In the process of Eddie coming to terms with his own sexuality, it would be fun to be introduced to a past situationship of his. It would be someone he served with in the army or from Texas, where it makes sense that they would conceal their sexuality for their safety. We find out that the character isn't straight and then we can watch Eddie recontextualize their entire relationship in real time. Bonus points if there are obvious and direct buddie parallels.
The vision:
"How did you not know? Friends aren't typically like that with each other."
"Sure they are. Buck and I are exactly like that."
Right.
















