He was waiting for her in the dead of night ready to pounce and now she’s gone.

“Yes, the stakes are higher when it’s one of our own.

Everyone wants Burgess back, and everyone has their own ideas of how best to do that.

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It’s definitely a recipe for conflict.

Ruzek’s got a child that he’s now responsible for.

Adds series executive producer Rick Eid, “Ruzek loves Burgess and has promised to be Makayla’s guardian.

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His passion and intensity in this episode are off the charts!”

“Police reform has been an important part of season 8.

“They know the world has changed and that they must change, too.

But that doesn’t mean it’s going to be easy.

He’s done things a certain way for a very long period of time.”

Will they cross lines, or will they follow the letter of the law?

As you’ll see, they all have different points of view on the best way to proceed.

The events surrounding Burgess’ abduction will also affect the dynamic duo known as Upstead.

“They also have different philosophies about policing, which might make it hard for them to stay together.

If Burgess should survive, could this be the catalyst to a romantic reunion?

Both Flueger and Eid sound hopeful.

“I’ve always liked that their relationship was atypical.

It’s been its own thing that sometimes works and sometimes doesn’t.

But at this point.

Watch the season 8 finale ofChicago P.D.on Wednesday night at 10 p.m. on NBC.