‘Chicago PD’ 8×03 Review: “Tender Age”

This week’s episode of Chicago PD gave me all the feels. It was such a good episode, even without the Upstead and Burzek goodness. Needless to say, Chicago PD‘s “Tender Age” may be one of my favorite episodes yet.

All the Upstead Feels

It finally happened! Upstead finally took things to the next level. And let me tell you, that scene was worth waiting for. Upton getting emotional while she confessed her feelings to Jay, the longing glances between them, it was all so good! And the moment they both went in for the kiss was everything. I’m ready to see Upstead as an official couple.

I love Linstead. I’ll always love Linstead. But I also love Upstead. Upstead is the perfect match. They get each other, and they offer things that Linstead didn’t. We got to see Upstead be partners first, which is something we didn’t really get to see with Linstead. Upstead gave us the slowburn of partners, to friends, to now what looks like is the start of an official relationship. Linstead will always have a place in my heart, but I am so ready to explore this new side of Upstead.

Upton, The Feds, and a Case of Deja Vu

CHICAGO P.D. — “Tender Age” Episode 803 — Pictured: Tracy Spiridakos as Hailey Upton — (Photo by: Matt Dinerstein/NBC)

Poor Jay must hate New York and the Feds by now. They took Erin from him, and they almost took Hailey, too. Lucky for him, though, they weren’t successful this time. As much as Hailey was trying to make it seem like she might take the job, I could tell deep down that there was no way she was going to leave Jay.

While this storyline has some parallels to Erin’s departure to the Feds, it’s not exactly the same. Hank had Erin leave in order to prevent her from protecting Bunny, while Hailey had the choice to stay or go, and she chose to stay with Jay. I’m still not over Erin leaving. I miss Erin Lindsay and Linstead terribly. But it’s time to let Upton, and Upstead, shine.

Burgess and the Kid

CHICAGO P.D. — “Tender Age” Episode 803 — Pictured: Marina Squerciati as Kim Burgess — (Photo by: Matt Dinerstein/NBC)

Kim Burgess really shined this episode. She really took charge, and I loved to see it. She was quick on her feet, and I loved how she protected Makayla. Burgess knew just what she had to do to protect Makayla and make her feel comfortable, and that is one reason why she would make an incredible mother.

When Kim mentioned her pregnancy to Adam, my heart broke. Burzek was never my favorite couple, but what happened was still awful. Kim and Adam would have been great parents, and this episode was proof of that. While I don’t think Kim would want to be sidelined by a pregnancy, hopefully she can have a kid one day. She deserves that much.

Stand Out Scene

Ruzek and Burgess staying with Makayla at the safe house was so adorable. I loved seeing Ruzek in dad mode. They both were willing to do wat it takes to make sure she felt comfortable and safe, even if that meant sleeping at the edge of her bed. I need more domestic Burzek.

Those two deserve to be parents. They would be great at it, and I hate how the first try ended for them. However, I don’t think now is good timing. They’re both cops, and they both love their jobs. Maybe someday it will all work out.