Warning: This post contains spoilers for the Chicago Fire season 13, episode 15.The latest trailer forChicago Fireseason 13, episode 16, reveals Chief Dom Pascal (Dermot Mulroney) spiraling after the devastating loss of his wife. Taking over Chief Boden’s position as Firehouse 51’s leader, Chief Pascal has been a steadfast presence in the first-responder procedural series. However, the recent episode, titled “Too Close,” delivered a heart-wrenching blow to both the Chief and the entire team. Monica (KaDee Strickland), who was introduced earlier inChicago Fireseason 13, died after a car accident en route to their anniversary celebration.
Now, NBC has unveileda teaser for the upcomingChicago Fireepisode where Chief Pascal appears to be struggling under the weight of his profound grief(viaTV Promos). In the trailer, Violet Mikami (Hanako Greensmith) warns another team member that he’s “getting a little obsessive” as the Chief begins to accuse a wide-eyed couple of killing his wife and endangers himself at the station.Chicago Fireseason 13, episode 16 will air on NBC on March 26. Check out the trailer below:
What This Means For Chicago Fire
Chief Pascal’s Grief Threatens Firehouse 51’s Stability
As Chief Pascal reels from hiswife’s tragic death inChicago Fireseason 13, the latest trailer shows Violet, Kelly Severide, Chris Herrmann and the rest of Firehouse 51 growing increasingly concerned about their new chief’s well-being. Struggling to cope, Pascal begins to lose focus at work, lashing out and even blaming others for Monica’s accident: “You killed my wife! You’re not gonna get away with it!“His erratic behavior threatens to disrupt the firehouse’s stability, leaving his team unsure of how to help.
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One Chicagohas lost several charactersover the years, but major deaths like Monica’s are always difficult for the team to process. Beyond the personal toll on Pascal, this tragedy also creates a larger challenge for the first responders. Though the team has adjusted to Chief Boden’s absence,Pascal has yet to fully establish himself as their leader. His grief will force Severide and the rest of the squad to rally around him, potentially strengthening their bond in the process.
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Pascal’s Leadership Is On The Line
Until now, Pascal has been a secondary figure inChicago Fire’snarrative, with most of his screen time focused on his leadership at the firehouse rather than his personal life. Monica’s death changes that. For the first time, we’ll see a more personal side of Pascal, which could be essential in solidifying his place in the series. His journey through grief willtest both his leadership and his future within Firehouse 51. Fortunately, withChief Boden set to appearin an upcoming episode ofChicago Fire, he could provide much-needed guidance to help Pascal regain his footing.
