It is a decision that is currently shaping the character’s present day.
“My son’s name is Otis.
He’s one of my closest dearest friends and to not have him on our sethe recently visited us.
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I think it was the beginning of the season.
And so he’s the absolute best human.
I will always love him.
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I think there is no Cruz without Otis.
I think that the relationship we had on the show is what made us successful on the show.
I think it’s what brought audiences to us.
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.
They are always one.He is the yin to my yang, for sure.”
Killing off the character was a big risk undertaken by the show’s creators.
The audience has to be reminded that these calls are dangerous and sometimes people dont make it."
In the seasons that have followed, Cruz has become close toTaylor Kinney’s Lieutenant Severide.
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