The auctions return to Riverside where Jarrod has troublefinding his groove. Dave finds something that has him baffledwhile Ivy attempts an elusive strategy to make a score. Maryholds her own against the veteran buyers and discovers thatlockers can lead to romance.
The ALDC returns to Pittsburgh: the mothers are divided basedon who stayed to film the music video and those who left; thegroup dance becomes a personal attack against the mothers;Abby discovers the team is in the teen division.
Eight chefs comprised of cooking duos have been invited to theChopped Kitchen to compete in pairs. In the first round, thecouples learn to navigate the space together as they makeappetizers that include date vinegar and chili garlic coatedpeas. For the entree round, there is a lively sea critter inthe basket as well as some sweet potato patties. And the twocooking couples who make it to the dessert round must come upwith some fresh ideas for creme fraiche and port wine.
Chief Pridgen comes under fire after making a tactical errorduring an apartment fire for which he throws Lt. Casey underthe bus, leading Lt. Severide to take it upon himself to clearthe problem. In an effort to further cover himself from anywrongdoing, Pridgen enlists the help of Lt. Welch, who isfaced with the choice of whether to fit in with the firehouseor follow his superiors self-serving orders. Elsewhere, Mouchis floored upon learning that his donation to a fertilityclinic has resulted in a child who, now a young adult, wantsto meet him. Meanwhile, Brett and a reluctant Cruz take Dawsonout on a double date and Boden focuses his efforts on hisduties at home as a father.