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There should be an engine here. This is classic politics. March, he's gonna be

back here before you know it.

This might be how I finish off the job.

And if it's not a 51, I don't see what the point is.

Oh my gosh.

We got a hazmat situation in here, Chief. Macy, come on, we gotta get out

here right now, let's go!

Do you feel lightheaded at all?

No. I'm just cold.

Macy didn't make it.

I want you to know we did everything we possibly could.

I'm Greg Pascal.

All field operations now go through me, including CFD.

What the hell do you think you're doing?

I'm going up there.

I am arresting you for obstructing a criminal investigation.

The board is ready.

Ah, well, look who showed up.

I don't want to interrupt your private reunion, all right?

You're here early. I wasn't about to miss your triumphant return.

Got a hand to you, Herman. You said I'd make it back.

You were right.

That? I was just trying to cheer you up. Honestly, I thought you'd need a damn

miracle. Turns out all it took was a connection at City Hall.

I got Chief to thank for that.

So it was Davis. She made it happen?

Apparently it was kind of a final favor for Pascal.

Oh, wow.

So I guess I was wrong about these political types.

Well, I mean, she's also the one who decommissioned the rig in the first

so she basically fixed a problem she created.

Yeah, that sounds more like it.

Whatever the case, I'm thankful.

Yeah.

Ouch. Your favorite mug. Me and Tony made sure no one used it while you were

gone. Oh!

Thanks, Cap.

I appreciate that.

You're welcome.

This doesn't look washed.

Kept it the way you left it.

As you can see, not much has changed around here. You know, it's comforting.

Hey, we've done it.

Reporting for duty.

It's so good to have you back, Miles.

House is just not the same without you. Oh, it is great to be back, believe me.

I know that.

You get a look at the roster yet? Yeah, looks like we're running a three -man

crew on engine today. Yeah, truck too. No Clarence, no Vasquez, and Ambo's

a joint duty training session at the academy.

Any word on the chief?

His disciplinary hearing was this morning. That's all I know.

Hey, Severite. Some lady at the boat bench. She says she's Pascal's new

assistant.

Lieutenant Severite, right?

That's right.

I recognize you from your personnel photo.

I like to get a head start on names.

I'm Lucy.

Hi, Lucy.

Is the headquarters down here to be Chief Pascal's assistant?

Technically, I was supposed to start a few shifts ago, but my paperwork got

up. I guess it's because it's my first government job.

I was at Dylan Sloan Construction before this.

Why, is there a problem?

Squad 3, Truck 81, AMBA 149. Reports of falling debris.

West... We'll talk when I get back.

Got a report of falling debris?

Yeah, it was crazy. I heard it before I saw it.

Hugh, do you have to go and rip that panel off? It looks like a saw blade.

what it did.

We were just saying, thank God it didn't hit somebody. People are always out

here walking.

Oh, well, that one's about to go. All right, Chuck, raise the arrow. See if

can secure that panel. Harmon, get me up to the window.

Copy. Squad, head inside. See if you can stabilize the rest of the panels before

they fall.

Yeah, copy that.

Hey, everybody back up. Back away from the car.

Let's go. Let's go.

Crews, do you have a rope bag?

Get underneath it. I'm going to drop it down to you. Yeah, got it.

Copy that.

Hang on!

My hands are slipping, Kelly.

Hang on. Rope's coming down.

We've got eyes on the line down below. Just keep it coming.

Said you got a look at the driver?

Yeah, white male, late 40s, brown hair, beard.

Anything else distinctive?

No, but I'd know him if I saw him.

Anyone catch a plate, even a partial?

No.

Is that going to be a problem?

We got pod cameras in a lot of the major intersections around here, so hopefully

one of those picked him up.

Meantime, I'll issue a bolo for White Fox Truck.

Anything else I should know?

Yeah, the firefighter you almost killed?

It's my wife.

Though I'm not letting this go.

I didn't touch her.

Good.

I was following that call on the radio. What on

earth happened out there?

Damn truck, it blew through the scene and knocked a kid off the area.

She was lucky that that line was under her. You should have seen it, Mouch. She

grabbed on to that line like she was Stallone in Cliffhanger. But she's okay.

Yeah, it's a kid. She's stuffing her in a $2 steak.

Hey, what's with the report?

Don't tell me that we're writing up calls that we weren't even on now. No,

this is one I still owe to Firehouse 40 on the funeral attack.

You still haven't handed that in?

I'm not happy with it.

I mean, it looks okay to me. There's a lot of big words in there. They're not

the right ones.

And it's giving me a migraine.

Why, you are really sweating this. Well, it is very late.

You know what? Just turn it in like it is. Be done with it.

Our reports are part of the public record. If someone out in the world

this, I need to be able to stand by it.

Uh, I think I can confidently say that nobody outside the CFD is reading these

reports, Munch. Hey, look, the man has standards, all right? We should support

that, even if it kills him.

Thank you? Yes.

All right, come on. Let's leave the auteur to his masterpiece.

Okay.

Yeah, thank you. We'll be seeing you back.

Thanks.

So? What did they say? Fleet services is sending a mechanic to check out the

aerial. So truck's out of service?

It's clear for use, yeah.

Maybe not the worst thing.

For you, I mean.

Considering everything you've been through with Macy.

No, I'm... I'm good.

I mean, I was shaken up at first out there, but, um... I'm okay, really.

Are you okay?

I will be when they catch the guy.

I'm going to make sure they do.

I know you will.

Lieutenant Severide, Chief would like to see you in his office.

Come in, Lieutenant.

Good to see you back in that chair, Chief.

Take a seat.

The HQ sent me an assistant.

Should I take that as a good sign?

No, that was Claire Claire.

Clearly somebody didn't get the memo.

Haven't broken the news to her yet.

And what is the news?

It came down harder than I expected.

I knew keeping my position wasn't an option, given my run -in with the FBI,

but... Seems the CFD needed to make an example of me.

And what does that mean?

I've been officially terminated for conduct unbecoming and relieved of duty.

Effective when?

Immediately.

This will be my last shift at 51.

Not okay, Chief.

The way they're treating you?

I appreciate it, but it's well within the rights. I knowingly violated federal

law. Toothpaste live.

Still, I knew what the consequences of my actions could be. What about some

of appeal?

I'm not going to appeal this decision. What's done is done. I've made peace

it. All right, so who's going to take over the house? They already dismissed a

bunch of chiefs.

Details are still being worked out, but in the interim, Chief Hopkins will be

overseeing 51.

Along with five other houses.

Now, I intend to leave this place better off than I found it.

Which just gives me one shift to get through a very long to -do list. So I

everyone at the top of their game today.

Understood?

I'll also be having a final briefing with each lieutenant.

Is that right? I'll start with you.

Everyone else is dismissed.

Thank you, Chief.

Hey, Chief, I just got a text from PD.

They have an update on that hidden run. Can we talk later?

Of course, that takes priority.

We'll find another time.

So, what does this mean for me?

I'm afraid with no Chief, there's no role for an assistant, huh?

But if you want, I could place a call to your former job and explain the mix

-up. Oh, honestly, please don't. That place was a mess. I was the only one

keeping it together.

I've got a lot to get done and a small window to do it.

I know it's not a full -time job, but I could use your help today.

For me to work?

After you.

Yeah.

I don't understand how every camera you have somehow missed this truck.

They didn't. The problem is, we got too many matches.

Without a make or model, we're talking hundreds of white box trucks.

It's a needle in a haystack.

Don't tell me we're already at a dead end.

Not exactly.

Another 911 came in. A witness saw a white box truck.

Sideswipe a couple parked cars not long after your incident.

Well, there we go. It sounds like our suspect.

Yeah. It also sounds like he's on something.

And a lot of times in these situations, when these guys sober up, they ditch

their vehicle to hide the evidence.

Not gonna let that happen.

Look, reality is, after the first couple hours, chances of catching a hit run

false off a cliff.

Not this time.

So what are we gonna do?

We wanna find this guy.

Gonna narrow the search somehow.

Why don't I see if I can get something useful out of that witness who called

All right, you let me know what you find. I'll do the same.

What are you going to do?

You say you need a make and model? I'll go get it.

Guys, let's move. We're going for a ride.

Can you believe that?

30 years on that job saving lives, and they just hang cheap out there trying.

This is why I can't finish this report. I hate that it ends that way. Well, you

heard Pascal.

There ain't no change in that ending.

Well, maybe I can't change it.

But I'll be damned if I'm going to memorialize it.

What?

You're not going to write the report?

Yeah, call it a small act of rebellion against the callous actions of the CFD.

Like protest?

Lieutenant, Chief would like to see you for your briefing in 15 minutes.

Copy that.

Well, time to file this in the old circular cabinet.

Wait. Hang on.

You really sure you want to do that?

The CFD sent Pascal an assistant after he got fired.

That's how well they're keeping track of paperwork right now.

You know, you may actually get away with this.

I feel better already.

How's it looking?

Well, I see no cracks.

No hydraulic leaks.

Just a little superficial damage, that's all.

That was lucky.

So, what's next?

Well, I'll email you the inspection log. We'll tag in the system, and that's

that. You're good to go. Great. Hey, thank you. Thanks for coming out so

No problem.

Oh, good news.

Truck is cleared for use.

That is good news.

But it never should have been taken out in the first place.

Any time the aerial takes an impact, it has to be inspected. I know that. What

I'm saying is, why was it in a position where a vehicle could hit it at all?

That was the only angle that we could safely access the plywood.

Then prove it. We want a full written account before our briefing.

Yes, Chief.

Say we split up, see if we can find anything the truck might have left

that gives us a make or model.

Copy.

So, uh, what do you know about this interim chief, Hopkins?

Just the reputation.

Gotta say he's a real hard ass.

Oh, perfect. Just what we need.

I don't think we'll see him that much.

We've got to cover a bunch of houses.

Wait.

That makes you the new ranking officer?

Well, technically I was when Pascal was out.

No, wait, but this is different.

With no chief on site, you're the head of the house now.

Hey, we got something.

Check it out. Double drag marks.

It's like our truck slammed the brakes after impact.

Okay, so?

So we got the width of the truck.

Yeah, I don't want to be negative, but that's not too much to go on.

No, but if you can figure out the angle of the aerial when it took the hit,

that'll give us the height of the truck, too.

Width plus height gives us dimensions.

And then we can pull the make and model off of that.

All we have to do is the math.

Obviously, it's my first shift back, so I'm still getting up to speed, but

that's how I see the rotations working for the three -man rig.

This is good work.

Everything seems to be in order.

Glad to hear it.

Except one thing.

Got a call from 40.

Your former chief says you failed to turn in the after -action report of the

funeral attack. Is that true?

I was hoping that particular item might have slipped through the cracks.

Well, it didn't.

And now it's on my radar, so I need you to get it done.

I'll get right to it. It's going to be my best one yet.

I don't doubt it. Your reports were always my favorite to read.

You've got a real way with words, Mouch.

Well, thank you, Chief.

I do try.

Hey, Chief, if I may ask, what's next for you?

What do you mean?

A guy with your pedigree?

I have to imagine departments are lining up to bring you in.

A former colleague of mine's the DDC in Phoenix. He's been trying to recruit me

for months, but that's not going to happen.

You don't like the weather?

The CFD says that I'm unfit to be a battalion chief.

I think I'm going to take that as a fine, then maybe it's my time.

Well, respectfully, Chief, they're wrong.

This wasn't some thoughtless observation they made, Mount. Neither is mine.

That'll be all, Lieutenant.

Chief. That'll be all.

There you are.

Looking all over for you.

Chief's got everybody doing three jobs today, and apparently I'm the head of

inventory now.

What's with the face?

Pascal's throwing in the towel.

Yeah? Tell that to my workload.

No, I'm serious. He says he's done with firefighting for good.

Well, can you blame him?

I mean, after the way they treated him? No, what I'm saying is it doesn't matter

how the CFD treated Pascal or what they said.

Not when it comes to him determining his future.

But right now, he just can't see beyond that.

Is this a guilt thing? Because you coming back to 51 has got nothing to do

Pascal getting the boot. No, that's not it.

When the CFD tried to push me out, Pascal fought for me.

I can't turn my back on him now, not when I know he's got more to give.

I owe him that.

Yeah.

I get it. I do.

But I don't know how you're going to do that.

Pascal, he is not the easiest guy to reach.

No, he is not.

And I doubt some flowery speech is going to get him to change his mind.

Maybe it doesn't have to be a speech.

Yes, Officer McKinnon said he forwarded the intel from the traffic division.

It should be in your inbox.

Yeah, I'm good to hold.

Hey, what's the update?

I'm on with CPD records. They're pulling all registrations that match our make

and model.

They're just starting now? We got that information a half an hour ago.

This kind of thing takes a minute. You know, they've got to cross -check

multiple databases.

These, NCIC, the Illinois State Office, they're moving as fast as they can. Tell

them to move faster.

How has it been?

Well, we got the type of truck.

It's a late model 5 -ton. Cruise is working with PD now to cross -check

registrations. That sounds promising.

Let's hope so.

You meet with Pascal?

No, he wants me to do a full write -up on the call.

Apparently he thinks what happened is somehow my fault.

What? Really?

Yes. Yeah, he came at me pretty hard.

Harder than he has in a while.

I just thought we were past this dynamic.

Well, CFD's come down pretty hard on him too lately.

Maybe he's just redirecting that.

Sure. I just don't understand why it's always got to land on me.

Hey, so I just got off of CPD.

They say they have 120 white 5 -tons registered to the greater Chicago area.

Damn. Yeah, doesn't really narrow our field.

Well, we've got to find a way to do that. We're running out of time. Are we

that the truck is white? Yeah, why?

Well, the mechanic who was here said that there was some superficial damage

the ladder.

And in the inspection log, he called it discoloration.

Does it say what kind?

No, just that it needs to be touched up at some point.

Touch up? Has it been done yet?

Mm -mm.

Not yet.

Just me or is that a green to you?

Yeah, it's us.

They painted the box truck.

Must have scraped off the previous coat on impact.

And the TPD has been pulling registrations on a white 5 -ton.

They've been looking for the wrong color. They just didn't know it.

I'll call McKinnon.

Lieutenant.

Lieutenant.

Why don't you let me take it from here?

No, I got it, Cruz.

Aren't you supposed to have that briefing with the chief?

Gonna have to wait.

Till when?

It's his last shift.

Cruz, when I saw that truck coming, I thought it was about to lose Stella.

That could have happened.

I'm gonna be the one to find this guy.

Understood.

Okay, I've got incident reports from two other houses for you to finalize. I

found three payroll discrepancies, and I need your signature on these adjusted

shift rosters.

I'm still working on the first act you gave me. Well, try to keep up.

How is it that you've gotten more work done here in a day than the rest of us

have in a month?

I'm good at what I do.

Signature, please.

You know, a busy house like this could use somebody to keep it in order.

Shame they're going to lose you.

I appreciate that.

But I'm not letting this job go.

All right, Chief. Here is every piece of turnout here in the building accounted

for. Do you need anything else, sir?

Actually, yes.

Work order approval.

Apparently you requested a second shelf in the officer's quarters.

Yeah, that was for March.

What's the status?

Construction at a snag.

Can't sign off on that form until it's built.

You're really doubting those eyes, huh, Chief?

Just get it done, Herman.

Truck 81, engine 51, AMBA 149, motor vehicle accident, Ashland at West 18.

Copy. Tell me this doesn't look exactly like the hit and run.

Dempsey!

It's a late model five -ton green paint.

It's him. Yep. Guys!

Hey. Hey, I'm the one who called in about the crash. Did you see where the

driver went?

Yeah, he stumbled off that way.

Back behind here? Yeah, he looks pretty messed up.

Damn phone. I said I'll pay whatever.

Hang up the phone.

I don't need help.

Hello? Hello?

Damn it. Hang it up. Hey!

The PD's already on their way. You're not getting out of this. Why don't you

mind your business?

Hey, come on.

We're taking you to the medical.

Touch me.

Swear to God. I'll sue.

I got a lawyer. Hey, hey. Your lawyer know you almost killed a firefighter?

I don't know what you're talking about.

You're going to need a better excuse than that.

I didn't do anything.

Save it.

Take him to the medics.

Go. Come on.

Call Pepper. I told him we got a suspect for him to ID.

Bruce, grab Cap and Tony. We're going for a ride.

What's going on?

Just talked to Herman. Kid says they found our hit -and -run suspect.

That's great. I'm telling Pascal that we're heading to bed to make the ID.

Mimi, the rig. You want me to loop in McKinnon? No.

Did the squad leave to ID the driver?

Yeah, they're on their way to bed now.

Chief's waiting in his office for your final briefing.

Tell him I will be right there.

As you can see, the aerial had to go over the street because every other

had obstructions that would have compromised safety.

Well, your safety was compromised. By a drunk driver, which was a variable that

we could not control.

Unless you think I should have accounted for that, too. You had a problem

accounting for your actions?

No. I just don't understand why I am the only lieutenant who has to.

It was your rig that took the hit.

I'm not just talking about this call, Chief.

You have been hardest on me since day one.

Harder than Severide, Mouch, Herman.

I don't believe that I'm imagining it.

It's true.

I have been harder on you than the rest.

Why?

Well, I suppose it's because I see so much of myself in you.

Maybe that's not fair, but I never would have put you through it if I didn't

know you rise to the challenge.

that I was doing something wrong.

Just falling short somehow.

Then that was a failure of communication on my part.

So let me be clear with you now.

You are an exceptional leader, Lieutenant.

And I am proud to have been your chief.

I know you've just suffered a deep loss and you'll have to rally from that.

But you also have to own your success.

Not be afraid of it.

Those commendations in your office aren't meant to be hidden.

Make people see what I see in you.

And what is that?

potential. Good luck. Thank

you,

Chief.

Want us to come with you.

No.

Hey, you're just going into ID this day, right?

Wait here.

Hey, you have a cruise?

I ordered you to wait outside.

Why?

What are you planning to do to that guy?

That guy who killed my wife.

You think just because you're not wearing the jacket, you're not CFD

Lieutenant, this house needs you now more than ever.

If you don't want that responsibility, that's fine.

But don't go wrecking your career just to get out of it.

That's not what I'm doing.

Then don't go in that room.

Lieutenant Segura.

I'm trying to reach you.

Matt tipped me off about our suspect.

Wanted you to confirm he's the same guy from your incident.

But he hasn't seen him yet.

Take a look at this then.

You're the one from the hit and run?

That's it.

His top screen came back three times over the legal limit.

And he already had two DUIs on his record before this, so that's jail time

there. And you're going after him for the hit and run too, right?

Thanks to Lieutenant Severide's statement?

Yeah.

Good thing you saw him.

I'm gonna let my stars know you made the ID.

You heard that, right?

He's gonna pay for what he did.

You got him.

I heard him.

Good. And look, um... I know I disobeyed a direct order coming in here after

you.

I'm sorry.

I'm not.

Let's get out of here.

You got a sec, Chief.

Come on in.

Doc, you might like to know that not only did I complete the shelf project

early, I also put together a little something to commemorate your time here

51.

What is it? Read the top.

Chief Bethkow's cell block.

Yeah. It is where everybody is going to dump their cell phones during shower,

just like you taught us.

It's nice to be remembered for something.

Nobody will forget what you did here.

Especially for much.

What you sacrificed.

You sacrificed something for him, too.

Guess we have that in common.

Not much else, though.

I'll see you around, Chief.

Lieutenant. Chief.

I was just getting ready for a sit -down.

You don't need it.

You know when you need to know.

Yeah.

Not so sure about that.

I almost crossed the line last night.

If Cruz hadn't been there, I'm not sure what would have happened.

But he was there.

That's what your company's for.

To hold you accountable.

I seem to remember you did the same for me.

After Monica.

Being ready isn't a feeling, Lieutenant. It's a decision.

You know, everyone was planning on walking you out after shift.

Yeah, I know. That's why I'm leaving now.

Chief. Lieutenant.

One more thing.

Check with Lucy. I... left you something.

Well? Glad I caught you.

My report on the funeral attack.

I finished it.

It's for your chief at 40, not me.

I know you said you're done with firefighting.

But before you walk away, I would just ask that you read this.

I really don't want to revisit all that.

You said you liked my writing.

Goodbye, Mouch.

Chief?

As they are in this report, the events surrounding the attack on Chief

Cranston's funeral are well documented.

But being a matter of public record, this lieutenant felt it necessary to

special recognition to the efforts of Battalion Chief Dominic Pascal.

His courage.

Commitment and heroism on that day are a reflection of a storied career in

firefighting.

A career that shaped leaders,

that valued

brotherhood, communication, accountability.

A career that saw him fight for his people.

To make sure they were where they belonged.

The Chicago Fire Department is privileged to have had Chief Pascal

their ranks.

Leadership like his is rare and needed.

In this lieutenant's opinion, it is his calling.

I'm heading out.

Hey, Chief managed to help you get your old job back?

No, actually.

I'm going to stay at 51.

I'll wait for them to drag me out.

See you next shift. Yeah. Hey, Chief said he left me something here in the

office. Do you happen to know what that is?

He didn't just leave you something in the office.

He left you the office.

And for those who worked under Pascal, we strive to live up to the standard he

set.