: Olinsky, himself a father, deeply empathizes with Clark’s pain. He fights tirelessly to find the real killer and talk Clark out of the hit to save him from a life in prison.
: In a noble gesture, Kenny Rixton—who had been filling Ruzek's spot—decides to take a different position in the Gang Intelligence Unit. He does this specifically to allow Ruzek to return to his old desk in Intelligence. Favor, Affection, Malice or Ill-WillChicago P.D...
Beyond the emotional central case, the episode marked significant shifts for the Intelligence Unit's roster: : Olinsky, himself a father, deeply empathizes with
The episode's primary storyline follows Donald Clark, a grieving father whose 22-year-old daughter, Rebecca, was murdered. Frustrated by a lack of evidence that allowed the suspected killer to remain free, Clark attempts to hire a hitman to execute his own version of justice. He does this specifically to allow Ruzek to
: Despite the team solving the original murder—which turned out to be a case of "wrong place, wrong time" during a gang conflict—the State's Attorney insists on prosecuting Clark. Clark is eventually arrested for solicitation of murder and faces a ten-year sentence. Subplots and Character Developments
Justice vs. Vengeance: "Favor, Affection, Malice or Ill-Will"
