So, I don't fully go here yet (9-1-1), but the wee woo brainrot is real.
Anyway, Buck's face after Eddie's comment of "this doesn't change a thing between us" has me thinking it wasn't the response he wanted.
Like he's relieved and all, but Buck still hasn't figured out that Eddie is where all his emotions are heading. He wanted things to change with Eddie because that's what Buck really wants. To his core.
I, for one, am here for this story telling adventure.
yesssss after rewatching that scene an embarrassing number of times, i had the same thought! it's relief mixed with...i don't even know the right word for it. resignation, maybe? like he's resigned himself to being eddie's best friend, and nothing more than that. because yeah, like you said, "this doesn't change a thing between us" is a double-edged sword if buck wants things to change in a very specific way.
i'm here for this story too!!! that's why i don't understand all these freaks (derogatory) acting like you can't enjoy buck/tommy and buck/eddie at the same time. bitch, watch me. and i'll do it with a smile on my face, too.