Anyway, this conversation also highlights how they know each other better than anyone else does. These two care a lot about each other and are always trying to be there for each other. Buck knew that although Eddie was still a firefighter, he also knew that he wasn't happy being the LAFD Liaison at 9-1-1 Dispatch. At the time, Eddie didn't even want to admit to himself that he regretted quitting his job as an active firefighter but Buck knew.
Eddie had quit his job because he thought he was making the right decision. Because at the time his son Christopher had been stressing out over Eddie possibly dying from his job which can be very dangerous at times. However, the problem was that Eddie didn't have an actual conversation with Chris before he quit. But they did have one later in this episode and Chris admited he had been scared and worried about his dad but he never wanted Eddie to quit his job. But I do think Eddie taking time away from his job gave him the necessary time that would eventually set him on a much needed journey of healing from PTSD and anxiety.
Buck: H-Hey, you okay?
Eddie: Uh, yeah.
Buck: You look tired. Look, man, you-you don't need to pretend with me. It's okay to miss the job, you know? I-I remember what it was like when I was Fire Marshal Buck.
Eddie: This isn't the same thing. I like what I'm doing.
Buck: Yeah, but it-it's not what you're supposed to be doing. Y-You're a firefighter.
Eddie: I'm still a firefighter.
Buck: Well, yeah, but...
Eddie: Buck, you need to move on. I have.
~ Evan "Buck" Buckley and Edmundo "Eddie" Diaz, 9-1-1 season 5 episode 11: Outside Looking In
(9-1-1 season 5 episode 11: Outside Looking In)
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