Well, that was intense.
Thanks to our interview with Joe Minoso, we have some ideas about what happens next, but Chicago Fire Season 13 Episode 90 still leaves us with questions about Cruz and a touching story with Lt. Mike Holland Be surprised.
Let’s dig deeper!
Cruz is in big trouble
Cruz is in some trouble. His first response to Flacco’s cousin’s request was that no matter what he threatened to do, he would not break the law. But if you think about it, when Cruz released Flacco instead of saving him, he took the law into his own hands.
This is Cruz’s biggest moral dilemma, and it also puts heavy pressure on him. How could it not be? But he was able to move on because his decision allowed his brother to plan a better life for himself.
But most importantly, he once allowed one man to die to save Leon – and he would do whatever it took to save the one he loved. If he had gone to that extreme once, he could do it again.
No amount of character growth can undo what he did or how he struggled with it, or solidify his choice not to do it again.
But this is different. What Flacco’s cousin has against Cruz is his past.
Junior threatened to reveal what Cruz had done to his co-workers and family if Cruz did not help him recover the $100 he had hidden and stolen.
If Cruz should have learned anything from his 12 years at 51, it’s that they operate in a gray area, and their decisions aren’t always heroic. When these things happen to Chicago Fire, the worst thing they can do is take the burden upon themselves and push away everyone who cares about them.
When Cruz realized he had made a mistake, Junior pulled a gun on him. If he could point a gun at Cruz, he could easily shoot the thief without involving Cruz. Junior is a bit of a wimp, just like without Cruz, he doesn’t have the guts to go it alone.
It’s too bad that Cruz feels like he can’t trust others to solve his dilemma. Otis was his man, and Cruz had never found such a deep friend in Otis.
Now Cruz has another dead man on his hands. It’s like history repeating itself. What a nightmare.
There’s nothing worse than going it alone, and that’s where Cruz’s story connects with Mochi’s.
Mochi and Herman passed the test!
Herman and Mouch passed, and Herman is now ranked above Seyfried. It’s damn time!
Their first formal dismissals as senior military officers were extreme. Instead of starting small, they fought to save the victims of an apartment fire.
Their initial findings led me to believe that the fire might have been deliberately set.
Of course, Mochi’s first rescue as a lieutenant was a man who had been dead for several days. If something weird happens in 51, you can guarantee Mouch or Herrmann will be involved.
Sadly, this man named George Thompson was the victim of something worse than crime – loneliness.
George had no friends, family or visitors and had never left home. If the apartment hadn’t caught fire, it might have been much longer before he was discovered.
This really hit Mochi hard. If he had not “saved” George, he would have been put into a lonely grave to live out his lonely life. Mucci changed that. This was downright heroic, and Herman’s recognition of it made my heart swell.
Herman: You did it, Mookie.
Mookie: What did I do?
Herman: You became who you were looking for. You’re the one who knew George Thompson.
Ritter: Now everyone else reading this will do the same.
The big crisis for Herman is whether the fire department wants to celebrate their promotions, or whether they’re being punished for their successful operations – or something else.
Given the chance to calm his excitement, Herman will find a way to do it.
What was remarkable was that no matter how smoothly things were going for him, his temper was still very bad.
— Novak
His recovery through recognition of Mochi’s good deeds is the celebration we really need.
Die from cowering?
Violet tries to make fun of Carver, which is humiliating. Not only does she have to point out that her lame comment after his first drive was a joke, but he responds in a hilarious tone: “That’s a good idea.” Ouch.
Novak assures Violet that she won’t die from extreme cowering, but if you’ve ever been in Violet’s shoes, you might wonder if that’s true.
Things work out between Violet and Carver when they decorate Molly’s house.
Carver’s “You Just Saved the Party” after Violet fixes the banner he’s hanging is much better than her earlier attempts at humor, but it’s a bit underwhelming considering where they were during Chicago Fire Season 12 It’s nothing.
Are you still cheering for them? They’re both great characters, and if they do find a way to be together, I think their relationship could be pretty special.
Severide is back, but Stella is out
Are you kidding me? Seyfried is finally home, and Stella is out of town with New Girls on Fire in Baltimore? Ouch.
It does give Seyfried the opportunity to take on someone else’s fire investigation, but that’s not always easy when Kidd is around.
That case? When Cruz turned his back on Flaco, the 12-year fire claimed his life.
Oddly enough, Pascal intervened in Seyfried’s affairs by pointing out that he was constantly juggling. Seyfried always does this, but with Stella gone, he has more time to play. The timing of Pascal’s inquiry was odd, but his approach was often somewhat different.
Pascal pushes his weight
It turns out Pascal doesn’t like being ignored. If Van Meter wanted to take advantage of Seved’s expertise, he had to get through Pascal first.
Is this because Pascal is not yet a member of the group? Will building friendships with the team help him better understand them and what makes them tick?
The last thing you want to do is alienate your best people, especially under the guise of protecting their time or something.
But Van Meter recounted the conversation to Seyfried before Pascal did, and Pascal told Seyfried how important his leadership was and that he just wanted him on his side, so the recovery was fine.
Severide was already worried about Cruz. How would Pascal react if something happened and Severide revealed that he had strange feelings for Cruz? Pascal could find a way to blame Cruz’s actions on Seyfried.
We still don’t get to know Pascal very well, but I’m enjoying the mystery. At this point, he could go either way, which keeps his storyline fresh.
What do you think of “a favor”?
Are you surprised Cruz died alone? Are you as moved by Mochi’s story as I am? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
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