Spoiler Alert: This article contains spoilers for Chicago Med season 10, episode 21.Chicago Medseason 10, episode 21, “Baby Mine…“tells avulnerable story about Dr. Daniel Charles (Oliver Platt) mourning the death of his estranged mother, and focuses on two tragic patient cases at Gaffney Chicago Medical Center. Since the show’s premiere in 2015, the clever and determined main characters have done everything within their power to save as many patients as possible while working through personal issues.
Thankfully,the hospital drama was renewed for season 11, but it might look a bit different.Some characters might leave after theChicago Medseason 10 finale, and expectations are high for a perfectly dramatic and memorable episode. So, how didChicago Medseason 10, episode 21 end, and what could happen in the last episode of the season?
What Happens At The End Of Chicago Med Season 10, Episode 21, “Baby Mine…”?
At the end ofChicago Medseason 10, episode 21, a nurse tells Naomi Howard (Ashlei Sharpe Chestnut) that Dr. Nicholas Hayes (Brendan Hines) harassed them, too. Then,the heartbreaking storyline of a kid named Noah with cystic fibrosis continues. Noah has been hospitalized with pneumonia, and his parents aren’t sure about the treatment plan, which would be invasive and painful. Dr. John Frost (Darren Barnet) says he should get in a pre-operation room so he’s ready for a lung transplant.
Another big plotline inChicago Medseason 10, episode 21 findsDr. Caitlin Lenox’s (Sarah Ramos) brother, Kip (Logan mIller), hospitalized after falling on the street. Since his balance has been off, he’s scared that he has prion disease, which their mother was diagnosed with. Kip doesn’t want to get any tests, and Lenox is upset with him. He’s about to leave, but he says he can’t move his legs. At the end of the episode, Kip and Lenox agree to each get tested and find out about their family history. It’s an emotional moment that proves whyChicago Medisa fan-favorite medical drama.
Dr. Mitch Ripley (Luke Mitchell) tells Frost about the tough and tragic casehe’s been working on. Alea Lancer (Brooklyn Shuck), the daughter of tech billionaire Griffin, is dying of leukemia, but Griffin says they’re not trying hard enough to save her. Ripley tells Frost:
“The medicine’s the medicine. He can talk to whoever he wants to. Eventually, he’s going to have to accept it.”
Then, Lenox and Hayes talk in the elevator, and he denies what happened with Naomi. Lenox calls him “arrogant,” and Hayes threatens her if she continues supporting Naomi. Lenox stands up to Hayes and says:
“Maybe I’ll light myself on fire just to watch you burn with me.”
The end of the previous episodesaw Charles’s mom collapsing, and now,Charles speaks at his mother’s memorial serviceand becomes vulnerable about the difficult and complicated relationship they had. He says he wanted them to have an honest conversation where they could forgive each other, but unfortunately, they ran out of time. While Charles doesn’t open up a lot, this episode shows some growth on his part as he admits that he let too much time pass without telling his mom how he really felt.
Chicago Medseason 10, episode 21 continues a serious storyline from an earlier episode:Dr. Hannah Asher (Jessy Schram) hasn’t been approved as a surrogate because of something found in her labs: she’s pregnant. Then, Goodwin finds out there’s a news story about several women coming forward with allegations against Dr. Hayes.Noah and Alea’s storylines merge in a shocking moment: while the doctors expected Noah to get a lung transplant, Griffin Lancer intercepted them, and now the lungs are going to be used for his daughter Alea. Charles learns that his daughter Anna (Hannah Riley) flew to Chicago a month ago and dropped out of Stanford. Finally, in an emotional scene,Frost and Ripley confront Griffin for stealing the lungs meant for Noah.
How Does Chicago Med Season 10, Episode 21 Set Up The Season 10 Finale?
In the final scene ofChicago Med"Baby Mine…,” Dr. Asher stares at some lab results and ignores a phone call from her sister Lizzy.This sets up theChicago Medseason 10 finaleas Asher will think about her unexpected pregnancy. The finale could end on a cliffhanger involving Asher, which would be heartbreaking.
Fans also knowthe finale will feature some characters who left, and in the week or so until the season wraps up, viewers are definitely going to keep trying to guess who’s paying the Gaffney doctors and nurses a visit.
