Spoiler alert: The following article contains spoilers from 9-1-1 season 8, episode 12, “Disconnected.”
Although it may seem like Eddie moving hundreds of miles away from Buck might slow down the progress of their possible romance in9-1-1, the distance between them is actually for the better.Buck and Eddie have been best friends in the ABC procedural drama TV series since season 2(when Eddie first moved to Los Angeles and joined the 118). They undoubtedly have one of the closest connections in the show. Given that and the fact that they have noticeable, not-so-platonic chemistry, many hope thatBuck and Eddie will one day begin a romantic relationship in9-1-1.
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More than halfway through season 8,Eddie moved back to Texas to be closer to his son, Christopher.The young boy left Los Angeles to go live with his grandparents atthe end of9-1-1season 7after discovering that his father was seeing someone who looked exactly like his dead mother. Since then, Eddie has tried to repair his relationship with Christopher, but to no avail. Eddie then decided that the best thing he could do was buy a house in Texas and ensure he wouldn’t lose his son forever. Unfortunately, that meant leaving Buck and the rest of the 118.
9-1-1 Season 8, Episode 12 Sets Up Eddie Staying In Texas Longer
Eddie & Christopher Start To Make Amends
Eddie struggles to adapt to his new life in Texas in9-1-1season 8, episode 12, “Disconnected.” The house he bought is much more of a fixer-upper than he thought.Eddie struggles to get a firefighter position at the local stationand resorts to selling his truck to buy a more fuel-efficient car for his new job as an Uber driver. Additionally, he can’t seem to make much progress with Christopher. Nevertheless, Eddie’s luck starts to turn around by the hour’s end.
It seems as though Eddie’s stay in the Lone Star State will last at least a few episodes longer (maybe even until the end of9-1-1season 8).
Eddie considers giving up and returning to Los Angeles until he talks with his BFF, Buck,in9-1-1season 8, episode 12. As Buck reminds him, Eddie moved to Texas to be Christopher’s father — not to be a firefighter. After Buck and Eddie’s conversation and a heart-to-heart with Christopher, who informs his father that he wants him there,Eddie decides to stick it out in Texas.It seems as though Eddie’s stay in the Lone Star State will last at least a few episodes longer (maybe even until the end of9-1-1season 8).
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Eddie Being Away Longer Can Help Buck Come To Terms With His Feelings Quicker
Distance Makes The Heart Grow Fonder
While it’s disappointing that Eddie might not reunite with Buck until later in9-1-1season 8, his time away is good for their potential romance in the long run. As many know and have heard before, distance makes the heart grow fonder — it’s already happening in the ABC procedural drama.Buck was seriously missing Eddiein9-1-1season 8, episode 11, as evidenced by his random hook-up with his ex, Tommy, his desperation to befriend Ravi, and his being uncomfortable sleeping in Eddie’s house.
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PerhapsBuck is already realizing that his feelings for Eddie might be more than friendly.Both Tommy and Maddie suggested that could be the case in episode 11. Even though Buck adamantly denied that he was in love with his best friend, many could tell that wasn’t the full truth. So, as time passes and Eddie is still gone, Buck could come to terms with his romantic feelings much more quickly than he would have if Eddie was still in Los Angelesin9-1-1season 8.
How Keeping Eddie & Buck Separated In 9-1-1 Season 8 Benefits The Show
Buck & Eddie’s Distance Is Just One More Obstacle For Them To Overcome
Outside the world of9-1-1, many shows have pushed two characters apart to serve their romance in the long term (e.g., Zoey and Chase inZoey 101, Eleven and Mike inStranger Things, orMarshall and Lily inHow I Met Your Mother). The same could be happening to Buck and Eddie.Eddie’s move to Texas might serve two purposes— to fix his and Christopher’s relationship and to accelerate his and Buck’s possible romance.
The two firefighters are the epitome of the will-they/won’t-they relationship trope,which always features the characters overcoming significant obstacles to be together. Buck and Eddie’s separation could just be another one that finally leads to them becoming more than friends. However, only time will tell what Buck and Eddie’s fate is in9-1-1.
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9-1-1 is a television series that explores the intense experiences of police officers, paramedics, and firefighters. Premiered in 2018, it follows these emergency responders as they navigate high-pressure situations and attempt to balance their demanding work with personal challenges in their own lives.
