Chicago Fire season 5 episode 17 promo: What’s next for Severide, Anna?

Following tonight’s return to TV, Chicago Fire season 5 episode 17 is airing in one week’s time and will bring with it some assorted stories that will, to the surprise of no one, challenge some of the main characters. Isn’t this what the show’s really known for at this point?

“Babies and Fools” is the title for the next new installment, and there will be a pretty wide array of stuff going on. When it comes to Dawson, for example, she’s going to be putting herself in a very challenging situation thanks to her decision-making after a car accident. Meanwhile, Casey will be taking on some responsibilities because of his Alderman position. You’ve also of course got a Molly’s storyline going on in here, largely because this is Chicago Fire and it wouldn’t feel like the same show unless this was a part of the overall narrative.

Chicago Fire season 5 episode 17 synopsis – “When similar car accidents uncover the fact that someone may be targeting innocent people, a determined Dawson (Monica Raymund) takes matters into her own hands to help push things along. Severide (Taylor Kinney) does everything he can to make Anna (guest star Charlotte Sullivan) feel welcome in her new Chicago surroundings. Herrmann (David Eigenberg), Kidd (Miranda Rae Mayo) and Dawson decide to have Molly’s included as a stop in this year’s pub crawl, despite strong concerns from Otis (Yuri Sardarov), who may have his own reasons for standing alone. Meanwhile, Casey (Jesse Spencer) tends to his Alderman’s duties when a persistent constituent asks for his help in resolving an issue.”

This is a story that seems like it will be crazy and chaotic across the board, while also focusing in for some strong, important character stuff. It’s in true Chicago Fire fashion that there is a lot going on, but we hope that in the process we get to see some more interesting details regarding Severide and Anna’s relationship — especially if it is something that is going to last. They haven’t had a whole lot of time yet in order to live an ordinary life.

Promo – It’s strange that tonight, we saw almost everyone other than Brett and Dawson in danger because of the hostages in the Firehouse. Next week, you’re going to be seeing these two at the center of the latest crisis.

What do you want to see on Chicago Fire season 5 episode 17, and are you rooting for the Severide / Anna relationship to work? Share now in the comments! (Photo: NBC.)