Chicago Fire episode is packed with suspense, as Chief Boden’s world gets turned upside down due to accusations and an unexpected arrest. Here’s what happened.
After last week’s accusations of Boden being paranoid, it turns out he had every reason to suspect foul play. Serena Holmes, who previously accused Boden of assault, returns to her supposed Airbnb to collect the rest of her things. Donna and Boden, still reeling from the initial allegations, decide to confront Serena about her story. Unfortunately, Serena sticks to her claim that Boden abused her and drives off with a friend, leaving Donna furious and helpless in the street.
Boden had hoped this would be the last of it, but things take a dark turn when it’s revealed that Boden and Donna were the last people to see Serena before she disappeared. The friend she supposedly drove off with is nowhere to be found. This leads Detective Wheeler to upgrade the case from an assault to a possible murder, which jeopardizes Boden’s reputation further.
Victor Maddox, a man Boden helped convict, is now implicated, and Boden’s role as a key witness is at risk. In response, Boden promises the State’s Attorney that he will clear his name but is left to ponder who would want to destroy his career. After a tense conversation with the Assistant State’s Attorney, Boden organizes a meeting with the team — Dawson, Casey, Severide, and Patterson — to discuss his suspicions and figure out what to do next.
The team gets involved: Dawson reaches out to her brother, and Severide pays a visit to Jamie, hoping to gain insight. But when Antonio talks to Boden about Jamie’s evasive behavior, the pieces start falling into place. Boden’s frustration peaks when he confronts Maddox, warning him not to mess with his family. But things take an even darker turn when Boden learns that Patterson, who had been pretending to be a friend, is actually positioning himself to take Boden’s job. Patterson’s ambition is becoming clear, and it’s evident he’s willing to betray anyone, even his colleagues, to move up.
Meanwhile, the station is dealing with a more light-hearted situation involving a pet tortoise found in an abandoned RV. The guys at the station name it “Leonardo,” after the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Eventually, the tortoise is returned to its owner, a diabetic man who had been hospitalized. Despite the heartwarming reunion, things take a turn when Detective Wheeler shows up at Molly’s and arrests Boden right in front of everyone. The arrest is a stunning moment that leaves everyone questioning what’s next for the beloved chief.
This episode showcases the challenges Boden faces both personally and professionally, as the pressure mounts on him from all sides. With betrayal looming from within his own ranks, Boden’s fight to clear his name and protect his family is only just beginning. Fans can expect even more drama as the season unfolds.
