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“Chicago Fire” recap (2.18): Shawson and the Seven Dwarves

Previously on Chicago Fire, Rebecca Jones became the firefighter on Truck 81 and rubbed just about everyone the wrong way. But her father, Overlord of Firefighters, pissed even more folks off when he asked Casey and Boden to find a way to send his wee little girl to the safety of the PR department. Dawson told Jones the plan and sent Jones sprinting through Chicago in her Louboutins. Mouch asked Shay for dating advice which is a little like asking someone with a suspended license for driving lessons. She told him to sign up for a dating site catering to the elderly and he objected on the grounds that he’s not a member of AARP (yet). Shay and Dawson made a date to leave the gents behind and spend a weekend in a cabin.

At Casey and Dawson’s home of simmering discontent, Casey is asking if it’s Shay’s birthday. Like Dawson needs a reason to spend a weekend in a romantic, remote cabin with a gorgeous lesbian. He’s totally cool with that (and her Elmer Fudd hat) but not cool with the fact that Dawson tipped Jones off to the nonsense her dad was trying to pull behind her back. Casey is hurt because he wanted to tell Jones and wishes Dawson came to him first. Dude, you two are terrible at telling each other shit. But maybe Casey forgot about not telling Dawson he was leaking blood from his ear. Either way, he’s cranky enough that he thinks they should just stop looking for a new place together. Shay honks, because she’s classy, and Dawson hurries off. Go spend time with that wascally wabbit, Dawson. She understands you.

At 51, Herrmann is bitching because porridge is on the menu. The Chief made it because Jones is late. Mouch has lost his appetite because his profile on GoldenOldies.com is not getting the kind of attention he hoped it would. The problem, the boys decide, is his picture which makes him look like some kind of 1970’s porn star and the fact he asked a lesbian what she looks for in a man. While Shay and Dawson are in the north woods, Chout and McAuley are back to annoy everyone.

Jones bombs into Boden’s office and asks how long she has until Casey and Boden ship her out. Boden has her back and will do whatever it takes to protect her job. Casey tells her she needs to decide if she is going to take on her old man or take the job in PR. She decides to take a personal day to figure it all out. Casey thinks there might be something more going on and Boden tells him to check in with Jones throughout the day.

They get called out to a grease fire but there’s no one there doing the cooking. Turns out the chef, Gavin, wandered up to the roof to talk in his phone and fell between two buildings. He’s stuck in there like Baby Jessica. Severide and the Squad boys start chiseling out pieces of the wall. Severide talks some smack over the radio to Gavin to keep his heart rate up so he doesn’t collapse when they get him out.

After saving Baby Jessica, Severide gets called to the precinct because Bloom, the Denver firefighter who nearly lost him arm in the last episode, has been picked up for DUI. Severide tells him he needs rehab. Bloom gives Severide a song and dance about how his painkillers mixed with a dozen beers and how he totally has it under control. But when Severide starts to leave he changes his tune and says he’ll go to rehab. Severide vouches for him with Platt, the desk sergeant, and says he owes her one. She says how about dinner? Severide panics for a second and she says “just fucking with you. I would break you in half, pretty man.”

Shay and Dawson arrive at an idyllic cabin in the snow-covered woods, the likes of which is usually reserved for the cover of romance novels. They meet the proprietors who seem like a nice couple who Shay says are Dawson and Casey in a few years. The mere mention of Casey is enough to make Dawson cry and run into Shay’s arms. And thus began several hundred fan fiction stories.

Dawson cries and wonders what exactly is holding her back from finding a place with Matt. Shay does that thing where she pretends to be interested but is really counting down how long she has to fake it before she can suggest they start drinking.

Back at 51, Casey and Severide flirt in the bathroom. They laugh, toss toiletries at each other, and make eyes across the expanse of stainless steel sinks. Casey is worried he and Dawson are moving too fast. Severide tells him there’s no such thing as moving too fast. He gives Casey the name of the U-Haul place he and Shay use. This might be the downside of being a lesbro; you tend to pick up the bad habits along with the good.

In the common room, the guys seem to think Dawson and Shay are out looking at possible wedding venues. Writers, you have another way to start those fan fics. Otis thinks it’s time for Casey to enjoy his waning freedom with a poker night, preferably at the apartment he and Cruz swiped from under Casey’s nose. While they plan their sausage party, Mouch has gotten a hit on his profile from a cute lady who works in a nursing home. McAuley tells Mouch that people who work in nursing homes have a high rate of depression. This guy is what you would get if you crossed Debbie Downer with the kid from Jerry Maguire.

Boden wants to know what Severide is doing taking in strays. Severide was in Bloom’s shoes not too long ago and wants to help but he needs Boden to make the calls (it’s a phone, Severide, not a snake). Boden agrees but he senses there may be more to Bloom’s problem than a sore back. Speaking of more going on that meets the eye, Casey leaves Jones a message asking if he can help.

They are all called out to try to talk down a guy who would like to jump to his death in the middle of a mall. Casey talks to him about how it’s fine that his girl left him, he’ll find another. Casey, you’re not finding another Dawson. Casey tells Jerry he’s not really serious about killing himself, makes fun of his haircut and Mr. Rogers sweater, and basically dares him to jump. He does, but Spiderman Severide leaps and catches him first.

Back in the land of hot cocoa, roaring fires, and simmering subtext is Shawson. They are sitting by the fire going through all the stressful things in Dawson’s life. Shay calls Jones a pill but Dawson defends her. Dawson calls Casey unsupportive but Shay defends him. Just how much alcohol is in that cocoa? They migrate to the couch to make out to listen to the perfect couple bicker like Al and Peg Bundy.

Back at 51, Herrmann wants to know if anyone has heard a peep out of Jones. Casey checks his phone while the guys plan their night of guy fun. McAuley objects to the party being held at Cruz and Otis’ place because no one can smoke. God, life really is no fun without lung cancer, isn’t it? He says he’ll host. Casey balks at coming until McAuley waves a rack of ribs in his face. Casey wags his tail and says he’s in.

Down at the precinct Severide is busy retrieving Bloom. Platt lays down the law. She’s delightful, I hope she never leaves. Outside the precinct, Bloom tries to sell Severide a load of crap. Severide isn’t buying and he tells Bloom to show up at the rehab facility or go work it out with Platt. Suddenly, rehab looks like a lot of fun.

Casey finds Jones’ father and tries to tell him that his daughter is taking the move off of truck really hard and maybe he should reconsider. Papa Jones couldn’t care less what his daughter thinks, feels, or wants. Yes, he’s running for congress as a Republican.

Back at the love shack in the woods, Shay and Dawson are munching some muffins, (okay fine, it’s popcorn) while they listen to the Bickersons. Shay can’t believe they haven’t starting playing drunk Boggle yet. Get wild, ladies. Get wild. Before they can start their night of word nerd debauchery perfect husband runs his truck into a tree. Lucky for them the ladies haven’t started drinking yet and are pretty good at saving lives. Shay grabs an ax and whittles the guy a splint for his leg. The Bickersons start apologizing like crazy. Dawson takes notes for when she sees Casey again.

Boden asks Herrmann if he still has contact information for the lady firefighters union. He’d like to help Jones find a mentor. Seriously? Herrmann who was like “there is no place for lady bits in a fire” helps train women? Okay. In other news, I’m the Easter Bunny. Herrmann asks if everything is okay with Jones. This I believe. Herrmann is a dope, and can be a sexist jerk, but with an individual person he’s a decent guy. Boden says Jones is fine but just needs someone to talk to.

Meanwhile, the guy who tried to marry a girl so she didn’t have to go back to Russia, the guy who got his junk snipped as an anniversary present, the guy who already blew it with Dawson, the guy who is trying to blow it with Dawson, and Severide (whose longest relationship was a week and a half) are giving Mouch tips on dating. Yikes. Boden break up the party by calling Kelly in for a chat.

Back in the woods, Dawson bosses the ambulance crew around and Shay has to remind her to save the bossing for their role play later. Dawson says, it’s been a few hours, I miss Matt. Shay, and the rest of us, roll our eyes. Sorry, Shay your sexy, drunk Boggle is going to have to wait.

Boden tells Severide that Bloom’s insurance will cover rehab. Bloom was injured in one of the worst fires in the history of that city. Ten firefighters died. Looks like there’s more happening under the surface, gentlemen. Severide heads to the rehab facility and waits for Bloom to show up. He’s late and Severide gives up only to run into Bloom outside. Bloom downs a final beer, chucks the can, and they head inside together.

Mouch and his date are sipping wine and being awkward. He babbles about the kind of shitty beer he normally drinks (it’s the kind that should stay in frat basements). She says her ex-husband thought she talked too much but Mouch likes it. She’s full of all the sort of inane facts he likes to spout. A match made in dork heaven.

Herrmann is tending bar at Molly’s when Jones walks in looking for Dawson. He asks if she got everything squared away with her dad. Sure, she has one more shift at 51 before she gets transferred to PR. Herrmann wants to know why her Pop is such a jerk. Turns out when she was a kid she was in a car accident with her mom. Her mom died, so her dad thinks of that day whenever he sees her. Herrmann says she has a family at 51 that loves her (even though they tried to get her booted after one shift). She wants Dawson to know she stopped by. Herrmann rushes after her and says any time she wants to talk she’s welcome to come by the bar and chat all night. She thanks him and says she’s got it all figured out.

Poker night at McAuley’s looks like the night when McAuley wins enough to pay his mortgage. McAuley’s wife walks in and all the guys all off their chairs in shock. Not only is Debbie Downer married, but his wife is hot. Maybe there’s hope for you guys, yet. Well, not you Chout. Casey sneaks off to call Dawson. He leaves a message about how much he loves her and misses her and apologizes for being a douche.

Jones takes out some stationary to write a note. But this isn’t a “thank you for the new coat, grandma” kind of note. She’s crying as she writes it and that ominous feeling you’ve had all episode crystallizes. She writes Dawson’s name on the envelope and leaves it on her kitchen table.

Dawson rushes into the house and starts making out with Casey’s face. She got some pent up sexual energy from her time with Shay and is ready to burn it off. But before that can happen the phone rings and someone tells Dawson that they found Jones’ body.

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