Chicago Fire | Season 1 | Episode 10 "Merry Christmas, etc."

In Chicago Fire, Season 1, Episode 10, “Merry Christmas, etc.,” Joe Cruz (Joe Minoso) has a nightmare about his brother, Leon (Jeff Lima), being murdered for not repaying the $10,000 he owes. Despite Joe’s efforts to reason with Leon, he refuses to listen. Meanwhile, during a call, the crew deals with a small kitchen fire, but the homeowner later accuses them of stealing a $50,000 diamond necklace. This accusation prompts an investigation, much to the frustration of Casey (Jesse Spencer). Boden (Eamonn Walker) urges Casey to put his feelings aside about the lieutenant in charge of the investigation, emphasizing what’s at stake.

Otis (Yuri Sardarov) shows Casey an article that suggests the woman accusing them might be committing insurance fraud by selling her art collection. Meanwhile, Gabby (Monica Raymund) gathers the courage to invite Casey to a family event. Elsewhere, Boden informs Gabby and Shay (Lauren German) that four vials of a specific medication are missing from their kit—ones that Shay had given to Severide (Taylor Kinney) for pain relief.

The crew is called to another crime-related fire, where Cruz faces the gang member holding Leon captive. Cruz makes a life-altering decision, leaving the man to die in the flames. As the investigation continues, Casey offers proof of the insurance fraud, but the lieutenant remains resistant. Casey visits the accuser and reveals they have a recording of the incident, leading the lieutenant to back down and expose the ruse.

Amidst the turmoil, Casey’s sister visits the firehouse, sharing updates about their family, including how his niece misses him. Shay and Severide have a major fight over pill wrappers she discovered, leading Shay to move out. Casey’s date with Gabby does not go as planned, and he later visits his mother in prison. The episode ends with a dramatic twist: Gabby and Shay’s ambulance is violently struck by a car, setting up tense moments for what’s next in Chicago Fire, Season 1, Episode 10, “Merry Christmas, etc.