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TK
Hey
Uhh... hey?
I don't know if you remember me, but we met during the San Angelo wildfire a few years back
How could I forget the guy I stole a fire truck with?
What's up dude?
I think I'm gay
Well, not gay
I'm pretty sure I still like women, but I'm kind of freaking out here
Maybe I'm bisexual
Woah woah
Slow down man
Give me one second
bi bi bi
Umm... what?
Carlos
Babe, what did you do?
TK
Buck, this is my husband, Carlos
Carlos, this is Buck, the guy I stole a fire truck with
Carlos
Ohhhh
Yeah, I remember that
But what is going on?
TK
Buck is having a bi panic
Carlos
I thought you said he was already bi?
TK
My gaydar is just too spot on
TK, when I asked for your help, this is not what I meant
TK
Trust me
Carlos is going to be able to help lots
Is Carlos the boyfriend you had when you thought I was flirting with you?
Carlos
Oh hell nah
TK
Don't worry babe
I told him that I had a super hot boyfriend
I wasn't actually trying to flirt with you though
TK
So you just speak to everyone like that then?
Eddie did once tell me that I sound like I flirt with everyone I talk to
So... yeah, I guess?
Carlos
Hmm... ok
I'll help
TK
Let's start from the beginning
When did you realise you were into guys as well as girls?
I guess it was when Tommy kissed me?
Carlos
And who is this Tommy?
He's this firefighter who used to work at the 118 before I started. Now he works with helicopters
TK
What has happened since he kissed you?
We've hung out a bit and we had our first date...
But that kind of went to shit
Carlos
Explain "shit"
Well, we were on our date when Eddie, my best friend, (the medic guy from the wildfire) came in with his girlfriend
Well, ex-girlfriend
Thank god for that
I never really liked her
Carlos
Hmm... interesting
TK
I agree, babe
Agree with what?
TK
Just keep going
Well, I kind of panicked when I saw him, and then I literally lied to his face
Like, I just lied to my best friend
I hope he forgives me
Anyways
I told him that Tommy and I were just getting dinner together as friends
Carlos
Oof man
TK
That sounds kind of familiar
Doesn't it, CARLOS?
Carlos
Oh shush you
Ok, anyways
I also might have said we were out looking for girls
Then he got a little bit mad at me and broke up with me
If you can even call it breaking up, cause I don't even know if we were really dating in the first place
He said that I was adorable, but that I just wasn't ready
Carlos
Ok, but like what was he expecting when he decided to go out with someone who only recently had their first kiss with a guy
To me, that just seems like he wasn't looking for something serious
Wait, he knew that he was your first, right?
Yeah, he did
And I can understand why he's mad...
But, am I really not ready?
TK
Literally no one is ready when they first figure out they're probably not straight
I can understand where he is coming from, but you are new to these new feelings
You are entitled to some time to figure your shit out
He didn't allow you that time and was too impatient
So I shouldn't try with him?
Carlos
That's up to you dude
TK
If you feel like it is worth trying again, then go for it
How do you feel about it?
Confused
And kinda hurt
TK
Hurt about what?
I guess that he left. And so quickly at that
TK
That he left, or that HE left?
What's the difference?
TK
Are you more hurt by the fact that someone left you, or by the fact that it was HIM specifically that left?
Umm... I guess that it was him?
TK
What's with the question mark?
I don't really know
I'm not really sure about anything right now
Carlos
I think what my husband is trying to say is that maybe you're more hurt by someone leaving you rather than that person being Tommy.
What's that supposed to mean?
Carlos
Just really think about it
TK
What caused you to start having feelings for him?
He started hanging out with Eddie a lot
I got kinda...
Jealous
TK
Hold up
You were jealous that Tommy was hanging out with your best friend instead of you?
No, no
I was jealous that Eddie was spending so much time with him rather than with me
Carlos
How does that translate to you having feelings for him?
I think I was trying to get his attention
Carlos
Eddie's?
No, Tommy's
TK
Because you thought he was hot?
No
Because Eddie was hanging out with him so much
TK
Buck, I'm going to hold your hands when I say this
We are literally in different states, TK
TK
Just pretend
Ok then?
TK
Have you ever considered that maybe your feelings for Tommy were...
Misdirected?
Huh?
TK
You couldn't get what you truly wanted, so you directed them some other way
I still don't follow
TK
I think you have feelings for your best friend
Eddie?
TK
Yep
BAHAHHAHAHHAHA
ABSOLUTLEY NOT
He is straight
Carlos
That doesn't mean you don't have feelings for him, though
I don't have feelings for him
TK
You sure?
Just think about it
Really think about it
Carlos
Maybe tone it down a bit, babe
Yeah, TK
Tone it down
TK
Now you're just acting like a child
Am not!!
Okay, maybe I am a little
TK
Are you reacting like this because there might be some truth to what I said?
I think I would know if I had feelings for the guy that has been my best friend for like, 6 years
Carlos
Well...
Not necessarily
Some people repress hard
Kind of like how you're only just now discovering that you're not straight
I've only ever gone out with women
Like, sure, I'll look at a guys ass every now and then, but that's normal
TK
Oh Buck...
Carlos
That's only normal for us
Whatever
TK
How about this
Why don't you tell Carlos a bit about Eddie?
Why should I do that?
TK
Just do it man
Carlos
I don't really know that much about Eddie
It might be...
Helpful to understand a little more about him
Okay then
We first met when he joined the 118
I was kind of jealous in the beginning because he was fitting in with everyone so easily. He was getting too comfortable too quickly
But after we took a live grenade out of this guy's leg, we quickly bonded
We just work so well together
And he has a kid
Christopher
He is my buddy
He has cerebral palsy, but he never lets that stop him from doing anything
I help Eddie with Chris a lot
There was actually this one time that an elf thought that he was my son and said that we looked like a cute family
We kind of are in a way, I guess
A family
There was also a time when he
Carlos
Where did he go?
TK
He just needs a second
HOLY SHIT
I THINK I'M IN LOVE WITH MY BEST FRIEND
TK
There we go
What do I do?!
Carlos
Talk to Eddie
Tell him how you feel
I can't do that
It'll ruin our friendship
TK
Give me a second
What is he doing?
Carlos
I really don't know, Buck
Marjan
Hey Marj
What's up, TK?
Do you by any chance remember Eddie from the San Angelo wildfire?
Oh yeah, of course
I still occasionally talk to him sometimes
Mostly just about our jobs or our kids
He also talks about that Buck guy a lot
Speaking of, how is the little bubba?
She is literally perfect
What about Jonah?
Currently being a menace, but good otherwise
Hey, would you happen to know if Eddie is straight or not?
Do I need to remind you that you have a husband?
A hot, loving one at that
No, I'm asking for a friend
Okay then?
Well, he hasn't said anything specific about it, but...
I mean that mustache is very telling
Mustache?
Oh man, just look at his insta
Okay, yeah
I see it
Would I happen to know this "friend"?
Yeah
It's Buck, actually
Buck? Really?
Carlos and I just helped him realise that he is in love with him
Oooh
That sounds fun
Also Eddie is most definitely in love with Buck
The way he talks about Buck makes I so obvious
This is so exciting, Marj!
We are literally witnessing this beautiful love story play out in front of our eyes
Even if they are in a different state
Let me know how it all plays out
I'm invested in this now
Will do
bi bi bi
So, when did you and TK get married?
Carlos
We are actually coming up on our two-year anniversary soon
That's exciting
You're a cop, right?
Carlos
I was. Now I'm a texas ranger
That's so cool, man!
You must have some crazy cases
Carlos
I mean, yeah, but I still had some crazy cases in the PD too
I actually heard of this case that the Austin PD had that they got help from the LAPD
Carlos
Oh yeah. I think I was on that case. Sergeant Grant made the arrest?
You know Athena?!
Carlos
Yeah
She is great!
I've heard about so many of her cases
How do you know her?
She's married to my captain
TK
Okay, I'm back
Where did you go?
TK
Just had to get some clarity
Babe, Jonah is trying to get to the cookies again
Carlos
You can't just tell me to my face? I'm literally in the next room to you
TK
Not bothered, babe
Jonah?
TK
My half-brother
We adopted him
That's great man!
TK
Anywho
I have it on good authority that you should definitely tell Eddie how you feel
Did you message him?!
TK
Nah
Don't have his numebr
Just trust me
No
I cannot risk our friendship
I won't just lose him
I'll also lose Chris
TK
I can't imagine that happening
I just can't do it
He mentioned something to me the other day
During the recent LA wildfires, there were two cops that got caught in the middle
They miraculously survived, but when we found them, he was using his body to cover hers, even though they had a fire shelter covering them
He said to me, "Everyone needs someone like that in their lives"
I really thought I was that person for him
But clearly he doesn't see it that way
TK
Maybe he does
You'll never know if you don't ask
Stop making so much sense dude
TK
Sorry
Can't help it
I'm just too wise
Carlos
Don't let it get to your head, baby
TK
Shhhhh
Okay
I'm gonna do it
TK
Yes dude!
Nevermind
I can't
Nope
I'm doing it now
TK
Let us know how it goes
Carlos
It's funny how this started has Buck questioning his sexuality to Buck questioning his love for his best friend
To be fair, I was more wanting clarity on what I was for sure
Because I am apparently "not ready"
TK
You and Eddie can figure it out together
Yeah, yeah
Now, shhh
I have stuff to do