Ep 3. Tender Age

In Chicago PD season 8 episode 3, titled "Tender Age," the Intelligence unit is called to investigate a major case involving the kidnapping of several young children. The episode opens with the heartbreaking scene of multiple mothers waiting anxiously outside an elementary school, as news of the kidnapping spreads. One mother is visibly distraught, as her daughter is one of the missing children.

The investigation begins with the team interviewing the school staff and parents. They soon find out that the children were taken in a white van, which was later found abandoned in a nearby alleyway. The van does not reveal any clues, and there are no leads on who might be responsible for the kidnapping.

The tension between the team members rises as they struggle to find any leads. Voight becomes increasingly frustrated and starts to take extreme measures to get answers, which causes tensions with other members of the team. Meanwhile, Upton struggles with her emotions as she becomes more involved in the case, particularly as she identifies with some of the mothers who are desperate to find their children.

Sgt. Trudy Platt (Amy Morton) also has a significant role in the episode as she takes charge of the situation outside the school. Platt knows many of the parents and teachers and tries to calm their nerves while the investigation continues. She also helps the team by using her connections to gather information and keep the parents updated on the progress of the investigation.

As the investigation continues, the team uncovers some shocking information, revealing that the kidnapping might be connected to a larger, more sinister operation. The team must work against the clock to find the children before it's too late, and Supt. Samantha Miller (Nicole Ari Parker) steps in to help coordinate the operation.

"Tender Age" is a tense and emotional episode of Chicago PD, which highlights some of the most difficult cases that the Intelligence unit faces. It is an episode that shows the complexity of police work, as well as the emotional toll it can take on those involved. The episode is a reminder of the importance of the work that police officers do, and the necessity of supporting them in their efforts to protect the community.