Escape Route — [s9e8]

We get another mention of Mouch’s ongoing grudge against Rutledge.

While Severide is dealing with the past, Captain Matt Casey is struggling with the present. With Herrmann away on vacation, Lieutenant Greg Grainger (Jon-Michael Ecker) steps in to fill the gap at Firehouse 51. [S9E8] Escape Route

Sylvie Brett seems ready to move on, even encouraging Casey to reach out to his ex-wife, Gabby Dawson. Her flirtation with Grainger, which began a few episodes ago, officially moves forward as the two get to know each other better. Even Grainger can see the lingering tension between Brett and Casey, making for some incredibly awkward scenes when the three are forced to work together. Quick Hits from the Firehouse: We get another mention of Mouch’s ongoing grudge

The central call of the episode brings Severide to a familiar apartment building—only for him to realize it’s the place where he grew up. Seeing his childhood home engulfed in flames brings back a rush of "mixed emotions," leading him to reach out to Chicago Med's April Sexton to share memories of the place. It’s a rare, vulnerable moment for Severide that reminds us why he’s so dedicated to the job: he knows exactly what these families are losing. Casey’s Jealousy Is Not a Good Look Sylvie Brett seems ready to move on, even

Do you think was justified, or is it time for him to finally let Brett move on? "Chicago Fire" Escape Route (TV Episode 2021) - IMDb

While we missed Herrmann’s energy, his vacation paved the way for the Grainger/Casey drama to reach a boiling point.

You can catch up on this episode and the rest of Season 9 on Peacock or Amazon Prime Video.