People make choices and those choices often have consequences, whether it be big or small.

Cruzmade the tough decisionof letting Flaco perish in the inferno to protect his brother.

With the show in its thirteenth season, its midseason finale sawCruz’s decision come back to haunt him.

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Soon enough, Junior finds Cruz to let him know he saw what he did.

So how is Cruz handling his long-buried secret coming to life?

Minoso, who plays the character, has his say.

Fred Cruz in ‘Chicago Fire’

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Minoso explains:

“Awful.

No, I think as best he can.

And its been a tremendous pleasure.”

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Chicago Fire: Focusing on the professional and personal lives of the firefighters, paramedics, and rescue squad members of Firehouse 51, the series navigates the high-pressure situations and camaraderie that define their work, revealing the challenges and triumphs faced by these dedicated public servants.

What exactly does surviving look like for Cruz?

Will he pay with a close family member or will his career tank and see him imprisoned?

What Does Junior Want?

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However, given the nature of the criminal underworld.

It likely serves Junior better ifhe has Cruz under his thumbthan dead.

They want you to do some criming with them.

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Chicago Fireairs on Wednesdays on NBC.

Stream past episodes on Peacock.

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