A new episode of 9-1-1: Lone Star’s fifth season called “Kiddos” finally introduces T.K.’s stepfather Enzo, played by Lost star Henry Ian Cusick. This much-anticipated character adds more family drama and tension to T.K.’s life, upsetting the relationships in his family at a time when he is celebrating a big event: his 30th birthday.
The Big Birthday Surprise
On T.K.’s (Ronen Rubinstein) birthday, Enzo comes to Austin with T.K.’s young half-brother Jonah, which is a big surprise. Enzo has been T.K.’s father figure since Owen (Rob Lowe), T.K.’s biological dad, stopped being close to him after 9/11. Owen was described as “impossibly handsome, cosmopolitan, cultured, wealthy and suave.” When Enzo is around, it brings up old feelings, especially for Owen – who can’t help but be angry at him.
Owen already has a tough time with his relationship with T.K., and Enzo makes things even worse. Their interactions quickly become physical – which shows how much Owen’s absence affected his son and how tense things are between these two father figures. Rashad Raisani, who runs the show, said that casting Henry Ian Cusick in this role was one of the best parts of casting Lone Star. He said that Cusick brought charm and humor to the family relationships.
T.K. is in a tough spot emotionally now that Enzo is in town. Owen’s father, Enzo, raised him, but T.K. has found Owen again as an adult. Now that things have changed, T.K. and Owen have to talk about old hurts and have tough conversations they’ve been putting off for years. It gives T.K. a chance to talk about how he feels about his father’s absence, which he has been putting off for a long time.
Action and Crisis in the 126
Besides the drama in T.K.’s family; Episode 7 has some very intense scenes for the first responders. Tommy (Gina Torres) is having a personal crisis as she deals with being told she has breast cancer. At the same time, Wyatt (Jackson Pace) plays a key role by helping a caller who is thinking about suicide. The 126 team is also called to a dramatic rescue where a man is stuck on a tree and needs to have a risky surgery done right there. This episode shows both the high-stakes life of first responders and the deep problems that come up in families.
As the end of 9-1-1: Lone Star draws near, Enzo’s arrival adds the perfect amount of tension – healing and new bonds. His presence makes both T.K. and Owen think, which helps them grow and get along. Fans can see how T.K. will deal with his past and his future, while Owen has to think about the choices he has made as a father.
Here’s the Plot:
TK gets a huge surprise on his 30th birthday when his stepdad Enzo (guest star Henry Ian Cusick) arrives in Austin along with TK’s young half-brother Jonah; Owen’s resentment of Enzo turns physical; Tommy is determined to push through her latest crisis; Wyatt attempts to talk-down a suicidal caller and the 126 must perform a dangerous surgery in the field after a man is impaled in a tree.
Watch Episode 7, “Kiddos,” which airs Monday, November 11 at (8:00-9:02 PM ET/PT), to see how these family problems play out along with more exciting action from the 126 team.
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