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.
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.
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