Here's a delightful recap of episode 19 of One Chicago!
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Chicago Med "The Stories We Tell Ourselves"
Dr. Charles and Frost find themselves working with an abandoned child, but they have different approaches when sharing the news about the child’s mother leaving him while introducing him to the foster care worker. By the end of the episode, after both have had their conversations, Frost mainly reflects on his complicated relationship with Ainsley, his former co-star, which ultimately led to their breakup.
On another note, the negotiations between the nurses and the hospital are tense as time runs short. While they hold firm on their demands and even threaten to walk away, Maggie and Sharon secure an extension. However, Maggie later discovers that the hospital has substitutes ready if the strike continues.
Additionally, Archer and Ripley are caring for a child who was struck by an ambulance, suffering from a serious injury that requires a liver transplant. The EMT driving the ambulance even volunteers to donate a portion of his liver to help her. You might think that during the episode, the EMT would face severe consequences for his selfless act, but surprisingly, after a tense moment, he comes through just fine, along with the child.
Meanwhile, Hannah is thinking about becoming her sister's surrogate. Archer expresses that it could be a challenging decision, but she’s eager to explore this possibility and shares her thoughts with her sister. Hannah seems to be on her way to carrying her future niece or nephew!
"The Stories We Tell Ourselves" presented a commendable narrative, albeit with several moments of predictability. The storyline involving the EMT and the child was engaging; however, it was foreseeable that the EMT would feel compelled to assist the child. The character development of Frost and Asher in this episode was commendable, as both characters navigated through each other's personal struggles and aspirations, specifically Asher's desire to become a mother. Concurrently, Frost engaged in a discussion with Charles regarding his relationship with Ainsley, addressing and ultimately bringing closure to the matter. The tensions between Maggie and Sharon that have emerged due to the nurses' strike are particularly intriguing, as these two individuals have previously encountered disputes; however, the current situation is markedly distinct and compelling.
All in all, I give this episode an 8.5/10.
Chicago Fire "Permanent Damage"
Carver and Voilet's first day working together involves them on a case where she is looking for a paramedic who performed a tracheostomy on someone and left without completing the task or taking the guy to the hospital. After trying to get answers, both Voilet and Carver get a number for the guy who does this to help those who can't afford it. Later, as they waited for the guy to respond to their emergency, they caught him and informed him to not do it again. Man, talk about a date night for these two.
Meanwhile, Kidd is away at a leadership conference, and Mouch asks Pascal to help him get in on the same thing. With Pascal thinking that Mouch is out of his mind, he proves him wrong during a call and gets his name on the list for the next conference. Not to mention, the Chief test is coming, and Herrmann looks super excited, right? I'm worried about him.
Severide meets Natalie, the girl hanging around Kidd, whom he rescued from the fire 12 years ago. She gets Kelly to look into the house fire, but nothing new that would open a new investigation. The two talk again, and she gives him a photo to give to Kidd, telling her she knows what this means. I don't know about you, but this kid will wind up with the Severides sooner rather than later. Anyone?
Novak is looking for a new place and finally gets the approval from Ritter, after not making a good first impression. The two might hit it off as roommates, but Ritter receives a surprise when he comes in and sees she's cooked, thinking that it was for him, but it turns out that it was a dinner date with Damon, who is going to be fine after the events that he had in the previous episode.
"Permanent Damage" offers a delightful mix of humor and drama that I genuinely enjoy in this series. It showcases Novak's journey to secure a place as Ritter's new roommate. At the same time, Mouch and Herrmann delve into a new tool needed by Station 51 to keep up with updates about the chief's examination, which Herrmann can't participate in. Are there any doubts surrounding this situation? Will Herrmann eventually take the exam? I love the storyline with Natalie, and watching her connections with Severide makes me wonder if something significant might happen with her by the end of the season, possibly leading to her becoming part of the Severide family. I know this is just a thought, but it feels exciting! I really enjoyed Carver and Violet's case in this episode! It brought back memories of Brett and Casey searching for the old man's cat in season seven, which was just so fun to watch.
Overall, I give this episode an 8/10.
Chicago P.D."Name Image Likeness"
When Cook gets called in on a robbery that turns into a homicide, she finds herself unraveling a case that connects to a high-profile athlete whom the intelligence unit can't touch. To draw the athlete in, Cook cleverly uses a confidential informant. Along the way, she learns how challenging it can be to get a confession from a suspect, much tougher than trying to be nice while working with Voight. Throughout this episode, Cook also avoids her mother's calls for a while, likely due to their last encounter. But after wrapping up the case and hearing from her supportive partners, Ruzek and Atwater, she finally decides it's time to reach out and call her mother.
"Name Image Likeness" showcased some great character development for Cook, even though the overall story felt a bit average. Toya Tuner delivered a strong performance, and it was a delight to see her character evolve. It was a wonderful opportunity for her to take the lead in a case like this, even if it didn't quite stack up against some of the outstanding cases from recent episodes.
Overall, I give this episode an 8/10.
What did you think of these episodes? What were your favorites? Leave a comment.
You can catch One Chicago Wednesdays, beginning at 8/7c on NBC, and watch the next day on Peacock.
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