Ep 11. New Beginnings

The show 9-1-1 season 2 episode 11, "New Beginnings," features the aftermath of the earthquake that occurred in the previous episode. The city of Los Angeles is in complete chaos with buildings destroyed and people injured. The episode takes a closer look at how the first responders handle the situation and try to save as many lives as possible.

The episode starts with Athena Grant (Angela Bassett) trying to save a couple trapped in their home. She manages to get them out just in time as their house crumbles to the ground. Meanwhile, Bobby Nash (Peter Krause) is trying to locate his estranged son, who is in the city during the earthquake. The two have a complicated relationship, but Bobby knows that he needs to find his son and make sure he is safe.

The episode also focuses on the personal lives of the characters. Maddie Buckley (Jennifer Love Hewitt) is still struggling with her abusive ex-husband, and Chimney Han (Kenneth Choi) is dealing with the aftermath of his brain surgery. They both confide in each other about their problems and find comfort in their friendship.

As the first responders continue to rescue people, they come across a group of kids who are trapped in a collapsed museum. Eddie Diaz (Ryan Guzman) and Buck Buckley (Oliver Stark) work together to dig a tunnel and save them. In the process, they discover a time capsule from 1989, which they open with the kids and find an emotional message from a young girl to her future self.

As the episode comes to a close, the first responders start to take stock of their lives and reflect on how the earthquake has changed them. Athena deals with the trauma of losing a fellow officer, and Bobby comes to terms with the mistakes he made as a father. Maddie finally confronts her ex-husband and takes the first steps towards moving on, while Chimney embraces a new perspective on life after his brush with death.

"New Beginnings" is a thrilling episode that showcases the bravery and heroism of the first responders during a crisis. It also delves into the personal lives of the characters and the emotional toll that their job takes on them. With powerful performances and intense action sequences, this episode is not to be missed.