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0:01 -Since you were at captain's training,

0:03 we were unable to conduct an initial interview with you.

0:05 The case wasn't officially opened until this morning.

0:08 Now that you're here, you're under formal review for dereliction of duty.

0:12 -What dereliction?

0:15 -Multiple instances of leaving your assigned post during

0:18 active shift hours without authorization from the commissioner's office.

0:21 -The only time I ever leave 51 is to assist OFI.

0:25 -Exactly.

0:25 And you did so without requesting clearance from headquarters.

0:29 -Who filed the complaint?

0:33 -I'm afraid I'm not at liberty to disclose that.

0:35 You will continue reporting for duty while the investigation proceeds.

0:39 And, of course, your promotion is officially on hold pending the outcome.

0:44 Lieutenant, this is a serious accusation.

0:46 Depending on our findings,

0:48 disciplinary action could include suspension or termination.

0:56 -Termination for assisting OFI?

0:59 -It's worst-case scenario, but it's on the table.

1:03 -Hopkins did not seem like the kind of guy

1:05 who was looking for a fight last shift.

1:07 He was praising us both.

1:08 He said he was glad to be a part of 51.

1:11 What changed?

1:13 -Nothing changed.

1:14 This isn't about OFI or any dereliction of duty.

1:17 It's Benny.

1:18 -You think this is about your dad suspending him?

1:25 That was 20-plus years ago.

1:27 -Hopkins has been on me since the second he got here.

1:30 When I was in training, I kept digging through old disciplinary files,

1:33 trying to figure out what the hell he did to get suspended -And?

1:38 Thin paper trail, no details.

1:41 -It must have been bad then.

1:43 -Or messy.

1:46 Benny wasn't exactly known for clean lines.

1:48 -So this is retaliation?

1:50 -It feels like it.

1:52 I mean, I...

1:54 If I can figure out what the hell

1:55 actually happened between them and bring it to IAD,

1:57 maybe I can get them to shut this down before it gains any traction.

2:01 -Yeah, but you go digging for info now,

2:03 you're putting yourself on the line, Kelly.

2:05 You're interfering with an active investigation.

2:07 -This isn't just about me, Stella.

2:09 It's about protecting 51 from a commander who's willing to weaponize procedure.

2:12 Can't just sit on my hands.

2:14 -But you also cannot put yourself front and center of the hunt.

2:19 Maybe there's a way I can.

2:25 Let's take a beat.

2:27 Let me think about this, and then let's you and me do this together.

2:38 -Okay.

2:44 -Here are the résumés you asked for, Chief.

2:45 -Oh.

2:46 Thank you.

2:57 Anything else?

2:59 -Yeah.

2:59 I wanted to say thank you for bringing me on as your assistant.

3:04 -You're welcome.

3:05 You're doing good work.

3:07 -I appreciate that because I love it here at 51.

3:11 It's a really special place.

3:13 It's a special group of people.

3:18 So, yeah.

3:19 Thank you.

3:25 And fast-track it if you can.

3:27 I'd like those files by end of shift today.

3:30 I appreciate it.

3:32 Okay.

3:32 Yeah.

3:32 Let me know if you find something.

3:35 -Firehouse 51, this is Lucy.

3:37 -Hi, this is Babette in personnel.

3:39 I'm returning a call.

3:40 -Oh.

3:41 Thank you.

3:42 I-I already got the résumés.

3:43 The e-mail came in a couple hours ago.

3:45 -Oh, this isn't about résumés, actually.

3:47 I spoke to Lieutenant Kidd earlier.

3:50 Can you let her know I was told she

3:52 does not have access to the files she requested?

3:54 -Oh, okay.

3:56 -She can reroute the request through a superior, if that helps.

4:02 -Right.

4:03 Um...

4:03 When I see her next shift, I will let her know.

4:06 Thank you.

4:24 -I heard about the charge against you.

4:29 There might be a way I can help.

4:31 -I'm listening.

4:34 -As you know, I'm only the interim head of this department.

4:38 My plan has always been to go back to forensics.

4:40 But if I recommend you as my permanent replacement, I can fast-track it.

4:44 -So you're saying OFI can shield me?

4:46 -I'm saying they're not going to drag the newly

4:48 appointed head of OFI through a public IAD investigation.

4:51 Not with your arson record, your conviction rate, your reputation.

4:56 It'd be a bad look for the CFD.

4:59 If you step into the job before they get their footing,

5:02 you leave 51, take the position, you'd be free and clear.

5:07 -So I just outrun it.

5:09 -It won't look like you're running.

5:11 It'll look like a promotion.

5:21 Door opens] -Oh, there's my girl.

5:26 -Hey, Dad.

5:27 Laughs] Working through dinner.

5:29 -Mm.

5:29 -I'm shocked.

5:30 -Want some food?

5:32 -No, I had a burger at Laney's place.

5:35 That have to do with the Halloween village fire?

5:37 -How do you know about that?

5:39 -A bunch of social media posts about it.

5:41 -Mm.

5:42 -The guy died in there, right?

5:44 -Yep.

5:45 Arson.

5:46 -Huh.

5:46 You gonna catch who did it?

5:48 -One of my men did just today.

5:51 -Damn, that was fast.

5:53 Your guy must be good.

5:57 -He is.

6:00 -Bet he can't solve my trig homework, though.

6:02 Literally no one can.