#buddie theory

[aida-sparks]

Eddie pining in secret over Buck seems like a legitimate thing.

There's subtext in many scenes that make me think Eddie has secretly pined over Buck to some extent. I also see more than one reason why Eddie might never act on all those warm feels he doesn't know what to do with. Just one of those reasons is that even if he has finally accepted that he himself has feelings for Buck, he simply doesn't see how Buck could ever reciprocate.

Why would Eddie think that? Eddie's understanding of Buck's sexual life is shaped by what he's heard. (And what he hasn't!)

Eddie was never around to hear Maddie's comments that imply her brother might like men the same way he likes women.

Maddie to Buck in 2x4: "So does this boy crush on Eddie mean that you're finally ready to move on from Abby?"

Maddie to Josh in 3x12: "Oh no, I like you too much to set you up with my brother." Unrelated to Maddie but still key: Eddie also missed TK's comment to Buck in the Lonestar crossover episode, where TK assumed Buck was either gay or bi and that Buck was hitting on him.....

2. Instead, Eddie was around to hear all about Buck's firehose exploits back in the days when he was a self-described "sex addict". Yes, Eddie knows about Buck 1.0.

In 3x12, When Chimney suggests Eddie try talking to a therapist name Rosie, Buck asks, "Is that the one I slept with?" Eddie responds, "You slept with your therapist?"

Most recently in 6x13 Eddie listens to Buck try to calculate all the women he's slept with.

No one can convince me that the look on Eddie's face here is simply exasperation. He truly looks a little crestfallen, like Buck's words stung him.

It's just another reminder in Eddie's head that Buck is different from him when it comes to sex. Pair that with the head canon that Eddie is demisexual (everything in canon points to it, in my opinion!), and it's easy to see why Eddie would think he has zero chance with Buck. Buck once described himself as a sex addict. Eddie, on the other hand, got with Shannon in high school and hasn't ever been shown to go looking for any casual flings or want even a one-night stand. I don't think Eddie judges either lifestyle; he just recognizes they are very different. So, no matter what Eddie may have come to realize about his own feelings toward Buck, it's easy for him to think he could never be enough for Buck. And so Eddie pushes down those warm feelings, and he settles for whatever he can get with Buck. As long as Buck's in his and Christopher's life, that can be enough for Eddie. And that's still so sad to me, because it means that Eddie still isn't following his own heart.

It would be interesting for Eddie to be in earshot the next time Maddie makes a comment about a male date for Buck, though!

#buddie #buddie thoughts #911 buddie #911 abc #buddie canon #eddie diaz #demisexual Eddie Diaz #evan buckley #buck x eddie #buddie meta #buddie 911 #buddie theory

[this-is-moony-lovegood]

I know that a lot of people want Eddie to the one that wakes up Buck/is the first person Buck sees when he wakes up. But I really want it to be Christopher.

Buck’s journey this season is in part about realizing that family is more than blood. He can be happy without his biological family (except for Maddie). Because I think in the coma something will feel off, even if his parents are acting like they should be. It won’t feel right. They aren’t the family he wants.

Plus, his sperm donor arc - which I really hope somehow ends with that baby being Connor’s not Buck’s - is set up for Buck to come to realize he’s a donor of that baby, not a dad. But in reality, he’s already a dad to Christopher. He may not accept that immediately, but thought will be lingering throughout the rest of the season.

I want Chris to be by Buck’s bedside, to be begging for Buck to wake up. I want Chris’s voice as he tells him that he can’t lose another parent, because Buck is his second dad, to be the voice that pulls Buck back. I want Christopher to be the one that he’s searching for, that missing piece in his dream. Because he’s going to realize just how much that kid - and his dad - mean to him.

I want Buck to wake up while Chris is sobbing into his shoulder/or clutching his hand and tell Chris, “it’s okay buddy, I’m right here.” I want Chris to jump into his arms, and for Buck to wince in pain and not care a bit about that and just wrap his arms around the kid and hold him tighter. I want Chris to cry and tell him he loves him, and did Buck go whisper it back and kiss his forehead and rub his back soothingly.

Then across the room, watching this whole moment unfold, I want there to be Eddie. I want him frozen in the moment - paralleling Carlos in LS when TK was waking up from his coma. I want at that moment for Buck to look to him, see him and smile fondly. “Dad I told you he’d come back to us. Buck would never give up on us.” Buck responds, eyes locked on Eddie, “Never.” At that point I want a few tears to fall down Eddie’s cheek before he surges forward to hug them both at the same time. Then I want the Camera to pan out, a view of their little family as Chris giggles that Eddie is crushing them. Eddie tries to pull away, but Buck pulls them closer, and says, “just a little longer.”

#guys coma!Buck is making me feel things #I just need this found family thing to be real so bad #Chris is so obviously Buck’s kid and I need Buck and the GA to know that #I think chris being the one there could be so much more powerful than it just being Eddie #911 loves a good parallel to LS so I need to see this happen #buddie #buddie theory #911 on fox #911 6b speculation #911 6b #911 6x11 #911 fox

[revenge-of-the-assbutt]

Wait wait wait wait wait. I have an idea. So what if Eddie ends up dating Tommy and we get a full-on jealous Buck arc? It would make sense with the way Oliver was talking about this upcoming relationship being harder for Buck to get than his other ones, and it would be so interesting to watch omg

#911 #911 abc #911 buddie #buddie #buddie theory #911 theory #911 season 7 #911 s7

[seashantiesandbrandy]

Why is Eddie there???

My lil headcanon is that Bobby asked for a photo with Athena and Buck, but Buck refused to do it without Eddie or even better, Eddie was taking the picture and May or Maddie offered to take it so Eddie could be in it 🥲

#buddie #buddie theory #eddie x buck #911verse #gay firefighter show #Bobby and Athena are bucks parents and I’ll fight you on it

[gayofthefae]

One of my new hobbies is instead of speculating to avoid expectations - I just make shit up.

For example: that poker picture is Buddie on an official date similar to when Hen and Karen went to that club. They answered a call and then were just like “what if we just stayed here, in a romantic capacity :)” and super casually just went on a first date lol.

I mean most of this is logical except for the casualness of it but the romantic aspect I don’t think is gonna happen so this is my new way of just having a fun little thought to fall asleep to without being disappointed when it doesn’t happen :).

Fr though like why are they visibly alone together either where is the rest of the squad or where is Christopher they usually aren’t just alone like this I noticed it instantly?? Are they talking? Are they undercover for some reason? (leaning towards this but not in an “I think it’s gonna happen” way it just currently makes more sense to me than them leaving the house without Christopher historically XD) Is this their part in an end-of-episode montage and the first step towards Buddie canon in pairing them alone in a public setting like this? What is happening here. THEY STRAIGHT UP JUST DON’T GO OUT TOGETHER.

#buddie speculations #buddie theory #911fox #buddie

[ayo-edebiri]

#Guess who's the only one allowed to stay

#911 #911 abc #911edit #byaurore #usersavana #userveronika #usereena #buddie #oliver stark #ryan guzman #tuserlou #useraudrey2 #userrlaura #jddryder #tuserpris #userisaiah #usernicolo #ajlook #userabs #alivedean #911net #mialook #userriel #useralien #userthai #the coloring is on the floor it's 7pm and all i wanna do is sleeping gn i guess #you know that theory that buck is gonna end up staying with Eddie because he’s broke? yeah.

[fionaswhvre]

The fact that Eddie usually doesn't help Chris in walking or anything because he wants him to do it himself and feel more independent but he still assisted his son in giving Buck a hug here..almost like he was handing Buck his own heart

#buddie #eddie diaz #evan buck buckley #christopher diaz #buckley diaz is a family #911 theories #911 #911 fox #post lightning

[littleblackraincloudofcourse]

Maybe they really don't know they're In Love

Eddie knows that he loves Buck but Eddie doesn't realize he's queer. Eddie had to grow up fast, got married early and never had the chance to explore or even consider his sexuality. He's always tried to force the feelings he thought he should have so he's alway been uncomfortable in his relationships. He's never gotten to start from a foundation of friendship and trust. He's never been with someone who makes him happy.

Buck knows he's queer but he doesn't realize that he's in love with Eddie. Buck never been taken care of him or put first in a relationship. He's always had to chase affection and settle for what he gets so he thinks love means putting in hard work. He doesn't know that love can feel safe and secure. He doesn't know that real love feels like home.

So, Eddie and Buck both know that they love each other but they don't understand that they are In Love with each other.

Hopefully, they're about to figure it out.

#911 headcanons #911 rewatch #evan buckley #eddie diaz #911 abc #911 season 7 #buddie #still convinced ryan knows even if eddie doesn't #in the mood to obsess #i think eddie is demi and buck is bi #thats just my theory though #them belonging together is fact though

[dinogoose]

the couch theory was genuinely the funniest thing we’ve ever been tricked into believing. like yeah, guys, buddie canon because look he’s sleeping on eddie’s couch! he always feels comfortable with eddie, and being in his house! he’s finally learning he doesn’t need a new partner to pick out a couch for him because he’s had one all along, a safe place to land, and- nvm he did it again.

#911 show #evan buckley #eddie diaz #ramblings #tv: 911 #buddie #911 abc #the couch theory #this show makes me feel crazy #it’s not over till it’s over though!

[princessfbi]

Buck voice over to a shot of Eddie staring at him so fondly all sweaty and hot with Buck so oblivious as he spins his silly little basketball: The thing is.... Sometimes.... You just have to getcha getcha head in the game.

BLACKOUT ROLL CREDITS

#evan buckley #eddie diaz #buddie #basketball theory my beloved #911 s7

[this-is-moony-lovegood]

6x18 Couch Spec/Coda

Just an idea I wish would play out on screen tonight feat. Bobby and Buck father/son vibes. It’s about 1.6k. Let me know what you think.

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It’s been a long day to say the least. Buck has been a firefighter for years and he doesn’t think he’d ever experience a more draining day on the job and he’s been through a lot. Yet today it wasn’t just a normal rescue, because all of his team had nearly died in that bridge collapse. Hen in the wreck, Chim being impaled, Bobby tumbling off the bridge, and Eddie trapped in that ticking time bomb they called a van… it had almost been too, much.

Buck had counted each time that day he wanted to just stop and take a minute to just scream a the universe for this horrible situation: only him and Ravi fighting against all odds to save their family. Yet, he didn’t stop once because he had to save them. And he had done it. All of them made it out of there, alive. Bobby would be banged up for a bit, Chim would be out for weeks healing from his puncture wound, and Eddie was on bed-rest while his ribs healed. Both Buck and Hen had concussions that would need a few days of rest to recover with, but he’d be back at the firehouse bright and early Monday morning ready to take on the world.

Now, after visiting Chim in the hospital and getting Eddie bandaged up, now that he was home at Eddie’s Buck could finally start taking some breaths. As he settled in on the couch, Eddie on the right end and Chris snuggled in between them while they watched a movie (the brightness dimmed just a bit to help with both his and Eddie’s headaches), exhaustion started seeping into his bones. The feeling he had now was on par with his post-tsunami crash, coming down from being high on adrenaline and fear. At least this time he was somewhere safe and comfortable, rather than outside of a field hospital, or dealing with the drama of the Connor and Kameron ordeal in his loft. That was a tomorrow Buck problem, right now, he didn’t want to be anywhere else but right there, with Eddie and Chris.

Just as he’s about to fully close his eyes, his phone started vibrating in his pocket. He nearly groans thinking that it might be Connor or Kameron calling him to mediate. If it had been he would have immediately. However, when Bobby’s name flashed across his screen, he can’t just silence the call. “I’ll be right back,” he whispers to Eddie before gently moving a sleeping Chris from his side to lean against his dad. Buck quietly got up and made his way into the Diaz’s kitchen before answering, “Hey, Cap. Everything okay?”

“Hey, kid. Everything is fine. Just calling to check in. Today was… a lot. Are you doing okay?”

“Me? You’re the one that fell off a bridge, Bobby!” He doesn’t mention how he had to watch Bobby fall of said bridge. Doesn’t mention the fear that seeped into his bones at the thought of Bobby being dead when he found him.

But he doesn’t have to mention those things, because as if Bobby can read this thoughts, he says, “And you’re the one that had to deal with the fall out.”

“I promise, I’m okay.” As long as all of you are okay, I’m okay. “Just exhausted.”

Dropping the subject for the moment, Bobby speaks again. “You really stepped up today, kid. I’m proud of you.”

Buck smile grows three sizes at the compliment, and he’s glad Bobby is just on the phone so he can’t see how much he’s affected by it. Bobby might not be his dad, but he’s a way better one than Philip Buckley, and having any parent be proud of him is all he’s ever wanted. “Just doing my job, Cap.” He says, trying to act nonchalant. If Bobby notices his change of voice, he doesn’t comment on it.

“Look, days like this often put a lot of things into perspective for us.” Bobby begins, and Buck can’t help but wonder where this conversation is going. “For me, I decided that it’s time I take a break.”

“A break? Are you leaving the 118?” Buck asks, his voice getting a little higher as the panic begins to blossom in his chest.

“No - well, yes, but not for long.” He’s sure Buck can hear his very audible sigh of relief that the clarification. “Athena and I have been trying to find the right time to take our honeymoon, and I think after this, we both deserve some time off.”

“You’re honeymoon… yeah, it’s been four years, Cap. I think it’s about time.” Buck adds, a teasing tilt to his voice. “How long are you going to be gone?”

“Just a few weeks. I’ll be so quick you won’t even miss me.” Buck highly doubts that, and tells him so. “While I’m gone, I’m going to need someone to hold down the fort over at the station.”

“The 118 isn’t the same without you, but I know Hen will do a great job. She always does.” It had taken Buck some time to settle with Bobby’s thoughts about his leadership of the 118 before, but he knows Hen is a good interim captain. Even when she was busting her ass studying for medical school, she was still the kind of leader the 118 needed while Bobby was gone. He knows this time won’t be any different - well, maybe it’ll be even better now that the 118 has her full attention.

Because of this, Bobby’s next statement though takes him by surprise. “Actually, Buck, I was going to ask you to take over for me.”

“Really? Me?” Buck sputters, his voice laced with disbelief.

“Yes, Buck, you.” Bobby assures him. “I know we talked about this earlier this year about how you weren’t ready, but I think you’ve shown a lot of growth since then. I told you that you needed some experience, and today you really showed up. When we needed you, you stepped in and became the leader the 118 needed. Hen, Eddie, Athena, Chim, Ravi… they were all really impressed by you today. So was I. If you still want to lead, I think you’re ready now. I know you are.”

“Are you sure? I mean.. You want me, to be interim captain? Even though I don’t have a couch?” Buck asks, recalling their previous discussion on the topic.

“I thought your mom bought you a couch?” Bobby says skeptically.

“Yeah, she did. But, that’s not what I mean, really.” Buck says, still shaking his head. Needing some reassurance, he ducks out of the kitchen door and moved back out into the living room. “The couch isn’t really a couch it’s a-” He cuts himself off at the scene before him.

On the navy couch, the one that he falls asleep effortlessly on all the time, Eddie and Chris are fast asleep. Chris is curled up into Eddie’s side, arm gently thrown over his dad’s stomach. His glass are titled on his face, from where his face is buried in Eddie’s shoulder. Eddie on the other hand has his head resting against his arm. Said arm is stretched across the back of the couch, almost as if it was reaching for the empty seat on the left. Buck’s empty seat.

Buck thinks back to a conversation he had with Maddie years ago about his place in the Diaz home: This is Eddie’s house. I’m not really a guest. Even then he felt like Eddie’s house was his home more than his apartment. Now, with Kameron sleeping in his bed and Buck sleeping - well, not really sleeping - on his couch in his loft, he’s felt more like a guest there than he has here. Because It’s true. 

It’s not that the couch at his loft is ridiculously uncomfortable compared to Eddie’s, it’s that it’s not where it should be. His loft is cold, empty, lifeless. The Diaz house is warm, caring, lived-in. There are more photos of Buck on the walls, more life, more compassion inside the Diaz house than there ever will be in Buck’s loft. If Buck’s being honest, it has nothing to do with the couch itself, than the people sitting on it. And isn’t that what he’s been looking for? Someone - someones - that make him feel like he’s at ease… at home?

“You know what Cap… I think… I think I do have a couch.” Buck says, a little breathless at the realization that everything he’s been looking for has been right in front of him the entire time.

Bobby’s light laugh rings through the phone when he says, “I know you do, kid. Take care of the 118 for me while I’m gone, alright? I expect a full report when I get back in two weeks.”

“Will do, Cap. I’ll keep the clipboard handy.”

“Oh, and Buck.” Bobby adds, “I’m glad you found the right couch. I knew you would.” Before Buck can ask him to elaborate, the captain has already hung up. He’s tempted to call back and ask him to, but now is not the time. 

He simply tucks his phone back into his pocket, and pulls the throw blanket from the back of the couch. As he settles back down into his spot, he tosses the blanket over him and his Diaz boys. He knows he needs to talk to Eddie about what he’s realized tomorrow, but tonight having them like this is enough. It doesn’t take more than a minute for Buck to fall back asleep with a smile still on his lips.

#buddie #911 6x18 spec fic #911 fox #911 abc #911 #buddie theory

[djdangerlove]

Buck during Buddie Divorce Era 2.0

Eddie sends this picture to the 118 group chat with the caption : Who sees you now, Buck?

#evan buckley #eddie diaz #buddie #911 #911 memes #couch theory my beloved

[imakatperson22]

Y’all. We need to talk about this fandom discourse.

Buck is a bottom. Absolutely just wants the shit railed out of him. He wants to be USED. Praise kink.

Tommy is a top. Confident, considerate, patient. Gives off “I’m pouring your beer for you now but I’m going to destroy you later” vibes.

Eddie is vers that leans top. Aftercare of his partner is his favorite part but sometimes he just wants to let go.

I will not be taking constructive criticism.

#911 #911 theories #911 s7 #911 season 7 #911 speculation #911 abc #911 fox #911 spoilers #911 fanfic #911 show #evan buck buckely #buck x eddie #bi buck #evan buckley #bucktommy #tevan #eddie diaz #tommy kinard #buck x tommy #eddie x buck #buddie #buck x tommy x eddie #i do not take criticism #top!tommy #bottom!buck #vers!eddie #top!eddie #praise k!nk #firefly #bisexual

[gayofthefae]

Thinking about how two things stated in this episode are that Eddie doesn’t believe in the unproven but it’s okay because Buck doesn’t wanna wait any longer and ‘would really rather do this now’

They’re applied to different things but we know this show too well not to assume they’re multi-applicable.

#911fox #no throwaway lines #buddie #buddie meta #buddie theory

[fallenseptemberleaves]

They all have their own spots on the couch! Buck on the left, Chris in the middle, and Eddie on the right. They’re a family!

We’re gonna see them all together on the couch in the finale, right?

#couch theory #christopher has two dads #911 fox #eddie diaz #evan buckley #christopher diaz #buddie #911 spoilers #911 season six spoilers #911 season six #911 season 6 speculation #911 speculation

[loveyouanyway]

this is actually how the scene went

Buck and Eddie in 6x01 | Let the Games Begin

#nolan edits #my first gif!! #i was too lazy to make more than one gif #its trashy but idc #oh and sorry for the low quality lol #its better on the giphy link #i couldnt find a better vid for this scene #buddie #911 #911edit #buddieedit #buck and eddie #buck x eddie #buddie gif #evan buckley #eddie diaz #couch theory #usercam #userdahlias #tuserambs #uservictoria #911 on abc #911hiatus2023 #buddie incorrect quotes #911 incorrect quotes #well the first line is canon #my edit