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A Breakdown of BuckTommy's Storyline Going Into Season 8 - Part I (Gerrard)

For reference, here is the EW article.

I wanted to provide an analysis of what the EW article and other promotion may mean for Buck, Tommy, and their relationship going into season 8.

The first mention we get of Buck is in the title - he's "struggling." He is having a hard time getting used to Gerrard's leadership of the 118. Tim Minear says it is "harder for Buck than the rest." Eddie was in the Army, and Hen and Chimney have both served under Gerrard before. Tim mentions that Hen and Chimney both have other reasons to worry about Gerrard - their foster licenses. Hen and Karen are in the process of trying to get custody of Mara back, and Chimney and Maddie are currently fostering Mara. He says of Hen that "[s]he can't be written up at work," and presumably the same thing applies to Chimney.

We know that Ortiz and Gerrard are working together - Tim posted a still showing the two of them together and he stated in the TVLine preview that "they are connected in many ways" - a hint to how Gerrard regained captaincy at the 118, perhaps.

Regarding Eddie, Ryan Guzman has already posited that, with Gerrard's captaincy, Eddie may "be a soldier that keeps on going." He also said that he wants Eddie to punch Gerrard, and in the same article mentioned that he is interested in seeing Eddie "[h]aving that volatility [he made a previous reference to Eddie being a "very emotional individual"] and suppressing it."

We know that Eddie is preoccupied with Christopher's temporary move to Texas. He is still "mourning" and trying to contact Christopher, whom Tim Minear hints is not interested in hearing from Eddie. Eddie will "have to take a look at himself" and discover who he is once everything else he has used to define himself is stripped away.

Turning back to Buck, he is going to struggle with Gerrard's captaincy for another reason other than Gerrard's bigotry - he has never had a captain other than Bobby, and he also views Bobby as his father. It is a dual blow to him. With his friends understandably preoccupied, I think Buck will have to face against Gerrard's captaincy without the level of support he would have assumed he had. Hen, Chimney, and Eddie will not like working under Gerrard. Gerrard will discriminate against them. But they have worked in these environments before and they have reasons to not stand up in the manner that they may want to. Buck has not worked in an environment like this, and he has newly discovered that he is a minority.

Whether Gerrard is aware that Buck is bisexual - and dating Tommy, who Gerrard hates - at the beginning of season 8, I am not sure. It would lead to dramatic tension if he were to discover it during the season itself, so I believe that's what will happen.

The TVLine preview suggests that Buck will go complain to Tommy after dealing with Gerrard. Considering Tommy mentioned Gerrard, indirectly and directly, three times in Season 7, it is safe to say that he will be involved in the storyline. I think, no matter when Gerrard discovers Buck's relationship with Tommy, he will immediately recognize it as a spot that he can poke at.

It's clear that Gerrard and Tommy currently hate each other. When Gerrard first sees Tommy after a number of years, his first action is to call him a slur. Tommy has mentioned working under Gerrard was "regressive" and that it "did not make [him] a better person." He also stated Gerrard was like his father.

Where Bobby is the benevolent patriarch of the 118, Gerrard is his dictatorial mirror. The Gerrard storyline makes sense for Buck and his daddy issues, and is an interesting way to explore Buck's new relationship with Tommy at the same time. I think there will be some tension between the two of them, mostly due to Tim Minear's philosophy that if they're happy, they're off-screen - and given what he's said so far, he does not want to keep Buck and Tommy's relationship off-screen. I think they will work out whatever tension there is from Gerrard and become stronger as a couple for it.

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10 months ago

groomzilla buck for a prompt

“What is this?”

“Lilies.”

“I know what kind of flowers they are, Enrique, I'm wondering why they're in front of me.”

“For the wedding,” Enrique replied with a shrug.

Buck stared down at his clipboard, lips pursed, nodding slightly before looking back at Enrique. “We talked about ranunculus and peony in ivory and coral peach. There was nothing said about lilies.”

“I know Mr. Buckley, but these lilies are beautiful and they would cost you less-”

“No no no no,” Buck interrupted. “I don't want lilies. Lilies stink. Lilies smell like a funeral. I do not want my wedding to contain the smell of death, Enrique!”

Tommy and Eddie stood in the kitchen, watching the interaction happening in the living room from a distance.

“Should we be doing something?” Eddie asked.

“Probably,” Tommy answered.

Eddie looked over at him expectantly. “Well?”

“Oh, this one's all you, Bud. I took care of the caterer yesterday.”

“You're the one marrying the guy.”

“You're his best man.”

Eddie put his hands on his hips, puffing his chest slightly. “Coward.”

Tommy matched his posture. “Scaredy-cat.”

Eddie shot him a glare, then held his hand out in a fist. “Rock, paper, scissors?”

Tommy sighed. “Fine. But not a best of three this time. One chance.”

“Deal.”

Tommy counted to three and they held out their hands. Tommy paper, Eddie rock.

“Damn it!” Eddie exclaimed, a grin on Tommy's face.

“Shoo, shoo,” Tommy said, “Go on. I can't afford to lose a third florist.”

Reluctantly, Eddie made his way over to Buck. It seemed to be perfect timing, as Buck was starting to go into a detailed history of floral arraignments and why his choice was superior to anything Enrique thought would be a good idea.

“Hey, Buck,” Eddie began, placing a hand on his shoulder and guiding him away from Enrique.

“What is it, Eddie? I'm busy.”

“Yeah, I can tell. I just needed to talk to you about the suits that I and the other grooms-people will be wearing.”

Buck's eyes widened. “What do you mean? Is something wrong with the suits? Are they the wrong color? Light peach with black, double breasted. Eddie, it's supposed to compliment Tommy and I's black suits,” he continued, starting to panic. “Please, tell me there is nothing wrong with the suits!”

“Oh my God, Buck! Cool it!” Eddie exclaimed. He should have known better. “There's nothing wrong with the suits.”

Buck brought a hand to his chest, breathing deeply. “Thank God.”

As Eddie continued to distract Buck, Tommy made his way over to Enrique. The poor man's hands were shaking as he fiddled with the floral arraignments.

“Enrique,” he began, his voice soft. “I just wanted to thank you for all the help you've given us over the last couple weeks. I know you've had to put all this together rather quickly.”

“Yes, Mr. Kinard, thank you. I do appreciate you.”

“And I know my fiance can be-”

“Scary.”

“-a lot to handle, but he really means well. I'll make you a deal, Enrique. You give Evan the flowers he wants, and I'll give you a tip so large you'll be able to afford that trip to Yosemite with your wife that you've been saving up for.”

Enrique's eyes lit up, a smile rising on his face. “Are you sure, Mr. Kinard?”

“I promise. Now, I am going to need you to do one more thing.”

“Yes, Sir, anything!”

“I'm gonna need you to leave before Eddie loses Evan, okay? Judging by the look on his face, you're only safe for like twenty more seconds. I will bring your flowers back to your shop later this evening.”

“Oh, um, yes!” Enrique replied, already heading for the door. “Thank you, Mr. Kinard.”

“No, thank you, Enrique.”

Buck realized Enrique was leaving just as he opened the front door and headed out. “Hey!” he yelled, starting after him. “Hey, excuse me!”

Eddie raised his hands in surrender, going back to the kitchen to eat the cake samples Buck rejected from the baker.

Tommy managed to get a hold of Buck's arm, stopping him from following Enrique out of the house.

“Tommy, I gotta-”

“It's been taken care of, Evan,” Tommy assured him.

“Wha... How?”

“I asked nicely.”

When Buck opened his mouth to argue, Tommy stopped him by pressing their lips together. Buck instantly melted into the touch, maneuvering himself until he could wrap his arms around Tommy's waist, clipboard still in his hand. Tommy brought his own hands up to cradle Buck's face, deepening the kiss.

“Y- You can't keep getting away with that,” Buck said breathlessly, pulling back just enough to speak.

“Getting away with what?” Tommy asked with a smirk.

“Calming me down with kisses.”

“Now that's a major accusation, Mr. Buckley-Kinard.”

“Ugh!” Buck whined. “You know how weak that makes me too.” He pulled Tommy close again, kissing him more passionately this time.

When he froze suddenly, Tommy opened his eyes. “What'samatter,” he mumbled against Buck's lips.

Buck disconnected himself from Tommy. “Wait a minute,” he said, quickly moving toward the kitchen. “Eddie, I swear to God you better not be eating the cake rejects! I have to write the baker a detailed explanation as to why all his options are insane!”

“Tommy!” Eddie yelled, his mouth full. “Come save me! Bring your lips!”

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