[s9e8] Escape Route -

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.

We get another mention of Mouch’s ongoing grudge against Rutledge. [S9E8] Escape Route

Up in Flames: Severide’s Past and Casey’s Jealousy in "Escape Route" While Severide is dealing with the past, Captain

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 Up in Flames: Severide’s Past and Casey’s Jealousy

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:

This week’s episode of Chicago Fire , aptly titled took us on an emotional detour as past traumas collided with present-day tension at Firehouse 51. From a fire hitting close to home for Kelly Severide to a green-eyed monster taking over Matt Casey, here is everything that went down. A Walk Down Memory Lane

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