Maddie confronts emotional challenges post-kidnapping in Texas

In the upcoming episode of "9-1-1," Maddie Han faces new challenges as she returns to work as a dispatcher. This is her first time back since a traumatic kidnapping incident. The scar on her throat is a visible reminder of the near-fatal experience she endured. Showrunner Tim Minear shared that the story picks up five weeks after the attack. While Maddie's hair has grown a bit, her scar remains. It will now be a regular part of Jennifer Love Hewitt's makeup routine on set, just like the scar on another character named Chimney, played by Kenneth Choi. For Maddie, the focus is less on the physical scar and more on the emotional impact of her trauma. In the promotional material for the episode titled "Disconnected," she appears to experience a panic attack while helping a caller trapped in a smoky room. She seems distressed and struggles to speak. Additionally, Eddie faces his own challenges in El Paso. His new life gets complicated when his son, Christopher, finds him in an unfamiliar situation. Fans are left wondering how both characters will cope as the eighth season continues.