Buddie

Buddie is the slash ship between Evan "Buck" Buckley and Eddie Diaz from the 9-1-1 fandom.

Season 2
UNDER PRESSURE

Hen, Chimney, Bobby and Buck are discussing the firefighter calendar, when Chimney points out the new guy behind him, and how handsome he is. Buck see's him and asks Bobby who he is. Bobby explains that he's Eddie, their new recruit. Buck asks what they need him for, but Bobby assures him that Eddie's history in the army makes him a good fit. He offers to introduce him to Eddie, and leads Hen and Chimney over as Buck watches.

On the way to a call, Buck asks Eddie if his full name is Eduardo, but Eddie says it isn't. He then asks if people call him Diaz, but Eddie also says no. Buck thinks that they need a nickname for him, since everyone else has one, and Eddie asks if he should take Buck seriously. Chimney says that he never does, and they all laugh much to Buck's annoyance.

As Buck is working out, Eddie walks over and starts his own. Buck pulls out his phone and starts to take some selfies, but Eddie says that he's in the wrong light. Buck says that he doesn't need light to look good, Eddie rolls his eyes and goes back to his workout. Chimney asks what he meant, and Eddie explains how they need warmer lighting to make you look good, and pulls out his phone to show some examples. Buck walks over and see's the picture's and says that it's cheating for Eddie to use a professional photographer for the calendar contest. Eddie corrects him and tells him that his niece did them. Eddie asks what Buck's problem is and Buck says that it's Eddie. He has too high of a comfort level for someone who only just arrived. Eddie says that he didn't mean to step on anybodies toes, and knows that Buck is going through some stuff since his girlfriend dumped him. Buck says that she didn't dump him, but Eddie just doesn't want Buck to feel threatened by him since they're on the same team. Buck asks why he would feel threatened by him, and Eddie agrees. They do the same thing, Eddie has just also done it while being shot at.

In the ambulance, Buck guesses that Eddie's seen a lot of shrapnel wounds, which Eddie has. Buck then asks if he's ever seen someone with a length of rebar in their skull, and Eddie asks what they're measuring. Buck says that working in L.A. means that they still see some pretty nasty stuff, when Eddie stop them. He looks at the grenade stuck in the man's leg and realizes that it's live. He yells at the ambulance to pull over.

They X-Ray the mans leg and see the round inside of him. Buck is confused since he thought it already went off, and Eddie explains how it actually works. They can't get the grenade out and had to call in someone who will be up in an hour, but Buck says that the man doesn't have an hour. Eddie says that he'll do it, since he's treated this before, and Buck says that he'll do it with him.

Eddie and Buck enter the ambulance and start to prepare to remove the grenade. Eddie asks Buck if he's ready and Buck nods. They start, Buck trying to keep the man's leg open while Eddie removes the grenade. Eddie instructs Buck on how much pressure to apply, and they get it out, Buck holding open the box for Eddie to place it in. They wheel the man into the hospital, and take a second outside. Eddie tells Buck that he's a bad ass under pressure and that he can have his back any day. Buck says that Eddie can have his, causing Eddie to snicker. He calls it a deal and they shake hands as Bobby comes up. The ambulance then suddenly blows up behind them, and Eddie asks if they're hungry.

Eddie is playing pinball, as Buck tries to suggest nicknames, but Eddie still says no. Bobby then comes up and tells them they picked a winner for the calendar. Buck says no hard feelings no matter who won and he and Eddie fist bump. Bobby says that's good since they didn't pick him. Buck jokingly says that it was rigged and congratulates Eddie, but Bobby says that it wasn't him either, confusing Buck.

7.1

In the truck, Buck notices Eddie on his phone. He asks who Eddie is trying to talk to, and Eddie tells him that it's his son, Christopher. Buck is shocked that Eddie has a kid, and Eddie shows him a picture. Eddie is all he has since his mother left, and Buck asks if he's at school. Eddie confirms, and Buck assures him that Christopher is fine.

Outside of the collapsing high rise, they notice a victim stuck to the window. Eddie asks Buck if that's the eleventh, and Buck thinks it is. He suggest taking the ladder to the fourth floor, and climbing up from there. Bobby gives them permission and they go ahead. As they reach the fourth floor, Buck tells Eddie all the safety precautions that they placed in schools for Earthquakes, trying to assure him that Christopher is in the safest place possible during one. Eddie jokes about Buck saying earlier that that was a high rise, causing them to smile as they climb inside.

They reach the eleventh floor and find the room. They set up a line and open the door. Once inside Eddie starts to make his way to the man trapped between the furniture and the window, while Buck tries to help the woman, Ali. Buck holds the rope steady for both Eddie and Ali, when an aftershock suddenly hits. The window breaks, and the man falls to his death, when Ali's rope comes undone. Buck yells for Eddie to catch her, which he does, but they're dangling out the window.

HELP IS NOT COMING

They're able to get Ali inside, and find a way out when their former path is blocked. They find a new one when they hear a call from one of the rooms. They find a man and realize that he has a spinal injury. Eddie says that they have to move him, but Buck says that they don't have a backboard, and the risk is too big. They look around when Ali finds an ironing board, but Eddie asks how they'll get him down the stairwell. Buck gets an idea and they all head towards the elevator.

As they're packing up the fire truck, Buck realizes that they have service and tells Eddie. Buck drives Eddie to the school, and he quickly runs in and hugs Christopher, as Buck watches on.

STUCK

As they're walking away from the bar, Buck asks Eddie if Christopher was really the reason that he turned down the girl. Eddie says yes, but they also weren't his type. Buck says they weren't his either, but he was more talking in general. Eddie says that it's more complicated when you have a kid, but Buck calls it a weak excuse. Eddie reminds him that he's still living at Abby's which is more of a weak excuse, when he suddenly gets a call.

Eddie arrives at the hospital, with Buck and tow where he meets his aunt Josephina. He asks if Christopher is fine, but Josephina tells him that it was his grandmother who was hurt not Christopher. She notices Buck, and asks who he is. Eddie tells her that Buck is his co-worker, and officially introduces him. Josephina tells him that he can't keep leaving Christopher with his grandmother, and he knows, when Christopher calls him over. He smiles and goes over to him, leaving Buck with Josephina. Buck says that it must be rough for Christopher and Eddie, Josephina agreeing.

At the fire station, the group is talking to Christopher when, Bobby shows up. Eddie starts to apologize for bringing him, but he had nowhere else to take him right now. Bobby says that he did, the 118. Buck had called ahead and Bobby was able to get it approved by the chief. The alarms go off and they rush to the trucks. Back at the station, the crew take care of Christopher till Josephina shows up. At the end sending him down the fire pole with Eddie and Buck catching him at the bottom.

While making dinner with Maddie, Buck tells her about how he feels bad for Eddie. Christopher is great, he just needs extra help, but getting the help is kind of a huge mess. It shouldn't feel that way, Eddie shouldn't have to worry so much, and Christopher shouldn't feel like a burden. She asks if Eddie feels that way, but Buck says that he doesn't. He loves him and is a really great dad. Maddie asks if Buck's boy crush on Eddie means that he'll be moving on from Abby, but Buck just sarcastically calls her cute.

Eddie arrives at Buck's apartment, asking why he doesn't see any of Maddie's stuff packed. Buck admits to lying about the moving thing, and Eddie asks what's going on. Buck says that there's someone he wants Eddie to meet, and Eddie assumes that he's setting him up on a date. Buck assures him that this is someone he has to meet, she's what he needs, when there's a knock on the door. Buck answers the door to meet his friend Carla. He introduces her to Eddie, and explains that she is a health care aid who might be able to help him with Christopher. Eddie smiles at him as Carla see's what they're working with.

Season 3
MALFUNCTION

Buck is pulling a package out of his car, when an unfamiliar car beeps at him, confusing him. Eddie steps out, and Buck asks if the truck is a rental, but Eddie says that it's all his. Buck says that he didn't know that Eddie was getting a new ride, and Eddie tells him that it was an impulse buy when the A/C went out in the old one while he and Christopher were on the highway. Buck says that's not like him, and Eddie says that maybe it should be. Buck promises to remind him of that when he's asking for more shifts to cover the payments. Eddie goes quiet for a moment, before asking Buck about the package. Buck smiles, and just says that he found Bobby's old skating partner, Heidi Shotski.

FALLOUT

As Buck and Eddie are cleaning up after dinner, they talk about Maddie's friend who is still with her abusive husband. Eddie asks how Maddie is, and Buck tells him that she's taking it rough, but is going to have to realize that she can't save someone from themselves. Especially if you're not around to see it. Eddie looks to Buck, confused, and Buck says that he's sorry for not being there when he and Chris needed him. Eddie says that they're past that, but Buck isn't. He should have been there to talk sense into Eddie, or at least talk him out of buying the truck. Eddie thinks that Buck would have just convinced him to get something more expensive, which Buck takes as a fair point. Eddie says that things got out of hand for both of them, Buck shouldn't beat himself up about it. Buck asks if that's because he'd rather do it, confusing Eddie. Buck asks him to be honest with him, and suggests that Eddie might have been throwing his punches at the wrong guys. Eddie asks if he's really making it about him, and Buck says that the day in the grocery store he was pretty sure that Eddie was going to punch him. Eddie says he wouldn't do it, even if Buck deserved it, since he's on blood thinners. Buck says that he could still take him, Eddie asking if he thinks so, and Buck says he does. He walks closer to Eddie and asks if wants to go for the title. They then go play Street Fighter with Chris.

CHRISTMAS SPIRIT

At Eddie's house, he and Hen are talking while Buck is making gingerbread houses with Chris and Denny. Chris asks Buck if he can spend Christmas with him this year, catching him off guard. Buck looks to Eddie, but Eddie sadly shakes his head no. Buck tells Chris that he'll be working this Christmas with Eddie, which Chris is not a fan of. Buck joins Eddie and Hen, asking if it's just him that thinks Christmas sucks this year. Eddie says that it's not just him.

Season 2
Under Pressure
 * Buck looks back as Eddie is putting on his shirt.
 * Buck and Eddie save Hector.
 * Buck tells Eddie that he made a good call.
 * Buck constantly looks back at Eddie while he works out.
 * Buck yells at Eddie that he and Abby aren't broken up.
 * Bobby tells Buck to start playing nice with Eddie.
 * Eddie tells Buck to change the man's dressings.
 * Eddie says that he'll see Buck inside the ambulance.
 * Buck reminds Bobby that he wanted him to bond with Eddie, they might even end up real close.
 * Eddie and Buck smile at each other as they get the grenade out.
 * Both Eddie and Buck jump in and pull Jesse out from the pool.
 * Eddie and Buck stand next to each other in the kitchen.

7.1
 * Buck calls Eddie's son, Christopher, adorable.
 * Eddie asks Buck is he's okay, and he assures him that he is.
 * Eddie throws Buck the rope.
 * Buck secures the rope on Eddie and let's him know he's good.

Help is Not Coming
 * Eddie tells Buck and Ali to move.
 * Eddie checks in for him and Buck.
 * Buck and Eddie look to each other when Hen doesn't check in.
 * Buck helps Eddie go down the elevator shaft.
 * Eddie yells at Buck to move.
 * Buck and Eddie arrive to help Chimney and Bobby find Hen.

Stuck
 * Eddie hands Buck a sharpie.
 * Buck notices Eddie turn down the girl at the bar.
 * Eddie and Buck brush shoulders as they walk.
 * Buck looks on as Christopher and Eddie hug.
 * Buck watches sadly as Christopher and Eddie leave.

Awful People
 * Buck and Eddie sit next to each other at dinner.

Dosed
 * Eddie and Buck move the couch into Maddie's apartment.
 * Buck thinks that Maddie is talking about Eddie when she calls Chimney cute.
 * Buck asks Eddie what a dynamic rollover is.
 * Eddie interrupts Buck's conversation with Kelly.
 * Buck tells Eddie about some obscure research he's done.
 * Eddie and Buck taunt Chimney over not getting the snack.
 * Buck and Eddie start to feel the LSD at the same time.
 * The LSD makes Buck and Eddie comment on how small the kids are.
 * Buck is delighted by Eddie crying while on LSD.
 * Eddie and Buck sit next to each other while watching the story on the 118.

Season 3
Malfunction
 * Eddie and Buck look for a victims fingers.
 * Eddie watches Buck nearly fall on the ice.
 * Buck whistles as Eddie steps out of the truck.
 * Buck and Eddie present the standee of Bobby.
 * Eddie and Buck sit next to each other during lunch.
 * Buck and Eddie lift the patient onto the gurney.
 * Buck tells Chimney and Maddie that he thinks something is wrong with Eddie.
 * Eddie and Buck lift the shelving unit together.

Fallout
 * Eddie remarks on Buck being obsessed with natural disasters.
 * Buck asks Eddie how therapy is going.
 * Eddie remarks on Buck sleeping with his therapist, but Buck is quick to defend himself.
 * Buck opens Eddie's beer for him.
 * Eddie chuckles at Buck suggesting he could talk sense into him.
 * Buck and Eddie work to get the driver out.
 * Eddie and Buck hug Hen.

Christmas Spirit
 * Eddie smiles as he watches Buck make gingerbread houses with Denny and Chris.
 * Bobby asks Eddie and Buck to get equipment from the truck.
 * Buck and Eddie search the woman's apartment.
 * Buck watches Eddie and Christopher hug.
 * Christopher sits between Buck and Eddie at dinner.
 * Eddie watched Christopher open the present Buck gave him.
 * Buck and Eddie stand next to each other during the group photo.

Behind the Scenes
Oliver Stark (Buck) has openly stated how he loves that fans support the relationship between Buck and Eddie, and has even liked a few Buddie related tweets and videos. He eventually stopped which garnered negative attention from some fans. In December 2019, he explained in a tweet that the reason he stopped was because he didn't want fans to get false hope on where the relationship was going, since he didn't even know.

Songs

 * Whatta Man | Salt 'N' Pepa
 * Buck see's Eddie for the first time


 * Come and Get You Love | Redbone
 * Buck and Eddie hug during the party


 * Photograph | Ed Sheeran
 * Eddie trusts Buck with Chris more than anyone else

Fanon
The pairing quickly sky rocketed in the 9-1-1 fandom, being noticed by most fans almost instantly. Most fans were drawn to the pair because of the initial antagonist behavior, since rivals are rather popular in shipping culture. Their rivalry didn't last long, but fans were still drawn to the pair.

On AO3, Buddie is the most written ship for Buck and Eddie; it is also the most written ship in the 9-1-1 (TV) tag.

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Trivia

 * Buck is the first person on the 118 that Eddie tells about Christopher.
 * In "This Life We Chose", an Instagram Live Feed shows them saving someone. As they do, several viewers comment on how hot Buck and Eddie are, as well as one saying that they are cute together, and another suggesting that they should be a couple.
 * In "Christmas Spirit", during the group photo, Buck and Eddie are standing under the mistletoe.
 * Buck and Eddie are the members of the 118 who have had the most comments on how hot they are.
 * In "Under Pressure" both Chimney and Hen comment on how good he looks. Which Hen finds astonishing since she's a lesbian.
 * In "Stuck" several of the drunk girls at the bar, are astonished by how hot Buck is, jokingly say that they're strippers, tell their friend that she doesn't want to throw up since there are hot firemen, two of them ask them out and when the girl is pulled out, agrees with her friends. At the end of the episode, Carla says that she missed Buck's face and comments on Eddie's perfect bone structure.
 * In "Christmas Spirit" a woman becomes embarrassed because the "extremely handsome men" are going to rummage through her apartment.
 * In TVLine's "What TVLine is Thankful For" article, writer Andy Swift stated that he was thankful for "The Irrefutable Romantic Chemistry Between 9-1-1’s Buck and Eddie".
 * Buddies has been listed on Fandometrics most reblogged ship list several times.
 * It was the twelfth most reblogged ship the week end November 4th, 2019.
 * It was the fourteenth most reblogged ship the week end October 28th, 2019.