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Ok so Buck’s behaviour in Buck, Bothered and Bewildered (7x04) is obviously yeah he’s jealous and wanting attention, and plenty of people have pointed out it kinda seems like he’s actually going for Eddie’s attention at times (literally in the episode Tommy is surprised by it being his attention), and I’ve decided I wanna make a list of each of the scenes where he’s going for some attention and who specifically I feel he wants it from.

The Hangar - obviously this is entirely for Tommy’s attention, especially considering there was an entire tour we didn’t see that happened beforehand.

By the Sewers, Talking with Eddie - in this scene to me it feels like he is actually mostly thinking about Tommy here and feeling jealous of Eddie for already being close with him. But there is some feelings around Eddie as well and it’s from this conversation that his feelings about the both of them get complicated and mixed up.

Talking with Maddie (1) - again his feelings are a little messy here, he knows he’s definitely feeling some way about Tommy and he’s thinking a lot about him and doesn’t know why considering he just met the guy like 2 weeks ago (and he also doesn’t get why Eddie seems so close with him when he’s also only met him 2 weeks ago). He’s feeling strange about it all and externalising it as jealousy over Eddie and frustration at Tommy.

At the Gym - this is entirely just wanting Eddie’s attention. Including when he invites Chimney for the Thursday basketball thing, in the moment he’s only thinking about Eddie.

The Basketball Game - firstly I just wanna say in the lead-up to the event, after asking Chimney and during the couple days before the game, Buck is actually thinking more on Tommy, he’s who his thoughts keep leading to despite him trying to be more focused on Eddie over it. And that’s confusing him. While actually there, it’s a case where his mind’s occupied with Eddie but his eyes keep going to Tommy. And his confusing thoughts and feelings are pissing him off a little bit (along with the general feeling of being left out), he doesn’t know what’s going on but at this point he’s definitely aware that he’s thinking about both men but he doesn’t know exactly what he’s thinking on either of them.

Talking with Maddie (2) - he’s feeling really bad about Eddie. And he’s thinking and reflecting but he doesn’t yet know whose attention he’s really been after. This conversation will make him continue reflecting and he’s still not certain on his thoughts and feelings, but things are starting to clear and sort themselves after this.

And finally…

At the Loft with Tommy - He’s still not entirely sure what he’s thinking or feelings in regards to the whole situation. He feels bad, but that’s about all he can identify at first. About halfway through the conversation he starts to feel more confident, and through speaking one-on-one with Tommy (something he hasn’t actually done since the hangar) he realises his main goal to begin with was actually Tommy’s focus and attention, because he’s reminded of how cool Tommy is and how much he enjoys just talking with the guy. And he says as much, he says “trying to get your attention has been kind of exhausting” - this catches Tommy off-guard, who hadn’t realised Buck wanted his attention at all, he thought Buck solely saw him as a threat to him and Eddie relationship to one another. And then Tommy kisses him. And it’s surprising but it’s good and now things are very quickly starting to make sense for Buck. Why he was thinking about Tommy so much without even needing a specific reason, why he felt threatened when Eddie and Tommy were getting to be seemingly so close. Things start to click. And he’s gonna keep thinking and things are gonna keep starting to click into place for a good while after that, after Tommy leaves.

#I 100% agree with this #he was both jealous of Eddie and of Tommy #but he generally wanted to also hang out with Tommy #he wanted to get information about Tommy from Chris #and I would imagine Tommy wanted info about buck from Chris #but he was also jealous of Eddie getting a new friend #but he turned up to the hanger for Tommy #and showed up to basket ball for Tommy #because he could have gone to basketball whenever #Eddie even says #I can never get him to turn up #but he doesn’t realise what he wants from Tommy until the loft and he says it out loud #evan buckley #Buck x Tommy #911 abc

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Can’t we just agree that in 7x04, Buck was seeking the attention of both Eddie and Tommy but in different ways? It took Buck until the end and talking with Tommy to realize exactly why he wanted Tommy’s attention, maybe even that he was looking for it at all.

I mean, you can’t dispute that he wanted Tommy’s attention, he literally went to the hanger, a place he never would have expected to see Eddie at all.

It was about Eddie and Tommy both. Buck saw himself potentially getting replace by Tommy. And Eddie was getting the time with Tommy Buck had been hoping for.

Can we let this argument go? Please 🥲 Can we let those who love Buck and Tommy love them, let them believe their endgame whether they are or not? Can we let the Buddie truthers continue to hold onto the hope for Buddie being endgame? Can we not be so hostile and negative? It’s honestly exhausting and toxic and so unnecessary.

Can we also get a better ship name than BuckTommy because that’s terrible and lazy 😅

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The way that Tommy looks at Buck like what he has to say is worth all of his attention.

Because he remembers that first night when Buck told him how hard he had been working to get his attention.

Buck being nervous and kinetic and just overthinking everything and Tommy just softly saying “Evan” putting his hand on top of Bucks.

Tommy ending their first date early, because Buck really didn’t seem ready, knowing it was the right thing to do, but still feeling bummed because he really liked him, a lot.

And Buck reaching out to Tommy the next day because he really did like HIM a lot too, and couldn’t just let him go without telling him he wanted to be ready…for something…with Tommy

Tommy telling Buck he was jealous of the 118 being a family. And Buck inviting him to the wedding..to celebrate with that family.

Buck just being Buck and wanting to spend time and be with this new very interesting person and giving zero f$cks about people having issues with it being a man.

The way Buck talks about Tommy to Maddie and Eddie. Because he just cannot contain how much he likes him. And ok, yes he’s a man, but that’s not as important to Buck as how he feels about Tommy and how Tommy makes him feel.

To see these two navigate this. Because yes, this is Bucks bi-awakening, and Tommy is clearly the more experienced one.

But we all know that Buck is really good at loving the people he loves. And the 118 is really good at supporting their family.

It’s the ultimate win win. Buck will get a partner who truly sees him for who he is, values and supports him. And Tommy is going to be part of a family.

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So I just finished Oliver’s interview with Zach Sang and I have a few thoughts - all positive 😂

1. I adore Oliver - he’s so well spoken, clearly loves the show and Buck, and Oliver’s emotional intelligence or connection with people definitely rubbed off on Buck and made him the character he is today.

2. He is so well spoken about buck being bi and everything that comes with that - and I’m so glad as a bisexual woman, that we have Oliver being the face of this storyline and the care he handles it with - especially after being a supernatural fan and the car crash that was Destiel and how badly Deans bisexual coding was handled in the media and q&a’s and such - because there is nothing wrong with fans perceiving a character being queer, and that fandom specifically were made to feel like there was.

3. And finally his answer about whether he would want Buck and Eddie together was so well said, because of course he’s open to it, but he puts Buck’s character first and I truly agree with him that if it wouldn’t serve the story, Buck and Eddie shouldn’t happen. You can tell he loves Bucks coming out and how he wants to treat it with love and positivity, and I can see how he wants to avoid the negative stereotypes of people being Bi and immediately being assumed to be attracted to everyone, and I so appreciate that.

Buddie is something that is so special because either you look at it as two male best friends who love each other unconditionally and wholly, or as this budding romance that builds over 6 seasons. And for me either is beautiful because they are still each others person, and they have this family dynamic that works.

I don’t want Buddie to happen for the sake of satisfying the fans, I need it to be meaningful and special, and if it narratively wouldn’t make sense or wasn’t treated with care I’d rather it stay as it is - with this beautiful male friendship.

Buck as a character is very special to me, and he means a lot to me, so how he is handled is something I care a lot about. And bisexuality is also something that should be handled with care and I’m very glad it seems to be treated with the care it should be at 9-1-1.

Thanks for coming to my ted talk.

#9-1-1 #911 abc #evan buckley #buck #buddie #Oliver stark #you articulate human #you know what to say #how to say it #and I pretty much agree with everything you say #Zach Sang interview #it was so good #he is good for a podcast

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the number of people who saw Tommy was surprised about Buck wanting his attention and THEN go on to say "oh it's because he thought Buck wanted Eddie's attention AND he knows Buck/Eddie have romantic feelings for each other and THAT'S why he was surprised AND Buck was just confused on his feelings and he really wants Eddie" - they are really watching with buddie goggles on. they came to one correct conclusion and then go off the rails

yes, Tommy did think Buck wanted Eddie's attention - because Eddie told him as much! Tommy goes to Buck's place immediately after he helps Eddie with his ankle, so he would have heard Eddie's take on it - that Eddie thinks Buck is jealous because Eddie and Tommy are spending so much time together. That's why Tommy starts talking about he doesn't want to interfere in their friendship; he doesn't know that Buck wanted his attention until Buck says it.

As for Tommy thinking Buck and Eddie have romantic feelings for each other... There is just straight up no evidence for that in the show lol. You want to write fic based on that assumption? Hell yeah. But thinking that's what's happening in canon is simply wrong based on what's on screen

And the third one - oh, Buck is just confused - is insulting to the story that's being told. Buck is into Tommy. Even if the relationship ends, he will always have been into Tommy. He told Tommy himself, he told Maddie, he told Eddie - he acted like someone with an enormous crush because he has an enormous crush! And trying to erase that because it doesn't work with your view for your ship is

That's also why all the speculation that Tommy is going to step aside because of how close Buck and Eddie are is ridiculous - he already knows how close they are, and he doesn't seem to care.

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is this a hot take?

#911 abc #i'll be louder if i have to #evan buckley #buck #not a hot take #the right take

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if buck wasn't genuinely into tommy why he get so weak in the knees when they kissed huh

idk about you guys but if a guy i wasn't actually into kissed me my first thought would be "huh...so maybe it wasn't him after all" not whatever gay-ass thing buck did

#facts #buddie will come #but don’t act like Buck doesn’t know his own feelings about a guy #especially after a kiss like that #911 abc #evan buckley #tommy kinard #buck x Tommy #if I was kissed like that you bet I’d know if I was attracted to that person #buck lost all brain function after that kiss

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I don’t necessarily know how I would want this to go - or even if I want it to happen, but I do wonder if 9-1-1 is going to address the fact that biphobia exists and how often biphobia is related to the idea that bisexuals ‘can’t pick a side’ or the fact that bisexuals are often indirectly just slut shamed.

I am bisexual, and those comments definitely exist and can be said unthinkingly. And often they are said as a passing joke but for the person they do hit and it’s not fun.

With Buck now officially starting his discovery of his sexuality - it would be a good time to open up that narrative.

It’s not like I’ll be angry if they steer clear of that because if Buck can have a smooth coming out and self discovery then I’m absolutely down for that - and I love that for him and the show. But I just feel it could be addressed if they felt like adding a bit of angst. And it’s been in my head all day as a thing that could happen.

#911 abc #evan buckley #buck my beloved #just some thoughts about his story #and how #bi buck #is real #and I love it #again #if it doesn’t happen and instead it’s all love about buck #I’ll be so happy for him #because he deserves happiness #but it’s a door that could be opened #and it would narratively make sense to bring it up now if they were going to #evan buck buckely #buck x tommy #is the perfect opportunity to open the can of worms if they so choose

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I need Evan Buckley to be romanced. I need him to be a stuttering mess, acting like he’s never been woo’d before. I need to see him nervous and gain confidence in dating men.

Buck deserves this after all the relationships he’s had where he feels he needs to better himself to deserve his partner.

I want there to be at least a few episodes of him and Tommy together so that Bucks bisexuality can be an individual character story and not something linked to buddie.

Because honestly buck being bisexual matters more to me than Buddie being canon, so I would rather them honour this storyline and do it as well as they can than use it as a stepping stone to buddie and rush it.

Coming out stories where there is no angst and just the road to understanding themselves is not shown enough and 9-1-1 has an opportunity to show a man in his 30s discover himself with no (real) drama and just loving acceptance from his family.

#Evan Buckley #buck x Tommy #I need buck to have a storyline here where he just understands himself #and Tommy is a good person to have that with #so I need this to be given time #I love buddie #but for me #as a bisexual woman #bisexual buck is more important #911 abc

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If the writers miss out on the opportunity to have date-crasher Eddie say "I'm so glad you guys kissed and made up" while Buck chokes on water and Tommy just smirks, I will actually never forgive them

#i would love that #need this #buck x tommy #911 abc #Evan Buckley #I want buddie #but something about buck exploring his sexuality for himself with Tommy #is what I think is needed #I want oblivious Eddie #who can’t work out they are dating #and everyone else knowing

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You know what? I don’t WANT an awkward double date. I don’t WANT buck coming out and people having the ‘I know’ reaction or the ‘is it Eddie’ reaction.

You know what I do want?

I want Buck panicking over what to wear for the date. I want Buck flopping on his bed like very teenager after their first kiss all giggly and happy and touching his lips because he kissed a boy

I want Buck smiling every time he says Tommy’s name because maybe it isn’t forever and maybe he’s not even looking for forever anymore but he’s so happy and he’s so light and being with Tommy feels good

I want Tommy to keep calling him Evan, because before Buck was Buck he was Evan and Evan deserves to be happy to be treated so softly and lovingly and Evan deserves to be free.

I want Buck to be happy. To be happy and free and queer in the way we all deserve.

#bi buck #100% agree with this #he deserves to have a stress free first date #evan buckley #tommy kinard #but I want him stressing before the date

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The Chosen Ones

#the chosen ones #rand and anakin are my faves #purely because of when the characters came into my life #and what they represent #paul atreides #anakin skywalker #rand al’thor #if you are a chosen one #you need a hooded cloak

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This show is actually a love story with a background plot of Rosie being badass

#this is so true #it’s just #rosie rosenthal #being a hero #and buck and Bucky #bringing the emotional damage #mota #buck x bucky

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God, I’m actually a teary mess after that final ep. Those ‘what they did after the war’ things ruined me, mainly for Buck, it destroyed me seeing John and Gales profiles.

#gale cleven #john egan #mota #masters of the air #ep 9

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I love angst, but it hurts :((

It’s very interesting that there has been a scene where Gale is making almost a direct comparison between John and Gales father earlier in the season, and what I would give to have Gales thoughts on how he separates his views of his father compared to the love he has for John. Because that can’t be easy to do when there appear to be at least similar vices with both characters.

And then this, where he flinches away from Bucky.

#gale cleven #john egan #mota #austin butler #callum turner #masters of the air #meta #god it’s painful #but I love theorising

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There is definitely something heartbreaking about Buck flinching in the second gif.

Bucky is going through something and struggling - and clearly Gale isn’t enjoying Bucky not helping out but he also worries about John. But Bucky is also the person who Buck trusts the most in the world, and then he flinches when Bucky touches him - which we have never seen before.

My hc/assumption is that Buck doesn’t like physical affection from people, he doesn’t like arms around the shoulder or surprising touches, but with Bucky it’s okay or even encouraged - as we have seen repeatedly though the series, bucky is the one person allowed to touch Gale at any time with no issues, and now we’ve come to a point where Gale is flinching at John, and that’s very telling for where Buck is as a character.

There is definitely some angst that can be written about this.

#gale cleven #john egan #mota #austin butler #austin butler major gale buck cleven #callum turner #callum turner major john bucky egan #this gif set hurts me #masters of the air #poor buck #meta

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CONGRATULATIONS Cillian Murphy on being awarded Best Actor by the four major film award associations, effectively sweeping the 2024 award season

#as he should #he deserves all the awards #oppenheimer #cillian murphy #he’s been so good for so long #there’s a reason everyone raves about him #he’s just so good #the fact that he never won anything for peaky blinders is an injustice