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![]() In this case, he relates to the father of the boy they saved, who comes to thank him personally later on. ![]() CHICAGO FIRE - “The Center of The Universe” Episode 1104 - Pictured: (l-r) Eamonn Walker as Wallace Boden, Adam David Thompson as Rob - (Photo by: Adrian S Burrows Sr/NBC) There’s something so magical in seeing the vulnerable side of him. This focus on Boden is great - the episodes that center on him like this always wind up being some of my favorites. They get the boy out, thankfully, but what comes later is what really matters. It’s hitting him in a personal way that makes it that much more suspenseful to watch. Boden doesn’t miss a beat, and starts work himself while he waits for Squad to arrive. The boy’s been buried in a pile of sand on the beach - and trying to dig him out only makes it worse. Related Chicago Fire Season 11 Episode 2 Review: Every Scar Tells a Story CHICAGO FIRE - “The Center of The Universe” Episode 1104 - Pictured: Eamonn Walker as Wallace Boden - (Photo by: Adrian S Burrows Sr/NBC) Then, on the same day, a call comes in with a boy the same age in a life-threatening situation. Walking Terrence to school, he feels guilty about how little time he’s been able to spend with his son. But I can’t not acknowledge the interesting stories that came from this.Įlsewhere on the episode, Chief Boden gets a heartfelt storyline of his own. It’s a really endearing moment, and it all does make for great storytelling. Thankfully, the man recovers, and when Brett takes Violet there to see him, Violet is almost beside herself when she sees the family surrounding him. She goes during non-visiting hours and hopes for him to recover - that Evan’s death wasn’t in vain. ![]() It also turns out that Violet has been going to one place all this time, and that’s to the hospital to see the man Evan saved. CHICAGO FIRE - “The Center of The Universe” Episode 1104 - Pictured: (l-r) Alberto Rosende as Gallo, Hanako Greensmith as Violet, Kara Killmer as Brett, Daniel Kyri as Ritter - (Photo by: Adrian S Burrows Sr/NBC) It’s a good thing, too, because her skills wind up being useful in saving a man’s life just about as soon as she returns to her shift. What he says makes an impact, and Violet does return to work - to a family that greets her with open arms and a lot of hugs. Plus, this is something new for Severide to do, and a way to remind us of stories from the earlier days of Chicago Fire. They wouldn’t normally cross paths so easily. Nevertheless, it’s a really heartfelt conversation, and it’s enjoyable to see Severide mentoring Violet in this way. It feels like a bit of a missed opportunity to honor Shay a bit more - I mean, her name is on the truck that Violet rides in. Related Preview - Chicago Fire Season 11 Episode 9: Nemesis He also brings up Shay, and it’s actually surprising to me that he doesn’t talk more about that loss as well, especially when Violet says she’s worried about seeing Evan everywhere when she’s at work. That going back to work is what saved him. He tells her about Anna, and shares with her how he coped with that loss. CHICAGO FIRE - “The Center of The Universe” Episode 1104 - Pictured: Taylor Kinney as Kelly Severide - (Photo by: Adrian S Burrows Sr/NBC) After all, he’s been through his share of loss. He’s there to relate to Violet, though, rather than just offer sympathy. Severide shows up with beer and doesn’t take no for an answer. Her Firehouse 51 family has been reaching out as much as possible, sending gifts and messages, but also allowing her the space she seems to want.īut interestingly, there’s one person who decides to invade that space and take a different approach. It’s not overdone - it’s all just right and feels entirely authentic. Her eyes are almost blank, and she retreats from everyone around her, sulking in her loneliness. I’m glad to see her talent used in this way, and the way she handles her grief over losing Evan feels entirely realistic. CHICAGO FIRE - “The Center of The Universe” Episode 1104 - Pictured: Hanako Greensmith as Violet - (Photo by: Adrian S Burrows Sr/NBC)Īnd her performance on this one, where Violet is dealing with her grief, is an entirely different and yet equally remarkable performance. Her performance on Chicago Fire Season 11 Episode 3, “Complete Shattered,” was remarkable and part of why that episode was so emotional. If anything, this entire storyline is giving Hanako Greensmith a real chance to shine. I’m still mad about that shocking death scene, but it does at least lead to some great storytelling on Chicago Fire Season 11 Episode 4, “The Center of the Universe.” (Spoilers ahead if you aren’t sure what death I’m talking about.)
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