The Fire Burns Even Higher: Chicago Fire "I Walk Away"

With the arson investigation intensifying, the flames soar higher for Dawson and Boden as the evidence reveals who's truly responsible.


When a call comes of a man who has his foot smashed from a moving boxcar, the wife of the patient comes forward after seeing how they saved her husband's life. She gives them a video showing them that House 51 was trying to stop the fire with a resident not carrying.

Dawson and Boden need that evidence to complete the investigation. As Dawson investigates, Kelly's study buddy helps spot a famous realtor who is the suspect. Dawson gets her reports in order and hands them to Duffy, who is happy with them but still needs more evidence instead of going to the CPD.

That causes her to go to Boden and show him what she has; he agrees that this is enough. Instead of going to the CFD, he goes to the Sun-Times and gives them a report. This sets off a backlash, and later, when Bowden goes to Dawson for the evidence, they aren't there.

Meanwhile, Britt is still dealing with baby John. She's getting so attached and emotional with the kid that I thought she would adopt him. Well, it didn't happen, but after almost getting shot, she gets help from Dr. Charles from Chicago Med. He locates the father and tells him about the kid. And it sure made Britt feel like a winner when the father came and held his son.

Casey and Jimmy are building a perfect lieutenant/candidate relationship. It makes me want to think of Benton and Carter's relationship. I'm very much impressed by Steven McQueen's performance and his character. If he stays alive, he could be in a leading role. But don't tear my head off from that; it's just a thought.

Kelly and Jamie are in a serious relationship when he lets her drive his car and wear his Blackhawks jersey. But as always, it turns south during a news conference of Roger Maddox on his accusation of setting those houses on fire.

But in the end, it left us on the edge of our seats (this one moved up from the second to the first level) as Dawson looked for those files; they were no longer in the computer but in the filing cabinet. Dawson started to have stomach pain. She'd gone into early labor. Boden called Casey, and we are off to Chicago Med next week.

This episode was absolutely fantastic! I'm so happy that Britt has finally clarified the baby situation. It’s clear how much she cares, and her efforts were truly commendable. I have to mention McQueen is really starting to win me over! I appreciate how he spoke to the husband's wife during that challenging moment when they had to make the difficult decision about his leg; he stood up to his brother so courageously. Everyone deserves a chance to soar, right?  

It was a treat to see Oliver Platt as Dr. Daniel Charlies, who supports Britt with the baby situation. I admire his willingness to bend the rules to help.

Overall, I give this episode an 8.5/10.

You can catch Chicago Fire on Tuesday nights at 10/9c on NBC.

Remember to attend the Chicago PD two-hour event tomorrow at 9/8c after The Mysteries of Laura on NBC.