Buddie Week: Day #3: Eddie and Buck being Co-Parents in Future Tense

This scene from the 9-1-1 episode Future Tense (season 4 episode 3) has always been one of favorite scenes. Because it feels like a scene from a family sitcom showing a cozy domestic night between a couple, Edmundo "Eddie" Diaz and Evan "Buck" Buckley and their son, Christopher Diaz.

When Chris asks Buck if they can go to his apartment to play video games, Buck doesn't answer right away, instead he looks over to Eddie for him to answer the question. Which is understandable since Eddie is Chris’ father. However, Eddie doesn’t answer, instead he looks over at Buck and gives him a silent cue to answer the question in a responsible parental way. Eddie didn't want to be the "Bad Cop" this time. It was time for Buck to be the stern parent in this parental discussion.

Looking at this scene, it felt like I was watching two parents dealing with their son instead of a parent and his best friend. This scene really shows how the three of them have created this wonderful little family. It's just so interesting that whether they realized it or not at the time, Eddie and Buck had become co-parents to Christopher. And in this scene, Eddie is giving Buck equal parental responsibility to guide Chris and let him know that they will be going along with Eddie's decision in wanting to take a little break from using the internet. So, the only games that Chris will be playing are board games.

I can't wait for Eddie and Buck to go canon, so the three of them can officially become the family they are.

(9-1-1 season 4 episode 3: Future Tense)