Uh-oh, is there a Chicago Fire divorce in the future?! Unfortunately, it’s not something
we can completely rule out. While Cruz (Joe Minoso) thrived at work, including taking over
as leader of the Squad while Severide (Taylor Kinney) was absent earlier this season
(despite the conflict that arose when the other returning firefighters), his life at home is another story. Chloe (Kristen Gutoskie) wants them to go to couples therapy, but some of their problems stem from things he can’t change about his job. In the May 15 episode, “Under Pressure,” their problems come to a head. “Cruz and Chloe will come to a big realization in episode 1212 about what is eating away at their relationship, and once they have put this into perspective, they will have to see if they can manage it. whether or not and how,” executive producer Andrea Newman told TV Insider.
“They love each other and they have created a wonderful family together, so the stakes are high.” Also in this next episode, Severide and Violet (Hanako Greensmith) risk a confrontation with Medical Director Robinson (Laura Allen) after Lennox (Wesam Keesh) makes a dangerous decision during a call. This wouldn’t be Violet’s first run-in with Robinson since becoming Paramedic in Charge, including over who would travel with her on the 51; she disagrees with the sheriff’s choice of Lennox, and although she has decided to bring Novak (Jocelyn Hudon) on full-time, there are still question marks about the new paramedic.
“Violet certainly had to improve in many ways as PIC, especially when dealing with Lennox and Novak,” Newman noted. “In terms of Sheriff Robinson, we have always found the best opponents are those whose views are right and not completely wrong. Given Robinson’s mantra of accountability and integrity, there are some ways in which she and Violet are actually similar, which only makes navigating that combustible relationship more complicated ( and more fun!) And Lennox will play a big role in that.” What do you expect from both of these stories in this week’s episode? Let us know in the comments section below.
