"That's Possible": '9-1-1' Creator Explains Why Tommy Reacted Like That to Eddie's Alleged Heterosexuality
9-1-1 creator Tim Minear explains why Tommy reacted to Buck's claim that Eddie is straight in Season 8, Episode 11.
When Tommy (Lou Ferrigno Jr) returns to Buck's (Oliver Stark) life after the breakup, he exposes something that might have been going on for years. In 9-1-1Season 8, Episode 11, "Holy Mother of God," Tommy revealed that he thought Buck had feelings for his best friend Eddie (Ryan Guzman). Buck was quick to protest, pointing out that Eddie is straight. Tommy's reaction betrayed his thoughts that Eddie was not straight. That was one way to read it because he could have also been shrugging Buck off because even if Eddie is straight, that has never stopped anyone. TV Line sought clarification from showrunner Tim Minear, who admitted that both interpretations held some weight. “That’s possible [that Tommy doesn't think Eddie's straight]," he said. However, he added:
