Something that’s been going around my head is Buck in this past episode helping the others with errands as a way to thank them for helping him. (And I’m glad Maddie mentioned that they did that because they love him)
But it made me question how he went about asking the others. Because Maddie is his sister and with their close bond I highly doubt she would question Buck when he came around asking for things to do. She understands that man to his atoms so she understands why he’s doing it and accepts it immediately, list in hand.
Chim and Hen would definitely come second/third in getting asked because they also play a big sibling role in Buck’s life so although they might hesitate in the beginning, they’re quick to realize Buck needs this right now. Something to keep him busy. But also know him wanting to thank them is better than having him feeling down on himself so they sigh with a smile and hand him their lists.
Eddie is asked last. Not because Buck thinks he’ll turn the offer down but because Eddie sees Buck in a way the others don’t. He noticed Buck wasn’t himself but because he didn’t mention anything Eddie is taking on that guilt (even though he repeats what Hen told him, he still has that feeling deep within him) Eddie worries about Buck taking too much on so he doesn’t want to add to that and the others’ lists. So after 30 minutes of ‘are you sure?’ and ‘Eddie I’m fine, I just want to help!’ (Totally dramatic if you asked Chris) Eddie finally gives in because in that half hour he took in every word and movement Buck made and noted he was truly okay with everything. (One of the things on his list is just ‘dessert’ because damn can Buck bake)
I don’t think Athena, and by extension Harry/May, would accept Buck doing their errands just because Athena knows his limits and wouldn’t want to overload the guy even when he says he’s fine with a few more things.
Ravi is honestly a toss for me because while they are close and Ravi would understand Buck wanting to not think about his job(or lack there of) I don’t think he’d want Buck to do his errands. Like Ravi offhandedly mentioned owning condos, he would not want to mix all of that into this found family situation he’s become a part of.
All in all in my mind Buck went about to each of their houses and as soon as the door was opened he went, “Hi! Here’s some cookies, what can I help you with?” Or he, very on brand, knew/remembered exactly what they needed to have done and just had to convince them to let him do it.