Oh, they do.
But thats about as normal as it gets.
You get to see that!
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What about a security guard chase some vandals on a rooftop only to get stuck in between two buildings?
You get to see that, too!
Meta can be fun, too!
This is television, after all!
Bring on the emotional turmoil like and thanks.
Take Chimney, for example.
Chim is feeling pretty great after getting another all-clear from his neurosurgeon (ah-ha!
he hates being stuck in that MRI machine, get it?).
It felt like we had breezed through his miraculous recovery only to forget it ever happened.
On his way out of the hospital, he bumps into his ex-girlfriend, Tatiana.
Who is now pregnant.
She went on a 10-day retreat and found herself.
Suddenly, the rebar in the brain is the least ridiculous thing about this entire situation.
Chimney walks away upset from the encounter.
Hes the one who had the life-altering experience, but Tatiana is the one who altered her life.
His has stayed exactly the same, save for that tiny scar on his forehead.
The emotions dont totally kick in until after a call goes bad.
Its probably penance for using the phrase I love you to the moon and back in his proposal.
People of Earth, do not do this.
I shouldnt joke because, well, things get pretty bad.
But the guy has lost a lot of blood and crashes.
Chimney tries to revive him, but Mr. Ring Pop Proposal dies there, in the mall.
Its an insane tonal shift, even for this show.
Anyway, the loss hits Chim hard.
Why did he survive and not this guy, someone who had so much to live for?
Its Bobby who finds his firefighter upset and tries to comfort him.
Chim has a lot to live for too.
If those kind words dont do the trick, Chim also takes solace in Bobbys big, capable arms.
Seriously, do they get bigger every episode?
Thats not a complaint.
So, Chim sees Tatiana one last time.
It was harsh, but it was the best thing for him.
Chimney is inspired by her, and the two part on good terms.
He gives her a copy of his firefighter calendar as a parting gift.
Its time for Chim 2.0!
Over in the police department, Athenas dealing with the notion of being stuck in life, too.
Butdoesshe want it anymore?
Most people assume that, yes, of course, she does.
Her captain sure assumes it.
Her ex-husband definitely does.
But Athena isnt so sure.
Yes, at one time she measured her success by her career.
She doesnt feel stuck in her life.
She likes her life.
No paperwork, no post-shift work.
The things that made her feel trapped before dont make her feel that way anymore.
Shell pass on that promotion, thank you very much.
Theres also Eddie Diaz.
Hes not feeling emotionally stuck per se he loves his life with his son.
Because of Christophers cerebral palsy, finding some punch in of home care has been complicated.
or scrambling to find someone else to watch him.
At one point, Christopher ends up at the fire station for the day.
But Eddie and Christopher shouldnt have to live like this forever.
Who should come to their rescue but Buck.
His bromance with Eddie knows no bounds.
He calls in reinforcements by way of…Carla!
Things are looking up for Eddie!
Another person comes unstuck.
That just leaves Buck.
Plus, shes only moving a few minutes away.
Still, Buck is upset over the whole thing.
Finally, it dawns on Buck that living in Abbys apartment is maybe a little weird.
His life is on pause.
Something tells me he wont be for much longer.
