Buck (Oliver Stark) and Tommy’s (Lou Ferrigno Jr.) six-month anniversary celebration goes spectacularly south in the latest 9-1-1 “Confessions.” The seemingly rock-solid relationship cracks when Tommy discovers Buck’s past with Abby, leading to an immediate and painful split.
This breakup bombshell sends shockwaves through the 118, with Buck left grappling with the unfamiliar terrain of his first gay relationship. He seeks advice from Maddie (Jennifer Love Hewitt) and Josh, but the path to reconciliation, if there is one, looks to be a long one.
Meanwhile, the 118 confronts a more conventional emergency: a toddler stuck fast in a drainpipe. While tense, the rescue offers a heartwarming moment of family reunion as the child’s older brother proves instrumental in the operation. It’s a quintessential 9-1-1 sequence, blending high-stakes action with a potent emotional punch.
Adding to the episode’s familial focus, Maddie reveals she’s pregnant, news that catches Chimney slightly off guard. While elated, their happiness is tinged with anxiety stemming from Maddie’s previous struggles with postpartum depression.
On another front, Eddie Diaz (Ryan Guzman) continues to battle his inner turmoil, seeking solace and guidance from his priest. He confronts the lingering grief over his wife’s death and the unsettling presence of her look-alike.
Athena Grant (Angela Bassett) encounters a uniquely strange call involving a deceased mother-in-law’s ashes and an expensive vase, a darkly humorous reminder of the unpredictable nature of first responder work.
9-1-1: Confessions delivers a potent mix of heartbreak and heroism, leaving viewers questioning whether Buck and Tommy’s relationship can withstand this devastating blow. The episode also sets the stage for more difficult family issues with Maddie’s pregnancy, while Eddie’s ongoing struggle with grief continues to resonate.
9-1-1 airs Thursdays at 8/7c on FOX.
