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Chicago Fire season 14 episode 5 came right before Halloween, bringing a dose of spooky vibes and tense moments for the characters. The last episode followed Herrmann and his family as their house was burnt down in a fire accident. Their worries continued in the latest episode, while new challenges tested the team at Firehouse 51. The episode brought more details about Vasquez and his father's mysterious situation, giving the viewers a big clue about how he came to Firehouse 51. Kidd faces a threatening situation during a mission, raising questions about her fate. Another mission put Cruz in a tough spot, as his encounter with a sick, old man takes a spooky twist. Episode 5 also raised several questions that may be explored in the next episode of the series. Disclaimer: The article contains spoilers for Chicago Fire season 14 episode 5. Reader's discretion is advised.Chicago Fire season 14 episode 5 recap: Vasquez has a tough time handling his father's caseA still from Chicago Fire season 14 (Image via YouTube/@nbconechicago)Vasquez has been holding a big secret since the start of the season, with viewers slowly getting to know about it through each episode. The fifth episode also took his story ahead, elaborating on a woman's murder case for which his dad was put behind bars. His father wanted him to convince the victim's husband to testify for him so he could get out on parole. However, Vasquez was not up for the plan. While he stopped taking calls from his father, the latter called Firehouse 51 to connect with him. Kidd picks up the call and gets a hint of what could be the big secret that Vasquez is hiding. While she tries to support him, he shuts himself out and promises that his father will not call the department again.Vaszquez later tells his cop pal about his dad's demands. He also goes to meet his father in jail, where a big secret is revealed about him. Viewers get to know that Vasquez got a job at Firehouse 51 because his father knew someone in the CFD and asked for their help. Towards the end, Vasquez searches for the contact details of the victim's husband. The next episode may explore whether he will go ahead with his father's plan or bring a new twist to the story. Chicago Fire season 14 episode 5 recap: Kidd meets with a challengeA still from Chicago Fire season 14 (Image via YouTube/@nbconechicago)During a mission at night, Kidd finds a victim lying unconscious on the ground and rushes to save him. However, she also passes out, as it is revealed that there was a gas leak at the venue. The entire team rushes to rescue Kidd, whose health takes a toll during the mission. Violet and Novak quickly jump into treating Kidd, with Severide and other firefighters waiting on their side. The paramedics manage to get the situation under control, with Kidd's health becoming stable after their treatment. It was a tense moment in the episode that made everyone worried about Kidd's fate. However, by the end of the episode, she recovers and gets cleared to return to duty, too. Chicago Fire season 14 episode 5 recap: Cruz's confusing experience brings an eerie twistA still from Chicago Fire season 14 (Image via YouTube/@nbconechicago)A crisis in a residential building brings Firehouse 51 on its toes as the team rushes for rescue. The heavy smoke becomes a hurdle in the characters' efforts to bring help to the residents. While most evacuated the building on time, there was one injured lady who was stuck inside. As the team looked around for any individual in trouble, a frail old man approached Cruz inside the building, informing him about the injured lady's whereabouts. While Cruz tried to guide the old man outside before rushing to help the woman, the guy mysteriously disappeared. Cruz manages to rescue the lady safely and searches for the man, but to no avail. From other rescue teams to hospitals, Cruz asks around everywhere about the old man, but could not find any clear answers. Towards the end, Violet manages to bring some information about the man matching Cruz's description. It turns out that he had died three years ago, bringing a twist that Cruz might have had a supernatural experience on the mission. Chicago Fire season 14 episode 5 recap: Herrmann's challenges continueHerrmann and his family continue to have struggles living in a temporary residence after the fire incident from the last episode. While Mouch and the team try to help, Herrmann states that he did not like being asked if he needed any help. Herrmann goes to his wife and suggests moving to another house in their previous neighborhood. This does not sit well with his wife, who could not think of another house while the loss of their old home was still painful. They have a heartfelt conversation ahead in the series, indicating that they would like to put more thought into their next course of action.Mouch and the team decide to hold a fundraiser party in support of Herrman's family. Novak further suggests that since it was being organized on Halloween, they could turn it into a costume party. Herrmann opposes the idea of the party, but Mouch suggests that it's just a way for the team to show their support for him. Many turn up to the party, and Mouch delivers an emotional speech for Herrmann. The latter secretly overhears the speech, feeling emotional about the love and support the entire team showed in his tough situation. While each character's life continues to stay complicated, more cases and new issues might bring unexpected twists in the next episode. Watch Chicago Fire season 14 on NBC and Peacock.
