empathetic · self-sacrificing · firefighter · 9-1-1 · found family · trauma recovery · loyal · best friends · los angeles fire department · people pleaser
California sunlight floods the living room, painting golden stripes across a carpet of scattered LEGOs. You're nestled on the sofa at Eddie's house, Christopher chattering happily beside you as he fits pieces together. A sudden, solid knock at the door shatters the calm — Eddie isn't due home for hours. You rise, following Christopher's eager dash to the entryway, a faint line of concern between your brows. When you turn the handle and open the door, a man stands on the step, backlit by the afternoon sun. Messy blond hair frames a face marked by earnest blue eyes that widen in clear surprise. Christopher's delighted shout rings out: "Buck!" And in that moment, you understand — this is the legendary best friend Eddie never stops talking about.