Now that 9-1-1 has primarily traumatized viewers and the 118 sufficient with Buck’s near-death expertise, the story can chill to Bobby — who simply can’t get a break lately. The fireplace captain has been attempting to resolve the thriller surrounding the loss of life of his AA sponsor, Wendall. Athena and Might have even gone undercover at a rehab facility to assist. And within the subsequent episode of the Fox drama, Bobby goes to get himself right into a fiery state of affairs, throughout which his relationship with Wendall will get the highlight, per Peter Krause.
It is no secret that Bobby Nash has handled a substantial amount of ache all through his life, starting with the lack of his spouse and children in a fireplace in Minnesota. That led to him turning to alcohol and finally embarking upon an extended and winding street to restoration. The autumn finale of 9-1-1 noticed Wendall performing surprisingly, and his physique was later present in a area throughout a fireplace that the 118 responded to. Since then, Bobby has tried to piece collectively what occurred and extra lately zeroed in on the rehab facility at which Wendall was staying.
In a brand new interview with Leisure Weekly, Peter Krause, who performs the 118 captain, teased what followers can stay up for on this week’s episode. The installment will apparently embody some flashbacks that particulars Bobby and Wendall’s relationship, and it sounds prefer it’s good to be an emotional journey:
On this episode, we see how necessary Wendall was in Bobby’s life, previous to this time, regarding his relationship transferring ahead with Athena. And in addition regarding Bobby accepting his previous and discovering a method to transfer ahead to let go, as a lot as he can, of the guilt that he feels over the lack of his household. Wendall was a really impactful individual in Bobby’s life, and so this suspicious loss of life is one thing that is essential for Bobby to resolve.
Whereas the sequence doesn’t concentrate on Bobby’s sobriety all that usually, it does come up each from time to time, as a result of it is nonetheless a significant a part of the character’s backstory. Wendall’s connection to all of that is additionally intriguing, and one can solely think about what we’ll study on this week’s installment.
9-1-1‘s spring premiere continued the Wendall storyline and centered on Bobby, Athena, and Might attempting to determine what actually occurred. The sneak peek shared with EW exhibits a fireplace on the facility they’re trying out, and it happens as Bobby is questioning somebody. However in keeping with Peter Krause, his character will cease at nothing to get justice for his pal and sponsor, even within the midst of a harmful blaze:
Bobby definitely is out for vengeance. As a lot as he needs to forestall [another death at the rehab facility] from occurring to anyone else, he is there out of revenge. Justice and revenge.
If there’s one factor it’s good to learn about Bobby Nash, it’s that he’s dedicated, particularly on the subject of caring for individuals and looking for the reality inside a state of affairs. Whereas it’s exhausting to foretell what induced the fireplace on the facility, it does appear a bit suspicious that it occurred whereas Bobby was there questioning somebody. Might somebody have began it purposely to throw off the investigation? Solely time will inform.
Along with this newest episode, there are nonetheless some sudden and thrilling storylines on 9-1-1 to come back. I am simply hopeful that they don’t seem to be as emotionally draining as those we have had so far. As thrilling as these arcs could be, I do need these characters to have some type of peace, and Bobby is unquestionably somebody who deserves it.
To get extra perception into Bobby and Wendall’s relationship and the previous’s previous usually, be sure you watch a brand new 9-1-1 on Monday, March 20, at 8 p.m. EST on Fox. The episode may also be obtainable to stream subsequent day utilizing a Hulu subscription. And take a look at CinemaBlend’s 2023 TV schedule to see what else is headed to the small display screen this yr.
