Ep 9. Confessions

Frank Reagan (Tom Selleck) is fresh off his win in a heated reelection campaign against challenger Alice Parker, but his troubles are far from over. In the 9th episode of the 7th season of Blue Bloods, titled "Confessions," the police commissioner finds himself dealing with a series of shocking revelations that threaten to shake the foundations of his close-knit family and the NYPD at large.

At the center of the story is Erin Reagan (Bridget Moynahan), Frank's daughter and a top prosecutor in the Manhattan DA's office. Erin is tasked with handling a high-profile case involving self-defense claims made by a young woman who stabbed her abusive boyfriend. The woman, named Sarah, is played by guest star Maeve Quinlan, known for her work on The Bold and the Beautiful and South of Nowhere.

As Erin investigates the case, she uncovers a series of disturbing facts that lead her to question whether Sarah's claim of self-defense is really true. Erin's investigation quickly becomes personal when she discovers that her own brother, Danny (Donnie Wahlberg), had a prior run-in with the victim, a fact that he had deliberately concealed from her.

Meanwhile, Danny faces problems of his own when he is assigned to work with a new partner, Detective Maria Baez (Marisa Ramirez), who is still reeling from the death of her longtime partner. Danny and Maria's uneasy partnership is put to the test when they investigate a series of robberies linked to a mysterious new gang in the city.

As the two investigations unfold, the Reagan family faces a series of confessions and revelations that threaten to upend their already complicated lives. Frank, who has always prided himself on his strong moral compass, is forced to confront uncomfortable truths about his own past. Meanwhile, Jamie (Will Estes) and his partner Eddie (Vanessa Ray) continue to explore their own budding romance, but find themselves at odds over how to handle a sensitive case involving a young boy with a troubled past.

The episode is filled with the usual drama and tension that fans of the long-running police procedural have come to expect, but also manages to delve deeper into the complex personal lives of the Reagan family members. The issue of domestic violence is explored in a nuanced and sensitive way, as Erin grapples with her own conflicted feelings about the case and the victims it involves.

Overall, "Confessions" is a strong entry in the seventh season of Blue Bloods, and manages to balance suspenseful police procedural elements with more personal, emotional storylines. With excellent performances from the cast and sharp writing that keeps viewers guessing until the very end, this episode is sure to satisfy longtime fans of the show and newcomers alike.