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“Chicago Fire” recap (2.17): “She’s got that swagger”

Previously on Chicago Fire, Benny Severide took Vince Keeler ice fishing and Keeler actually died of boredom. Dawson found out Ichabod Crane was stalking her. Firehouse 51 found out that Jones is a pain in the ass but a pretty decent firefighter when she’s not yapping. Jones’ dad asked Boden and Casey to send Jones packing so he could tuck her up behind a desk where ladies belong. Herrmann got a vasectomy and Shay got her first taste of penis (thankfully in the form of a cake).

Poor Mouch can’t catch a break. Mari, his Japanese girlfriend, broke up with him so she could date a gameshow host. For some unknown reason, the guys look to Casey to offer a rousing speech. He tells Mouch that he’ll “rally.” Right, so Casey’s not exactly Ann Landers.

Shay and Severide stroll in and someone’s phone starts ringing. It’s Detective Hairporn calling for Severide. Shay asks why the hell wouldn’t he answer? Lindsay’s got swagger and that incredibly husky voice. Oh you noticed all of that Shay? Weird. It’s not like she’s lesbian catnip or anything. Anyway, Shay tells Severide to go for it but if he won’t she’d love to play a little Cagney and Lacey with Erin. In the common room, Dawson is howling at Pouch. No, really. Jones walks by, grabs some coffee and asks if Dawson’s going to retake the firefighter test. Dawson says, “Yep, and then I’m going to take your spot.” Jones wishes her good luck. Dawson can’t believe that Jones is going to get screwed out her job but Casey reminds her that he’s terrified of the tiny little man behind the desk bellowing, “I am the great and powerful Oz!” Dawson is like, “Buddy, I took on a snake last season, you can handle Mr. McFeelely.”

Jones asks Mills where Clarke is, so it’s obviously common knowledge that Milke is a thing. He says Clarke is off scouting out wedding sites for their upcoming nuptials. Fine, Clarke is at a buddy’s wedding. Jones seems a little more interested in where Clarke is than Mills would like so he warns her off of dating within the house. Yeah, judging by the amount of action those showers get, dating in the house is clearly a no-no.

They get called out and while on the way Ramsey, the overly friendly stalker type dispatcher, asks Dawson what she’s wearing and if he can come over later. When they get to the fire a neighbor says that there are three kids and their parents in the upstairs apartment. When they get into the apartment Casey finds the father and under him is his wife and their three kids. The dad is burned badly but the rest of the family is moving. The dad isn’t moving when they bring him out and Shay and Dawson know he won’t make it but Casey runs over and yells “I saw this on House!” and starts doing chest compressions. The dad dies but saved his whole family.

Back at the firehouse, Severide would like a beer, Casey would like some scotch, and the rest of the guys are dealing with the call however works for them. Herrmann wants to play cards, Mouch is in mourning because there is an Asian lady on the television and he’s too broken-hearted to deal with it. Jones stalks off but tells Mills she’s fine. Casey has found the perfect apartment and shows it to Dawson. Cruz starts hen pecking Otis over when they are going to get their place together. Otis muses that it sure must be nice to have a two bedroom and Cruz is like, “You thought we were going to share a room?” Cruz, it’s sweet that you’re so old fashioned. Separate bedrooms is very Downton Abbey.

Mouch runs over and wants Shay to tell him everything she knows about women. He needs dating advice and who better to give it than the woman with the worst dating track record in the house? Although if Mouch wants to know stuff about the ladies, asking a lesbian is always the right answer. Shay isn’t in the chatting mood and says “you know, I think I left the iron on in the rig or there’s some of Pouch’s poop to pick up, or literally anything to keep me from having this conversation with you.”

Jones is sitting in the corner contemplating the human condition when Mills walks by and offers some words of advice. It’s hard to find out you can’t save everyone but you have to find a way to push past it or this job isn’t for you. Meanwhile, Shay and Dawson are cleaning up the rig and talking about the fact maybe Jones has a heart after all. Shay freaks at what she thinks is a mouse. Dawson butches up and pulls out a stuffed animal one of the kids left in the rig. It’s the size of a small dog. Ramsey calls over the radio to talk to Dawson. He wants to know if everything is OK since normal it take sixteen minutes to get back from the hospital and it took them 17 this time. Are they OK? Dawson tells him she’s not comfortable with the personal questions. He gets the message and then calls her cell phone to tell her they are connected in ways she doesn’t understand. Shit, Dawson is going to end up part a skin suit, isn’t she?

When they walk into the house, Shay starts to tell everyone about the nutjob but Dason cuts her off. She drafts Casey to clean up the stuff animal and to run it over to the hospital. Shay doesn’t understand why Dawson wouldn’t tell Casey about the stalker and she says, “Yeah, I’m just going to go ahead and file a complaint.” Apparently, Casey’s protective boyfriend schtick is wearing thin so Dawson is only telling her girlfriend. Dawson lights up like a Christmas tree when she suggests that it’s high time they got a cabin in the woods, a couple bottles of wine, and finally had that girls weekend away from all this craziness so they can figure out how they really feel about each other. Ladies, I think you know how you feel.

Casey and Severide are having a HIPAA violating chat with a doctor. Oh I’m so nostalgic for Season One! They go to give the little girl her stuffed animal but Mrs. Brooker comes running out and tells them to get out. If they had been faster her kids would have a father. Casey relays their warm welcome to Boden when he gets back to the house. Casey also wants to talk to Boden about Jones. He can’t believe they are going to get rid of her for no reason. Boden says it’s an impossible position.

When Shay walks in Mouch is waiting for her. He wants to talk ladies, and he wants to do it now. Shay tries the Phoebe Buffay boys are afraid of bras trick and takes off her shirt. Mouch is not to be dissuaded and presses on. He says some other stuff but you know, Shay is in a bra so I’m not sure what it was. She asks him who her perfect woman would be and he says Dawson. Get in line, Mouch.

Shay is saved by a call out to a car accident. A good Samaritan stopped to help a lady change a tired and got his arm nearly cut off for his trouble. He was a firefighter in Denver but was injured on the job. The crew gets him out with his arm intact.

Back at 51 Boden calls Dawson in to talk about her complaint. Turns out Ramsey is one of the bet dispatchers and nothing on their radio tapes indicates more than a friendly “hello.” Ramsey is getting a warning but nothing more. Next time, Dawson will go through Chief “I am the LAW” Boden.

Shawson is processing the debacle in the bathroom like a couple of high schoolers. Dawson is pissed and Shay keeps stoking the fire when Jones walks in and asks if she can help. A regular Frances Houseman this one, always running to daddy for help. Dawson declines the nice offer and goes back to pacing like a wild animal.

Severide catches up with Shay to ask about Bloom, the good Samaritan. Turns out he’s been on those pain killers for years now. Boden asks everyone to come to the common room to announce that they are being sued by Mrs. Brooker for wrongful death of her husband. Looks like she won’t be sending them a thank you note any time soon.

Severide drives up to Bloom’s airstream trailer. Bloom seems embarrassed by his surroundings. Look, it’s good enough for McDreamy. Severide tells Bloom that firefighters are brothers regardless of the city so he can come by any time he wants. Bloom says he’s got franks and beans cooking on the stove and hurries back inside and shuts the door in Severide’s face.

Everyone has to go to the deposition the next day. Wow, the legal system is really speedy out their in Chicago. Shay sits down to talk to Mouch about his dating options. He knows he can’t date Dawson because she’s with Casey. Yeah, let’s go with that being the reason. Shay poked around with the people in elder care and there is a special website for those in their golden years. Mouch is offended Shay thinks he’s over 60 and storms off. Shay asks Herrmann how old Mouch is and Herrmann says they’re the same age. So somewhere between 40 and 60. Helpful, very helpful. It’s OK, Shay, you don’t spend much time looking at men, they all start to look the same, don’t they?

Casey tells Dawson they got the apartment, they just have to go meet the landlord the next day at the precise time Dawson has to go run drills for her firefighter test. Casey tells her to blow it off and he’ll help her pass. Casey you better adjust your attitude if you ever want her to blow… nevermind.

Dawson and Shay get called out and Bloom wanders in and Severide starts to show him around. Shawson is happy not to hear Ramsey over the radio on their way to help a guy claiming a carriage horse kicked him. The bruise is about a month old so Shay and Dawson give him a boo-boo sticker and are on their way.

Back at 51 the guys are playing “Twenty Awkward Questions” with Bloom. Mouch starts bitching about the lawsuit and Otis fills Bloom in on the father who saved his kids. Bloom’s eyes fill with tears and he runs out saying he has to get to an appointment. What the hell, guys? Severide wanted to make a new friend and now it’s ruined!

Dawson heads out to get a bag from her car and Ichabod Crane steps in front of her, creepy as hell. Remember what Gracie Hart taught you, Dawson; don’t forget to S-I-N-G. He feeds her a story about how she looks like his friend who died and how he just wanted to help her because he couldn’t help the other girl. He shows her a picture of the girl, but for all we know he found that in a frame at A.C. Moore. The dude is creepy as hell and probably has a murder basement. Anyway, he lost his job over everything and Dawson feels bad about it.

Inside the guys have borrowed their older brother’s jackets and ties and look like, a rag tag acapella group. But Jones looks like she belongs in a courtroom with the finest ADA’s Law & Order ever offered us. Inside the conference room, Casey details what happened with the rescue. He pauses to see if Mrs. Brooker wants to leave because she’s full-on ugly crying. When he’s done he tells her that what her husband did was the bravest thing he’s ever seen. Anyone need a tissue? Go ahead, I’ll wait.

Severide rolls up to Bloom’s airstream hoping to pop in for a few beers and a good long chat. Bloom tells him to beat it, he doesn’t need saving, so Severide can try out his shining armor elsewhere. Maybe Severide’s just missing hanging out with Benny at his hobo camp.

At Molly’s they are thrilled Mrs. Brooker dropped the lawsuit. Dawson tries to celebrate by kissing Casey but Otis and Cruz jump in to tell them about how they snakes the apartment Dawson and Casey wanted. That’s pretty low, guys. Mouch thanks Mr. Ann Landers for his “good advice.” While Herrmann busts Casey’s balls for the terrible advice, Boden walks in for a drink. He tells Casey they are going to get screwed for taking on Jones’ father but who doesn’t love a good fight.

Dawson thanks Jones for helping her out. Jones is happy to help and was serious about the ladies having to look out for each other. In a surge of sisterly affection, Dawson blurts out that Jones’ dad is trying to get her chucked. Jones runs out of Molly’s and Mills runs after her. She is shockingly fast in a pair of heels. When he catches her she starts kissing him and trying to haul him back to her place. He stops her and she sprints off again. Seriously, Jones can fly.

Looks like the show is taking a break next week, but I’ll see you back for the Shawson road trip.

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