Chapter Text

Firehouse 118

Today, 10:21 AM

Hen has added +1 213 555

Hen

This is Eddie!

Chimney

hey eddie!!

Bobby

Hi Eddie, welcome

+1 213 555

Hey everyone

1-a-(shift)-team

Today, 10:24 AM

Hen has added +1 213 555

Hen

Eddie this is our little groupchat just for A-shift ;)

+1 213 555

Hey :)

Chimney

Today, 10:29 AM

Buck

Why would she add him to our private groupchat

Chimney

I’m literally sitting right next to you

Buck

we don't even know him

what if he's totally weird

Chimney

because you're being very normal right now

Buck

i just think that we don't him well enough to put him in our private groupchat

Chimney

and I just think you need to retract the claws Buckaroo

Eddie's a good guy

Buck

but how do we KNOW that

hes so quiet don't you think that's weird

Chimney

he's not even been here 4 hours

Buck

exactly!!!!

Chimney

...ok im gonna stop responding now

Buck

wait chim

*

1-a-(shift)-team

Today, 21:46 PM

Hen

Um...... What’s this I heard about an exploding ambulance? 😂😂

Chimney

did buck actually try and kill eddie

Buck

don't be dumb chim

eddie's cool

Eddie

Thanks man

Chimney

Today, 21:50 PM

Chimney

well isn't this an interesting development

what happened to 'he's so weird he's so quiet look at his smooth chest and muscular arms there must be something depravedly wrong about him'

Buck

that was a different buck

we're cool now

Chimney

that was about 10 hours ago but go off

(im glad you got ur head out of ur ass buckaroo x)

*

Firehouse 118

Today, 9:34 AM

Bobby

B and C shifts, I know it’s your days off today but if any of you are available we’d appreciate the extra hands, earthquake has taken out nearly the whole city

City has promised overtime

Chimney

can we cash in on that

Bobby

It's your scheduled shift Chim

Chimney

worth a try

*

Eddie

Today, 18:40 PM

Eddie

Hey man, thank you again for dropping us home

I really appreciate it

Buck

yeah of course dude!! anytime

Christopher is the coolest btw

Eddie

You guys got on pretty well

Buck

yeah well like attracts like ;)

Eddie

aged 9?

Buck

Ha ha

Eddie

No but really, thank you as well for being so good with him

You didn't have to but I

I really appreciated it

And so did Chris, he keeps asking when we're gonna see Firefighter Buck again haha

Buck

oh MAN !!!

im free whenever!!!!!

Eddie

Oh no I didn't mean

Buck

oh

Eddie

No I mean

You didn't have to feel pressured or anything

Like you probably have much better things to do than hanging out with a 9yo lol

Buck

no offence eddie but ur kid is way cooler than u

would spend time with him ANY DAY

Eddie

😑

Buck

:D

Eddie

Well I’ll let you know when we’re free? I’m still trying to figure out childcare but when I do maybe we can do a weekend or something?

Buck

😎 cant wait

*

1-a-(shift)-team

Today, 8:05 AM

Bobby

Just got to work to find Eddie already here! Talk about setting an example during his probationary period – everyone, I think we can take a leaf out of Eddie’s books for punctuality

Never mind he left his car here last night

*

Eddie

Today, 14:02 PM

Buck

hey man, something came up with my sister so i had to run, but I hope your grandma’s ok!

tell christopher bye from me!! 💚

Eddie

Will do

And thank you

Buck

how she's doing?

Eddie

Better thankfully

Doctors say she should be up and moving in no time

Buck

thats good!

Eddie

Yeah it's a huge relief, it apparently could have been much worse

Now I just need to try and figure out childcare for the rest of the week 😅

Buck

don't you have a babysitter?

Eddie

Abuela was my babysitter

And Pepa's working days so she can't take him in the mornings

Buck

jesus dude

that sounds like a stress

Eddie

Joys of single dadhood

I'll figure something out

But thanks for coming today Buck, I really appreciate it

Buck

anytime man

have ur back remember?

Eddie

I remember

Chris says bye

Buck

BYE CHRIS!!!

*

Bobby

Today, 7:52 AM

Buck

Hey Bobby

Is it ok if Eddie’s kid hangs around the station this morning? I know he’s been trying to find childcare for him but he hasn’t been able to get anyone for today before his aunt picks him up

Bobby

I'll check with the deputy chief but I don't think there should be a problem

Buck

amazing thanks cap!

1-a-(shift)-team

Today, 15:39 PM

Chimney

Now I know why you didn't introduce us to Christopher sooner Eddie

He's so much cooler than you are

Eddie

😒

Hen

He's so precious Eddie! We had the best time with him

Our Denny's a similar age, maybe we can get them together soon

Eddie

Definitely Hen, that would be great

Hen

Buck can tag along too so all the kids can play together xx

Buck

funny

Hen

I know I am

Bobby

You've done really well with him Eddie, he's such a sweet kid

He's welcome here anytime

Eddie

Thanks Cap

*

Eddie

Yesterday, 19:11 PM

Buck

hey are you free tomorrow afternoon?

Eddie

Why

Buck

jeez such hostility

can't a dude just ask his friend to hang out

Eddie

I've literally never been more suspicious of you

Buck

i'll take that as a yes

stop by mine?

Eddie

...OK

What's the address?

Buck

oh yeah i forgot you haven't visited abby's place before

455 east warwick

Eddie

I'll be there

But I s2g Buck if this is a blind date or something I'm never speaking to you again

Buck

😎

Today, 13:29 PM

Eddie

I don't even know how to thank you enough

Buck

you don’t need to do anything, i was just doing what anyone would do

but i'll take a 50% cut of carla's salary ;)

Eddie

Not anyone would do this Buck

Seriously. Thank you

Buck

anytime x

(is that a yes orrrrr)

Eddie

(No)

*

1-a-(shift)-team

Today, 12:01 PM

Chimney

Sooooo Buck

Hen

You and that reporter this morning

Buck

do you guys coordinate this attacks or

Hen

👀👀👀

Bobby

She seemed nice

Quite pretty too

Chimney

wow she even has bobby's stamp of approval

i think it's fated

Eddie

Is this the red-haired weather reporter from the helicopter crash this morning?

Hen

Eddie you missed out on a total flirtfest when you were dealing with the pilot

"Oh little miss pretty reporter your voice is soooo nice"

Chimney

"even nicer coming out of such a gorgeous face"

Buck

I did not say that

Chimney

we're paraphrasing

Buck

Chim you weren't even there

Chimney

Hen summarised it well enough

Hen

I spoke no words of a lie

Eddie

Are you going to call her?

Buck

well abby and i are still together

so no

Hen

👀

Buck

what?

Hen

Nothing

Chimney

nothing at all

Buck

what????

*

1-a-(shift)-team

Today, 15:10 PM

Chimney

did yall get home okay

Hen

This is Karen, Hen's home

Still talking about her gums are singing to her but I think she's gonna be ok 🤣

Chimney

has she started trying to demonstrate yet

Hen

...No

Chimney

strap in

Buck

strap on

heh

like the sex

Chimney

are you still high buck

Buck

no

maube

Eddie

CAN U SEE

EGG

IN SKY

Chimney

that's the sun eddie

Hen

🤣🤣🤣

Take care boys

Eddie

GLOWING

WANT TO TOCUH

Chimney

i hope you know this is all going in your shield ceremony speech

*

Eddie

Today, 17:37 PM

Buck

dude how did the tour of the new school go?

did it look good?

Eddie

It looked amazing

The classes are smaller so there can be more one-to-ones between student and teacher

And some of the art programmes looked incredible

Buck

thats great!!!

Eddie

yeah

Buck

....ok why don't you sound like it's great

Eddie

Christopher's mother and I never legally separated

So the school wants to meet her

Buck

? ok so

do you even know where she is

can't you just say that she's not in your life anymore

Eddie

She lives twenty minutes away

Buck

oh shit

Eddie

Yeah

Oh shit

*

Maddie & Chimney

Today, 17:42 PM

Chimney

What are your plans tonight

Buck

uh

nothing really, was just gonna have a quiet night in

Maddie

TRICK QUESTION

you're hanging out with us

Buck

have i mentioned i hate you two are friends

Maddie

Once or twice

Buck

guys im kinda not really in the mood tonight

Chimney

Sounds like someone missed the small print when agreeing to crash on my couch then

which is that there is no moping allowed in casa de han

it's super lowkey, we're just getting takeout and watching trash tv

Buck

ugh fine

but neither of you are allowed to mention either abby or taylor

Chimney

who us? never

Maddie

Is Taylor the reporter you hooked up with at karaoke while chim and I were delivering the performance of a lifetime?

Chimney

the one and only

buck 1.0 dusting off the old wheels

Maddie

wait Buck 1.0? there are versions now?

Chimney

oh madeline the stories we have

we'll do dramatic retellings tonight

Buck

you both actually make me sick

*

Eddie

Today, 20:21 PM

Eddie

Hey

You kinda took off after that call with Mitchell and Thomas

I just wanted to see if you were okay

Buck

yeah

idk

it just kinda got to me ig

i'll be fine

Eddie

Buck

Buck

see you tomorrow eddie

*

Eddie

Today, 16:08 PM

Eddie

Hey are you free Saturday?

Christopher wants to visit Santa down at the mall downtown and I wondered if you wanted to come with

Buck

omg yeah of course!! what time?

Eddie

Like 6ish? We can grab dinner after

Buck

epic

also don't get me wrong i can't wait

but isn't this something you should probably be doing with idk christopher's actual parent?

Eddie

I don't know what you're talking about

Buck

uh huh

don’t think i haven’t noticed that ever since Shannon came back you’ve been inviting me out more and more on outings she should probably be on instead

Eddie

We like hanging out with you

This has nothing to do with Shannon

Buck

okayyy

well im not about to look this gifthorse in the mouth to spend more time with my favourite diaz

Eddie

We saw each other yesterday?

Buck

Eddie

Eddie

Oh

Funny 😑

Buck

:D

*

1-a-(shift)-team

Today, 21:19 PM

Bobby

Hen Eddie

There was an accident tonight, Chim's in hospital

Cedars-Sinai

Buck is

I think we could all use some moral support right now

Eddie

On my way

Hen

What happened??? Are you guys okay?????

Bobby

Buck's pretty shaken up

Chim's in surgery at the moment. I can't say how it's going

Eddie

What happened??

Bobby

I'll tell you when you get here

I think we just need to stick together as a team right now

*

118 friends and family 💕

Today, 00:14 AM

Hen

Chimney's just come out of surgery

They say he'll make a full recovery

Michael

🙏🏿🙏🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿

Carla

Oh thank goodness

Karen

Any updates on Maddie?

Today, 06:49 AM

Athena

Maddie's been found

We're on our way back

Eddie

Today, 8:11 AM

Eddie

Hey

Buck

hey

Eddie

How are you doing?

Buck

i don't know

Eddie

Do you need me to come over?

Buck

no don't worry

you've got shannon and chris to worry about

Eddie

Buck I don't really think you should be alone right now

Buck

im not

im at maddie's

Eddie

Aren't they keeping her in the hospital for observation?

Buck

i'll be fine eddie

see you tomorrow

Eddie

...

See you tomorrow Buck

*

Chimney welcome back party

Today, 17:29 PM

Hen

Buck and Eddie

Can I entrust you with the banner

Buck

i don't know hen can you

Hen

Eddie

Yes you can

Buck

i think i have some glitter glue i can bring in

Hen

Glitter glue? The man didn't die

Just bring markers and pens

Bobby

What can I bring Hen?

Hen

Balloons and tinsel

@Athena you're in charge of cake

Athena

I've been waiting for an opportunity to get another novelty cake

Hen

Just nothing as cool as last time

Chim can’t get a complex about all these accidents if he doesn’t get a cake shaped like him every time

*

1-a-(shift)-team

Today, 16:56 PM

Hen

Sending our love Eddie xx

Chimney

Yeah man whatever we can do just let us know

we're here for you

Bobby

Take all the time you need Eddie. Athena and I are keeping you and Christopher in our prayers ❤️

Eddie

Today, 21:32 PM

Buck

can i come over?

Eddie

im not really good company right now buck

Buck

ask me if i give a fuck

look if you want space i'll respect that

but

i don't think you should be alone right now

Eddie

I think I said something similar to you a few weeks ago

Buck

and i was a stubborn piece of shit about it

please let me be there for you eddie

Eddie

...

ok

Buck

i'll be there in 10 x

*

Maddie

Today, 15:25 PM

Buck

mads are you out rn?

Maddie

Yeah Chim and I are on our way back from the movies, whats up?

Buck

chim huh 👀

Maddie

Fuck right off

Buck

ouch

so cruel to ur own brother

Maddie

What do you want evan

Buck

can you stop off by the grocery store on your way back and grab a pack of monterey jack and some boxed noodles? I’m picking Chris up from school atm and Eddie’s having a bit of a rough day so he can’t himself

Maddie

Oh of course yeah

What are you making?

Buck

mac n cheese

eddie's sister adriana told me it was his favourite growing up

Maddie

it's really kind that you're staying with him like this Evan

Buck

he's my best friend

and i can't even imagine how hard this must be for him so

comfort food it is

Maddie

I'm really proud of you

you know that right?

Buck

you remind me every now and then

<3

Maddie

Go and pick up Chris

i'll drop the stuff off in like half an hour x

Buck

won't be as good as yours when we were kids

Maddie

yeah well few things in life can beat noodles and orange powder from a packet

Buck

have fun with chimney 😘😘

Maddie

Not one word!!

*

118 friends and family 💕

Today, 22:23 AM

Karen

What's going on?? I just saw the news

Is everyone okay?

Michael

@Athena what's going on?

Was that Buck under the truck on the news?

Bobby

Kid can never catch a break

He's in surgery right now

Will keep you updated

Maddie

Which hospital

Bobby

Memorial

Maddie

Be there in 5

Michael

Us too

*

1-a-(shift)-team

Today, 13:15PM

Chimney

whose turn is it for Buck grocery duty again today

Hen

Yours Chim

Chimney

shit

knew i was forgetting something

Bobby

😂😂

Eddie

I don't mind doing it, I'm stopping by his later anyway

Buck

hellooo i am here??

and i told you guys, i'm not an invalid i can do my own grocery shopping

Eddie

Remind me where you're sleeping again?

Buck

😒

ok point

Hen

Wait I'm curious is it not your bed?

Buck

The one thing worse than the girlfriend who got me the apartment breaking up with me is the apartment being not accommodating for a broken fuckin leg

Hen

Buck I'm really sorry but that is too funny 🤣🤣

Buck

yeah yeah laugh it up

don't bother stopping by eddie, wouldn't want you my inconvenience to bother you 😒

Eddie

You sure? I even have a tagalong

Buck

...ok he can come

Eddie

That's what I thought

He's brought pens to decorate your cast, be prepared

And hey you're coming to my shield ceremony next week right?

Buck

wouldn't miss it for the world

Hen

@Chimney remember when they hated each other

Chimney

how far they've come 🤩

*

Athena

Today, 14:49 PM

Athena

Bobby told me about your recertification, congratulations Buckaroo 💗

Buck

Thanks Athena <3

Athena

Would you and Maddie like to come to ours for dinner tonight to celebrate?

Bobby's cooking ;)

Buck

Haha well I can't say no to that!!

Athena

Perfect x

*

118 friends and family 💕

Today, 20:58PM

Hen

Maddie and Chimney are with Buck at the hospital right now

He's awake and lucid now, Maddie says he'll be okay

I can do a carpool this evening for anyone else who wants to visit

Karen

Hen and I have the kids @Eddie @Athena

Athena

You're a lifesaver Karen x

Eddie

Are they okay?

Karen

A little freaked but nothing a movie and sleepover can't fix

Chimney

We should rename this chat party-planning and hospital coordination at this point

Athena

More like party-planning and *Buck’s hospital coordination

Will that boy ever get a break

Hen

Eddie I'll come pick you up?

Eddie

That would be great Hen thanks

He's gonna send us all to an early grave jesus christ

*

1-a-(shift)-team

Today, 12:28 PM

Buck has left the group

Chimney

I take it the talk went well

Bobby

He's angry and hurting

Understandably

I hope he doesn't mean it

Eddie

I'll talk to him

Bobby

Please

*

Eddie

Today, 13:52PM

Eddie

Buck can we talk

Buck

Okay well I'm coming over anyway

I'm outside can you let me in

Buck

Buck

Fuck it I'm using my key

If you wanted to be left alone you should have picked up your phone

*

Eddie

Today, 9:35 AM

Buck

He wanted pancakes so we're doing pancakes

Eddie

Did you and Chris get pancakes at Sebastian's?

Buck

where else?

Eddie

Correct answer

Buck

haha

im sorry i was so fuckin pissy this morning by the way

Eddie

This morning?

Buck

🙄

ok for the last while

im just

yeah

Eddie

You don't need to explain it Buck

I get it

Buck

yeah

Eddie

Have a good day today man

We'll talk when I pick him up?

Buck

ok

yeah i'd like that

have a good day too eddie x

13:49 PM

Eddie

Hey buck I’m using text-to-speak so I don’t know how well this is getting across but I was just checking in on you and Chris I hope things are going okay and that you guys are staying safe you’re probably at home watching a movie or something but maybe just text me back and let me know you guys are okay okay love you I mean shit you know what I mean end text stop typing Siri stop typing end text Siri shut the fuck up Siri Chimney how do I make it stop you just press this button which button

22:31 PM

Eddie

Buck did you take off

Where are you

Right you lost your phone

Okay well when you get your number back know that I'm not mad at you okay? This was not your fault in the slightest

Please be kind to yourself, I know how you get

9:54 AM

Eddie

Okay fuck it we're coming over

14:13 PM

Buck

We did the zoo

Eddie

😊

*

1-a-(shift)-team

Today, 9:45 AM

Hen has added Buck

Hen has added +1 381 756

Bobby

Welcome back Buck and welcome Lena

+1 381 756

Hey Buck

I've heard a lot about you

Chimney

don't worry buckaroo all bad things

Buck

wow thanks chim

Chimney

Today, 9:49 AM

Buck

who's Lena

Chimney

she's from the 136

staying with us temporarily bc her station got displaced in the tsunami

Buck

and she's been added to the a-shift group chat?

Chimney

You mean because she's part of A-shift?

Buck

that groupchat isn't just a-shift chim

Chimney

oh wow just checked the weather forecast and its coming in hot with déjà vu and a level of irony

should I ask if she has a ten-year-old and an estranged spouse

*

Athena

Today, 17:48 PM

Athena

If you promise not to cough up blood on our new patio again, Bobby and I would love to have you over for dinner Buckaroo x I’ve missed seeing you around the 118 since you’ve been gone

Buck

haha no promises

but i'd love to!

oh btw so you know because of the blood thinners I can’t have too much vitamin k so can’t do any dark leafy greens unfortunately

Eddie

Look at you taking care of your health !

I'll let Bobby know xx

Buck

haha I try

*

1-a-(shift)-team

Today, 20:51 PM

Buck has left the group

Chimney

oh what now

+1 381 756

nice to meet you too Buck 🙄

*

Firehouse 118

Today, 8:45 AM

Bobby

Firefighter Buckley has filed a class-action lawsuit against the city. You will all be called in for an arbitration hearing at some point this week.

I know this is frustrating. We’re trying to figure it out the best we can.

*

1-a-(shift)-team

Today, 8:56 AM

Chimney

Lawsuit???

Hen

Bobby when Athena said the dinner went badly I didn't realise it was this dire

Bobby

Buck found out I was the reason he was being kept from active duty

He didn't take it too well

Hen

That's an understatement

Chimney

is it even possible to sue a city?

Hen

Apparently so

Eddie

Jesus Christ Buck

Bobby

Has he messaged anyone about this? @Eddie?

Eddie

No

Not a word

Chimney

i'll text Maddie, see if she's heard anything

Hen

I kind of want to clobber him and give him a hug at the same time

At the moment, mostly clobber

Bobby

Our hearing is this Wednesday

Everyone just be honest. Buck is hurting, and understandably so, but we did nothing wrong. He’s a good kid, he’s just angry and upset. For his sake, let’s not make this any uglier than it has to be

Chimney

big of you cap

Bobby

It's partially my fault this is happening

Hen

It's not your fault at all

It's Buck's for being a reactionary hothead

Bobby

And a little mine. I should have been honest from the beginning about why he was being held from active duty. Maybe we could have avoided this

But what’s done is done. We’re a team. We’ll get through this

*

Eddie

Today, 18:22 PM

Eddie

I'm really fucking pissed at you right now

But I think you know that or you would have messaged

I just wish you would have talked to me before you went and spoke with that scumbag lawyer

And I'm

I'm honestly really hurt you told him about Shannon

If you're gonna ignore someone I'd turn off my read receipts

*

1-a-(shift)-team

Today, 16:12 PM

Chimney

cat laxatives

Hen

What even was that

*

Eddie

Today, 17:01 PM

Buck

Hey

I know you probably don't want to hear from me at all and that's totally understandable

I really fucked up I get it, I know it’s gonna take a lot more than a few texts for you to forgive me and I’m prepared to work for it

But I'd really like to see Christopher if that's okay

I didn't

I didn't know he missed me that much

I never would have done this if I knew

Eddie

When are you going to stop doubting how much you mean to people Buck

Buck

i don't know

i'm trying to get better at it

Eddie

We're free Friday evening if you want to come over after school

Buck

ok

thank you eddie. seriously

i did really miss you guys

Eddie

See you Friday

*

1-a-(shift)-team

Bobby added Buck

Today, 18:20 PM

Chimney

if yall see a crow around the firehouse DO NOT LOOK AT IT IN ITS EYES

i think it's after me

Hen

I'll keep that in mind

Chimney

i can hear the mocking tone even over text HENRIETTA

Bobby

How are things back at the station @Buck?

Buck

peachy keen

given out 40 fire alarms

Bobby

Good work Buckley

Keep it up

Chimney

KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR THE CROW

*

Eddie

Today, 7:59 AM

Eddie

Bobby said you're in hospital?

What happened? Are you okay?

He's saying it's because you cut yourself

Are you

Buck are you ok

What happened

Buck

im ok

Eddie

Oh thank fuck

Buck

cut myself on some glass

not intentionally

Eddie

Christ Buck I was so worried

Are you okay? What happened?

Buck

i'm okay

a lady got a concussion a few days ago, was driving around with a dude stuck through her windshield

ig everyone dismissed it as a Halloween decoration but she had some pretty bad brain bleeding

the doctors say theyre gonna be ok though

the lady and the man

Eddie

and you?

Buck

and me

bobby and i went out for breakfast

kinda talked things over

Eddie

That's good

Buck

Yeah

it was really nice actually

kinda screwed the rest of my head back on straight

Eddie

I'm so glad you're all right Buck

I don’t know what I thought when Bobby sent that message

But

Buck

im sorry for scaring you

im okay i promise

Eddie

Do you want to come over?

Buck

yeah?

Eddie

I mean you've already eaten but

Buck

i can do a second breakfast

Eddie

of course you can

Yeah come over

Chris will be happy to see you

Buck

And his dad?

Eddie

We already hugged it out, you can stop fishing

Buck

second nature ;)

be there in 20 x

Eddie

See you then x

*

+1 381 756

Today, 20:12 PM

+1 381 756

Check on your boy

He's not in a good way

Buck

??? who's this?

+1 381 756

Lena

from the 136

Buck

How did you get this number

+1 381 756

We were in a groupchat together for like 2 months dumbass

Good to know you saved my number

Buck

.....sorry

+1 381 756

Check on your boy. I think he needs a shoulder right now

Buck

eddie?

+1 381 756

Who else?

*

Eddie

Today, 16:05 PM

Buck

Soooooo

how was therapyyyyyy

Eddie

Sometimes I regret that I forgave you so quickly

Buck

is that deflection i smell?

or perhaps displacement?

Eddie

Wow

Buck

come on im invested in your emotional wellness

Eddie

It was ok

Buck

Ok?

Eddie

I don't know man

I'm not much of a therapy guy

Buck

maybe you're just not gelling with this therapist

you have frank right? maddie has him too

she says he's quite sexy

Eddie

I feel like Maddie's getting the wrong takeaways from therapy

Buck

Bobby can probably find you a new therapist if he's not working

Eddie

No I'll stick it out for a while longer

It's whatever

Buck

okaaaaayyy

hey actually while we're here do you and chris wanna come over for dinner tonight?

i accidentally ordered 2 packs of mince meat and i don't want them to go to waste

Eddie

'Accidentally' 🙄

But yeah we'd love to

Chris keeps clamouring about that video game of yours

Buck

omg street fighter

fuck ur kid is LETHAL at that i need to get some practice in before you arrive

Eddie

You're actually so weird

*

Athena

Today, 13:44 PM

Buck

Athena! Can I ask a favour

Athena

Well that all depends

Is this going to end with you suing my husband again?

Buck

that was one time

Athena

One time too many hmm

But I know you've done your time for that so I won't torture you

What can I help you with Buckaroo?

Buck

Well A-shift is scheduled to be working on Christmas and I know everyone is kinda bummed they’re not gonna be able to spend time with their families, so I was thinking we could team up and maybe throw a little party at the station?

you are after all the master of a good party

Athena

Oh you know how to flatter a woman Evan Buckley

But I'll see what I can do 😘

*

Eddie

Today, 19:11PM

Eddie

Tell me you didn't do that for us

Buck

i didn't do that for you

but also i may have done, just a little

Eddie

Buck

Buck

eddie

Eddie

Thank you. Seriously

Buck

we have each other's backs. what it means to be part of a team, right? ;)

merry christmas man<3

Eddie

Merry Christmas Buck 💗

Chapter Text

*

1-a-(shift)-team

Today, 18:20 PM

Buck

GUESS WHO JUST GOT A CLEAN BILL OF HEALTH BITCHES

sorry i don't mean to call you all bitches

BUT

CLEAN BILL OF HEALTH

Hen

Buck!! Congratulations!!! ❤️❤️

(But forgive us if we're gonna wait a few days to truly celebrate 😂)

Eddie

What she said

(Congrats bud <3)

Buck

too soon hen

too soon

Chimney

aw congrats man!!

who knew the biggest clots would be the one in your brain <333

Bobby

Really happy to have you back Buck. There have been a few bumps in the road but you've done really well and I'm proud of you ❤️

Buck

thanks guys

<3333333333333

*

Eddie

Today, 21:02 PM

Buck

i think i just got set up on a double date with josh lmao

Eddie

???

context buck

Buck

that's pretty much all there is

mads and chim invited me to games night and josh was there too

it wasn’t until Maddie make a joke about it that I realised I think they were setting us up

Eddie

Oh wow

How do you feel about that

Buck

i mean flattered

i could do a whole lot worse than josh

Eddie

Are you going to call him

Buck

lol i don't know

i don't have his number

and i'm not really sure we clicked u know

like on that level

Eddie

Oh

Buck

he's super nice tho

kinda cute too

Eddie

Yeah I guess

Buck

i've kinda been meaning to get back into the dating pool

you know it's been so long since ali and i broke up

omg dude you should too

we can do it together

Eddie

Yeah I'm gonna pass

Buck

what!! why!!!

Eddie

Because I'm a single father and not looking to date?

Buck

carla said something about a cute teacher at parents' evening

Eddie

I'm going to delete your number from Carla's phone

Buck

but where else will i get my eddie and chris updates

you?

LOL

Eddie

I update you

Buck

yeah like im holding you hostage

come on spill!! who's the teacher

Eddie

no one

she was just a teacher

Buck

are you gonna call her?

Eddie

No? I don't know her?

Buck

how cool would it be if we started dating at the same time

Eddie

Frank would probably describe this relationship as co-dependent you know

Buck

frank WISHES he had friends as close as us

ur not even gonna explore that horizon?

Eddie

She's the reaosn Chris got hurt this week

Buck

Wait what??

the skateboarding accident???

Eddie

She was the teacher on duty when it happened

She saw the skateboard and didn't say anything

so

Buck

oh shit

does this mean she's the one you yelled at

Eddie

...how do you know I yelled at her

Buck

carla

obviously

Eddie

obviously

It's just... he's my kid you know? What was she thinking letting a kid with cerebral palsy on a skateboard unsupervised??

Buck

have you spoken to chris about it?

Eddie

Not yet

Buck

maybe you should

he might remember it differently

Eddie

Maybe you should call josh

Buck

touche

*

Eddie & Carla

Today, 14:49 PM

Buck

so i was doing some research last night and came across this link

https://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/hvo/d/los-angeles-adjusted-skateboard-diy/7496072843.html

think this might work for Chris?

Carla

Oh that looks DELIGHTFUL

PERFECT for Chris!!!

Eddie

Buck

Buck

trick question, I already bought it

Eddie

BUCK

Carla

🤣🤣🤣🤣

Buck

see you guys at the skate park saturday eddie ;)

*

1-a-(shift)-team

Today, 23:04 PM

Bobby

How's Eddie doing @Buck?

Buck

he's doing good

they're keeping him overnight for observation, just making sure he doesn't have pnuemonia

but they say he should make a full recovery

Bobby

That's good

Give him our love will you? ❤️

Buck

of course

Chimney

that one felt too close

For a second I genuinely thought we'd lost him

Hen

Yeah

Me too

Bobby

But we didn't

He's still with us

He fought to stay with his family. No use wondering over what-ifs

Hen

You're right

He's going to be okay

Bobby

And he's got Buck with him

He's going to be just fine ❤️

*

Maybe: Abby Clark

Today, 10:26 AM

Maybe: Abby Clark

Hi Buck

Can we meet?

Buck

ok

*

Eddie

Today, 16:10 PM

Eddie

How was it

Buck

idk

good

i think

she didn't really say sorry

Eddie

That's not fair of her

You deserved one

Buck

i know

weirdly i feel kinda

idk like apathetic about it

like it hurts ofc but

idk how to explain it

Eddie

You know that you deserved an apology

Buck

i think maybe yeah

is this self-worth lol

Eddie

You got there eventually

(hey. I'm proud of you <3)

Buck

<3

*

118 friends and family 💕

Today, 17:30 PM

Athena

Hi yall, you are all cordially invited to May’s graduation party! It is being held at our place, and all we ask is that you bring yourselves and your best party outfits. There’ll be music, cake and even a photobooth.

Chimney

athena you literally never miss

Athena

Miss what? Did I miss something?

May

mom oh my god 😭

*

Firehouse 118

Today, 9:13 AM

Bobby

Hey everyone, I know that checking the news recently has become a little overwhelming and scary. However I do urge you to keep checking CDC mandates – we don’t know when this is going to be over, whether it’s near or far, so please keep washing your hands and wearing your masks, and keep checking the newsletter for newest restriction guidelines.

*

1-a-(shift)-team

Today, 11:33 AM

Buck

Are you sure you don't wanna move in cap? we can make it a squad hideout

Hen

Buck you literally have 1 bed, I don't even know where you're planning on keeping us

let alone a fifth person

Buck

he can stay in the cupboard

Bobby

That's generous of you Buck 😂

But it’s okay. May and Harry are staying with David, Athena and I are both out too much for it to be necessary to stay with friends. Are the rest of you staying with Buck?

Chimney

Just in case we were afraid we didn't spend enough time together x

Buck

hen are you currently on your way

can you stop by the grocery store and pick up some oat milk? i've just checked and i've run out

Hen

Face the grocery store?

Do you want me to die Buckley

Eddie

Hangry Buck without his oat milk latte I guarantee is worse than the grocery store

Buck

wow thanks eddie

Eddie

just giving pre-emptive measures

Hen

😂😂

I'll make a detour

*

Christopher

Today, 17:49 PM

Christopher

Hi Buck Do You Want To FaceTime

Buck

hey Chris!!

Let me just grab your dad, I think he's free now too

Christopher

Yay!!!!

*

quaranteam 🏠🏠

Today, 12:01 PM

Chimney

okay gang

how do we feel about one of those fancy Hildy fridges for Buck's kitchen

Buck

if you're gonna pay for it chim x

Chimney

we can all go halfsies

or quarterlies ig

Hen

Yeah unless I'm taking it back home with me, no way

Eddie

What's a Hildy fridge?

Chimney

one of those new smartfridges

you know the ones that tell you what food you have inside it and do your grocery lists for you

Eddie

What

Buck

eddie's a technophobe be gentle

Eddie

I’m not a technophobe, I just am a little disturbed by a fridge doing a grocery shop for you

we are absolutely not getting one

Chimney

Maybe we can fundraise for one for the station

then we don't have to live under Bobby's reign of terror for his grocery trips

Hen

Okay very good point

Buck

thats actually not a bad idea

Chimney

'actually' so rude evan :(

Eddie

Um is no one else disturbed by this?

Hen

How are you just finding out about Hildy now Eddie 😂

Pretty sure she came out around the same time as Siri and Alexa

Eddie

SHE??

Buck

look what you've done you've traumatised him

Eddie

This is the end of days

*

Eddie

Today, 21:18 PM

Buck

it's kinda weird being by myself now

Eddie

What do you mean

Buck

well chim moved back in with maddie yesterday

idk

like i know we'd all sometimes be at each other's throats

but i kinda got used to living with people

now my apartment feels kinda empty without you all there

it's stupid lol

Eddie

It's not stupid Buck

Wanna come over tonight? I'm making lasagne

Buck

you're making lasagne?

Eddie

Stfu I can make lasagne

Buck

you can supervise while *i* make lasagne

don't touch anything else i'll be there in 20

Eddie

So fucking rude, invitation rescinded

Buck

you're not even gonna have a cup of coffee from your new Hildy machine waiting for me?

Eddie

I will HAUNT you Evan Buckley

*

Chimney

Today, 18:23 PM

Buck

Did you know about this

Chimney

About what

the extinction of the dodo

because I'll be real I thought they were mythical

Buck

Chimney I'm not fucking around

did you know my parents were coming to town

Chimney

Your parents

Buck

yes my parents

you knew didn't you, maddie told you

Chimney

Maddie's told me a lot of things Buck

Buck

??

Chimney

shit

ignore me idk what I'm saying

I only found out a few days before she told you

and I didn't know that it would be such a big deal

I'm sorry that I didn't say

Please don't be angry at Maddie though

Buck

i'm not

i get why she invited them im just

idk

sorry

Chimney

don't be

I know a thing or two about complex family dynamics

I'll be there the whole time if that means anything. Maddie and I won't leave you alone with them

Buck

thanks chim

sorry for being kinda aggressive

im just

yeah

Chimney

I get it Buckaroo

seriously no sweat

and i mean you didn't call me rebar so you know

4/10 for spectacle

Buck

there's still time

Chimney

😁

*

Eddie

Today, 15:40 PM

Buck

do you think chim's being weird

Eddie

How so

Buck

idk

do you not notice anything?

Eddie

I mean he's kinda always a little weird but that's just Chimney

Buck

yeah

i think i'm blowing it out of proportion it's probably nothing

dw about it

Eddie

If you say so man

But if you think something's up you should ask him

Buck

yeah maybe

Eddie

Hey you're still coming over tonight right?

Christopher has been talking about nothing but this goddamn volcano project all week

Buck

duh

wouldn't miss it for the world

*

Maddie

Today, 20:01 PM

Maddie

Buck

Please pick up your phone

I'm so sorry I didn't tell you

I'm so worried about you please just let me know you're okay

Evan please

Buck

im ok

Maddie

Buck

Buck

no offence maddie but im really really fucking pissed off

so im just gonna need some space so i don't say something i regret

Maddie

Of course

Whatever you want Evan

I'm here whenever

Just please don't be mad at Chimney

I asked him to keep it a secret and it killed him to keep it from you

Buck

yeah

*

Eddie

Today, 18:31 PM

Eddie

How'd it go with your parents?

Buck

remember when i said i felt kinda apathetic with Abby

bc like

i knew i deserved an apology and she didn't give me one

i kinda feel the same with them if that makes any sense

is that bad?

Eddie

No

Not at all

Buck

ok

Eddie

Is that all you feel?

Buck

Kinda relieved too

and

and maybe a little sad

Eddie

It's completely understandable

they're your parents and you feel let down by them

Buck

i guess

Eddie

Wanna come over tonight?

Buck

i can't

maddie and i are having dinner

she's gonna tell me about daniel

Eddie

That's great Buck

Buck

yeah i

i think it might actually be

but maybe after?

Eddie

After's perfect

Let yourself in whenever x

*

Firehouse 118

Today, 14:55 PM

Chimney

@Ravi A CURSE UPON YOUR ANCESTORS

Hen

Oh my god chim please 😭

Ravi

um

Chimney

sorry it's been a long day

1-a-(shift)-team

Today, 15:00 PM

Buck

FUCKIN PROBIE

eddie how do you not believe in jinxes after this actual hellscape of a day

Eddie

Because I'm not 7 years old?

Hen

Oh now he's tempted it

Chimney

eddie ffs i was trying to have a nap

Eddie

The alarm wasn't me!!

Hen

You goaded it

The universe doesn't take well to goads Edmundo

Eddie

🙄

*

Eddie

Today, 11:49 AM

Eddie

Hey can I ask a big favour

Buck

yeah sure whats up

one thing: if your shower is broken i can’t really lend you mine, my hot water broke like 2 days ago and I read somewhere that cold showers are meant to be really good for the immune system so I’m just sort of embracing it

Eddie

You're a little strange Buck

but no not a shower

Are you free tomorrow night?

Buck

I am indeed

what's on the agenda? do u need me to kick ur ass at mario kart again? bc i can feel another win coming

OOH and i've been meaning to make u guys arepas

i think im getting better at them

like not abuela level but i'm getting there

Eddie

Okay my controller was faulty that time

Buck

SURE

Eddie

and uh

I actually have a date?

Buck

oh?

with who?

Eddie

Do you remember Ana Flores?

Buck

chris's teacher who you yelled at, Ana flores?

Eddie

...the very one

Buck

How'd you secure that one lol

Eddie

We bumped into each other a while ago

Rekindled I guess

I don't know it's just one date but

Would you mind looking after Chris?

Buck

of course dude

just for the evening or all night? 😉

Eddie

Evening

Just evening

Buck

okay

well don't be jealous when i send you arepas pics

they're gonna be off the chain hook

Eddie

Did you just say off the chain hook this side of the 2000s

*

1-a-(shift)-team

Today, 16:38 PM

Hen

Buck where have you gone?? The police ordered pizza

Chimney

I love negotiations we always get the best food 🤩

Bobby

I'll try my best to save you some slices Buck

Chimney

no let him starve

he snoozes he loses

Buck

sorry guys i just got talking

are you still by the ambulance?

Chimney

Haven't moved

Hen

Who were you talking to 👀

Buck

no one

Chimney

hold on is that the channel 4 van?

is Taylor Kelly here?

Hen

BUCK were you rekindling with Taylor Kelly

Buck

no

maybe

not rekindling we were just talking

Hen

Okaaaaay

Bobby

Is she the reporter?

Buck

she is

Bobby

Hm

I still have pizza saved if you want

Buck

I DO WANT

Eddieeee don't let them eat my slices

Eddie

Sorry Buck first come first served

Buck

:((((((((

*

Eddie

Today, 20:13 PM

Eddie

Thanks again man

Buck

It's okay

you should probably change your phone passcode though

Eddie

Yeah Christ

I don't even know how he knew your address

Buck

i think it's in my saved contact

Eddie

Yeah it is

God

Buck

he told me

about ana

Eddie

I should have told him sooner

Buck

don't beat yourself up Eddie

Eddie

My own fucking son ran away from me

Buck

to me

not across the border

Eddie

I feel like I've failed

Buck

Talk to him man

i think he's just sad

Eddie

Did he say anything to you?

Buck

i promised him i wouldn't say anything to you but ask him yourself

he wants to talk to you about this

i think he's just scared

Eddie

Of what?

Buck

of people leaving

lol

remember when i said like attracts like

Eddie

Buck

Buck

Sorry bad joke

talk to him eddie

call me after?

Eddie

I will

thank you again Buck

I owe you my life

Buck

what's one more?

*

118 friends and family 💕

Today, 22:20 PM

Chimney

MADDIES IN LABOUR

@CEDARS SINAI

Karen

Ahhhhh!!!!

Carla

Good luck Maddie hon!!! ❤️❤️

Buck

WAIT IM COMING

Chimney

@Albert where's our emergency birth bag???

*

1-a-(shift)-team

Today, 14:08 PM

Chimney has added Ravi

Chimney

Welcome probie

after the treasure hunt you have proved yourself one of us

Ravi

...is this a cult

Chimney

No not a cult

just the exclusive a-shift inner circle

Buck

you're one of us now probie

Ravi

oh man

you guys didn't have to do that

Chimney

of course we did

Hen

Good to have you onboard Ravi! 💖

Ravi

thanks

*

Taylor Kelly

Today, 10:21 AM

Taylor Kelly

Buck are you okay

I've seen on the news a firefighter was shot

Buck answer your phone I need to know it wasn't you

I've been assigned to the story, I'm coming to the hospital

118 friends and family 💕

Today, 11:57 AM

Michael

How's he doing?

Hen

Critical condition

They can't say

Maddie

Fuck

Bobby

Today, 23:40 PM

Bobby

Please don't feel like you have to come in today

Buck

no offence cap but i am

Bobby

Buck

Buck

i can't sit around doing nothing

i can't

im gonna

i just need to be out there

please

Bobby

Okay

Your call

But as your boss I can decide whether you are unfit to be on duty

And if I think you are you're off without a complaint, am I understood?

Buck

Yes Cap

*

Christopher

Today, 13:33 PM

Buck

Hey bud, guess who wants to say hello?

Christopher

Is Dad Awake??!!!

Buck

he sure is!

Is Carla there? We'll video-call you guys

*

Carla

Today, 14:50 PM

Carla

I'm doing groceries, what do we need?

Buck

Broccoli

Cheese

Milk

we have half a loaf of bread so idk if we need any more

Pasta (bow-tie)

we are also on the last of our garlic pwder

Carla

Understandably dire 😂

I'll grab some more

Maybe some ice cream too

Buck

omg yeah

chris is on a cookies and cream kick now, he's shifted from chocolate fudge brownie

Carla

Okay noted 😂

And some mint chocolate for the two of us ;)

Buck

you're a goddess carla

Carla

Flatterer

I'm just looking at the calendar now too honey

Does Chris has Science Club this week?

Buck

no it was cancelled, his teacher is on maternity leave

Carla

Okay perfect

Are you on shift right now? Do you need me up pick him up?

Buck

that would be amazing thank you carla <3

diamond

Carla

I try 👑

How's Eddie?

Buck

he's

he's getting there

Carla

That's as well as we can hope

You're a good man Evan Buckley

Buck

i'm not so sure about that

Carla

I am

Few people would do what you're doing for him

Buck

Carla

Carla

I’ll be home in an hour hon, I’ll make sure to grab some more of that tea he likes x

*

1-a-(shift)-team

Today, 19:45 PM

Chimney

how's our favourite invalid doing?

Hen

That's probably offensive Chim

Chimney

Are you offended @Eddie?

Eddie

Always

Chimney

nothing abnormal then x

Eddie

I'm doing ok

Physio fucking sucks

Buck

he's crushing physio

Chimney

ah thank you buck, as always our most objective eddie observer

Bobby

@Buck I've made pot roast for dinner today, make sure to take the leftovers home

Buck

will do, thank you bobby

Chimney

This special treatment almost makes a man want to get shot

Eddie

It's worth it

Hen

😂😂😂

*

Firehouse 118

Today, 7:31 AM

Bobby

Hey guys, due to the blackout make sure to correctly clock your hours on the pad of paper by the door, our online systems are down.

*

Eddie

Today, 16:18 PM

Buck

Eddie

Eddie

Im literally on the bunk next to you

Buck

too much energy to speak

too hot

Eddie

No less energy than to type?

Buck

what r u gonna do about ana

Eddie

Jesus Christ

You never know when to let things go do you

Buck

???

Eddie

I've been trying to work out how I'm gonna break it to her

I don't even know what it is

Buck

just be honest

Eddie

Yeah thanks Buck

'Nothing personal but just your very existence literally gives me panic attacks'

Buck

could use some workshopping

Eddie

whatever

Buck

im sorry

i just want to make sure you're ok

Eddie

I know

I'm sorry for being grouchy

it's just so fucking hot and I haven't slept in like 3 days and now i've got this added stress to deal with

I'll figure it out

Buck

You always do

*

Eddie

Today, 21:33 PM

Buck

how'd it go?

Eddie

We broke up

Buck

are you okay?

Eddie

I don't know

Buck

do you need me to come over?

Eddie

I think

I think maybe I need to just be alone for a little bit

is that ok?

Buck

yeah of course dude

just

im here for you whenever yeah?

Eddie

I know

thank you Buck ❤️

Buck

anytime <3

*

1-a-(shift)-team

Today, 18:06 PM

Hen

Buck jfc

Can you stop terrorising Ravi

Buck

i'm not terrorising ravi

@Ravi are you feeling terrorised

Ravi

uh

no?

Buck

see?

Eddie

He's not gonna say yes when you're @ing him in the groupchat

Buck

Just teaching him the ways of a firefighter

Bobby

Buck you can afford to ease up a little

I heard about an incident with a chainsaw?

Buck

that was PRECAUTIONARY

*

Firehouse 118

Today, 15:12 PM

Bobby

Buck, Eddie, I've radio'd you both

Can you respond?

We think the prison guards you've driven off with are actually inmates. Please respond if you see this, I need to know you're okay

*

Eddie

Today, 21:20 PM

Eddie

Where are you?

Buck

what?

Eddie

where are you?

Buck

uh home?

Eddie

Oh

Buck

oh what

Eddie

Nothing don't worry

Buck

eddie

Eddie

I was kind of expecting you to come home with me

Buck

oh

Eddie

Don't worry about it

Buck

it's late

Eddie

I know

Sorry

Get some rest Buck

Buck

yeah

you too

*

Bobby

Today, 17:47 PM

Bobby

Buck I'm just double-checking, are you still coming to our Christmas party?

Buck

Taylor and I are kind of thinking of doing something just the two of us if that's okay

i'm really sorry Bobby

it's just kinda been a full-on year

but we'll be there for new year's

Bobby

Of course Buck

Have a good Christmas x

*

1-a-(shift)-team

Today, 18:52 PM

Eddie has left

Buck

anyone else kinda feel like we're all splitting apart lol

or is that just me

Hen

Not just you Buckaroo

I feel it too

*

Eddie

Today, 19:03 PM

Buck

you didn't say anything

Eddie

I didn't know how

Buck

I'm not fucking Ana Eddie

you could have

fuck

you could have talked to me

we could have worked something out

Eddie

Worked something out in that I stayed?

Buck

Yeah

Maybe

Eddie

I chose this for myself Buck

This is what's good for me

Buck

but

Eddie

But what

Buck

But I need you

i need you at the 118

Eddie

Chris needs me too

Buck

that's not fair

Eddie

What's fucking fair Buck

sorry

Buck

it's ok

you're right

i can't ask you to choose between me and christopher that's what's not fair

and that would make me a really fucked-up friend

Eddie

I never wanted to you to be put in the middle like this

If I'd known you felt this way

Buck

don't say that

Eddie

Things might have been different

Buck

please don't say that eddie

Eddie

I didn't know

Buck

would things really have been different if you did?

Eddie

I don't know Buck

Maybe

Yeah

You're important to me too

Buck

remember what you said to me

about when i'm going to learn that i mean something to people

i guess everything comes around full circle doesn't it

Eddie

Buck

Buck

i'm tired

talk tomorrow?

Eddie

Yeah

ok

goodnight Buck

Buck

night

23:34 PM

Buck

I'm sorry

Eddie

what

Buck

i'm sorry

i was just thinking and i'm really sorry for how that conversation went

that was really shitty of me to respond like that

i know this isn't easy for you and i'm not helping so

line in the sand

I’m gonna support you no matter what. because we’re best friends and our friendship is not conditional on whether we work together.

so whatever your next steps are, I want to be there with you. no matter what.

Eddie

Yeah

That sounds good <3

goodnight Buck. for real

Buck

night eddie ❤️

*

not a-shift

Today, 20:05 PM

Hen

Hey Eddie where are you?

You didn't bail did you

Buck

booooooooooo

Hen

Buck's a little drunk

Eddie

I couldn't tell

Buck

eddieieeee where r u

Eddie

Stomach ache

Sorry

Another time maybe

Buck

boooooooooo :(((((((((

Ravi

lol weird I thought I saw you in the parking lot

must have been someone else haha

Eddie

Yeah weird haha

Take care of Buck, he's a sloppy drunk

Hen

Will do 😂

Miss you Eddie x

*

Eddie

Today, 8:58 AM

Buck

i think i did something really stupid

Eddie

How's the hangover drunky

Buck

so much better than the regret holy shiiiiit

Eddie

...What did you do

Buck

something really stupid

Eddie

So you said

Buck

no like

really stupid

and now i've asked taylor to move in

Eddie

Um

Buck

yeah

Eddie

Was asking Taylor to move in not the stupid thing?

Buck

no

Eddie

Ok

Then are congratulations in order?

Buck

i kissed lucy

Eddie

oh dear

Buck

YEAH

eddie i've really fucked up

i don't know what i've done

Eddie

Did you ask taylor to move in because you kissed Lucy?

Buck

.....i think so

Eddie

Jesus Christ Buck

Buck

I KNOW

fuck

maybe dr Copeland was right when she said i had a propensity for self-sabotage

Eddie

Maybe?

Buck

okay therapy boy

not exactly in a position to be throwing stones here

Eddie

What are you gonna do

Buck

i don't know

i love taylor you know

maybe this was the push we needed?

Eddie

Kissing another woman was the push you needed

Buck

Fuck when you put it like that

this is why we need you back eddie so you can smack some fuckin sense into me

Eddie

Yeah

maybe

*

Christopher

Today, 21:43 PM

Christopher

Buck

Buck Something's Happening With Dad

Buck !!!

Missed call at 21:46 PM

Buck

Buddy what's going on??

Call at 21:48

*

Bobby

Today, 7:24 AM

Buck

hey bobby

are you free rn

Bobby

I'm just making breakfast

Is everything okay?

Buck

Uh

not really lol?

Bobby

Buck what's wrong

Buck

Eddie sort of had a breakdown last night

he's sleeping right now and i gotta take chris to school but i don't want to leave him alone

Bobby

I'll be there in half an hour

Buck

thank you

*

Taylor

Today, 16:39 PM

Taylor

Here

newhorizons.org/book-an-equestrian-therapy-session-today...

Buck

thank you thank you <33333

are you free for dinner tonight by the way?? maybe i can make it up to you ;)

Taylor

Working sorry

Buck

oh okay

another night?

Taylor

Busy all week

But maybe next weekend

Buck

yeah

maybe

*

Eddie

Today, 10:12 AM

Eddie

SOS

What does one pack for a weekend to Texas to visit family they don't get on particularly well with

Buck

assless chaps

Eddie

Right why didn't I think of that

Come over? i need moral support

Buck

lol i'll bring the beer

*

Chimney

Today, 7:08 AM

Chimney

Buck are you awake?

Can you let us in

Buckkkkkkk

Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck

ok whatever we're coming anyway

you better be fully clothed

Hen's here and neither of us want to see your dick

*

118 friends and family 💕

Today, 22:37 PM

Athena

Hen and Chimney are fine

In the hospital now

They're doing okay

Maddie

Oh thank God

Carla

@Karen do you need me to take Denny tonight?

Karen

oh Carla yes please honey thank you so much

Eddie

What even happened??

Athena

Long story

Karen

Check the news

Taylor Kelly has the exclusive 🙄

Buck

i'm gonna talk to her

Maddie

No one's blaming you Buck

Buck

yeah well I am

*

Henrietta + Karen 💞

Today, 15:09 PM

+1 309 228

Hi yall it's Toni Henrietta's Mama . I was thinking as a treat for them and their upcoming wedding anniversary we should throw them a party/new wedding ! Who's in ?

Chimney

You had me at wedding anniversary

Athena

We'd love to help wherever Toni

We at the 118-adjacent love a good party

Buck

us too, whatever we can do! <3

+1 309 228

Aren't yall angels !

*

Eddie

Today, 21:02 PM

Eddie

Hey

Buck

hey

Eddie

Everything okay?

Buck

everything's perfect

Eddie

It was really nice seeing you at the wedding today

Buck

yeah same

idk why lol we see each other nearly every day

Eddie

A little different seeing each other dressed up vs first thing in the morning

Buck

hmm idk

kinda like grouchy first-thing eddie diaz

Eddie

Yeah?

Buck

yeah

he's just for me

Eddie

I'm coming back to the 118

Buck

. what

Eddie

Next week

I'm sorry I didn't tell you earlier

I wanted it to be a surprise but

Buck

eddie

what the fuck

Eddie

Sorry

Buck

why are you SORRY

what the fuck !!!!!!!

oh my god??

how the fuck did you just drop that into casual conversation like that??

Eddie

I couldn't keep it a secret anymore

Buck

who else knows?

Eddie

Just you

Buck

just me

still technically a secret then

Eddie

Yeah but

I mostly wanted it to be a surprise for you

Buck

well you kinda fumbled the bag on that one didn't you lmao

Eddie

No like

I had a plan

Buck

a plan?

Eddie

It doesn't matter

Buck

kinda sounds like it matters edmundo

Eddie

It doesn't

Buck

Eddie

Eddie

I don't know

I just

I'm tired of not letting myself want things

I'm tired of depriving myself of joy

and I just

Buck

you just?

Eddie

I want you Buck

And I was going to tell you

Like not over text like I'm fucking doing now

But in person

It was gonna be a whole thing

You know. Cake and stuff

Buck

you were gonna have cake

Eddie

idk theoretically

Buck

Eddie

Eddie

You don't have to say it back, I'm not expecting anything

I just wanted you to know

Because I'm trying to work on being more open and accepting of good things

And you're a good thing

Maybe one of the best

And maybe this makes me selfish. But I think maybe I can also let myself deserve you

So

Yeah

Buck

you piece of actual shit

how the FUCK are you doing this over TEXT where i can't kiss you fuckin SENSELESS

Eddie

Poor timing lol?

Buck

i'm so sick of poor timing

where are you now

Eddie

Home

Buck

ill be there in 10

Eddie

From your loft? Buck that's like a 20 min drive

Buck

yeah ok and

true love finds a way

Eddie

that's not how it works

Buck

it is with us baby

like at this point i think it goes without saying. but i love you too

and im mad u did this over text but im not mad u did it at all because it makes this fuckin sucky year so worth it

im so fucking in love with u baby it makes me stupid and I can’t wait to spend every day for the rest of our lives together

Eddie

Can you get here in 5

Buck

let's fucking see

*

1-a-(shift)-team

Today, 8:32 AM

Buck has added Eddie

Bobby

Welcome back Eddie, we've missed you <3

(Boys -- there should be some forms for you to fill out in your lockers. Consider it merely a formality. I'm so beyond proud and happy for you ❤️)