Chicago Fire Review: Hiding Not Seeking (Season 6 Episode 13)

The second half of the two-night #OneChicago crossover event, which follows Chicago P.D.’s milestone 100th episode, manages to wrap up a suspenseful storyline while showing the strength of Firehouse 51. And in doing so, what it really focuses on are the relationships.

On Chicago Fire Season 6 Episode 13, “Hiding Not Seeking,” we pick up where we left off on Chicago P.D., with Antonio and Voight asking for Dawson and Brett to help their case by going undercover.

Now, this isn’t just any cop trying to convince Chief Boden to allow his paramedics to lend a hand in such a dangerous way. It’s Antonio — and the two paramedics are his sister and his ex-girlfriend (soon to be current again? One can only hope).

That dynamic is so interesting to me because it’s less about trying to protect women he cares for and more about the confidence he has in them to handle the situation. He knows these women are smart and strong. The same is true for Casey, who although hesitant, knows good and well that if Gabby wants to do this, she’s going to, and that she’ll handle it well.

And, spoiler alert, they do. Because they’re tough, savvy, and can think on their feet, especially when it really matters.

The person who seems the most upset and worried turns out to be Cruz, and that becomes the explanation for the episode title, “Hiding Not Seeking.” His worry over Brett feels overbearing, especially knowing the feelings he’s had for her. What it makes it the most endearing, though, is when they finally talk, and he insists that what is the most valuable to him is their friendship.

It’s sweet and feels sincere, and it’s that kind of friendship that is often the most fundamentally important thing about Chicago Fire and the stories it tells.

Of course, Chicago Fire is also a story about heroes. It feels good to watch the way the team at Firehouse 51 is always willing to go above and beyond to save lives — and the way they work together.

We see that with Gabby and Sylvie, and we see it again when the whole team pulls together with the Chicago P.D. to quickly try to evacuate the train station when they realize that the bomber is heading there for his next target.

Fittingly, it’s Casey and Severide who take down the bomber in a SUPER risky move — one that could have ended both of their lives in an instant.

But the good guys prevail, and it’s a worthy conclusion to a successful and exciting crossover.

It’s also really satisfying to see Casey and Severide working together again like this.

The episode ends, however, with new beginnings.

Zach is, thankfully, smart enough to realize there are feelings between Stella and Severide. I swear I don’t know if I could have watched his relationship with Stella go on any longer — you have to feel a bit sorry for this guy.

The look on Kelly’s face when Stella tells him that news is absolutely priceless. He’s all smiles and can’t hide how he feels about her breakup in the slightest. They sit together on the couch, and it really does feel like a beginning for the two of them.

Also with the new beginnings? Brett and Antonio. Let’s just hope it’s for real this time. It certainly feels like it should be, and it seems like there is a new clarity there. I’m excited to see what happens next.

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Chicago Fire airs Thursdays at 10/9c on NBC.

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