Despite Buck's moving in declaration, you could tell he wasn't in love with Tommy. Buck was just chasing love as well as him not wanting to be alone. Anyway, I just found it interesting considering Tommy was a sort of friend (acquaintance) to Eddie and Hen. However, there was no giving Tommy a benefit of a doubt from either one of them. Instead, they immediately went into protect mode for Buck. I also found it interesting that Buck was surprised by Tommy's cruelty in Confessions. I really wish the Showrunner and writers when they brought Tommy back didn't pretend like he hadn't been racist, sexist, etc. to Hen and Howard "Chimney" Han in the episodes Hen Begins (season 2 episode 9) and Chimney Begins (season 2 episode 12) because I think Buck should have learned the truth about how cruel he really was to them.
(9-1-1 season 8 episode 6: Confessions) (gif Source: Rhiannon maydayeddie)
Although, he didn't get to hear the truth from Hen and Chimney, Buck did see how mean and cruel Tommy was. I wish it didn't take Buck realizing that from hearing how Tommy talked about their recently discovered shared ex Abigail "Abby" Clark. It makes me sad that Buck didn't realize how cruel Tommy treated him as well.
Tommy was condescending towards Buck before he kissed him in Buck, Bothered and Bewildered (season 7 episode 4). And on their first date in the episode You Don't Know Me (season 7 episode 5), Tommy was being passive-aggressive throughout their date. During their date he made an insensitive joke that could have outed Buck to his best friend Eddie (if Eddie had understood the joke). All because Buck was nervous about said first date which was unexpectedly interrupted by Eddie and his then girlfriend Marisol appearing at the same restaurant Buck and Tommy were at. It's understandable that Buck would be nervous especially about his first date with a guy, that when Eddie appeared he made up a random excuse for why him and Tommy were hanging out. What makes me mad is that Tommy was mad about Buck not telling Eddie they were on a date but he also never told Eddie he was gay. So it's okay to force Buck out of the closet with a terrible joke when he's just getting to understand a part of himself but not for Tommy to tell Eddie about his own sexuality. Where was the understanding from Tommy?
And to make matters worse, Tommy instead of letting Buck know their date was over, they were supposed to continue by going to see a movie they had talked about. However, instead, Tommy had already called a ride share to take him home. And as he was getting into the car, he dumped Buck and then rode away without Buck being a second thought. Because if he had, Tommy certainly would have called Buck back. I guess Buck somehow forgot all about that unpleasant experience. Because I don't think he was truthful to Eddie about how that date really ended because I don't think Eddie would have told him to call Tommy. Which is why Eddie didn't encourage Buck to call Tommy again after they broke up for the second time. Why would he want his best friend to call the person who dumped him twice? So, Buck could be dumped for a third time.
Throughout their relationship, Tommy was always so condescending and belittling towards Buck. From him dampening Buck's enthusiasm after they received awards in the episode Ashes, Ashes (season 7 episode 9) to turning off the lights and treating Buck like a child while Buck was still talking to him about Billy Boils in the episode Masks (season 8 episode 5). Plain and simple, Tommy was a jerk.
It makes me sad that Buck has such low self-esteem that he would think it was a good idea to call Tommy back after he unceremoniously dumped him again. Aside from suffering from low self-esteem, he also has abandonment issues which makes him chase and cling to people and relationships that are not good for him. Some of that stems from his parents Margaret and Phillip who let the grief of losing their son Daniel affect how they treated their other two children Buck and his older sister Maddie. From their emotional neglect, he chased their fleeting love and affection by doing dangerous stunts which resulted in him getting hurt. Which would start the cycle all over again. Which is why I could see him starting to fall into a cycle with Tommy where Tommy would break up with him which would lead to Buck constantly chasing him for another chance to get back together.
I will end this by saying that I find it so refreshing that in Hotshots everyone in Buck's life was unknowingly helping him break his "Tommy" cycle. From Maddie telling him to move on by focusing on the future to Captain Robert "Bobby" Nash comparing Tommy to alcohol and coping to Eddie and Hen physically taking his phone to prevent him from calling Tommy. All of them could see how bad this relationship was for Buck and I hope soon that he will see it as well.
For more of my Buck and Eddie thoughts, go to Truly Outragous Buck and Eddie.
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