Buck and Eddie: Spring (9-1-1)

I just love Spring, it's all about a fresh start and new beginnings. And in this current eighth season of 9-1-1 both Eddie and Buck are both dealing with fresh starts and new beginnings. From Eddie navigating his new (old) life in El Paso, TX and reuniting with his son Christopher and dealing with no longer having his best friend in the same city as him. To Buck moving into his new (Eddie's old) house while learning to adjust to his best friend moving away and learning that it's okay to be alone. I hope at one point they will get a chance to experience another fresh start together when they figure out they have romantic feelings for each other and decide to date and be in a relationship. That will truly be a new beginning for them.

With that said, I found this beautiful gif set of Eddie and Buck by Sarabeth that feels very much like Spring. Especially with all the equally beautiful flora and fauna that was included with images of Buck and Eddie. And on the gif set is this quote: "If I was a bluebird, I would fly to you. You'd be the spoon. Dip you in honey so I could be sticking to you". Which are lyrics from the song "Daylight" by Harry Styles.

Side note: Why do these gifs look like the opening or end credits for a romantic comedy? I would love that when Buck and Eddie go canon, that the episode would be written like a romantic comedy. They so deserve it.

gif Source: Sarabeth (hotcinnamonsunset)

Photo: Oliver Stark and Ryan Guzman (9-1-1 season 8 behind the scenes)

I know this is just a screen shot of actors Oliver Stark and Ryan Guzman from a behind the scenes video for the 9-1-1 episode No Place Like Home (season 8 episode 4). But why does this look like the set up for a prank? Like the classic shaving cream in the face prank. Or to keep it in character, Buck taking a picture or filming Eddie after he fell asleep during their lunch break or during some down time. And possibly also pulling a prank on him.

This is just a funny picture.

(9-1-1 season 8 episode 4 behind the scenes)

Most Memorable Scene: "He is So Cute" (9-1-1)

Watching this scene of Maddie Buckley, Howard "Chimney" Han, Edmundo "Eddie" Diaz and Evan "Buck" Buckley from the 9-1-1 episode Dosed (season 2 episode 6) never gets old.

As Maddie was moving into a new apartment, she got help from her little brother Buck and his two friends and co-workers: Eddie and Chimney. So, while Buck and Eddie were moving in her furniture, Chimney was helping her set up her new security system. Here's the funny thing, after Eddie and Chimney went to the kitchen for pizza and beers, Maddie with a big smile on her face told Buck "He is so cute".

However, for some reason, Buck thought she was talking about Eddie. Because his response was "Yeah, he gets that a lot. Uh, you should meet his kid, though." And she replies with "Wait, Chimney has a kid?". Like dude, she was not talking about Eddie, just because you think he's cute doesn't mean she does. Especially since Eddie had gone to the kitchen first. And during that time, Maddie she was still talking to Chimney before he joined Eddie in the kitchen.

My question is, did Buck not see the smile on her face while she was talking to Chimney? Or was he too busy looking at Eddie to notice? I just love how Maddie's admission left Buck stunned because he couldn't believe his sister was talking about Chimney and not Eddie. I feel like Maddie has know for a long time that Buck has feelings Eddie and she's just waiting for him to realize it.

Buck's one-sided rivalry nearly cost him a friendship with Eddie (9-1-1)

I always found it so interesting that in the 9-1-1 episode Under Pressure (season 2 episode 1) Buck was the only team member who made Eddie's first day on the job a negative work experience. Not only was Buck was jealous, he decided to be a jerk towards Eddie. During the inflated man emergency, Buck was mad that Eddie "took over" despite their Captain Bobby Nash telling Eddie to take over. What's interesting is that after seeing that Eddie was very competent and knowledgeable, Buck reluctantly said "Yeah. Good Job" to him afterwards.

And despite the reluctant "Good Job", Buck was still holding on to this one-sided rivalry and being a jerk towards Eddie. It wasn't until they worked together to remove a bomb from an older man's leg that they finally became friends. As quickly as they became friends, it's clear to see that if Buck wasn't being a jealous jerk him and Eddie would have immediately become friends as soon as they met. However, it was Buck's actions that delayed their friendship but thankfully it didn't take too long for that to happen. And now that friendship has grown into something really special. Something that is so much more than friendship that I hope will lead to romance.

gif Source: Nat (eddiegayass)

(9-1-1 season 2 episode 1: Under Pressure)

Art of the Day: Buck and Eddie (9-1-1)

Artwork: Heart by dezmouse (dez)

This is so cute!

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

I hope everyone has a fun and magical St. Patrick's Day! And a special good luck to Christopher and Edmundo "Eddie" Diaz and Evan "Buck" Buckley, because they definitely need it.

Did Eddie use the Legally Blonde "Bend and Snap" on Buck in the 9-1-1 episode Voices?

As soon as I saw this scene from the 9-1-1 episode Voices (season 8 episode 10) of Eddie awkwardly bending down to close the U-Haul trailer, it immediately made me think of the renowned Bend and Snap scene from the Legally Blonde movie. In the movie, Elle Woods was teaching Paulette Bonafonté that flirty move so that Paulette could use it later to attract her crush, Kyle the delivery driver.

So, is it just a random coincidence or is Eddie's using a slightly modified version of the Bend and Snap to subconsciously attract Buck. But since Eddie's still not aware or clueless of his romantic feelings for Buck, he did the move slightly incorrect as in bending in the opposite direction. Anyway, I'm sure it still left a lasting impression on Buck before Eddie left to move back to El Paso, Texas. According to this quote from Elle, "In my experience, it has a 98% success rate of getting a man's attention, and when used appropriately, it has an 83% rate of return on a dinner invitation." Which means the move is rather effective and not to be forgotten is the quote from the guy working at the salon The Bend and Snap, works every time!

I guess we'll see if Eddie's Bend and Snap worked on Buck especially if Buck continues to think of Eddie. And hopefully this will lead to them eventually getting together once Eddie and his son Christopher return to Los Angeles.

9-1-1 gif Source: eddiesmustache

(9-1-1 season 8 episode 10: Voices)

(Legally Blonde)

Most Memorable Scene: Eddie and Buck seeing each other at the hospital (9-1-1 season 4)

I know that in the 9-1-1 episode Survivors (season 4 episode 14), Edmundo "Eddie" Diaz's then girlfriend Dr. Ana Flores was in his hospital room and was probably one of the first people he woke up to from his coma. However, that wasn't a scene that was shown, instead the writers wanted the viewers to see Evan "Buck" Buckley running through the hospital hallway to get to Eddie's room in order to see them greet each other. And to make it even more interesting was that Ana moved aside to make sure that Eddie and Buck were able to see each other.

Why was it more important to see Buck and Eddie seeing each other instead of Eddie and Ana seeing each other? Earlier in the episode, viewers saw Ana by Eddie's bedside while he was in a coma but it was Buck's reaction to Eddie being awake that mattered. But even Ana being at his bedside was overshadowed by Buck telling Eddie's son Christopher about Eddie being shot (or hurt as he told Chris). And not to mention Buck taking care of Chris while Eddie was in the hospital. Anyway, the writers made a point of showing who was important.

Something else I wanted to point out was that Buck running to Eddie reminded me of a scene in Hero Complex (season 5 episode 17). It was when Dr. Karen Wilson ran over to her wife Henrietta "Hen" Wilson who was in the hospital. Hen had been in the hospital following her and Howard "Chimney" Han being abducted by Jonah Greenway. I mention all this because, Eddie and Buck always seem to parallel the three main couples: Athena Grant and Robert "Bobby" Nash, Hen and Karen and Maddie Buckley and Chimney. For another example, this Buck and Eddie scene was also similar to a scene in All Fall Down (season 7 episode 10). When Athena returned to Bobby's hospital room after he woke up from his coma and Hen, Buck, Eddie and Chimney moved aside so that Athena and Bobby could see each other.

I just continue to be amazed at how so many Buck and Eddie scenes are parallel to the other couples. And if they don't end up being canon, then it truly is a waste of all of that amazing chemistry.

gif Source: svenja (rainscenes)

(9-1-1 season 4 episode 14: Survivors)

Buck saying "It's Me", is that foreshadowing?

In the 9-1-1 episode Sob Stories (season 8 episode 9), why does Buck saying "It's me" to Eddie feel like forshadowing. And not to mention Eddie's shock and suprise reaction afterwards. I know this conversation was about Buck telling Eddie he's renting his house but the "It's me" just felt like such a loud statement. The writers could have used a different choice of words but instead went with "It's me".

I really hope it's foreshadowing because these two are perfect for each other. None of the random love interests they have throughout the series had ever felt like they were right for them. Which is why I will continue to hope that Buck and Eddie will eventually end up together. I also hope it won't take too long for Eddie and his son Christopher to return to Los Angeles.

(gif Source: Vic (bilosan))

(9-1-1 season 8 episode 9: Sob Stories)

Video: Ryan Guzman jumping over stuff (9-1-1 season 8 behind the scenes)

I love when there are goofy or silly behind the scenes stuff like this vidoe of Ryan Guzman jumping over random things. There wasn't much danger from jumping over the side walk entrance, however the hedge, he could have ended up tumbling over and face planting on the side walk. He's lucky he was able to soar over that hedge. I love how Peter Krause was filming it while Oliver Stark was back there laughing. Since this is Kenneth Choi's video, I would have loved to have seen his reaction after Ryan's final jump.

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New Oliver Stark Interview (Today)

Happy Sunday!

In case anyone missed it, there was a new Oliver Stark interview released over the weekend, Oliver Stark revisits that ‘9-1-1’ basketball scene ahead of his NBA All-Star Celebrity Game appearance by Maddie Ellis. It's an interesting article, because at one point he talked about a show possibly circling back to the motive or reason for why his 9-1-1 character Evan "Buck" Buckley was so jealous in the episode Buck, Bothered and Bewildered (season 7 episode 4).

(9-1-1 season 7 episode 4: Buck, Bothered and Bewildered)

Happy Black History Month

I can't believe I forgot to post for Black History Month. This month is to celebrate Black and African American culture and communities. You can do that by honoring, appreciating and learning all about the complex and rich American history. And there's just so much to learn about.

Happy Black History Month!

New Ryan Guzman Interview (Forbes)

There's a new Ryan Guzman interview, ‘9-1-1’ Actor Ryan Guzman On His TV Journey And Living In The Moment by Jeff Conway. And if you haven't already read it, please give it a read. It's a pretty good article, he talked about his life, his acting career and his 9-1-1 character Edmundo "Eddie" Diaz.

Photography by Ben Cope