[s3e11] Hostage Situation May 2026

: Jake Peralta, treating the situation like a genuine tactical operation, helps Charles attempt a "rescue" mission to steal the samples from Eleanor's possession.

: The arc concludes with a heartfelt moment where Jake reminds Charles that being a father isn't strictly biological. The two decide to look into alternative options, including a hilariously horrifying suggestion of using Jake’s father as a donor so their kids would be brothers. Parallel Subplots [S3E11] Hostage Situation

The "hostage" situation begins when Eleanor threatens to destroy Charles's last remaining sperm samples unless he uses his police authority to intimidate an elderly priest into dropping a lawsuit against her. : Jake Peralta, treating the situation like a

: The plan fails when Eleanor destroys one of the samples, leaving Charles desperate enough to actually consider intimidating the priest. Jake is forced to take a stand for Charles's integrity, eventually tasing his best friend to prevent him from committing a crime. : Jake Peralta