Additionally,every time that one of them has a near-death experience, the other one just crumbles.

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After processing Tommy’s past with Abby, Buck decides to take a bold step in his relationship.

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This is also the moment when Buck jumps the gun and asks Tommy to move in with him.

That dynamic led to Buck coming out as bisexual and was a big part of his personal journey.

Tim Minear really loves the name Tommy!

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Eddie has also had a mustache for the whole season, which seemed random.

Father Brian encourages Eddie to stop punishing himself and do something that brings him joy.

Eddie’s storyline in this episode seems to parallel Buck’s.

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While Buck experiences a loss of a relationship, Eddie regains an important relationship with himself.

9-1-1Season 8 airs Thursday nights and is available to stream the next day on Hulu.

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Explores the high-pressure experiences of the first responders who are thrust into the most frightening, shocking, and heart-stopping situations.

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