anybody mind if I use one of these lawyers as a latrine?
- 'Cause that's what they deserve... - Herrmann. I'm eating.
All right. Sorry.
Hey, Mouch. So, let's talk about potential prospects for you.
Yeah, 'cause that ain't going to happen.
I realize that. Like I said, she's currently involved.
Kendra has a friend who met this great guy on this website
and they're engaged and I thought you should check it out.
Golden Oldeez dot com?
This is for the nursing home set.
- Hmm? No, it's not. - Kendra's friend's 60.
You think I'm 60?
No! Uh-uh. No way. How old are you?
Golden Oldeez.
Hey, hey, how old is Mouch?
My age.
Hmm.
Hey, the apartment's ours.
That's fantastic.
We just have to meet the landlord tomorrow at 3:00,
show him we're not serial killers.
Oh! Damn. I'm meeting the trainer tomorrow at the Academy.
- Just push it to next week. - I can't.
I got to get as much time as I can get from this guy before the test.
I'll help you work out this weekend.
It's not the same. It's drills with other candidates.
All right.
This is when Lee Henry starts shouting, "Are you getting divorced?
"Can I live with Mom?"
(ALARM BUZZING)
DISPATCHER: Ambulance 61, man down, Chicago and Rush.
Bloom.
Oh, hey. Hey, is it a good time? If not, I can come back later.
No, it's a perfect time. Come on, I'll show you around.
(SIREN WAILING)
DISPATCHER: Main to 61, correction on the cross street. Pearson, not Chicago.
Copy that, Main.
No more Ramsey.
MAN: That damn horse almost killed me! You should put him down!
Look at him! He's crazy! My leg is broken!
What took you so long? Time is money on my job! I cannot just sit here.
Ma'am, we got here as quickly as possible, OK?
Isn't that what she does all day? Sit?
Brady always stops when he sees somebody in front of him.
What? That thing just charged at me. Maybe it has rabies or something!
WOMAN: Oh, please.
OK, sir, why don't you show me where your leg hurts?
It's right there! Where it's all messed up! Look!
WOMAN: How long is this going to take? I need to pick up a fare.
This contusion is at least three weeks old.
Push there! Push right there, it's broken!
OK. OK.
Uh, we are here to help you.
That is our job and we are just thrilled to be doing it.
So, we will do everything we can to treat your injury.
Yes.
And while we do so, we hope that you'll refrain from yelling at us.
- Or suing us. - Oh, yeah. Yeah. That would be good.
OK? You're all wrapped up there
and, uh, it was a pleasure doing business with you.
Best of luck.
Good day and take care.
(SCOFFS)
So, what brought you to Chicago?
Recovering from a back injury, believe it or not.
- I had some rehab here. - How's your back?
- Well, it was getting better. - You can get back to work soon, then?
Hope so.
Yeah. Bloom, grab some chow.
Our candidate's food almost passes as edible these days.
No, I'm good.
You got lady firefighters in Denver, Bloom?
Yeah. A few, sure.
You miss being on the job?
Yeah.
MOUCH: Some things I bet you don't miss.
We just got hit with a wrongful death lawsuit
for a guy who was dead way before we got there.
It was a sad situation actually.
The father laid down on his whole family
and ended up saving their lives.
That guy was, uh, in pretty bad shape by the time we got him out.
Thanks for the welcome, fellows, but I just noticed the time.
- I got a doctor's appointment. - Uh, is it close?
Why don't you stop by afterward?
Uh, no, it's all the way across town. Thanks, though.
Guy hasn't been to a firehouse in four years,
why the hell you got to bring up the lawsuit, Mouch?
Didn't realize the topic was off limits, Lieutenant.
Next time I'll talk pros and cons of portable extinguishers.
Oh! My bad.
Hey, I saw you talking to Jones, earlier, is she OK?
Oh, yeah, she'll be fine.
Where you headed? Night jog?
I left my bag in the car. I'm gonna go grab it.
Gabby, I'm, I'm sorry if I scared you.
What are you, what are you doing here, Ramsey?
I just wanted to talk to you in private. I'm sorry.
I knew you wouldn't take my calls.
I barely know you. Why are you calling me?
The thing is, when I started working in your district
I saw you a couple of times in the street cam
and you reminded me of a good friend
and she died a while back, a car accident.
So, I guess it was nice to be reminded.
I'm sorry.
I wanted to help her and I couldn't.
So, I tried to help you.
Uh, that's her.
That's Lila. She was a go-getter.
Tough. Fearless. Like you.
She thought about medical school for a while, but she didn't have the money.
I bet she would've been a good medic.
Maybe you two would've been friends.
Yeah, maybe we would've.
I should've told you right away. I wish I had.
Rather than freak you out and get myself fired.
You were fired?
- Little on the snug side. - Nah, it's fine.
Oh! She looks a lot better in a suit than all you do.
OK.
Let's do this.
And I ordered my men directly to the second floor,
where the witness heard the children.
Lieutenant Casey,
I understand you were the first inside.
Can you tell us what happened after you went in?
(CLEARS THROAT) Yes, um, three members of my unit
as well as two from Lieutenant Severide's
entered the main floor and proceeded immediately
up the stairs to the second floor.
The door was locked, so we had to take it down.
ATTORNEY: And how long did that take?
CASEY: About 10 seconds, I'd say. It was pretty quick.
ATTORNEY: And once you got inside?
We were at zero visibility.
Yelling for anyone to call out, but no one did. So, uh...
We split up and I went directly into the bedroom
at the west end of the hall.
ATTORNEY: And what happened when you entered?
I got low and moved into the room.
And I was sweeping my arm out when I felt something.
(SOBBING)
ATTORNEY: Go ahead, Lieutenant.
Uh, I'm not sure Mrs. Brooker wants to hear this.
I'm not going anywhere.
ATTORNEY: Go ahead.
I moved closer. And, um...
I felt a man's arm.
I could tell it was burned pretty badly.
I reached out further and...
I felt several small bodies just beneath him.
I called into the radio for help.
When we rolled the man off of his family...
We, uh, we felt the children moving
and, uh, we were extremely relieved.
Uh. (CLEARS THROAT)
Lieutenant Casey handed the children off
to the firefighters one by one.
Then the mother.
Then he and I lifted Mr. Brooker together.
Mrs. Brooker...
I am lucky enough to work with some of the best,
bravest firefighters in the world.
But what your husband did to save his family...
That was the bravest thing I've ever seen.
- Evening, Lieutenant. - Hey.
Damn cold out tonight. Can I come in?
No.
Look, I appreciate the invite down to the station house, I do,
but I'm not the social type.
So, you take care of yourself.
Look, Bloom, I know what you're going through.
- I've been there myself. - You don't know anything about me.
Nothing.
I know something about you, though.
I knew it the first time that you pulled up here.
See, you are looking for an easy save.
Oh yeah, something to make you feel better about yourself.
You need to be the knight in shining armor.
Well, do I look like a damsel in distress? Hmm?
Then go look for your redemption someplace else.
So, she's dropping the suit?
Yeah, forget gratitude and appreciation.
Maybe not getting sued is good as it gets these days.
I just don't understand any of it.
People need to find meaning when someone they love dies.
I get it.
Hey!
Me and Cruz, me and Cruz just signed a lease on that great apartment.
We went to that meeting, since you guys couldn't make it.
So, it's still in the family!
Oh, and you guys can come over any time.
OTIS: Any time.
- Thanks, guys. - Mmm, yeah.
Lieutenant, you did us proud in that hearing.
Thanks, Mouch.
And I wanted to thank you for the good advice the other day, about Mari.
You were right. I need to rally.
"Good advice." HERRMANN: Good advice, come on.
CASEY: You heard him.
- Hey, look who's here! - Chief!
Wow! To what do we owe this honor?
I was feeling some familial pride and decided to raise a glass to 51.
Then it's time for another round.
(INDISTINCT LAUGHTER)
Hey, um, Jones borrowed some equipment off-shift
to practice her swings or something.
Anyway, she forgot to sign it out.
Give me the word, I'll sign the papers and have her DQ'd
and leave it on your desk in the morning.
Deputy District Chief Jones does not like to be disrespected.
He's going to make our lives a living hell.
Hey.
Listen, I just wanted to thank you for reaching out to your dad.
Hey, no problem. Honestly, kicking into action felt good.
And, besides, I told you at Academy,
us ladies, we got to have each other's backs.
I meant that.
Well, there's another favor I have to ask.
This is going to sound crazy, but, um,
I really need to get that guy his job back.
It's a, it's a long story.
No problem. You know, my dad has been surprisingly helpful lately.
Nicest he's been to me in years.
He's trying to get you DQ'd.
What?
He wants you off the job
and he's doing everything he can
to make sure you get stuck behind a desk.
Yo!
Jones!
Jones, slow down, come on!
Whoa! Whoa, whoa, slow down. What's up?
- God! Hold on, OK? - Come on, come back to my place.
Jones, Jones, I can't do that.
Just slow down and talk to me, OK? What's up?
Screw you.
Taxi!
(SIGHS)