Boston Blue Season 2 Episode 1, titled The Crash, aired on CBS on October 9. The Blue Bloods spin-off is back with another season and picked up in the aftermath of Detective Brian Rodgers' car crash in the Season 1 finale. Lena's boyfriend was involved in a brutal car crash on his way to the Silver family dinner when a truck slammed into his vehicle.According to TV Insider, the Boston Blue Season 2 premiere picked up three months after the Season 1 finale. Lena had returned from rehab and recovered from the shooting and was adamant about finding the person responsible for her boyfriend's crash. While Brian's condition looked serious, he survived the crash and was recovering from his injuries.Here is the complete recap.Boston Blue Season 2 Episode 1: Sarah denied Brian's return to dutyA shot of Donnie Wahlberg as Danny and Sonequa Martin-Green as Lena (Image via Instagram/@bostonbluecbs)The Boston Blue Season 2 premiere addressed the biggest cliffhanger from the Season 1 finale, about Brian Rodgers' fate. While it looked like Brian would not survive the harrowing car crash, Episode 1 revealed that Brian was alive. When Lena showed up to his house in the opening moments of the episode, it was revealed that Brian had sustained heavy injuries during the car crash and his arm was in a sling. Lena and Brian's conversation revealed that Brian was keeping regular doctor appointments while in recovery, but he was desperate to return to work to figure out who orchestrated the crash.Boston Blue Season 2 Episode 1 revealed that Brian was not only affected physically but also showed major PTSD symptoms after his accident. Brian was waiting for his boss, Sarah Silver, to approve his return to duty, but was having panic attacks in the elevator. Additionally, Brian was sleeping on the couch, with the room's bright windows helping him to cope with anxiety. All these signs showed that Brian was deeply affected by the crash and not fit to return to work. The episode revealed that Sarah denied Brian's return to work after discovering his symptoms.Danny was offered a promotion in Boston Blue Season 2 Episode 1 View this post on Instagram Instagram PostThe Boston Blue Season 2 premiere brought good news for Danny. Sarah offered Danny the sergeant detective position in BPD's major case unit. While he was interested, he wanted to check with Lena first, since she was passed over for the position earlier. Danny had a quick chat with Lena, and she assured him that she was uninterested in the position. Her near-death experience and Brian's attack have changed her priorities, and she wanted to give all her attention to catching the attacker. With Lena's blessing, Danny accepted Sarah's offer.Elsewhere, Boston Blue Season 2 Episode 1 revealed that Mae was harbouring a dark secret that could threaten her chances of winning re-elections. According to TV Fanatic, Mae was pretending that she had an abortion to keep her sister Jill's secret safe, which might create a problem in securing votes from religious Christians. The premiere suggested that Mae had a difficult path ahead, with Lena's biological father's return and Jill's secret abortion.Lena found a lead in Boston Blue Season 2 Episode 1Lena's investigation into Brian's attack led her to Thad Longfellow, the Assistant District Attorney and Mae's unethical opponent in the election for District Attorney. Instead of waiting for the correct evidence, Lena publicly confronted him at a campaign party, which proved disastrous for her. Thad was not only tipped off after Lena's accusations, but his supporters accused Lena of tarnishing the image of Mae's opponent. Lena genuinely wanted justice for her boyfriend, but the situation turned on its head as Thad's admirers accused her.Finally, Danny arrived and contained the situation. While he understood Lena was trying to save her family, they needed solid proof to blame Thad, setting up an exciting case in the upcoming episodes.You can stream Episode 1 on Paramount+.For the latest scoops on your favorite TV shows and movies, follow SoapCentral.