SPOILER ALERT: The following story reveals major plot points from tonights episode ofChicago P.D.titled, Safe Harbour.
What was that all about?
But this time, everything is different.
Marina Squerciati as Kim BurgessLori Allen/NBC
The couple has cheated death in other seasons but theyve survived and used those moments to grow as individuals.
DEADLINE: Before we discuss the big engagement, why was this episode so depressing?
MARINA SQUERCIATI:This isChicago P.D., you know that, right?
DEADLINE: Yes, I watch the show.
Its a difficult topic for the Latino community and it was nice to see Burgess humanizing the refugees.
What can you share about your experience shooting this episode, especially about such a controversial topic?
SQUERCIATI:I dont think its controversial; theres a migrant crisis and we need to help.
Im involved with some charities where I do a lot of hands-on work.
Were in Chicago where theres a big migrant crisis.
I live by a shelter where I go and offer help and let them know I speak Spanish.
What do you guys need?
Ive taken a lot of the kids out on playdates or Ive taken them out.
Since I speak Spanish fluently, Im able to give in a grassroots way.
A couple of days ago, a little boy named Jose turned four so I got him a gift.
It honestly was such a great script to show people this crisis and how to help in some way.
DEADLINE: When did you learn Spanish?
I helped them understand each other but it was pretty funny seeing them find ways to communicate.
Oliva was just here staying with me for three weeks.
She was cooking all my favorite foods and bonding with my kid.
Shes 95 years old and I call her Mami; shes the greatest.
DEADLINE: I wondered the entire episode about Dante (Benjamin Levy Aguilar).
SQUERCIATI:Dante is taking care of his mother but he comes back with a vengeance.
Jason [Beghe], the leader of our show, doesnt often give out compliments often.
Hes a wonderful man but if hes going to compliment you, he means it.
I heard him go up to Benny and be like, It was great episode.
So he must have done really well.
I havent seen it yet and I wasnt in that episode.
So dont worry, Bennys back.
DEADLINE: Lets fast forward to the end when Ruzek proposes to Burgess.
It was very lowkey.
SQUERCIATI:Thats so them, right?
They have a crazy life.
Theyve both been shot and almost died.
The team works to find out who shot them.
She adopted a child without him and then with him.
I would kill someone if they did this to me, but for them it was perfect.
DEADLINE: Ruzek is showing how much hes grown.
Would you credit this to him almost losing his life recently?
SQUERCIATI:Almost dying makes you reevaluate your life, which happened to Kim two seasons ago.
Shes been through it and worked on herself and now here she is, brighter and stronger for it.
I think Adams doing the same.
Theyve both done the work and here they are, ready to go forward together.
DEADLINE: Do you think we will finally see you two walk down the aisle one day?
SQUERCIATI:I dont know.
Shed be walking down the aisle and like a body would fall on top of her.
Or shed end up chasing after a perp in her wedding dress.
I cant predict what Gwen [Sigan] is gonna do.
[Laughs]
DEADLINE: This is a shortened season of Chicago P.D.
Are you planning to leave the show?
SQUERCIATI:I am not leaving the show, no.
We have some changes coming up but Im still here.
DEADLINE: Speaking of changes, whats it like working with your co-star Tracy on her final season?
SQUERCIATI:She knows Im very mad at her.
She told me and I cried.
I was telling her, Tell them you take it back!
Were going away to Miami soon for a girls weekend.
Were planning to not leave the hotel or the pool.
Shes an amazing woman and Im gonna get really sad.
She will kill it on whatever her next venture is.
She is an amazing actress, amazing woman and amazing friend.
I cant say enough good things about her.
