#oliver saying how buck's bisexuality doesn't have anything to do with either eddie or tommy (so valid of him btw) had me thinking

[leothil]

Ok I've been thinking this for a while but I guess I'll put it down in writing too: I think the conversation Buck has with Maddie and Josh will be something related to how his bisexuality is valid even if he isn't dating a man. It doesn't even need to connect to relationship issues/a potential breakup (and based on Oliver's interviews I don't think it will), just Buck getting validated as a person.

[sevensoulmates]

How are you feeling in regards to buddie after the latest Oliver interview? Have you changed your thoughts on it happening or not happening? Timeline on it happening if it is?

Still feeling as strong as ever! Oliver is the king of PR and not actually answering this question in either a yes or no way. His answer is the same as it has always been and is the most he can really say in interviews: happy to do it if the writers say, but not individually 100% sure of the if/when. Perfectly normal and to be expected of him.

He is aware that if he says he WANTS buddie, and it doesn't happen, people are going to call him a queerbaiter, so he doesn't say anything to potentially get anyone's hopes up. He's already explained this literally dozens of times at this point.

I also 100% AGREE WITH HIM when he said that the timing needs to be right, and the characters need to be at a place narratively where this transition fits well. It can't just come out of nowhere for fan service or it'll feel rushed and NOBODY will be happy.

I also think what he said about not wanting Buck, as a newly discovered bisexual man, to come off as predatory or suddenly just "having crushes" on all his male friends was a good thing to say. It's similar to how Tim and Lou were saying they were walking a thin line to show Eddie's friendship with Tommy and not having it come off as "predatory" because Tommy's gay and suddenly getting close with both Eddie and Buck. To me, that says that the writers (and actors) are not only thinking about Buddie storylines but thinking DEEPLY about it and considering how it comes off and any potential ramifications that might not sit well with the LGBT community. I appreciate them putting that kind of thought into the story to make sure the story we get feels organic to the characters, their progression, and the story, but also so that it doesn't fall into negative stereotypes about queer people/men.

Honestly if anything, this interview should give y'all more hope not less.