“Their scene by the ambulance was perhaps one of the most poignant scenes in their history. Erin’s feelings haven’t always been clear but this is the moment where it’s easiest to let her walls down because losing Jay has never been so real. It wasn’t easy when he had a bounty on his head, but that way, he was still under their protection. He hadn’t actually gotten hurt to the degree of this kidnapping, and it’s the one thing that’s shattered her most since Nadia’s death. Jay’s choice in words astounds me because there’s so much depth to his “I’m glad it was you they sent.” It’s riveting and inspiring to see a man written with such impeccable qualities on television. There are countless reasons he’s glad it was Erin but for the most part, it’s never easy for a man to let his walls down. It’s not easy for him to be physically weak and defenseless but it’s easy to feel safe with Erin. He knows how she works, he trusts her abilities as a cop more than anyone else’s. He trusts her skills and the two of them know how to work together in order to get the best outcome. He needed it to be her because it not only meant the situation could remind her of her abilities, but letting her know he wanted her by his side allows her to see that she’s not bad news — she’s irreplaceable to him.
This is one of those scenes that required no further dialogue because what they were able to achieve with their expressions says much more than what words could ever. And that’s precisely why I’m so pleased with this episode. I’m a fan of stunning performances that make me believe there’s so much more than what the audience sees on the surface. Erin hasn’t cried since Nadia’s death — we’ve seen her fight through emotions with anger but this is the first time we’re actually watching her fall apart again. This is the scene where we’re watching her truly come back because tears are a representation of openness and if she’s allowing herself to be vulnerable again, it means she’s allowing herself to feel again. She’s no longer choosing to hide behind temporary cures but rather giving into her heart’s desires even though it could hurt her. She’s choosing to look passed her fears because the man staring back at her is someone who’s worth that risk. As Burgess tells Roman, risks need to be taken — there are 100s of what if possibilities in their line of work but at the end of the day, opening the heart to love is always worth it in the end. And that appears to be the theme we’ll be focusing most on this season — taking risks despite the fact that it could bring about pain from time to time.”
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MGcircles Media’s: Chicago P.D. 3x01 “Life is Fluid” Review (via wedlakeserenities)