Nick Jandl

Casey asserts his authority while trying to save a teenager trapped in barbed wire, causing an argument with Severide; Otis attempts to get Casey to agree to test an expensive piece of firefighting equipment.

Max is brought into Angels Memorial when he starts to have difficulty breathing. Plus, Willis decides to try and get to the bottom of what happened to his brother's unit.

Juliette hits a career high, including singing a duet with Steven Tyler, but her personal life plummets. Meanwhile, Avery takes care of baby Cadence at his parents' home in Texas and Rayna deals with the aftermath of Deacon's liver transplant.

Juliette becomes so focused on her album that she puts it ahead of everything else. Meanwhile, Rayna stands by Deacon as his life hangs in the balance.

Juliette's pattern of volatile behavior continues with her breaking down during a TV interview. Meanwhile, Rayna works to sign a rock star to Highway 65 to prove the label isn't just a vanity project.

Markus finds himself unprepared for a televised concert in support of his new album launch. Meanwhile, Luke is faced with another setback and Deacon and Rayna face a decision.